Cadgwith Camping

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Our camp looking towards the sea. Fire pits and logs were available
Our camp looking towards the sea. fire pits and logs were available
View across site to the coast
Epic views
View across field to the coast
Camping field
Dawn at the site
Cadgwith cove - a 10 minute walk along the coast path or via quiet country lane
Cadgwith cove fishing village
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View across site to the coast
Epic views
View across field to the coast

  • Back to basics dog-friendly site on a working dairy farm
  • A 10-minute drive to Kynance Cove; access the South West Coast Path
  • Barbecues and campfires allowed; pub within 15 minutes’ walk
If hiking all around the Lizard Peninsula has long been on your bucket list – or even if it’s your first time hearing of its sweet coves and southwesterly sea views – Cadgwith Camping will let you crack the coastal code. From this dog-friendly site on a working dairy farm with naturally splendid seaside scenery, you’ll be well set to forge your way towards nearby beaches, try local seafood specialities and snorkel over the busy reedbed (or dive into the deeper sea from the rockside) at the National Trust's Kynance Cove, 10 minutes’ drive away. Follow the sea breeze to the South West Coast Path, easily accessed just five minutes’ walk from the site. From here, you can hike to the lighthouse at Lizard Point (another National Trust site and the most southerly spot in the UK). En route, drop into Lizard village (also five minutes’ drive and a good shortcut to Lizard Point) for pubs/restaurants, cafés and food shops. For some of the most scrumptious crab sandwiches around, stroll in the opposite direction through peaceful country lanes to Cadgwith (15 minutes’ walk or five minutes’ drive), where the food you’ll eat is caught pretty much straight from the sea. Let the staff point you towards a local who will take you out yourself, so you can see what you can reel in too. And afterwards, you can nurse a pint in the pub or browse the seafood market. Take your catch back to the grill with an on-site barbecue or perhaps end the day beside the campfire, as they’re allowed on site too. Things are kept pretty basic here, as the site's geared towards wild camping with with just composting toilets and handmade portable shower cubicles – simply lay back and take in the sea views.

Campground type

RV & Motorhome sites 3
Tent sites 47
Open now
Opens 23 May
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

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9.7

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Spectacular sceneryPeacefulWalkers' paradise

98% would recommend this campground to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

Stunning seaside location with coastal path access. Friendly owners, clean facilities & food van a hit. Peaceful & spacious, great for exploring. Pitches can be windy. Highly recommended for location, hosts & vibe.

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Anonymous

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Liked Loved it!
Beautiful views and suprisingly very calm and quiet which is rare in alot of other campsites.
Quick drive to kynance cove and loads of public foots paths.

Disliked Loved everything!
I would say the toilets are not my style.

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Welcoming and friendly stay

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Rachael W.

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Liked The family running the farm were extremely friendly and welcoming.
I absolutely loved the idea of the little food van they had with well priced food and veggie options - really appreciated!
When we arrived there were gale force 8 winds forecast. We were encouraged by the owners to go to the farmhouse if we didn't feel safe and they gave us papers with contact numbers and information about the site and their farm which was very appreciated and nice to learn about.
As the wind picked up we saw they were placing hay bales possibly to help shelter some tents from the winds which I thought was very kind and the owners had been helping people to peg tents and pitch up or take down. Despite the hostile wind we felt very welcome and cared for.
The facilities were great, the showers were wonderful and the composting toilets in good condition. It was a popular spot and the fellow campers were a good bunch too.
We walked up the path into Cadgwith which only took maybe half an hour, lovely pint at the Inn and amazing views. Lizard also a very manageable walk away.

Disliked Nothing!

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Gorgeous location right at the sea.…

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Nikki G.

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Liked Gorgeous location right at the sea. Great food van that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Super lovely stuff that helped us find a sheltered spot on the field on a super windy night. And a great sustainability mindset!

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Superb site, great food truck, fab views

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Noreen S.

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Liked Fantastic campsite, owners could not be more helpful. Very laid back atmosphere with spectacular sea views. Great walks straight on to the coast path. Super quiet at night. Food truck amazing, had breakfast and dinner from it -all freshly made from scratch - so impressed with the amount of effort and hard work! And always with a smile. After coming from a very commercialised site we felt we could breathe again! Will definitely be back!

Disliked Nothing

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Amazing campsite, we can’t wait to come back 10/10

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Amber F.

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Liked Loved the location, beautiful pitch sites, good facilities including composting toilets, nice hot showers, drinking water, pot wash station, a food van and even milk delivery to pitch.
Amazing site for walking with the south west costal path just a short walk from the site.
Stayed with our under two and family dog.

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Will be back again next year

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Tim P.

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Liked Cheerful, engaging, Hard working, nothing too much trouble - make you feel right at home

Disliked Nothing

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Gaynor H.

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Liked the view was fabulous. the site owners were attentive. Felt safe and welcoming. great coffee and food. well maintained overall. great hot showers. 'organic' toilets, but they were well maintained. short walk to cadgwith, and excellent Inn/pub with good food.would stay there again.

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Amazing experience, beautiful views and the…

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Anonymous

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Liked Amazing experience, beautiful views and the hosts are very welcoming and friendly. Thank you

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Anonymous

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Liked Friendly owners , close to the coast path.

Disliked Toilets a bit smelly - perhaps would have expected better for the price

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From the manager: Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry to hear the toilets weren’t up to our usual standard during your stay. On one of the days you visited, we unfortunately ran out of our usual sawdust and had to use wood shavings instead, which do not absorb as effectively. This is not typical — as many previous guests have mentioned, our composting toilets are normally completely odour-free.

As part of our commitment to being a low-impact site, we use composting toilets to help protect the field in its natural state, saving over 2,000 litres of water each week. While we won’t be changing this eco-friendly approach, we will make sure we are always well-stocked with the right sawdust so that the facilities remain fresh and pleasant for all future guests.

Superb site, friendly staff, clean facilities and incredible views.

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Anonymous

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Liked - Really lovely campsite - absolutely incredible views of the beautiful Cornish coast, with the site set out so everyone gets a sea view.
- Will and Cathy were so friendly and welcoming, always checking how we were doing.
- Food van was a great bonus with different food served each evening and a good selection of cooked breakfast options.
- Facilities were clean and well stocked with toilet rolls, hand sanitisers and washing up liquid.
- Showers were nice and hot.
- Campsite was quiet at night, with everyone respectful.
- Unexpectedly strong mobile phone reception and data signal.

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Features

Pop-up campground

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

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 Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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 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 Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campground

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Cadgwith Camping

Gwavas Farm

Lizard

Cornwall

England

TR12 7LQ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

49.98266°N
5.1892°W

Nearest transport

Coach
14.5 km Blue Anchor
14.5 km Seven Stars
14.6 km Bus Shelter
Rail
20.1 km Penmere Rail Station
20.5 km Falmouth Town Rail Station
21 km Falmouth Docks Rail Station
Ferry
13.1 km Helford Village Ferry Landing
13.7 km Helford Passage Ferry Landing
20.9 km Falmouth Ntl Maritime Museum Ferry Landing
Airport
28.6 km Penzance Airport
36.7 km 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

If you’re still hankering after more sea and sand, there are two beaches (with pretty cool seaside cafés too) at Kennack Sands (10 minutes’ drive). And if you fancy a plunge or just a slightly more challenging dip, the local activity centre (10 minutes) will introduce you to the sea through coasteering, kayaking and paddleboarding. There are walks and bays all around the Lizard Peninsula, but if you want something a little different, you can stroll through botanical gardens at Trebah Garden (35 minutes). Head a little further into Falmouth for Pendennis Castle (45 minutes), a pretty mighty fortress looking out to sea. Big or small, kids are likely to find one of their favourite rides at Flambards Theme Park (20 minutes). If you’re willing to travel a little further, The Eden Project (an hour and 20 minutes) also makes an intriguing day out, as the domes are home to rather huge tropical gardens.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Kennack Sands 3.1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Polurrian Cove 6.6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Poldhu Cove 7.7 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Coverack 8.1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Church Cove 8.4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

National Seal Sanctuary 12.5 km

Trebah Garden 14.6 km

National Maritime Museum Cornwall 20.8 km

Pendennis Castle 20.9 km

St Michael's Mount 25.5 km

National Trust

Penrose Estate: Gunwalloe and Loe Pool 13.6 km

Glendurgan Garden 14.6 km

Godolphin 20.6 km

St Anthony Head 23.2 km

St Michael's Mount 25.5 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Church Cove and Lizard Point 2.7 km

Royal Anne Galley 3.4 km

Rill Cove 3.8 km

Schiedam 8.8 km

TRELOWARREN 10.2 km

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 Cadgwith Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Cadgwith Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Cadgwith Camping? If you’re still hankering after more sea and sand, there are two beaches (with pretty cool seaside cafés too) at Kennack Sands (10 minutes’ drive). And if you fancy a plunge or … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Cadgwith Camping?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Cadgwith Camping? From $20.83 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.