Mawla Wild Camping

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A view from our wild campsite.
A couple of our chairs sat in the field.
One of the pathways mown around the field, amongst the wild medows.
One of our three camping terrace with a guests bell tent.

  • Beautiful quiet field with views and nature all around.
Beautiful quiet field with views and nature all around. We have three flat camping terraces for your own tent or camper-van to stay here . Hot outdoor shower under the trees (very private), water, flushable toilet and hot-tub (extra charge). Pets ok and please enjoy a fire. Please take all rubbish home with you. Simple camping. No caravans. Just five minutes in the car to surfing beach of Porthtowan. Short walk to Mount Pleasant Eco Park, where there is a cafe, bar and live music events.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 3
Tent pitches 3
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • Group bookings of 4 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 10 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • There are no bins onsite: all rubbish will need to be taken home with you.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

Dutch

English

French

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Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house 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 Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Naturist (nudist) Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Accessibility

Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby

Location

Mawla Wild Camping

Mawla

Redruth

Cornwall

England

TR16 5DW

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.26964°N
-5.22307°W

Route directions

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Nearest transport

Coach
2.5 mi Railway Station
2.5 mi Alma Place
3.1 mi Kings Head
Rail
2.5 mi Redruth Rail Station
5.3 mi Camborne Rail Station
6.1 mi Perranwell Rail Station
Ferry
9.4 mi Trelisick Ferry Landing
9.4 mi Ponsharden Ferry Landing
9.5 mi Tolverne Ferry Landing
Airport
15.6 mi Newquay St Mawgan Airport
16.3 mi Penzance Airport
22.9 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

The surfing beach of Porthtowan is a five minute drive. MountPleasant Ecological park is just a three minute drive away or 15 minute wa;l and has a bar, cafe and live music events. Mawla is on the coast to coast cycle route and cycle hire is available nearby. Stunning coastal walks all around. Woodland walk also nearby at Parc Shady.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Porthtowan 1.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Chapel Porth 2.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Portreath 3.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Trevaunance Cove 3.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Perranporth 6.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Cornwall Industrial Discovery Centre 3.4 mi

Truro Cathedral 7.6 mi

Lappa Valley Steam Railway 10.3 mi

National Maritime Museum Cornwall 10.8 mi

Pendennis Castle 11.5 mi

National Trust

Cornish Mines and Engines 3.4 mi

Godrevy 7.8 mi

Trelissick Garden 9.1 mi

Godolphin 10.8 mi

Trerice 11.4 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 1.4 mi

Circular walk Portreath - Tehidy Country Park - Reskajeage Downs - Coastal Path 3.1 mi

St Agnes Beacon 3.2 mi

Hanover 4.9 mi

Hell's Mouth 5.2 mi

Local events

  • Boardmasters (Wednesday 6 August 2025 – Wednesday 6 August 2025)

    Newquay, Cornwall 14.1 mi

  • Eden Sessions (Thursday 12 June 2025 – Thursday 12 June 2025)

    Par, Cornwall 22.1 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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Mawla Wild Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Mawla Wild Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Mawla Wild Camping? The surfing beach of Porthtowan is a five minute drive. MountPleasant Ecological park is just a three minute drive away or 15 minute wa;l and has a bar, cafe and live music … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Mawla Wild Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  1 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Mawla Wild Camping? From £25 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.