Wild Camping at Wheal Friendly
- 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
50Opens July 3
This park has no on-site shower facilities.
At least one of the party members must be aged 16 or over.- Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
- Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
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 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 Scouts welcome 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 Spectacular scenery Wild campingUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No running water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearbyType
Medium (26-50 sites)Accessibility
Accessible parking at site Level campground, no steep slopesNearby 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 nearbyLocation
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
Bus4.5 mi Kings Head
4.6 mi Kings Head
5.7 mi Railway Station
Rail5.7 mi Redruth Rail Station
7.1 mi Truro Rail Station
7.9 mi Perranwell Rail Station
Ferry10.3 mi Tolverne Ferry Landing
10.3 mi Trelisick Ferry Landing
10.5 mi Philleigh King Harry Ferry Landing
Airport12.7 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 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevaunance Cove | 0.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Chapel Porth | 1.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Porthtowan | 2.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Perranporth | 3.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Perranporth Penhale Sands | 3.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
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
Local events
- Boardmasters (Wednesday, August 6, 2025 – Wednesday, August 6, 2025)
Newquay, England 11.1 mi
- Eden Sessions (Thursday, June 12, 2025 – Thursday, June 12, 2025)
Par, England 20.6 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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