Season: summer
This is an elemental beach, pure and wild. Today it was full of energy, with untamed breakers rolling in on a strong swell. It was just after high tide and as the beach revealed itself the receding sea crashed in against the black rocks of the small headland. To the south dark, imposing cliffs hid the next cove, Mullion, from view, although its island could be seen out at sea. There are great cliff walks here and fabulous beaches to the north, all the way to Porthleven and beyond.
Leah’s love of the beach and her work on it.
Gary and Sarah, using the beach for a morning run before enjoying it with their children.
The elemental majesty of Polurrian Cove on an ebb tide.
Season: summer
A misty morning and a rising tide greeted me as I strode down the path from the Polurrian Bay Hotel to Polurrian Cove. From above I could see the horses and riders exercising on the beach, a scene unblemished by time in this unspoilt environment. To stand on the western shore of the Lizard Peninsula and gaze out to the wide open sea is one of Cornwall’s finest pleasures. You are transported away to a world of infinite possibilities, dreams and challenges, timeless and vital.
Karen and Ken enjoy the rhythms of the beach.
A misty, natural beach at Polurrian Cove.
Season: spring
It was a misty but mild morning for this visit to Polurrian Cove on the Lizard, but the sea was alive, with Atlantic breakers rolling relentlessly in on a rising tide. I was able to view the beach from the rocks on the headland, offering a different perspective. For my interview I walked up to Mullion village, where I chatted to artist Chand at her ancestor’s grave in the ancient church of St Mellenus. She explains her long family association with the Old Inn at Mullion.
With Chand in the graveyard at St Mellenus Church in Mullion.
The Atlantic Ocean rolls in at Polurrian Cove.
Season: autumn
Polurrian Cove is just round from Mullion Cove. It has no facilities and you approach by a gentle walk down from Mullion. It’s a great beachcomber’s beach, quite isolated and natural, which makes it a good contemplative place too. This is an excellent low profile visitor choice for a trip to appreciate the sea, rocks and sand.
I chatted to Sue, a sea glass jeweller who was collecting her raw materials after high tide at Polurrian Cove.
Down by the water at Polurrian Cove on the Lizard Peninsula.
The beach at Polurrian Cove.
For me, the beach is tranquil, special, friendly and natural, with unspoilt beauty.