Mt Bartinney Base Camp

From £35 For 1 night, 4 adults 10 5 reviews
On the pitch (added by manager 21 Oct 2022)

Loading image…

On the pitch (added by manager 21 oct 2022)
1/8
1/37
Favourite
On the pitches (added by manager 21 oct 2022)
Sunset (added by manager 28 sep 2021)
Wild grass pitches (added by manager 28 sep 2021)

  • Wild camping on the spectacular West Penwith peninsula
  • A 15 minutes’ drive to Sennen Cove; 35 minutes to Tate St Ives
  • Nature walks direct from site; great spot for stargazing
Well, this is hardcore wild camping. Mt Bartinney Base Camp is an untamed, exposed and bumpy site best-suited to the most adventurous and dedicated of campers, located at the foot of Bartinney on the West Penwith peninsula in west Cornwall. The tent pitches are on uneven ground, but this is more than compensated for by being surrounded by grazing fields plus the west-facing ocean views – on a clear day, you'll get a glimmer of the Isles of Scilly on the horizon. If you tread carefully around the site, you might spot badgers, foxes, deer, stoats and rabbits as well as pheasants and birds of prey. And the sights often continue after dark – low levels of light pollution mean that this is an outstanding spot for some stargazing (the Milky Way is frequently visible on a clear night and it's a great location for watching events like meteor showers…) Talking of walking, there’s direct access to rambling territory from the site – sorry, no dogs allowed as livestock grazes nearby – and many guests head off to climb Bartinney (10 minutes’ walk) for far-reaching views across the peninsula. Although you are seriously off grid here, it’s actually only a handy hop into St Just (five minutes’ drive) to pick up bits and bobs for the barbecue, and there’s also a choice of tea rooms, pubs and takeaways if sparking up the grill seems too much like hard work. St Just is also home to sauna and shower facilities, as well as public toilets.

Site type

Motorhome sites 1
Tent sites 4
Open all year
Please note
  • This campground/park has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
  • There are no bins onsite: all rubbish will need to be taken home with you.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

Cantonese

English

Swedish

Simplified Chinese

Reviews

10

Overall rating based on 5 reviews View breakdown

100%

would recommend this site to a friend

100%

would stay here again

  • 100%
    10
  • 0%
    9
  • 0%
    8
  • 0%
    7
  • 0%
    6
  • 0%
    5
  • 0%
    4
  • 0%
    3
  • 0%
    2
  • 0%
    1

Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Absolutely stunning!

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Raul d. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Absolutely stunning! The closest to wild camping you can possibly hope for. Campsite is really nice and care for... you can see that the owners look after the place, planting trees and protecting them with nets. This is just what I was looking for and I would love to go back again!

Disliked: Nothing to say here...

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review and for the nice photos. The deers, rabbits, badgers, etc. would get to the trees if we didn't have the nets! We're glad you like our campsite and enjoyed your stay. Welcome back anytime!

Secluded site with views over a heather moor. Drive was a little overgrown…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Phil S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered gravel motorhome site

Liked: Secluded site with views over a heather moor. Drive was a little overgrown though but would stay here again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a good review. We’re glad you enjoyed your stay. Welcome back anytime!

Beautiful site, peaceful, beautiful walking route toward the coast and connecting with…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 4
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Rithy H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Beautiful site, peaceful, beautiful walking route toward the coast and connecting with the coastal path very friendly hosts, Pekki and Milia are very helpful. Will definitely go back again! Thank for having us! Rithy @ Ignas

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to write us a review and to upload the beautiful photos. Nice to meet you both. We’re glad you enjoyed your stay! We look forward to welcoming you back.

Excellent wild camping site

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness No rating
Wifi No rating
Dan I. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: It is exactly what is listed. Such a beautiful camp in a really quiet, secluded area. Really easy to access. Lots of room to pitch your tent. Watched the December sunset after pitching our tents and it was immensely peaceful. Fire pit was a real plus and made the difference. The owners are lovely and I wish them the best with this base camp! Would 100% return

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for staying with us and for taking the time to leave us a review. We're glad you enjoyed your stay. Welcome back anytime!

Lovely location and hosts!…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Ashley L. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Lovely location and hosts!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. Nice to meet you both & glad you had a good time!

Features

No dogs allowed

Pop-up campsite

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Laundry

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Rallies welcome

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

No dogs allowed

Themes

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wild camping

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Dump point

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

No drinkable water point

No hot water

No running water

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Convenience store nearby

Dog walk nearby

Nearby farmers' market

Public transport nearby

Type

Pop-up campsite

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Outdoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Surf school nearby

Tennis nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

Mt Bartinney Base Camp

Carn Glaze Farm

St Just

Cornwall

England

TR19 7RT

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.11335°N
-5.64419°W

Route directions

The No.8 bus runs between St. Just and Penzance train station regularly from Monday to Saturday, and stops at the entrance to the campsite. You will be sent detailed directions to the campsite once your booking has been made.

Nearest transport

Coach
8.1 km Bus Station
12.4 km The Star Inn
12.5 km The Star Inn
Rail
8 km Penzance Rail Station
15.6 km St Erth Rail Station
15.9 km Carbis Bay Rail Station
Ferry
8.3 km Penzance Ferry Terminal
36.5 km Helford Village Ferry Landing
36.9 km Helford Passage Ferry Landing
Airport
2.1 km Land's End St Just Airport
9.2 km Penzance Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

West Penwith has many beautiful beaches, reached by a network of winding lanes. Check out the turquoise waters of Porthcurno (25 minutes’ drive), or join the South West Coast Path from Cape Cornwall (10 minutes). Nearby Sennen Cove (15 minutes) and Gwithian are the spots for catching a wave or two on your surfboard. Keep your eyes trained on the water at any local beach and you've got a chance of spotting seals swimming by. If you’d rather stick to dry land, arty types have plenty to keep themselves happy. Penzance and Newlyn (both 15 minutes) are both packed with artisan galleries showcasing glass, sculpture, handmade jewellery and landscape paintings. You can also browse contemporary art exhibitions at Tate St Ives (35 minutes). Thanks to Cornwall’s gentle summer temperatures, there are plenty of lush gardens to check out too. The National Trust-owned Trengwainton Garden (15 minutes) has acres of orchards and palm trees, and other options for an afternoon wandering among gorgeous landscapes include Tanglewood Wild Garden (10 minutes), Trewidden Garden (10 minutes) and Chygurno Gardens (25 minutes). At Tremenheere Sculpture Gardens (20 minutes), you can combine your love of flowers with a love of art by following the trail past pieces of wacky sculpture.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Gwynver 4.2 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent N/A
Sennen 5.4 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Wherry Town 7.1 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Penzance 7.8 km Sea N/A Good Excellent Excellent
Porthcurno 7.8 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Land's End 7.2 km

St Michael's Mount 11.9 km

Tate St Ives 16.1 km

Flambards 27.5 km

Cornwall Industrial Discovery Centre 29.9 km

National Trust

Levant Mine and Beam Engine 4.7 km

Trengwainton Garden 5.5 km

St Michael's Mount 11.9 km

Godolphin 21 km

Godrevy 22.3 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Sancreed - Carn Euny - Boscawen-Un 2.5 km

Around Chun 3.3 km

Bosullow - Men Scyfa - Nine Maidens - Chy - Lanyon Quoit 4.9 km

Men-an-Tol - Nine Maidens - Bodrifty - Bosigran Castle 4.9 km

TRENGWAINTON 5 km

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Want to know more about camping in Cornwall?

  • Does Mt Bartinney Base Camp have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Mt Bartinney Base Camp dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Mt Bartinney Base Camp? West Penwith has many beautiful beaches, reached by a network of winding lanes. Check out the turquoise waters of Porthcurno (25 minutes’ drive), or join the South West Coast Path from Cape … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Mt Bartinney Base Camp?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  12:30 p.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Mt Bartinney Base Camp? From $73.59 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.