Roughtor Walks Campsite

Cornish countryside
Cornish countryside
Camping in cornwall
Moorside pitches
Wild-style breaks
The grass will be mowed before the site opens
A haven for wildlife
Direct moorland access
Open moorland access
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  • Wild Cornish camping on the edge of Bodmin Moor
  • A quarter of an hour's drive from Jamaica Inn; Tintagel 20 minutes
  • Direct access to open moorland; views over Roughtor hill
Ever dreamt of spending the evening watching the sun setting over Cornwall's highest point? Well, it’s all possible at Roughtor Walks Campsite, a small-scale rural spot on the northern edge of Bodmin Moor. With direct access to open countryside straight from the pitches and a location just 20 minutes' drive from Cornwall's stunning north coast, Roughtor Walks Campsite is a real walker's paradise, whether you're hoping to hike up hills like Roughtor and Brown Willy, take on part of the South West Coast Path or fancy charting your own course and setting out across the moor. Although basic, this campsite has lovely level pitches and is very easy to access. Once you've arrived and settled in, you'll be free to set up a campfire, cook your meal for the evening and plan your next day's adventure's under the night sky. Away from base, you're within easy reach of plenty of pubs and restaurants; the nearest is about five minutes away by car, but you could also head to Jamaica Inn or a coastal seafood bistro if you fancy something special. The nearest sizeable town is Launceston (20 minutes), which is well worth visiting for its castle ruins alone.

Campground type

Tent sites 25
Caravan sites 5
RV & Motorhome sites 5
Opens

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campground

Dogs allowed

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 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 Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise 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

Type

Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campground

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Roughtor Walks Campsite

Saint Clether

Launceston

Cornwall

England

PL15 8PU

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.62584°N
-4.59747°W

Nearest transport

Coach
19.2 km Car Park
19.2 km Priory House
19.5 km Institute
Rail
20.6 km Bodmin Parkway Rail Station
21.6 km Coombe Junction Halt (Rail Station)
21.9 km Liskeard Rail Station
Ferry
24.9 km Rock Padstow Ferry Landing
25.7 km Padstow Ferry Landing
31.8 km Fowey Custom House Quay Ferry Landing
Airport
35.1 km Newquay St Mawgan 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

Local attractions and activities include: - Jamaica Inn: 15 minutes' drive - Launceston: 20 minutes - Tintagel: 20 minutes - Port Isaac: 25 minutes - Bude: 25 minutes - Polzeath: 30 minutes - Eden Project: 45 minutes - Newquay: 50 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Trebarwith Strand 11.8 km Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Crackington Haven 13.2 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Widemouth Sand 18.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Summerleaze 23.1 km Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Polzeath 23.2 km Estuary N/AExcellentGoodExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Tintagel Castle 12.6 km

Rock Beach 24.8 km

Cornwall's Crealy Great Adventure Park 27.9 km

Eden Project 30.8 km

Lost Gardens of Heligan 40.6 km

National Trust

Tintagel Old Post Office 11.6 km

Lawrence House 16.6 km

Cotehele Mill 30 km

Cotehele 30 km

Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps 34.4 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Camelford Country 5.6 km

Camelford and Countryside 5.7 km

Camelford Town and River 5.8 km

Boscastle - Valency Valley - Boscastle 9.5 km

Boscastle Coast 9.8 km

Local events

  • Eden Sessions (Thursday 12 June 2025 – Thursday 12 June 2025)

    Par, England 31.4 km

  • Boardmasters (Wednesday 6 August 2025 – Wednesday 6 August 2025)

    Newquay, England 37.6 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Roughtor Walks Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Roughtor Walks Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Roughtor Walks Campsite? Local attractions and activities include: - Jamaica Inn: 15 minutes' drive - Launceston: 20 minutes - Tintagel: 20 minutes - Port Isaac: 25 minutes - Bude: 25 minutes - Polzeath: 30 minutes … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Roughtor Walks Campsite?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  8 a.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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