Trenethick Farm
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Add your business details- Peaceful wild camping on a Cornish farm near Porthtowan surfing beach
- A 30-minute drive to Newquay, and 50 minutes from the Eden Project
- Simple grass site; pubs, shops and a skatepark in Mount Hawke village
Trenethick Farm is a wild camping spot in the small village of Mount Hawke, near Truro in deepest Cornwall. This is a cracking site for families eager to get in the sea, as it’s only a 10-minute drive to the beaches of Porthtowan and St Agnes (both of which have lifeguards in the summer) and there are plenty of other glorious beaches nearby too.
Just a five-minute walk from base camp is a peaceful woodland walk for children and dogs to have a run around safely, or you can survey the rugged coastline of north Cornwall from the South West Coast Path (10 minutes’ drive).
And don’t forget, you’re in Poldark country here, about 10 minutes' drive from Wheal Coates, a popular beauty spot between Chapel Porth and St Agnes Head (and a fine place from which to watch the sun set).
Back-to-basics facilities on site are limited to portable toilets, rubbish disposal, a drinking water tap and a designated barbecue area. Nearby Mount Hawke village has two handy shops, a post office and even a pet shop if you find you've left Fido’s treats behind. There’s also a play park and a well-known indoor/outdoor skatepark if your teens are desperate to escape the family for a while.
The area's also got several cafés, takeaways, restaurants and traditional pubs serving Cornish ales and tasty local food, so you shouldn't starve if you don't want to cook. And as the site is close to the main A30, there’s easy access to Truro (15 minutes) and Newquay (30 minutes) and for more pubs and restaurants.
Campground type
3
25Languages spoken
English
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Features
Portable toilet
Dogs 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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild campingUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No hot water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearbyType
Farm Small (11-25 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Water hook-up points for caravansLocation
Trenethick Farm
Porthtowan
Cornwall
England
TR4 8BL
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.28262°N
-5.20516°W
Nearest transport
Bus2.8 mi Kings Head
2.8 mi Kings Head
3.5 mi Railway Station
Rail3.5 mi Redruth Rail Station
6.2 mi Perranwell Rail Station
6.4 mi Truro Rail Station
Ferry9.1 mi Trelisick Ferry Landing
9.1 mi Tolverne Ferry Landing
9.2 mi Philleigh King Harry Ferry Landing
Airport14.4 mi Newquay St Mawgan Airport
17.5 mi Penzance Airport
24 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
Local attractions and activities include:
- Mount Hawke Skatepark: five minutes’ drive
- Horse riding: five minutes
- Porthtowan beach (surfing): 10 minutes
- St Agnes beach: 10 minutes
- Healey's Cornish Cyder Farm: 10 minutes
- Truro Leisure Centre: 15 minutes
- Tehidy woods (walking): 15 minutes
- Golf: 20 minutes
- Lappa Valley railway: 25 minutes
- National Maritime Museum Cornwall: 35 minutes
- Flambards Theme Park: 40 minutes
- Camel Creek Adventure Park: 40 minutes
- Eden Project: 50 minutes.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porthtowan | 1.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Chapel Porth | 1.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Trevaunance Cove | 2.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Portreath | 4.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Perranporth | 5.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Cornwall Industrial Discovery Centre 4.6 mi
Truro Cathedral 6.9 mi
Lappa Valley Steam Railway 9.2 mi
Fistral Beach 10.6 mi
Blue Reef Aquarium 10.6 mi
National Trust
Cornish Mines and Engines 4.6 mi
Trelissick Garden 8.8 mi
Godrevy 8.9 mi
Trerice 10.2 mi
Godolphin 12 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Porth Towan - Towan Cross - Chapel Porth 1.6 mi
St Agnes Beacon 2.6 mi
Hanover 3.8 mi
Circular walk Portreath - Tehidy Country Park - Reskajeage Downs - Coastal Path 4.1 mi
Perranporth - Trevaunance Cove 4.8 mi
Local events
- Boardmasters (Wednesday, August 7, 2024 – Wednesday, August 7, 2024)
Newquay, England 12.9 mi
- Eden Sessions (Wednesday, June 12, 2024 – Wednesday, June 12, 2024)
Par, England 21.1 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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Frequently asked questions
- Does Trenethick Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Trenethick Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Trenethick Farm? Local attractions and activities include: - Mount Hawke Skatepark: five minutes’ drive - Horse riding: five minutes - Porthtowan beach (surfing): 10 minutes - St Agnes beach: 10 minutes - Healey's Cornish … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Trenethick Farm?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: noon – 6 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. On-park accommodation Arrive: Anytime – Anytime Depart by: Anytime