Baulk Head to Mullion, Protected coastal area in Cornwall, England
Baulk Head to Mullion is a coastal protected area on the Lizard Peninsula with steep cliffs, rocky coves, and varied habitats along the shoreline. The site stretches across several kilometres connecting two notable coastal points with diverse geology and landscape features.
The site was designated as protected to preserve its distinctive geological formations and ecological systems. This official recognition ensures that the natural processes at this important coastal section are monitored and safeguarded.
The site reflects the deep connection between the Cornish coast and fishing communities who have depended on these waters for generations. Walking here, you sense how the landscape shapes the identity and daily rhythm of nearby villages.
The South West Coast Path runs through the site offering straightforward walking routes with sea views. Most trails are exposed and windswept, so visitors should be prepared for changeable coastal weather at any time of year.
The area shelters rare plant species that grow on rocky coastal slopes and occur in few other places in England. These special plants thrive only in the challenging conditions created by this wild and windswept shoreline.
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