Cadgwith Camping

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Our camp looking towards the sea. Fire pits and logs were available
Our camp looking towards the sea. fire pits and logs were available
View across site to the coast
Epic views
View across field to the coast
Camping field
Dawn at the site
Cadgwith cove - a 10 minute walk along the coast path or via quiet country lane
Cadgwith cove fishing village
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View across site to the coast
Epic views
View across field to the coast

  • Back to basics dog-friendly site on a working dairy farm
  • A 10-minute drive to Kynance Cove; access the South West Coast Path
  • Barbecues and campfires allowed; pub within 15 minutes’ walk
If hiking all around the Lizard Peninsula has long been on your bucket list – or even if it’s your first time hearing of its sweet coves and southwesterly sea views – Cadgwith Camping will let you crack the coastal code. From this dog-friendly site on a working dairy farm with naturally splendid seaside scenery, you’ll be well set to forge your way towards nearby beaches, try local seafood specialities and snorkel over the busy reedbed (or dive into the deeper sea from the rockside) at the National Trust's Kynance Cove, 10 minutes’ drive away. Follow the sea breeze to the South West Coast Path, easily accessed just five minutes’ walk from the site. From here, you can hike to the lighthouse at Lizard Point (another National Trust site and the most southerly spot in the UK). En route, drop into Lizard village (also five minutes’ drive and a good shortcut to Lizard Point) for pubs/restaurants, cafés and food shops. For some of the most scrumptious crab sandwiches around, stroll in the opposite direction through peaceful country lanes to Cadgwith (15 minutes’ walk or five minutes’ drive), where the food you’ll eat is caught pretty much straight from the sea. Let the staff point you towards a local who will take you out yourself, so you can see what you can reel in too. And afterwards, you can nurse a pint in the pub or browse the seafood market. Take your catch back to the grill with an on-site barbecue or perhaps end the day beside the campfire, as they’re allowed on site too. Things are kept pretty basic here, as the site's geared towards wild camping with with just composting toilets and handmade portable shower cubicles – simply lay back and take in the sea views.

Campground type

RV & Motorhome sites 3
Tent sites 47
Open now
Opens 23 May
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 23 May to

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Reviews

9.7

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PeacefulSpectacular sceneryWalkers' paradise

98% would recommend this campground to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

Cracking sea views & a chilled vibe. Owners are legends, super helpful. Facilities clean, if a bit basic. Easy access to the coast path & Cadgwith. Food van's a ripper. Bit breezy sometimes, but mostly top stuff.

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Excellent Site with clean facilities and level pitches

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Austin C.

Unpowered grass motorhome site

Liked Friendly staff.
Close to the main town.
Easy access to public transport

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely campsite with a beautiful view, we had a great couple of…

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sophie s.

Unpowered grass motorhome site

Liked Lovely campsite with a beautiful view, we had a great couple of nights here!
Very friendly owners who also run the food van from which we had a very tasty supper.
The campsite is very close to the coast path and a short walk to the little and beautiful village of Cadgwich, which is great for a swim.
We would definitely return

Disliked Nothing

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- Helpful and personable hosts - Food variety and quality - Low impact site -…

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Ryan W.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked - Helpful and personable hosts
- Food variety and quality
- Low impact site
- Beautiful location

Recommend to friends Visit again

We have had an amazing 4 night stay camping, we were after…

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DAVID R.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked We have had an amazing 4 night stay camping, we were after a peaceful camping site with spectacular sea views and Cadgwith camping gave us this and much more.

When we arrived we were met by Will and Cathy the owners of the site and they couldn't of been more helpful and they gave us a lovely big pitch with the spectacular sea views that we were after.

The showers were nice and hot and the site is kept very clean and tidy.

We had a really nice cooked breakfast from their on site coastal cravings which went down well and set us up for visiting some stunning locations close to the site.

If you are after a peaceful camp site with spectacular views then we highly recommend that you try Cadgwith camping you will not be disappointed.

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Toller Campingplatz

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Die Toilettenanlagen und Duschen waren sehr sauber und gut gepflegt. Und, der Erbauer hatte dich das Konzept gut überlegt! Wir waren spontan drei Nächte da. Die Betreiber waren sehr sehr freundlich. Toller Pub in der Nähe. Mega Aussicht aufs Meer.

Disliked …da fällt mir nichts ein!

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Very friendly, fantastic sea views. Very casual camping. Loved it. Lovely short walk…

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Philip B.

Unpowered grass motorhome site

Liked Very friendly, fantastic sea views. Very casual camping. Loved it.

Lovely short walk to Cadwith and seeing rge famous devil's frying pan

Disliked None

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Toller Campingplatz!…

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Armin S.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Toller Campingplatz!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful campsite location and lovely, chilled vibe- owners were so friendly would…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass motorhome site

Liked Beautiful campsite location and lovely, chilled vibe- owners were so friendly would deffo come again 😊

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A soulful campsite!

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Jo W.

Unpowered grass motorhome site

Liked Natural and simple site. Loved it. Facilities basic but clean. Felt particularly friendly and welcoming. The food caravan cafe a definitepositive addition. Lovely not to be greeted with a degree of trust and not a rule book. Fabulous natural position with outlook and Cadgwith within walking distance.

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We stayed on the site for two nights and honestly had the…

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Joe A.

Unpowered grass motorhome site

Liked We stayed on the site for two nights and honestly had the most wonderful time. From the moment we arrived, Will, Cathy, and their lovely children, Elowen and Mawgan, made us feel so genuinely welcome.

The facilities were spot on, and the food truck was a real highlight, delicious meals that hit the spot after a day of exploring. The location couldn’t be better either. Just a short walk to the coast path, around 20 minutes to Cadgwith, and a scenic hour or so to the Lizard. Perfect for soaking in the beauty of the area.

All in all, it was fantastic value for money, and the warmth of the hosts really made it special. I’d go back in a heartbeat.

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Features

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

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly 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 Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campground

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Cadgwith Camping

Gwavas Farm

Lizard

Cornwall

England

TR12 7LQ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

49.98266°N
5.1892°W

Nearest transport

Coach
14.5 km Blue Anchor
14.5 km Seven Stars
14.6 km Bus Shelter
Rail
20.1 km Penmere Rail Station
20.5 km Falmouth Town Rail Station
21 km Falmouth Docks Rail Station
Ferry
13.1 km Helford Village Ferry Landing
13.7 km Helford Passage Ferry Landing
20.9 km Falmouth Ntl Maritime Museum Ferry Landing
Airport
28.6 km Penzance Airport
36.7 km Land's End St Just 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

If you’re still hankering after more sea and sand, there are two beaches (with pretty cool seaside cafés too) at Kennack Sands (10 minutes’ drive). And if you fancy a plunge or just a slightly more challenging dip, the local activity centre (10 minutes) will introduce you to the sea through coasteering, kayaking and paddleboarding. There are walks and bays all around the Lizard Peninsula, but if you want something a little different, you can stroll through botanical gardens at Trebah Garden (35 minutes). Head a little further into Falmouth for Pendennis Castle (45 minutes), a pretty mighty fortress looking out to sea. Big or small, kids are likely to find one of their favourite rides at Flambards Theme Park (20 minutes). If you’re willing to travel a little further, The Eden Project (an hour and 20 minutes) also makes an intriguing day out, as the domes are home to rather huge tropical gardens.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Kennack Sands 3.1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Polurrian Cove 6.6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Poldhu Cove 7.7 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Coverack 8.1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Church Cove 8.4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

National Seal Sanctuary 12.5 km

Trebah Garden 14.6 km

National Maritime Museum Cornwall 20.8 km

Pendennis Castle 20.9 km

St Michael's Mount 25.5 km

National Trust

Penrose Estate: Gunwalloe and Loe Pool 13.6 km

Glendurgan Garden 14.6 km

Godolphin 20.6 km

St Anthony Head 23.2 km

St Michael's Mount 25.5 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Church Cove and Lizard Point 2.7 km

Royal Anne Galley 3.4 km

Rill Cove 3.8 km

Schiedam 8.8 km

TRELOWARREN 10.2 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.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Cadgwith Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Cadgwith Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Cadgwith Camping? If you’re still hankering after more sea and sand, there are two beaches (with pretty cool seaside cafés too) at Kennack Sands (10 minutes’ drive). And if you fancy a plunge or … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Cadgwith Camping?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Cadgwith Camping? From $20.51 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.