Who says you have to pay and cant park? It's high time we ignored these posters that demand payment for public countryside. This is OUR land. Just because some entity says they now own it, Its not for sale, it belongs to the people of the UK. Get them to show evidence of their authority and leave your phone at home. Enjoy life, live free.
well said. money is just a religion of belief and no one can be forced into religious belief. indeed, idolatry (use of money and corporations) is is crime the moment it is forced upon us.
Unfortunately, you are wrong. The legal debate is ownership of the foreshore ( land between high and low water points). Initially, under the Magna Carta ( yes, it’s specifically cited) the foreshore was deemed to be owned by the Crown ( along with fish weirs). Now some are owned by local councils and some by private landlords, so access is dictated by hurdles they place because trespass is a civil not criminal matter. And, of course, car parking on private land is the subject of an entirely different consideration.
Speaking of 💩contamination of the sea, where do you imagine the waste from those toilets go? It is not feasible to perform the usual catch & treat manoeuvres in this geographic location. So the only solution is to stop tourism.
Someone has to pay to make, maintain and man the carpark and road to it, these things don't appear naturally, the steps don't repair themselves the paths don't naturally grow gravel, if you park without a ticket you'll receive a fine in the post.
Troll, you don’t own anything, we as “English” people don’t own a thing we didn’t pay for and even then it’s mostly rented. There is some seriously stupid people in this country. You expect to be treated like a king in this country because you had the luck to be born here and yet you expect the same when you enter someone else’s country.
My father was based at RAF Predannack during WW2 - over 80 years ago - prior to being deployed to North Africa. As a boy back in the '60's he would tell us of his love of the Lizard and the many Coves that I too fell in love with too. I also had a great friend who was a commercial fisherman from Cadgwith, who I regularly visited during the '70's thru to the early '90's, however he was unfortunately lost at sea over 30 years ago and with that awful event, I unfortunately, I lost my appetite for the area for quite some time. Fortunately however, after being posted to the area several years ago, I've started to re-explore the Lizard which brings back some fantastic memories of both my Father and Good Mate Tony, who have now passed. Keep up the great work....
UK with so much beauty is fantastic. Unfortunately it has become so expensive to explore. One now needs a very high wage just to take the family out for a day. 🇬🇧🏴🏴🏴
Best without anyone there isn't it?! Thank you for taking me back there & reminding me how lovely it is without crowds of people. Sadly, I can't do this anymore so it's so nice to watch and remember times when I could. You are both so much fun to watch. My daughter on her way to Cornwall at end of month...just along the coast at Polurrian... her favourite cove. x J x
Lovely couple doing a good job of. showing us around Cornwall. When i went to Kynance Cove in may 2024, one of the National Trust Staff told me don't let your dog go into the long grass Adders have been seen and a dog was bitten by one. Take care and have a good time.
Brilliant video again, as usual laughed out loud a couple of times at Andrew's 'jokes'...!! Really brightened up another 'stuck in the house Friday'..... 🙂
I love your videos. I live in Cornwall and have been all over the county. I love revisiting places I love through you because I no longer have a car. Keep going and don't stop. Big thank you.
Hi Andrew And Sarah,After Watching Last Year's Coverack Walk, We Were So Impressed That ,That Same Evening We Booked Our May 2024 Holiday, And Arrived Yesterday, Loving Coverack Already,Keep All Your Fantastic Video's Coming. Peter And Claire From Wiltshire.
We came across this cove on Wednesday after visiting Lizards point. It’s a stunning cove and well worth a visit. There was a cafe and toilets there as well which was much needed after the long steep walk down to the cove
My gran used to live down church cove and often an children we would end up in Kynance for a Sunday outing we grew up in Pool so it was great going to grans at the weekend, I equally love Dossmary Pool area too
Hi Sarah and Andrew, thank you so much for this wonderful footage of Kynance Cove. We visited this unique place often. I think if it protects nature it is okay that the National Trust restricted the access to the cliff top. But the rope is very low. I don't know if people let themselves be stopped from climbing over it. We love to visit Kynance cove in September. I miss Cornwall so much this May. Thank you both for sharing this wonderful videos. Have a nice weekend. Gabi:)
Whilst obviously a beautiful cove to visit, me being bed/wheelchair-bound, I can appreciate such views without having to be wheeled anywhere / everywhere (by my daughter). Plus, with my only travels taking me from my home, via hospital transport vehicles to St.Thomas' (diabetic eye care), Guys (failing kidneys - Renal Clinic) and Lewisham (Warfarin levels) all regular visits, and the full extent of my excursions outside my home. ... Thus, your lovely videos give the sense of freedom, and views of our beautiful countryside, with 'adventures via the imagination' _and_ your descriptive videos. Thankyou so much.🏴❤️🇬🇧🙂 🖖Live Long and Prosper. 🖖
We've been going to Kynance for over 30 years and its got more packed each year. last year the car parks were full and they were using a field a long way from the beach so we didn't bother. i believe the old film , "the thief of Bagdad" used Kynance for the ship wreck scene. You do some great video guys, really enjoy them and im going to follow one or two of your walks this summer . thank you.
You guys are funny! And, that is extremely useful! Every detail helps us to know exactly what we would experience without having to learn it all in the hard way.
When we were in Kynance Cove for the first time, we managed to get down the stairs to the beach without getting our feet wet. We were overwhelmed by the beautiful bay. It is by far the most beautiful beach in Great Britain, if not the whole world. Thank you for the great video. Kind regards, Günter
I love your blogs I’m disabled and can’t walk far or do steps, hills or stiles so I enjoy watching you. I wondered if a more robust mobility scooter get down the high tide route?
Don't park there for free. It's a parking donation based facility relying on fairness and trust - make a donation equivalent to parking charges elsewhere to support the maintenance of the car park. Otherwise you are expecting the local community to fund your parking!
I have a beach or two that I can walk to from home, dog friendly, and in over a decade there have been half a dozen people also found them. Wide beach, rocks for diving off depending on the tide & wonderful solitude. They are…
What a fantastic video, looks like you two had so much fun, so may laugh out loud moments, thank you for all the beautiful views, have a great weekend,Sending happiness your way, Lori
Thank you for another lovely video. You take me back to places that I love to visit, teach me something new and make me smile. In Cornwall, we seem to have become victims of our own success in recent years. For various reasons, I feel that Cornwall has become more popular again, which is great for local businesses but there is a limit to what our infrastructure can stand, and I have noticed a number of 'protective measures' that have been put into place at various beauty spots. Of course, coastal erosion has a part to play in this too. Your assessment of Kynance, in my opinion, is spot on. I think that your footage cleverly provides a constructive and realistic portrayal of the reality that visitors may find when visiting Kynance, and indeed the rest of Cornwall, while still emphasising the beauty of the place. I take landscape photographs of Cornwall as a hobby and there are many 'versions' of Cornwall to be enjoyed. Personally, I prefer the stormy, moody winter, spring and autumn version to, what I call, the sanitised, blue sea and golden sand images found in tourist brochures, and always search for alternative viewpoints at different locations. Ironically my preferred viewing point at Kynance was the one that is now the official suggested one, so I shall just have to plan another visit and find another favourite. - Out of season and in a force 10, of course! Looking forward to seeing more of your wonderful content, as and when you have time. Best wishes, - Sue
Congratulations Sarah and Andrew - another of your little gems! Kynance Cove must be one of the places I never visited when I was living in Cornwall, because I couldn't have forgotten such an idyllic location. The colours and the contrast in shades in this video are absolutely stunning. As well as your skills, I think it must have something to do with the evening light. I support absolutely your warnings in the video about the dangers the sea can pose. Never take it for granted 😮. The old disused white cottage on the way to the Cove, in conjuction with dangerous seas, reminded me of the mother of all erosion - the Hallsands tragedy. In case you might want to cover this story yourselves one day (I really hope you will), just the barest details here. Hallsands is/was a fishing village in south Devon that fell victim to a terrible storm in 1917, eventually leaving just the one white cottage like the one mentioned above. How this happened is a scandal - worthy of being retold, in a way only you can, just over a century later as a tribute to the 137 people who lost their homes. Looking forward to your next adventure - Robert
I served at RNAS Culdrose from 1985 to 1990 as a Helicopter Engineer and this was the best beach we used to go to. Fantastic for swimming not too many tourists as it wasn’t very well known or more popular as the other beaches at the time such as Prarr Sands, Church Cove and others.
Thank you for all these great videos. Lovely to spot the green serpentine in the stone steps up from the high tide path 😊My friend and I had a break at Kynance Cove during a walk along the coastal path. It was during the warm days in July 2022, and at low tide, which was thoroughly planned. The sea was turqoise and calm and held about 18-19 degrees. It looked just as picture perfect as on the best Instagram pics. The beach and the whole area felt quite a bit bigger than I had imagined. We waded a bit in the sea and loved it. And I regret to this day that I didn't take a dip. We decided against it because it would take more time than we were willing to spend (having a good distance to walk further on), and the backpacks would be heavier with the wet swimming costumes, towels and bathing shoes. But in retrospect I see that it was a silly decision. There were a lot of people but there were still places to be seated. We loved the place, and I would give it 5 based on our experiences. Thank you 🥰 Torunn.
Love Kynance, such a favourite for swimming and taking children to and going through to the second beach and the deep cave behind it - don’t get caught by the incoming tide !
To all those commenters whingeing about car park fees, the money provides much needed funding for the National Trust. It is a Charity, and therefore not-for-profit,. They maintain the whole cornish coastal footpath, provide toilets and cafes etc., as well as hundreds of properties and environmentally managed areas. Support them!, we all benefit.
Have you guys ever been to Cott Valley at low tide? If one goes there in the evening, head over the little bridge on the left, follow the path up on to the point and watch the ands End fireworks around 8pm.
So glad this video come on my suggestions, you are such a lovely couple ❤ Am a Portuguese living in Cornwall Going to do a marathon of your videos to take inspiration to explore more. All the best 😊
I stayed in the cottage (now sadly boarded up) for a week's holiday back in the mid-70s. An old couple stayed in the cottage furthest from the beach and rented out the one nearest the beach. The cove was busy during the day but after about 6 p.m. we had it to ourselves; although one evening a quick run round the rocks nearly saw me trampling a couple who obviously thought they were alone in the cove!!
Kynance Cove has a stunning coast line, but too complicated for me to get my head around, no trouble for a pair of mountain goats though, a most enjoyable virtual tour, Andrews Lion joke was a bit tame but made me smile 😊 and Sarah giggle 🤭 the incoming tide certainly does roar like a lion 🦁 I have a couple of pieces of beautifully veined rock that I lacquered and used for paper weights that I collected some fifty years ago:) thank you both for this amazing footage and great commentary 👌🥀🤗
Just stubbled upon your channel! What a beautiful beach! I live in Norfolk, where we have some wonderful beaches, but I've never been to Cornwall. I'll have to visit this year! Thanks!
What a great couple, bounce off each other wonderfully, the humour is... well, I have no words 🤣 Not sure if I should subscribe for the humour or the views...
Kynance is suffering badly from over tourism. I really wish the press/media/UA-cam would stop mentioning it, or at the very least list the many negatives about it. I live near Kynance Cove and it really needs a limit on the numbers of people going there. There are several other beaches in the area with more facilities and they have easy access without the need of climbing experience.
I found your comments interesting as we've had a holiday on the Lizard many times these past 60 years with children, grandchildren, dogs since the early 60's. Now in our 80's with mobility difficulties we visited last year for probably the last time. You mentioned other similar beaches in this area and would welcome your advice please.
17:43 There is a painting by Albert Goodwin (1845-1932) of "Kynance Cove, Cornwall" close to that very spot. I can't find a date when it was painted. A part from the sand, it doesn't seemed to have changed much.
I'm glad I'm a mountain person. You can keep the coast, the crowded beaches and the seagull thieves. That is, the seagulls are the thieves, and I was not saying that there are thieves who steal seagulls.
The difficulty we have had with any NT sites is that they appear to be aggressively targeting youtubers who post images and are monetised - on top of that, restriction of access seems to be happening at other sites in the UK. Great video though, really do enjoy your content!
The stroms this year have wrecked a lot of our coastal areas. It must be frustrating for the locals too having these areas full of tourists trapsing through in the summer and often who have no repsect for the areas. So I can understand areas now being protected by NT. Bit expensive parking. Lovely coves. 👍😀
I remember the first time we went to Kynance Cove , lived nearby in Helston , as we were walking down the track , low tide one , we heard an almighty scream coming from down near the beach , we thought someone may have fallen on the rocks or the like , when we got down on to the beach , I asked a young guy if the scream came from anybody who had been hurt , he replied " No , that was mu Dad , he dived in to the sea and the scream was his reaction to the sea temperature ! " A beautiful part of Cornwall , the Lizard Peninsula is so scenic , thanks for the vlog Andrew and Sarah .
We're heading back to Cornwall twice this year and will make a visit at least once, one of our favourite places. Sarah do you showcase or sell your paintings anywhere?
Hi Dougie, I have a shop on Etsy.com, cornishwalkingtrails.etsy.com. I listed the Kynance painting and it is still available at the moment. There are other pieces on there and I regularly add new stock. If you would like something specific, let me know. I charge commissions at the same rate as the shop prices, unless you require a different size. Sarah :)
Excellent video. We always visit Kynance when in Cornwall. We park in Lizard and walk the SWCP to Kynance. We find NT membership very useful in Cornwall for parking. As long as one is a member parking is free.
I have yet to visit beautiful Cornwall, but glad to have found your channel for when we eventually make it. You’re such a lovely couple. 🥰 Sarah, do you mind my asking where you got your bag from? I’ve been looking to get a style like that from Roka, but I love the ethnic/boho look of yours. 😊
What a lovely walk. Thank you for posting, its years since I’ve been to the Lizard but I never made it to this beach. With the amount of tourism now I can understand why the National Trust want to protect the ecology of this area and have to limit access to certain areas. If everyone wants to experience its beauty it has to be protected for everyone to enjoy. I would defiantly go out of season. 👍🌿🙂
What a beautiful place it is. I haven't been for ages because of the crowds, but will definitely get down there when summer has closed out this year. Art request - you did a couple of lovely pen-and-ink drawings with watercolour wash during a Warleggan walk video from a couple of years ago that I saw recently. They had long since sold (not surprisingly) but I thought they were fantastic, so please do some more of those....!
Went a couple years ago tide was in there were so many people down on the beach it almost standing only .We went and sold our £10.00 parking ticket for £5.00 to someone prepared to make thier way through the crowds.
It became extra busy after Poldark. I have once been on a spring high tide and the water was right up to the cliffs, lots of baffled tourists sat on rocks looking for the beach 😂.
I don't think its a bad thing that the National Trust are trying to protect the cliffs and shore line. for safety and protecting the beauty of our coast . Just an example, We used to love visiting the Azure Window in Gozo Malta ,visitors ignored signs not to walk along the top of the Windows ledge and unfortunately it collapsed into the sea. Luckily no one was on it but due to people ignoring the notices, the famous landmark is no longer there. Protect our beautiful landmarks by respecting it ❤
It does get crazy busy there during the summer. I tend to go in the evenings and catch the sun setting. Out of season, it's a joy to be able to explore without all the crowds. It's worth checking online before you go to these places now to try and find out if you need a parking app, so you can download it beforehand, as quite often the mobile signal in these places is next to nothing.
As I recall and understand, alegedly..... The abandoned buildings are not owned by National Trust and have refused access for the owners to renovate and maintain the buildings. The owners refuse to sell them to National trust. This situation has persisted for at least 25 years and seems unlikely to change. Shame on you National Trust.
Stunning panoramic scenery and soothing ocean sounds. I usually visit Cornwall late September to mid May, when it's mostly quieter. About 15 yrs ago I was lucky to buy the prettiest vintage sounenir of Serpentine rock, with one face polished like a sheer cliff, showing amazing colours, an the sweetest painted lead seagull perched wings-open on top (which probably dates it pre-'60s). I found it on a charity stall oustide Jubilee Pool Penzance that was then raising funds for restoration.
To be fair it does get very busy there and so more erosion is happening - sadly this means that some parts are now out of bounds. It's such a lovely place but not when it's so crowded you cant easily pass on the paths. Our dog had her first swim there so happy memories - it was November and still very busy
The one thing they don’t tell you is that the beach isn’t patrolled by lifeguards. The sea can have an undertow pulling you out to sea. For a strong swimmer it’s hard but others can drown. A few years ago my wife pulled a man from the sea. Air sea rescue came but despite cpr whilst waiting for the helicopter the man died. A beautiful beach, but take care when swimming please!
National Trust maintain a lot of the coastal areas in Cornwall and around the UK. How do you imagine they shift the stones to repair the footpaths and a myriad of volunteers to assist repairs. If you travel to Scotland you’ll see the problems they have in restoring footpaths well away from any road. Parking fees help pay for this work and closures (Dorset especially) are down to their liability as a Landowner to protect visitors from injury. Help them repair the paths you complain about by volunteering or joining the National Trust and then you park in their car parks for free , instead of moaning about something you don't want to understand properly. Easy to complain when you don't think about the complexities and realities of being a Charity landowner !
my dad and first brother was pass away,i still have single mom only,i try to change my life in this utube,im really shocked and this is my first time watching your video,i hope get more views from all around the world,have good day guys
The sign doesn't say you must not cross the rope. It is only asking you to keep to the path. It is a nice location that I walked back in the 1990s. I am now 71 and would not be able to do it again , I hope you had a good day from EVE from Kent.
There is a problem all over the UK with disrespectful people who dirty camp and destroy what the seek to enjoy. When I go anywhere I know I have to respect the attempts by the natural trust to conserve these places
Hiya not been for 13 years but after seen this video must go for my birthday which for the beach sake unfortunately will be heaved with tourists. But.... needs must as getting 66 I need to be there on the day!😮(25 July) Question. I saw you did pay with coins 👍. However, about the app!! What if one has no mobile phone? Can parking only be established via app? Thank you for replying. (Eons ago one birthday i wild camped right next with my then partner, lying in a ditch, noone could see us. Oh hum, well i booked a airb. in Mullion instead. Yes, i do live in Cornwall! But too much for myself to drive a n d enjoy the day) 6:19
I went here in feb this year. The torrential rain travelling at 50mph horisontally meant i lasted ten minutes ! Maybe in better weather (for some reason that escapes me hardly any cars parked here 🤣)
I got wet feet there a few years ago underestimating the speed of incoming tide… thought I had time/clear path along the cliff, but mid way across a larger wave soaked my feet 😂
Went to Kynance about 12 years ago. I had my photo taken on the edge of the cliff (the area you are no longer allowed to go on). Over tourism is causing lots of problems and untold damage. As you are locals, I feel you have a right to climb over the rope and take your pic. I'm not sure which route we took to get down (and up), but it was all rocky and it was literally clambering over rocks. Got down to the beach and had a little paddle. It was lovely and it was quite windy too. There was another path which led to the cafe, so you either took the rocky route or the cafe route but I don't think there was access to the beach from the cafe. Have they put a new path in then? Seeing abandoned housing near the sea that needs rebuilding is a very rare sight in Cornwall these days.
I lived in the beautiful middle east for many years and there you have true freedom. You would never be asked to pay for parking or even taxed. UK reminds me very much of China with its restrictions.
But they do chop your hands off if your actions are considered antisocial. Imagine that happening to people who park their cars on the grass in Lizard village.
@@Ndstars1 Then you get a luxury Villa and a Landcruiser and at least 2 housemaids and earn more then men. Arab and white Women are treated like princesses in the Middle East. My wife was on 10 k at month at Aramco. However the Shia countries are crap and awful. There infiltrated by Hamas or Hezbollah. No one has rights there. And yes we we do barbeques on the beach and do pool parties and drink having clubs and bars. We don't ride around on Camels as We like Chevy and Toyota and not crappy European cars, Breitling outsells Rolex and Lowa outsells Nike.
I went once and got cut off by the tide as I was round the corner side on the baby cove beach... We had to wade stomach deep out. We didn't realise it cuts you off like that. 😭
Hmm not sure if I agree about it being the most white sand in the whole of the UK. St Martins in the Isles of Scilly is far more white and sparkles in the sun.
Who says you have to pay and cant park? It's high time we ignored these posters that demand payment for public countryside. This is OUR land. Just because some entity says they now own it, Its not for sale, it belongs to the people of the UK. Get them to show evidence of their authority and leave your phone at home. Enjoy life, live free.
well said. money is just a religion of belief and no one can be forced into religious belief. indeed, idolatry (use of money and corporations) is is crime the moment it is forced upon us.
Unfortunately, you are wrong. The legal debate is ownership of the foreshore ( land between high and low water points). Initially, under the Magna Carta ( yes, it’s specifically cited) the foreshore was deemed to be owned by the Crown ( along with fish weirs). Now some are owned by local councils and some by private landlords, so access is dictated by hurdles they place because trespass is a civil not criminal matter. And, of course, car parking on private land is the subject of an entirely different consideration.
Speaking of 💩contamination of the sea, where do you imagine the waste from those toilets go? It is not feasible to perform the usual catch & treat manoeuvres in this geographic location. So the only solution is to stop tourism.
Someone has to pay to make, maintain and man the carpark and road to it, these things don't appear naturally, the steps don't repair themselves the paths don't naturally grow gravel, if you park without a ticket you'll receive a fine in the post.
Troll, you don’t own anything, we as “English” people don’t own a thing we didn’t pay for and even then it’s mostly rented. There is some seriously stupid people in this country. You expect to be treated like a king in this country because you had the luck to be born here and yet you expect the same when you enter someone else’s country.
My father was based at RAF Predannack during WW2 - over 80 years ago - prior to being deployed to North Africa. As a boy back in the '60's he would tell us of his love of the Lizard and the many Coves that I too fell in love with too. I also had a great friend who was a commercial fisherman from Cadgwith, who I regularly visited during the '70's thru to the early '90's, however he was unfortunately lost at sea over 30 years ago and with that awful event, I unfortunately, I lost my appetite for the area for quite some time. Fortunately however, after being posted to the area several years ago, I've started to re-explore the Lizard which brings back some fantastic memories of both my Father and Good Mate Tony, who have now passed. Keep up the great work....
UK with so much beauty is fantastic. Unfortunately it has become so expensive to explore. One now needs a very high wage just to take the family out for a day. 🇬🇧🏴🏴🏴
Best without anyone there isn't it?! Thank you for taking me back there & reminding me how lovely it is without crowds of people. Sadly, I can't do this anymore so it's so nice to watch and remember times when I could. You are both so much fun to watch. My daughter on her way to Cornwall at end of month...just along the coast at Polurrian... her favourite cove. x J x
Just Park, it's not law to have a smart phone app. Time we got this stopped, can you not see that compliance is our own demise!
I Agree but it accepts coins also.
Agree 100%
Where does that money go i wonder
@@PaulGreenwaldto maintain the area and vlear all the litter which the "Great Unwashed" leave
Quite right
Just Beautiful - A picture is worth a 1,000 words & a perfect evening for some R&R. Just loved it. Thank you for a super evenings entertainment.
Lovely couple doing a good job of. showing us around Cornwall. When i went to Kynance Cove in may 2024, one of the National Trust Staff told me don't let your dog go into the long grass Adders have been seen and a dog was bitten by one. Take care and have a good time.
Brilliant video again, as usual laughed out loud a couple of times at Andrew's 'jokes'...!! Really brightened up another 'stuck in the house Friday'..... 🙂
57 years ago I visited this wonderful cove. I’ve never forgotten it. 🥰🇬🇧
Likewise. I am glad I visited it in less crowded times when it was peaceful there.
When are you going to go back to appologise 🤣
@jankitteringham, . Me too, on a school trip in 1971! It is truly unforgettable 👍
I truly appreciate the effort you put into these videos. They always make me smile.
I love your videos. I live in Cornwall and have been all over the county. I love revisiting places I love through you because I no longer have a car. Keep going and don't stop. Big thank you.
Hi Andrew And Sarah,After Watching Last Year's Coverack Walk, We Were So Impressed That ,That Same Evening We Booked Our May 2024 Holiday, And Arrived Yesterday,
Loving Coverack Already,Keep All Your Fantastic Video's Coming.
Peter And Claire From Wiltshire.
We came across this cove on Wednesday after visiting Lizards point. It’s a stunning cove and well worth a visit. There was a cafe and toilets there as well which was much needed after the long steep walk down to the cove
Great place, love to visit it, but always at low season/ It is madness at high season.
My gran used to live down church cove and often an children we would end up in Kynance for a Sunday outing we grew up in Pool so it was great going to grans at the weekend, I equally love Dossmary Pool area too
Very interesting and funny like always…what a lovely and interesting video again…you two are great❤❤❤
Love it thankyou.So nice going on the walks with you.Cheers from NZ
We were there 31 years ago, a lovely place and we saw seals very close to the shore. Parking was free back then!
Hi Sarah and Andrew, thank you so much for this wonderful footage of Kynance Cove. We visited this unique place often. I think if it protects nature it is okay that the National Trust restricted the access to the cliff top. But the rope is very low. I don't know if people let themselves be stopped from climbing over it. We love to visit Kynance cove in September. I miss Cornwall so much this May. Thank you both for sharing this wonderful videos. Have a nice weekend. Gabi:)
Whilst obviously a beautiful cove to visit, me being bed/wheelchair-bound, I can appreciate such views without having to be wheeled anywhere / everywhere (by my daughter). Plus, with my only travels taking me from my home, via hospital transport vehicles to St.Thomas' (diabetic eye care), Guys (failing kidneys - Renal Clinic) and Lewisham (Warfarin levels) all regular visits, and the full extent of my excursions outside my home. ...
Thus, your lovely videos give the sense of freedom, and views of our beautiful countryside, with 'adventures via the imagination' _and_ your descriptive videos. Thankyou so much.🏴❤️🇬🇧🙂 🖖Live Long and Prosper. 🖖
We've been going to Kynance for over 30 years and its got more packed each year. last year the car parks were full and they were using a field a long way from the beach so we didn't bother. i believe the old film , "the thief of Bagdad" used Kynance for the ship wreck scene. You do some great video guys, really enjoy them and im going to follow one or two of your walks this summer . thank you.
You guys are funny! And, that is extremely useful! Every detail helps us to know exactly what we would experience without having to learn it all in the hard way.
What an absolutely beautiful video 💕Thank you.
When we were in Kynance Cove for the first time, we managed to get down the stairs to the beach without getting our feet wet. We were overwhelmed by the beautiful bay. It is by far the most beautiful beach in Great Britain, if not the whole world. Thank you for the great video. Kind regards, Günter
I love your blogs I’m disabled and can’t walk far or do steps, hills or stiles so I enjoy watching you. I wondered if a more robust mobility scooter get down the high tide route?
Lovely....just Lovely Guys!
For those that enjoy walking. Park on the green in lizard village for free and walk along coast to kynance. Beautiful views.
Don't park there for free. It's a parking donation based facility relying on fairness and trust - make a donation equivalent to parking charges elsewhere to support the maintenance of the car park. Otherwise you are expecting the local community to fund your parking!
I have a beach or two that I can walk to from home, dog friendly, and in over a decade there have been half a dozen people also found them. Wide beach, rocks for diving off depending on the tide & wonderful solitude. They are…
What a fantastic video, looks like you two had so much fun, so may laugh out loud moments, thank you for all the beautiful views, have a great weekend,Sending happiness your way, Lori
😅Kynance Cove has always been one of my Favourites it’s a must to visit, spent many sunbathing and swimming days there!
Thank you for the fantastic guide.
I like your rip off Cornish flag….Are you a wannabe?
@@DerekLangdon - a proud Devonian who appreciates Cornwall. Not sure what your point is?
Beautiful footage ❤ thanks for the stream
Thank you for another lovely video. You take me back to places that I love to visit, teach me something new and make me smile.
In Cornwall, we seem to have become victims of our own success in recent years. For various reasons, I feel that Cornwall has become more popular again, which is great for local businesses but there is a limit to what our infrastructure can stand, and I have noticed a number of 'protective measures' that have been put into place at various beauty spots. Of course, coastal erosion has a part to play in this too.
Your assessment of Kynance, in my opinion, is spot on. I think that your footage cleverly provides a constructive and realistic portrayal of the reality that visitors may find when visiting Kynance, and indeed the rest of Cornwall, while still emphasising the beauty of the place. I take landscape photographs of Cornwall as a hobby and there are many 'versions' of Cornwall to be enjoyed. Personally, I prefer the stormy, moody winter, spring and autumn version to, what I call, the sanitised, blue sea and golden sand images found in tourist brochures, and always search for alternative viewpoints at different locations. Ironically my preferred viewing point at Kynance was the one that is now the official suggested one, so I shall just have to plan another visit and find another favourite. - Out of season and in a force 10, of course!
Looking forward to seeing more of your wonderful content, as and when you have time. Best wishes, - Sue
Congratulations Sarah and Andrew - another of your little gems! Kynance Cove must be one of the places I never visited when I was living in Cornwall, because I couldn't have forgotten such an idyllic location. The colours and the contrast in shades in this video are absolutely stunning. As well as your skills, I think it must have something to do with the evening light.
I support absolutely your warnings in the video about the dangers the sea can pose. Never take it for granted 😮.
The old disused white cottage on the way to the Cove, in conjuction with dangerous seas, reminded me of the mother of all erosion - the Hallsands tragedy. In case you might want to cover this story yourselves one day (I really hope you will), just the barest details here. Hallsands is/was a fishing village in south Devon that fell victim to a terrible storm in 1917, eventually leaving just the one white cottage like the one mentioned above. How this happened is a scandal - worthy of being retold, in a way only you can, just over a century later as a tribute to the 137 people who lost their homes.
Looking forward to your next adventure - Robert
I served at RNAS Culdrose from 1985 to 1990 as a Helicopter Engineer and this was the best beach we used to go to. Fantastic for swimming not too many tourists as it wasn’t very well known or more popular as the other beaches at the time such as Prarr Sands, Church Cove and others.
Thank you for all these great videos. Lovely to spot the green serpentine in the stone steps up from the high tide path 😊My friend and I had a break at Kynance Cove during a walk along the coastal path. It was during the warm days in July 2022, and at low tide, which was thoroughly planned. The sea was turqoise and calm and held about 18-19 degrees. It looked just as picture perfect as on the best Instagram pics. The beach and the whole area felt quite a bit bigger than I had imagined. We waded a bit in the sea and loved it. And I regret to this day that I didn't take a dip. We decided against it because it would take more time than we were willing to spend (having a good distance to walk further on), and the backpacks would be heavier with the wet swimming costumes, towels and bathing shoes. But in retrospect I see that it was a silly decision. There were a lot of people but there were still places to be seated. We loved the place, and I would give it 5 based on our experiences. Thank you 🥰 Torunn.
Love Kynance, such a favourite for swimming and taking children to and going through to the second beach and the deep cave behind it - don’t get caught by the incoming tide !
If the gate is locked before published closing time you need a cordless angle grinder 🙂
Great video. Thank you both. Greetings from Bodmin Moor - the remote bit. 😎
Ah! You must be the beast! Or are you another white settler from east of the Tamar?
To all those commenters whingeing about car park fees, the money provides much needed funding for the National Trust. It is a Charity, and therefore not-for-profit,. They maintain the whole cornish coastal footpath, provide toilets and cafes etc., as well as hundreds of properties and environmentally managed areas. Support them!, we all benefit.
Was there last week on holiday. Thought something looked different to the last time I was there! 🤣
Love your artwork😍😍
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Lovely video and a great place to visit. Thanks for your enjoyable review. Cheers Bob
Another amazing video thank you enjoyed
can you do a report on Carlyon Bay developmen t please?
Have you guys ever been to Cott Valley at low tide? If one goes there in the evening, head over the little bridge on the left, follow the path up on to the point and watch the ands End fireworks around 8pm.
So glad this video come on my suggestions, you are such a lovely couple ❤
Am a Portuguese living in Cornwall
Going to do a marathon of your videos to take inspiration to explore more.
All the best 😊
I stayed in the cottage (now sadly boarded up) for a week's holiday back in the mid-70s. An old couple stayed in the cottage furthest from the beach and rented out the one nearest the beach. The cove was busy during the day but after about 6 p.m. we had it to ourselves; although one evening a quick run round the rocks nearly saw me trampling a couple who obviously thought they were alone in the cove!!
Kynance Cove has a stunning coast line, but too complicated for me to get my head around, no trouble for a pair of mountain goats though, a most enjoyable virtual tour, Andrews Lion joke was a bit tame but made me smile 😊 and Sarah giggle 🤭 the incoming tide certainly does roar like a lion 🦁 I have a couple of pieces of beautifully veined rock that I lacquered and used for paper weights that I collected some fifty years ago:) thank you both for this amazing footage and great commentary 👌🥀🤗
Another great trek with Sarah and Andrew
Just stubbled upon your channel! What a beautiful beach! I live in Norfolk, where we have some wonderful beaches, but I've never been to Cornwall. I'll have to visit this year! Thanks!
What a great couple, bounce off each other wonderfully, the humour is... well, I have no words 🤣
Not sure if I should subscribe for the humour or the views...
Grate Britain; where nothing is uncomplicated any more! Pay up, pay up and pay again!!
Kynance is suffering badly from over tourism. I really wish the press/media/UA-cam would stop mentioning it, or at the very least list the many negatives about it. I live near Kynance Cove and it really needs a limit on the numbers of people going there. There are several other beaches in the area with more facilities and they have easy access without the need of climbing experience.
Giss on me ansom!
The UK is suffering from over population! This is the problem….
They did go through both positive and negative aspects of the beach i think. Thought it was a great video x
@@sionandjess The problem is the constant propaganda about Kynance Cove does not mention the negative aspects.
I found your comments interesting as we've had a holiday on the Lizard many times these past 60 years with children, grandchildren, dogs since the early 60's. Now in our 80's with mobility difficulties we visited last year for probably the last time. You mentioned other similar beaches in this area and would welcome your advice please.
17:43 There is a painting by Albert Goodwin (1845-1932) of "Kynance Cove, Cornwall" close to that very spot. I can't find a date when it was painted. A part from the sand, it doesn't seemed to have changed much.
Love you two. xx
Do they still allow dogging in the carpark?
Yes it's ten pound an hour after 23 hundred hours or five pounds an hour is your a NT member.
I'm glad I'm a mountain person. You can keep the coast, the crowded beaches and the seagull thieves. That is, the seagulls are the thieves, and I was not saying that there are thieves who steal seagulls.
The difficulty we have had with any NT sites is that they appear to be aggressively targeting youtubers who post images and are monetised - on top of that, restriction of access seems to be happening at other sites in the UK. Great video though, really do enjoy your content!
The stroms this year have wrecked a lot of our coastal areas.
It must be frustrating for the locals too having these areas full of tourists trapsing through in the summer and often who have no repsect for the areas.
So I can understand areas now being protected by NT.
Bit expensive parking.
Lovely coves. 👍😀
I remember the first time we went to Kynance Cove , lived nearby in Helston , as we were walking down the track , low tide one , we heard an almighty scream coming from down near the beach , we thought someone may have fallen on the rocks or the like , when we got down on to the beach , I asked a young guy if the scream came from anybody who had been hurt , he replied " No , that was mu Dad , he dived in to the sea and the scream was his reaction to the sea temperature ! " A beautiful part of Cornwall , the Lizard Peninsula is so scenic , thanks for the vlog Andrew and Sarah .
Stone balancing was amazing to watch
We're heading back to Cornwall twice this year and will make a visit at least once, one of our favourite places. Sarah do you showcase or sell your paintings anywhere?
Hi Dougie, I have a shop on Etsy.com, cornishwalkingtrails.etsy.com. I listed the Kynance painting and it is still available at the moment. There are other pieces on there and I regularly add new stock. If you would like something specific, let me know. I charge commissions at the same rate as the shop prices, unless you require a different size. Sarah :)
Excellent video. We always visit Kynance when in Cornwall. We park in Lizard and walk the SWCP to Kynance. We find NT membership very useful in Cornwall for parking. As long as one is a member parking is free.
I have yet to visit beautiful Cornwall, but glad to have found your channel for when we eventually make it. You’re such a lovely couple. 🥰 Sarah, do you mind my asking where you got your bag from? I’ve been looking to get a style like that from Roka, but I love the ethnic/boho look of yours. 😊
What a lovely walk. Thank you for posting, its years since I’ve been to the Lizard but I never made it to this beach. With the amount of tourism now I can understand why the National Trust want to protect the ecology of this area and have to limit access to certain areas. If everyone wants to experience its beauty it has to be protected for everyone to enjoy. I would defiantly go out of season. 👍🌿🙂
The rope is ridiculously low. Unfortunately it’s probably useless. There will be hoards of people disregarding it sadly
Brilliant, a really enjoyable video 👍 and like you, we’re fortunate enough to visit out of season which is the better option.
What a beautiful place it is. I haven't been for ages because of the crowds, but will definitely get down there when summer has closed out this year. Art request - you did a couple of lovely pen-and-ink drawings with watercolour wash during a Warleggan walk video from a couple of years ago that I saw recently. They had long since sold (not surprisingly) but I thought they were fantastic, so please do some more of those....!
With a full car park they are making nearly £3k a day. Nice little earner.
Should help with the Millions they spend every year on maintenance and repairs to the many large old buildings they look after.
Went a couple years ago tide was in there were so many people down on the beach it almost standing only .We went and sold our £10.00 parking ticket for £5.00 to someone prepared to make thier way through the crowds.
It became extra busy after Poldark. I have once been on a spring high tide and the water was right up to the cliffs, lots of baffled tourists sat on rocks looking for the beach 😂.
I don't think its a bad thing that the National Trust are trying to protect the cliffs and shore line. for safety and protecting the beauty of our coast . Just an example, We used to love visiting the Azure Window in Gozo Malta ,visitors ignored signs not to walk along the top of the Windows ledge and unfortunately it collapsed into the sea. Luckily no one was on it but due to people ignoring the notices, the famous landmark is no longer there. Protect our beautiful landmarks by respecting it ❤
It does get crazy busy there during the summer. I tend to go in the evenings and catch the sun setting. Out of season, it's a joy to be able to explore without all the crowds.
It's worth checking online before you go to these places now to try and find out if you need a parking app, so you can download it beforehand, as quite often the mobile signal in these places is next to nothing.
As I recall and understand, alegedly..... The abandoned buildings are not owned by National Trust and have refused access for the owners to renovate and maintain the buildings. The owners refuse to sell them to National trust. This situation has persisted for at least 25 years and seems unlikely to change. Shame on you National Trust.
Stunning panoramic scenery and soothing ocean sounds. I usually visit Cornwall late September to mid May, when it's mostly quieter. About 15 yrs ago I was lucky to buy the prettiest vintage sounenir of Serpentine rock, with one face polished like a sheer cliff, showing amazing colours, an the sweetest painted lead seagull perched wings-open on top (which probably dates it pre-'60s). I found it on a charity stall oustide Jubilee Pool Penzance that was then raising funds for restoration.
It isn't quiet in May anymore.
To be fair it does get very busy there and so more erosion is happening - sadly this means that some parts are now out of bounds. It's such a lovely place but not when it's so crowded you cant easily pass on the paths. Our dog had her first swim there so happy memories - it was November and still very busy
The one thing they don’t tell you is that the beach isn’t patrolled by lifeguards. The sea can have an undertow pulling you out to sea. For a strong swimmer it’s hard but others can drown. A few years ago my wife pulled a man from the sea. Air sea rescue came but despite cpr whilst waiting for the helicopter the man died. A beautiful beach, but take care when swimming please!
National Trust maintain a lot of the coastal areas in Cornwall and around the UK. How do you imagine they shift the stones to repair the footpaths and a myriad of volunteers to assist repairs. If you travel to Scotland you’ll see the problems they have in restoring footpaths well away from any road. Parking fees help pay for this work and closures (Dorset especially) are down to their liability as a Landowner to protect visitors from injury. Help them repair the paths you complain about by volunteering or joining the National Trust and then you park in their car parks for free , instead of moaning about something you don't want to understand properly. Easy to complain when you don't think about the complexities and realities of being a Charity landowner !
For £10 paking I would want my own viewing spot.
It was ten pounds in a York multistorey . About 15 years ago and that was for about 12 hours.
my dad and first brother was pass away,i still have single mom only,i try to change my life in this utube,im really shocked and this is my first time watching your video,i hope get more views from all around the world,have good day guys
Too many holiday people here now and dont get me started on 2nd homes
Need to do the same to pay and display as they do with ULEZ camera's 😊
I’ve been there a few times. I won’t get down that hill now
The sign doesn't say you must not cross the rope. It is only asking you to keep to the path. It is a nice location that I walked back in the 1990s. I am now 71 and would not be able to do it again , I hope you had a good day from EVE from Kent.
There is a problem all over the UK with disrespectful people who dirty camp and destroy what the seek to enjoy. When I go anywhere I know I have to respect the attempts by the natural trust to conserve these places
Went to Kynance a few years ago and it really was beautiful
Love you two fruit loops ❤❤
Hiya not been for 13 years but after seen this video must go for my birthday which for the beach sake unfortunately will be heaved with tourists. But.... needs must as getting 66 I need to be there on the day!😮(25 July)
Question. I saw you did pay with coins 👍.
However, about the app!! What if one has no mobile phone?
Can parking only be established via app?
Thank you for replying.
(Eons ago one birthday i wild camped right next with my then partner, lying in a ditch, noone could see us. Oh hum, well i booked a airb. in Mullion instead.
Yes, i do live in Cornwall! But too much for myself to drive a n d enjoy the day) 6:19
I went here in feb this year. The torrential rain travelling at 50mph horisontally meant i lasted ten minutes ! Maybe in better weather (for some reason that escapes me hardly any cars parked here 🤣)
Only a few years away of the RNLI demanding payment to access a beach "for your safety."
I got wet feet there a few years ago underestimating the speed of incoming tide… thought I had time/clear path along the cliff, but mid way across a larger wave soaked my feet 😂
Its beautiful there. I love it but cannot visitvit anymorecdur to disability 😪
Thanks for the update...
Went to Kynance about 12 years ago. I had my photo taken on the edge of the cliff (the area you are no longer allowed to go on). Over tourism is causing lots of problems and untold damage. As you are locals, I feel you have a right to climb over the rope and take your pic. I'm not sure which route we took to get down (and up), but it was all rocky and it was literally clambering over rocks. Got down to the beach and had a little paddle. It was lovely and it was quite windy too. There was another path which led to the cafe, so you either took the rocky route or the cafe route but I don't think there was access to the beach from the cafe. Have they put a new path in then? Seeing abandoned housing near the sea that needs rebuilding is a very rare sight in Cornwall these days.
Ahh me too. Was there last 13 years ago. Will go for my birthday this year!
I lived in the beautiful middle east for many years and there you have true freedom. You would never be asked to pay for parking or even taxed. UK reminds me very much of China with its restrictions.
But they do chop your hands off if your actions are considered antisocial. Imagine that happening to people who park their cars on the grass in Lizard village.
And if you're a woman?
@@Ndstars1 Then you get a luxury Villa and a Landcruiser and at least 2 housemaids and earn more then men. Arab and white Women are treated like princesses in the Middle East. My wife was on 10 k at month at Aramco. However the Shia countries are crap and awful. There infiltrated by Hamas or Hezbollah. No one has rights there. And yes we we do barbeques on the beach and do pool parties and drink having clubs and bars. We don't ride around on Camels as We like Chevy and Toyota and not crappy European cars, Breitling outsells Rolex and Lowa outsells Nike.
@@diorocks5858 And if I'm not a white woman?
I went once and got cut off by the tide as I was round the corner side on the baby cove beach... We had to wade stomach deep out. We didn't realise it cuts you off like that. 😭
Hmm not sure if I agree about it being the most white sand in the whole of the UK. St Martins in the Isles of Scilly is far more white and sparkles in the sun.
I admire your dedication to getting the lion pun 😂