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
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View across field to the coast
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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

  • Dog-friendly site on a working dairy farm on the Lizard Heritage Coast
  • A 10-minute drive to Kynance Cove; access to 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.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 3
Tent pitches 47
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Safety

  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Occupancy

  • Group bookings of 3 or more units travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Reception

  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Dogs

  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9.6

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99% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

Lovely sea views, with owners praised for being sound and helpful. Basic but clean facilities, perfect for walks and with a food van. Dog and family-friendly, with a great, relaxed vibe.

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Victoria W. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Lovely relaxed vibe, friendly owners and amazing views

Disliked Nothing

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Charles P. 1 review

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Liked The view, the lots, the amenities, the people.

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Lara G. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked If I could move here indefinitely, I would. Composting loos are brilliant and Will cleans them out regularly, good showers, incredible views, loads to do during the day & the food was amazing. Overall, absolutely fantastic stay. We traveled with children aged 9 & 12 & they loved it too. Not noisy, everyone respectful of the noise and environment. Already planning our next trip back to Cadgewith to stay HERE!

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Fantastic natural & spacious campsite with…

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Caroline A. 3 reviews

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Liked Fantastic natural & spacious campsite with amazing views and wildlife....particularly loved the choughs! Near the coastal path, so amazing walks in either direction. Compost toilets were some of the best I've used and the showers were also good. Will, the owner was very friendly and helpful throughout our stay. The van doing food looked great, though we didn't actually use it as we brought our own food - lovely option if you don't fancy cooking though. We will be returning!

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Lisa C. 1 review

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked What can I say about this site, it was perfect. The owner’s Will & Kathy were fantastic. Yes the site was basic, it had composting toilets, warm showers, no WiFi, it had the basics. So if you are after more of a luxury stay, this is not the site for you. What it did offer was the most stunning views, peace & quiet, plenty of space & the occasional visit from a cow.

Disliked Nothing

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Mateusz J. 1 review

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Liked Great location, friendly atmosphere

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Wonderful campsite

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked We have a long list of likes, so here are some of them - the views are absolutely amazing from everywhere on the site; the friendly welcome from Will and Cathy; the food truck was such a bonus on our first evening and last morning; easy access to the site with good signage; so close to some lovely footpaths and of course the coastal path to Cadgwith; the sustainable facilities; the general peaceful feeling after a couple of days at this lovely site.

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Awesome wild camping with a great vibe

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Emma S. 1 review

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Liked Such a friendly and helpful welcome, loved our stay there, great brekkie from the van, lovely clean loos, great showers, awesome views and stunning stroll along the south west coast path to Cadgwith

Disliked Nothing

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Probably going again next week as we live close by

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Simon B. 1 review

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Liked Beautiful view, completely quiet and fantastic pizza.

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Harriet P. 1 review

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Liked Lovely family, views, and food! Safe for little ones to run around and play. A great weekend

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Features

Pop-up campsite

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 Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette 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 Chemical disposal 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 pitches) Pop-up campsite

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. 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.
(within 10 km)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park and Zoo (within 16.1 km)

Food and drink

  • The Cadgwith Cove Inn Pub 0.9 km
  • Chimichangas Restaurant 1.8 km
  • The Top House Inn Pub 1.9 km
  • The Witch Ball Pub 1.9 km
  • Potters Bar Pub 2.7 km
  • Atlantic View Restaurant 6.2 km
  • Old Inn Pub 6.3 km
  • Jumunjy Restaurant 7.7 km
  • Harbour Lights Restaurant 8 km
  • The Paris Hotel Pub 8.2 km

Groceries

  • The Lizard Cider Barn Off-licence 3 km
  • Co-op Food Supermarket 6.2 km

Parks and play

  • Adventure Playground 4.7 km
  • The Mullion Garden park 6.3 km
  • St. Mellan's Park 6.4 km
  • Sculpture Park 7.4 km
  • The Battery Playground 8.1 km

Family days out

  • Guinevere Visitor attraction 7.1 km
  • Lancelot Visitor attraction 7.3 km
  • Arthur Visitor attraction 7.4 km
  • Sculpture Park Visitor attraction 7.4 km
  • Merlin Visitor attraction 7.6 km
  • Uther Visitor attraction 7.7 km
  • Coverack Watersports Centre (Windsurfing, Kayaks & SUPs) Visitor attraction 8.1 km
  • Cornish Seal Sanctuary Zoo 12.3 km

Public transport

  • Ruan Minor 1.3 km
  • Ruan Minor Treleague Crossroads 1.4 km
  • Landewednack Cp School 1.7 km
  • The Green 1.9 km
  • Phone Box 2.5 km
  • Little Gwenter 4.7 km
  • Mullion Holiday Park 4.8 km
  • Mullion School 5.9 km
  • Clifden Parc 6.2 km
  • Mini Market 6.2 km

Beaches

  • Housel Bay 2.2 km
  • Pentreath 2.5 km
  • Kennack Sands 3.4 km
  • Downas Cove 5.6 km
  • Pedn-y-ke 6.6 km
  • Porthbeer Cove 7.7 km
  • Poldhu Cove 7.7 km
  • Church Cove 8.4 km
  • Dollar Cove 8.7 km

What’s nearby

  • Sea Acres 9 hole course 2.6 km
  • Mullion Golf Course 8.2 km

Local services

  • Ruan Minor Surgery Doctors 1.4 km
  • Kynance Garage Fuel station 1.5 km
  • E.ON Drive Charging station 6 km
  • E.ON Drive Charging station 6 km
  • Mullion Pharmacy 6.2 km

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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.

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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?
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    Arrive:  14:00 –  21:00
    Depart by:  12:00
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