River Valley Campsite

Quiet, simple site along the river Lyner under Cadson Bury Hill Fort
A 15-minute drive from Cotehele and 20 minutes from Adrenalin Quarry
Coarse fishing in the site's river; barbecues and firepits allowed

What’s in the chill pill at River Valley Campsite? Well, this site has a generous helping of relaxing scenery, thanks to its remote location in a wooded valley alongside the river Lyner. With a simple-style break, there’s lots of unwinding to do, just under The National Trust’s Cadson Bury Hill Fort with walking trails in no short supply in the surrounding area. The site’s river is full of trout, salmon, sea trout and other coarse fish varieties, so it may be a good spot to get to a spot of fishing too. You’ll be well-based for water activities with a salty seaside tang too, as the site is around half an hour’s drive away from the Devon coast (and 16 miles from Plymouth) with Cornish coastal spots to the north. The site is a back to basics place, so there are simple facilities including a toilet block and portable toilet. Barbecues and firepits are permitted, as are dogs (good news for those of you with a furry family member). Part of the hamlet of Newbridge, Callington is the nearest town, five minutes’ drive away. This is where you’ll find shops, restaurants, pubs and the likes but there’s also a bakery closer by – and the A388 should you be hoping to get further away.

Campground type

Languages spoken

English

Nearby parks that are bookable on Pitchup.com

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Features

Portable toilet

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No hot water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Large (51-200 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby

Location

River Valley Campsite

Newbridge

Callington

Liskeard

Cornwall

England

PL17 7HL

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.48563°N
-4.33047°W

Nearest transport

Bus

4.6 mi Foot Bridge

Rail

5.3 mi Gunnislake Rail Station

5.4 mi Menheniot Rail Station

5.4 mi Calstock Rail Station

Ferry

9.7 mi Torpoint Ferry Terminal

10 mi Devonport Ferry Terminal

11 mi Cremyll Mount Edgcumbe Ferry Landing

Airport

29.9 mi 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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Cotehele (National Trust Tudor house with collections, a quay, estate and garden): 15 minutes’ drive - Adrenalin Quarry (activities including zipwires, aqua park and go-karting): 20 minutes - Hurlers Stone Circles (group of ceremonial circles in Minions): 20 minutes - Tamar Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (watersports on the river): 20 minutes - The Cheesewring (granite tor with a walking route from the Hurlers Stone Circles): 25 minutes - Siblyback Lake (walking and watersports): 25 minutes - Lanhydrock (National Trust Victorian country house): 35 minutes - Eden Project (rainforest biomes): 40 minutes - Tintagel Castle (historic clifftop castle with Merlin’s Cave and beach below): 55 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Portwrinkle	8.6 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Seaton (Cornwall)	8.7 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Downderry	8.8 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Millendreath	9.8 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Sharrow	10 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	N/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

National Marine Aquarium 12 mi

Dartmoor Zoological Park 15.7 mi

Eden Project 20.7 mi

Tintagel Castle 22.8 mi

Buckfast Abbey 24.4 mi

National Trust

Cotehele 4.6 mi

Cotehele Mill 4.6 mi

Buckland Abbey 8.7 mi

Lawrence House 10.6 mi

Saltram 13.1 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Cadsonbury Hill-Fort 0.2 mi

Newbridge and River Lynher 0.2 mi

COTEHELE 4.7 mi

Cotehele Quay - River Tamar - Calstock - Metherell 4.7 mi

CATCHFRENCH 5.6 mi

Local events

Eden Sessions (Thursday, June 12, 2025 – Thursday, June 12, 2025)
Par, England 20.2 mi

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 River Valley Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is River Valley Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near River Valley Campsite? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Cotehele (National Trust Tudor house with collections, a quay, estate and garden): 15 minutes’ drive - Adrenalin Quarry (activities including zipwires, aqua park and go-karting): 20 … Read more