Dowha Fields Camping

There are, of course, heaps of handsome spots to hit along the Cornwall coastline, but first-timers may like to take in some of the greatest hits locally for starters. Aim north and your stops should include art-filled St Ives (half an hour’s drive), gorgeous Gwithian beach (20 minutes) and a walk around the Godrevy Heritage Coast (20 minutes). To the south, Praa Sands (25 minutes), the pretty harbour of Porthleven (20 minutes) and island fort St Michael’s Mount (25 minutes) are perennial faves, and there’s stacks of splendid scenery to explore on the Lizard Peninsula beyond if you’ve got more time. When you’ve done a bit of both north and south, head off to the point where the two meet: Land’s End is about a 50-minute drive from the site. And maybe you’d like to do a little bit of inland exploring too? There are plenty of places to go for a rural ramble nearby, and a good clutch of watersports to try out at Stithians Lake (15 minutes away), including windsurfing, paddleboarding and sailing lessons.