Wild Camping at Wheal Friendly

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Aerial view of the site
Aerial view of the site
View from one of the camping fields
View to trevaunance cove
Aerial view of the campsite
Sea views and wheal friendly engine house
Looking over the sea from the pitches
Camping next to wheal friendly engine house
Kayak hire at trevaunance cove
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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.

Campground type

Tent sites 50
Open now
Opens July 3

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, Jul 3 to

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Features

Portable toilet

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Beach access 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 Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wild camping

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Level campground, no steep slopes

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Location

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

Bus
4.5 mi Kings Head
4.6 mi Kings Head
5.7 mi Railway Station
Rail
5.7 mi Redruth Rail Station
7.1 mi Truro Rail Station
7.9 mi Perranwell Rail Station
Ferry
10.3 mi Tolverne Ferry Landing
10.3 mi Trelisick Ferry Landing
10.5 mi Philleigh King Harry Ferry Landing
Airport
12.7 mi Newquay St Mawgan Airport
19 mi Penzance Airport
25.3 mi 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 2020201920182017
Trevaunance Cove 0.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Chapel Porth 1.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Porthtowan 2.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Perranporth 3.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Perranporth Penhale Sands 3.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Cornwall Industrial Discovery Centre 6.6 mi

Truro Cathedral 7.6 mi

Lappa Valley Steam Railway 7.9 mi

Fistral Beach 8.6 mi

Blue Reef Aquarium 8.7 mi

National Trust

Cornish Mines and Engines 6.6 mi

Trerice 8.7 mi

Godrevy 10 mi

Trelissick Garden 10.1 mi

Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps 13.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

St Agnes Beacon 1.3 mi

Hanover 1.7 mi

Porth Towan - Towan Cross - Chapel Porth 2.5 mi

Perranporth - Trevaunance Cove 3 mi

CHYVERTON PARK 5.1 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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MICHAEL M.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Nothing

Disliked The camp site canceled the booking with very little notice, which made a another booking difficult and disrupted our trip.
No explanation.
Still waiting for my refunds on the deposit, and balance to camp site.

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Frequently asked questions

  • 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?
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    Arrive:  8 a.m. –  11 p.m.
    Depart by:  Anytime
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