Mt Bartinney Base Camp

10 6 reviews
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Wild grass pitches
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  • Wild camping on the spectacular West Penwith peninsula
  • A 15 minutes’ drive to Sennen Cove; 35 minutes to Tate St Ives
  • Nature walks direct from site; great spot for stargazing
Well, this is hardcore wild camping. Mt Bartinney Base Camp is an untamed, exposed and bumpy site best-suited to the most adventurous and dedicated of campers, located at the foot of Bartinney on the West Penwith peninsula in west Cornwall. The tent pitches are on uneven ground, but this is more than compensated for by being surrounded by grazing fields plus the west-facing ocean views – on a clear day, you'll get a glimmer of the Isles of Scilly on the horizon. If you tread carefully around the site, you might spot badgers, foxes, deer, stoats and rabbits as well as pheasants and birds of prey. And the sights often continue after dark – low levels of light pollution mean that this is an outstanding spot for some stargazing (the Milky Way is frequently visible on a clear night and it's a great location for watching events like meteor showers…) Talking of walking, there’s direct access to rambling territory from the site – sorry, no dogs allowed as livestock grazes nearby – and many guests head off to climb Bartinney (10 minutes’ walk) for far-reaching views across the peninsula. Although you are seriously off grid here, it’s actually only a handy hop into St Just (five minutes’ drive) to pick up bits and bobs for the barbecue, and there’s also a choice of tea rooms, pubs and takeaways if sparking up the grill seems too much like hard work. St Just is also home to sauna and shower facilities, as well as public toilets.

Campground type

RV sites 1
Tent sites 4
Opens

Languages spoken

Cantonese

English

Swedish

Simplified Chinese

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Features

No dogs allowed

Pop-up campground

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 Rallies welcome Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

Pop-up campground Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Mt Bartinney Base Camp

Carn Glaze Farm

St Just

Cornwall

England

TR19 7RT

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.11335°N
-5.64419°W

Route directions

The No.8 bus runs between St. Just and Penzance train station regularly from Monday to Saturday, and stops at the entrance to the campsite. You will be sent detailed directions to the campsite once your booking has been made.

Nearest transport

Bus
5 mi Bus Station
7.7 mi The Star Inn
7.8 mi The Star Inn
Rail
5 mi Penzance Rail Station
9.7 mi St Erth Rail Station
9.9 mi Carbis Bay Rail Station
Ferry
5.1 mi Penzance Ferry Terminal
22.7 mi Helford Village Ferry Landing
22.9 mi Helford Passage Ferry Landing
Airport
1.3 mi Land's End St Just Airport
5.7 mi Penzance 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

West Penwith has many beautiful beaches, reached by a network of winding lanes. Check out the turquoise waters of Porthcurno (25 minutes’ drive), or join the South West Coast Path from Cape Cornwall (10 minutes). Nearby Sennen Cove (15 minutes) and Gwithian are the spots for catching a wave or two on your surfboard. Keep your eyes trained on the water at any local beach and you've got a chance of spotting seals swimming by. If you’d rather stick to dry land, arty types have plenty to keep themselves happy. Penzance and Newlyn (both 15 minutes) are both packed with artisan galleries showcasing glass, sculpture, handmade jewellery and landscape paintings. You can also browse contemporary art exhibitions at Tate St Ives (35 minutes). Thanks to Cornwall’s gentle summer temperatures, there are plenty of lush gardens to check out too. The National Trust-owned Trengwainton Garden (15 minutes) has acres of orchards and palm trees, and other options for an afternoon wandering among gorgeous landscapes include Tanglewood Wild Garden (10 minutes), Trewidden Garden (10 minutes) and Chygurno Gardens (25 minutes). At Tremenheere Sculpture Gardens (20 minutes), you can combine your love of flowers with a love of art by following the trail past pieces of wacky sculpture.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Gwynver 2.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentN/A
Sennen 3.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Wherry Town 4.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Penzance 4.8 mi Sea N/AGoodExcellentExcellent
Porthcurno 4.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Land's End 4.5 mi

St Michael's Mount 7.4 mi

Tate St Ives 10 mi

Cornwall Industrial Discovery Centre 18.6 mi

National Seal Sanctuary 19.4 mi

National Trust

Levant Mine and Beam Engine 3 mi

Trengwainton Garden 3.4 mi

St Michael's Mount 7.4 mi

Godolphin 13.1 mi

Godrevy 13.9 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Sancreed - Carn Euny - Boscawen-Un 1.6 mi

Around Chun 2.1 mi

Bosullow - Men Scyfa - Nine Maidens - Chy - Lanyon Quoit 3 mi

Men-an-Tol - Nine Maidens - Bodrifty - Bosigran Castle 3.1 mi

TRENGWAINTON 3.1 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.

Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Excellent site, with friendly owners and beautiful scenery

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: My recent stay at Mt Bartinney Camping Site was nothing short of fantastic. Nestled in a picturesque setting, the site offered stunning views of the surrounding area that truly enhanced the camping experience. The location is ideal, with just a medium walk from St. Just, making it convenient for those who enjoy a scenic stroll to town.

One of the highlights of my stay was the hospitality of the owners. They were incredibly friendly and welcoming. Their warm demeanour made the stay even more enjoyable.

The site itself provided great value for money. The grounds were well-maintained and the overall atmosphere was serene and relaxing. For anyone looking to enjoy nature while still being close to local amenities, Mt Bartinney Camping Site is a perfect choice.

I would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it to others seeking a memorable camping experience in a beautiful location.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to leave us a nice review. We're glad to hear you like our campsite and enjoyed your stay. Welcome back anytime!

Absolutely stunning!

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Raul d. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Absolutely stunning! The closest to wild camping you can possibly hope for. Campsite is really nice and care for... you can see that the owners look after the place, planting trees and protecting them with nets. This is just what I was looking for and I would love to go back again!

Disliked: Nothing to say here...

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review and for the nice photos. The deers, rabbits, badgers, etc. would get to the trees if we didn't have the nets! We're glad you like our campsite and enjoyed your stay. Welcome back anytime!

Secluded site with views over a heather moor. Drive was a little overgrown…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Phil S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive gravel RV campsite

Liked: Secluded site with views over a heather moor.

Drive was a little overgrown though but would stay here again.

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From the manager: Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a good review. We’re glad you enjoyed your stay. Welcome back anytime!

Beautiful site, peaceful, beautiful walking route toward the coast and connecting with…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 4
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Rithy H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Beautiful site, peaceful, beautiful walking route toward the coast and connecting with the coastal path very friendly hosts, Pekki and Milia are very helpful. Will definitely go back again!
Thank for having us!
Rithy @ Ignas

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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to write us a review and to upload the beautiful photos. Nice to meet you both. We’re glad you enjoyed your stay! We look forward to welcoming you back.

Excellent wild camping site

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
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Wifi No rating
Dan I. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: It is exactly what is listed. Such a beautiful camp in a really quiet, secluded area. Really easy to access. Lots of room to pitch your tent. Watched the December sunset after pitching our tents and it was immensely peaceful. Fire pit was a real plus and made the difference. The owners are lovely and I wish them the best with this base camp!
Would 100% return

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for staying with us and for taking the time to leave us a review. We're glad you enjoyed your stay. Welcome back anytime!

Lovely location and hosts!…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Ashley L. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Lovely location and hosts!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. Nice to meet you both & glad you had a good time!

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Mt Bartinney Base Camp have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Mt Bartinney Base Camp dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Mt Bartinney Base Camp? West Penwith has many beautiful beaches, reached by a network of winding lanes. Check out the turquoise waters of Porthcurno (25 minutes’ drive), or join the South West Coast Path from Cape … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Mt Bartinney Base Camp?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  12:30 p.m.
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