Mawgan Porth and the surrounding local area are blessed with a wide range of popular gastronomy options to suit all palates and budgets. These are all pretty much in walking distance from us, from long-established independent eateries to pop up foods vans, all with a huge focus on local and seasonal produce, take your pick …
Higher Pendeen Camping
Sustainable Camping and Bell Tents, Mawgan Porth, Cornwall, UK
North Cornwall’s coastline beckons to wild swimming enthusiasts. Summer and Autumn sea temperatures hover around 14-17°C (59-63°F) but are often warmer. Here are some of the best local wild swimming spots near Higher Pendeen Camping, and where to warm up afterwards with a hot drink (and don’t forget low tide reveals Mawgan Porths’ own tidal …
Nestled between ancient river ribbon woodland and coastal waters and within an Area of Great Landscape Value, our Farm invites local community groups to become part of our living restoration story. RECONNECT & REGENERATE Walk among and explore our three-year woodland sapling planting program, witness hedgerows coming alive with birdsong and native fruits, and follow …
Nestled in the lush Lanherne Valley of North Cornwall, St Mawgan in Pydar is a charming village (a 20-minute walk from our campsite) that offers visitors a perfect blend of natural beauty, history, and warm Cornish hospitality. Often overlooked in favor of Cornwall’s more famous destinations, this hidden gem rewards those who venture here with …
Here at Higher Pendeen Camping we are so lucky to have an array of beautiful beaches, all within walking distance via the South West Coast Path. Most also run alongside the Atlantic Coaster bus route, so you can walk or ride or both. These are a few of the most local beaches to Mawgan Porth. …
We all know the health benefits of visiting the sea, and rock pooling takes it to a whole other level. We may have fond memories of our youth, searching for crabs or starfish in the mysterious shallows, but have you ever really paused and really taken time to immerse yourself into these fascinating ecosystems? We …
We spend a lot of our time in Cornwall outdoors obviously, but even in our ‘down time’, we are so lucky to have so many outdoor activities avaliable to us. Need some ideas to help plan your visit? Have a look at these to get you started: Kingsurf Surf School – always popular with our …
Forget Napa, the New World and Mainland Europe, those in the know are discovering that Cornwall can hold its own amongst the most experienced sommelier reviews with award-winning vineyards and why shouldn’t it? The favourable climate, soils, aspects and passion to create products of excellence mean that if you haven’t tried Cornish wine, you should …
We love a good local burger or sausage, but how about upgrading your campfire cooking game with some new ideas of how to get those coals to take you to new heights of gastronomic genius! Check out these campfire cooking creations! I came across North Wild Kitchen on Instagram and it’s worth following them alone …
I recently spent the most enjoyable morning at a Botanical Drinks workshop, held at Mawgan Porth Village Hall by the talented and very well qualified Sarah from Alchemilla Apothecary. We were greeted by a lovely herbal tea with warm notes and flavours, setting the scene for the rest of the workshop. The first part of …
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