Users' questions / February 11, 2020

Is Mullion worth visiting?

A tradtional Cornwall ‘pilchard and smuggling’ village, the 15th century church of St Mellanus in the centre of Mullion is worth visiting, above all for the noteworthy wood carvings in the interior. The village also contains plenty of tourist facilities, from fish restaurants to gift shops, and from art shops to pubs.

Does Mullion Cove have a beach?

Mullion Cove on the west coast of the Lizard Peninsula is a small sandy beach, mostly covered at high tide, beside the historic lifeboat station and picturesque Mullion harbour. There is a great cave to explore at low tide where waves often crash through from the seaward entrance. Dogs are allowed all year at Mullion.

Can you swim at Mullion Cove?

Mullion Beaches Mullion Cove beach can be used for swimming as long as this is done with care. Mullion Cove beach is dog friendly with dogs allowed on the beach all year round. Polurrian Cove, just north of Mullion, is only a 10 minute walk from Mullion. This is a large sandy beach.

What is near Mullion?

Attractions in Mullion

Bonython Manor // The Lizard.
Trelowarren House and Gardens // The Lizard.
Goonhilly Satellite Earth Station // The Lizard.
National Seal Sanctuary // Helford.
Flambards Village Theme Park // Helston.
Penrose Estate // Helston Porthleven.
Helston Museum // Helston.
One2Eleven Indoor Play // Helston.

Is Mullion Cove dog friendly?

Mullion Cove Beach Mullion Cove on the west coast of the Lizard Peninsula is a small sandy beach, mostly covered at high tide, beside the historic lifeboat station and picturesque Mullion harbour. The beach is dog friendly all year round.

What is mullion and transom?

A mullion is a vertical element that forms a division between units of a window or screen, or is used decoratively. Horizontal elements separating the head of a door from a window above are both a head jamb and horizontal mullion and are called transoms.

What is Mullion Cove famous for?

A tidal beach for the adventurous, famous for its white sand, turquoise sea and rock stacks. Extremely busy with limited parking through Summer and September.

Who died at Mullion Cove?

A father and daughter who were swept off a harbour by a “savage” sea died accidentally, a coroner has concluded. Matthew Smith, 47, and Bonnie Marie Smith, 26, from Gloucester were caught in waves at Mullion Cove, Cornwall in November.

Is it safe to swim at Kynance Cove?

There are plenty of lifeguard monitored beaches for those less confident or beginners. Kynance Cove – of course this is no secret spot, but Kynance Cover is ideal for the strong swimmer. You can swim at low tide in clear azure waters, head to the secret bay opposite Asparagus island, with its sea caves and rock pools.

What is near Lizard Point?

Things to Do near Lizard Point Holiday Park

South West Coast Path Walk- Mullion Cove to Lizard Point & Village. #1 of 13 things to do in Mullion.
Cornwall Segway – now at Atlantic Reach NEWQUAY.
Lizard Adventure.
The Lizard and Kynance Cove.
Lizard Point.
Poldhu Beach.
Vertical Blue Adventures.
Gunwalloe Church Cove Beach.

Can dogs go on Praa Sands beach?

Please note: Dogs are welcome on this beach except between July 1st and August 31st (10am – 6pm) when a seasonal dog ban is in place (2021).

What’s the purpose of mullion?

A mullion is a vertical element that forms a division between units of a window or screen, or is used decoratively. When dividing adjacent window units its primary purpose is a rigid support to the glazing of the window.

What to do in Mullion Cornwall?

Best Things To Do & Days Out In Mullion, Cornwall 1 One2Eleven 2 Flambards 3 Newton Equestrian 4 Poldhu Cove Beach 5 Cadgwith Cove 6 The Camel Centre 7 Porthleven Beach 8 Coverack Windsurfing Centre 9 Coverack Beach 10 Lizard Lighthouse Heritage Centre

What is Mullion Cove in Ireland famous for?

Mullion Cove Owned by the National Trust, Mullion Cove is a sandy beach which sits below a historic lifeboat station and the working Mullion harbour. Originally built in the 1890s, the picturesque harbour with its strong sea walls shelters a small fishing fleet from powerful westerly storms.

What are the best beaches near Mullion Cove?

As well as Mullion Cove, there are three more stunning beaches conveniently located nearby where you can enjoy a variety of outdoor activities, from snorkelling and scuba diving to windsurfing and coasteering. Heading north from Mullion brings you to Polurrian Cove, a large golden, sandy beach with patches of fine shingle.

What to do in Poldhu Cove?

1. Poldhu Cove This is a lively little cove backed a a good size car park. 2. South West Coast Path Walk- Mullion Cove to Lizard Point & Village We were staying in Mullion so we decided to walk from Mullion to the Lizard point on a very hot day at the beginning…