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Promontory fort at Lankidden

3 ha

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BirdsWildlifeHeritage
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome3 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦88+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Chough and Herring Gull
  • Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Chough, Herring Gull, Great Black-backed Gull +85 more · last seen 2025; Lowland heathland — Dartford warblers, nightjars and stonechats

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Chough, Herring Gull, Great Black-backed Gull +85 more · last seen 2025; Lowland heathland priority habitat

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Lowland heathland — silver-studded blue and heath fritillary butterflies; Insects — Common Darter, Broad-bodied Chaser, Common Blue Damselfly +20 more · last seen 2025

Free

Hiking

Named hiking route nearby: South West Coast Path (Section 27: The Lizard to Coverack); Named hiking route nearby: South West Coast Path (Section 27: The Lizard to Coverack)

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

7 signed routes nearby · 7 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
South West Coast Path (Section 27: The Lizard to Coverack)Walking route
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route
South West Coast Path (Section 28: Coverack to Helford)Walking route
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route
The Lizard Coastal WalkWalking route9.7 km

Walk around the Lizard Peninsula.

Named routeLength 9.7 kmRound tripLocal walking route
Mills, fishing and serpentine walkWalking route
Named route
Lizard Point walk: the most southerly place in Britain, Lizard PointWalking route1.6 km

Between steps 1 and 3, the route is on well-maintained gravel and tarmac footpaths suitable for pushchairs. Steps 3 to 8 follow a more natural footpath, part of the South West Coast Path, and go through a field. The trail includes some fairly steep climbs

Named routeLength 1.6 kmDuration 0:30Round tripLocal walking route

Wildlife to spot

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