Season: winter
A fine winter sun shone through at Coverack during this visit. A high tide was just falling back. The bay is ideal for swimming and it’s an interesting beach from a geological perspective, like much of the Lizard Peninsula. As you look north, the headland is made of Gabbro, from the earth’s crust, then walking south along the beach is like journeying to the centre of the Earth, the opposite headland being made of what is now Serpentine, originally from the mantel lower down.
The beach resonates through generations for Nanette.
Coverack in the sunshine on a high tide.
Season: winter
The tide was high and the sea was calm for this winter visit. The recent storms and wet weather had caused subsidence of the bank next to the beach, so the main road into Coverack was closed and sandbags were temporarily protecting the sea wall. The village was predictably quiet and the harbour was a fine sight.
The appeal of beaches far and wide to Brian.
A peaceful scene at high tide.
Season: summer
On a bright August morning, the secluded bay at Coverack looked spectacular. This is a great swimming beach and has a charming harbour, still used for inshore fishing. On an ebb tide, with the beach well covered in sand during this visit, the scenery was stunning, looking out to the bay towards the clear morning sun.
Tim’s love of the beach and Cornwall.
By the water as the day begins.
Season: spring
The fishing village of Coverack sits in its own small bay between Kennack Sands and Porthoustock on the eastern side of the Lizard peninsula. It has a strong resident population and a sense of identity. Facilities are conveniently close at hand. The old fishing harbour is scenic, sitting below the Paris Hotel.
With local girl Barbara, proud of her village and background.
A languid sea playing on the beach at Coverack.
Season: winter
A lively easterly wind and a rising tide added spice to the beach for this winter visit. This is one of the safest and most sheltered swimming beaches in Cornwall (see Barbara’s interview, above), but the waves and current were lively on this rare combination of weather circumstances. A bright, low sun lit the sand, as dog walkers, locals and visitors enjoyed the natural beauty of the beach and the characterful fishing harbour and shops.
Olivia’s village initiative.
It’s a long road for Jannina.
On the beach at Coverack.
