Wild Camping at Wheal Friendly
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- Back-to-basics north Cornwall pitches five minutes' walk from St Agnes
- Perranporth 10 minutes' drive; 35 minutes to St Ives
- Trevaunance Cove and South West Coast Path five minutes' walk
Fancy leaving the stresses of modern life behind for a while, going off grid and chilling out among natural views? Make it a reality at Wild Camping at Wheal Friendly, where the pitches are surrounded by evergreen trees and have views out over the gorgeous north Cornwall coast. With the historic Wheal Friendly Engine House forming part of the backdrop as well, it all adds up to a truly lovely spot for a quiet Cornwall break.
Pitches here replicate the wild camping approach so there’s very little by way of facilities, although there are portable toilets for a little touch of convenience. Barbecues are allowed and dogs are permitted on site, but please note there’s no water supply here so you’ll need to bring your own for both drinking and washing up.
One of the main highlights here is that lovely sea view, but that’s only part of it… because it’s actually only five minutes’ walk from the site to the coast, where you can head out for a walk along the gorgeous South West Coast Path or settle down on the beach at Trevaunance Cove. It’s a fabulous little spot with soft sand, cafés, surf hire and kayak tours, so it’s easy to while away a good number of hours/days there.
Well-known Cornish towns like Newquay and St Ives are around a half-hour drive from this site, but you won’t have to travel that far for your everyday essentials. Pubs, cafés and a village shop are only about a five-minute walk away in St Agnes, and the village has bus services to Truro, Redruth and Newquay – making this a splendid spot for a car-free Cornwall holiday.
Site type
50Opens 3 July
This campground/park has no on-site shower facilities.
At least one of the party members must be aged 16 or over.- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
- Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Thu, 3 Jul to
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Features
Portable toilet
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Beach access 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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild campingUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No running water Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearbyType
Medium (26-50 sites)Accessibility
Accessible parking at site Level campground, no steep slopesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Wild Camping at Wheal Friendly
Wheal Friendly Lane
St Agnes
Cornwall
England
TR8 0SR
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.31519°N
-5.20431°W
Nearest transport
Coach7.3 km Kings Head
7.3 km Kings Head
9.2 km Railway Station
Rail9.2 km Redruth Rail Station
11.5 km Truro Rail Station
12.8 km Perranwell Rail Station
Ferry16.6 km Tolverne Ferry Landing
16.6 km Trelisick Ferry Landing
16.8 km Philleigh King Harry Ferry Landing
Airport20.4 km Newquay St Mawgan Airport
30.5 km Penzance Airport
40.7 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
With the South West Coast Path five minutes’ walk away and St Agnes Beacon about 25 minutes away, this is an excellent spot for exploring the north Cornwall coast on foot. That’s not the only way to get around though – you could hire kayaks from Trevaunance Cove (five minutes’ walk), go horse riding at Goonbell Riding Centre (five minutes’ drive) or play a scenic round at Perranporth Golf Club (15 minutes).
Daredevils may like to try things like the Mega Slip and Slide Cornwall (10 minutes) or the climbing trail at Via Ferrata Cornwall (half an hour), while more gentle sorts aim for places like the Flicka Foundation Donkey Sanctuary (25 minutes) or a ride on the Helston Railway (35 minutes).
Heading back to the north coast, you may also like to visit the long sandy Perranporth beach (10 minutes), the historic tin mine buildings at Wheal Coates (five minutes) and the famed art galleries of St Ives (35 minutes).
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevaunance Cove | 0.6 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Chapel Porth | 2.7 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Porthtowan | 4.1 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Perranporth | 5.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Perranporth Penhale Sands | 6.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Cornwall Industrial Discovery Centre 10.6 km
Truro Cathedral 12.3 km
Lappa Valley Steam Railway 12.6 km
Fistral Beach 13.8 km
Blue Reef Aquarium 14.1 km
National Trust
Cornish Mines and Engines 10.6 km
Trerice 14.1 km
Godrevy 16.2 km
Trelissick Garden 16.3 km
Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps 22.2 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
St Agnes Beacon 2.1 km
Hanover 2.8 km
Porth Towan - Towan Cross - Chapel Porth 4.1 km
Perranporth - Trevaunance Cove 4.8 km
CHYVERTON PARK 8.1 km
Local events
- Boardmasters (Wednesday, 6 August 2025 – Wednesday, 6 August 2025)
Newquay, England 17.8 km
- Eden Sessions (Thursday, 12 June 2025 – Thursday, 12 June 2025)
Par, England 33.1 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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- Does Wild Camping at Wheal Friendly have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Wild Camping at Wheal Friendly dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Wild Camping at Wheal Friendly? With the South West Coast Path five minutes’ walk away and St Agnes Beacon about 25 minutes away, this is an excellent spot for exploring the north Cornwall coast on foot. That’s … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Wild Camping at Wheal Friendly?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: 8 a.m. – 11 p.m. Depart by: Anytime - How much does it cost to stay at Wild Camping at Wheal Friendly? From $30.26 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.