The key characteristics of The Lizard are . . .

157. The Lizard

The key characteristics of The Lizard are . . .

• Gently undulating, sparsely inhabited, exposed plateau dominated by heather, grass, heath, pools and marshes. 

• Rugged, geologically complex coast of caves, enclosed bays, skerries and small fishing villages.

• Fishing villages clustered around sandy coves or narrow gullies.

• Distinct landscape of small to medium rectangular fields, farmsteads and hamlets in the north east.

• Satellite dishes and wind farm dominate the landscape of Goonhilly Down.

• Internationally important heathland sites.

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