Tag: Beach
Surf and Camping Turf
Looking for the ideal Surf and Camping Turf? Surfing in Cornwall has a rich history. Surfers from Hawaii and California introduced the sport with wooden boards along the Cornish coast. After World War II, the sport gained popularity, and surfboards evolved with lightweight fiberglass. The Cornwall Surfing Club formed in 1959, marking Cornwall’s official entry …
Blue Mind Benefits
Exploring the Benefits of Water: Blue Mind and Cold Water Immersion. Water has a remarkable impact on our well-being, influencing our mental and physical health in various ways. Blue Mind benefits, coined by marine biologist Wallace J. Nichols, refers to the positive impact of water environments on our mental and emotional well-being including: There’s no …
Christmas for Campers
Christmas for Campers presents all kinds of possibilities, we thought we could help narrow gift ideas down – and of course include some Cornish and sustainable ideas! Local Gift Vouchers – Of course, if you want to introduce Mawgan Porth to loved ones, local gift vouchers are a perfect way to do that! You can …
September in Cornwall
September is a bounty of joy for us after a busy summer and harvest done. Our local St Mawgan Vintage Rally takes place, lots of nearby sporting events, shows and harvest festivals (pub auctions can get quite competitive over a good home-baked loaf!). Here are just a few of the fabulous offerings which Cornwall can …
Wild Sea Swims
Plenty of our guests choose Higher Pendeen for the close proximity of the beach, a ten minute walk from your tent! Many of those come for the amazing surf which Mawgan Porth beach provides, but when the surf is blown out, or surfing is not your bag, there are many relatively unknown local spots which …
The South West Coast Path
We are a few minutes walk from the South West Coast Path, 630 miles of stunning vistas with access to little know coves, bays and beaches, only reachable by foot. If you’ve never ventured on the SWCP before, Mawgan Porth is the perfect place to start and if you are a seasoned walker, Mawgan Porth …
Rock Pools – Not just for kids!
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 …
Local Beach Guide
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. …
Reclaim The Canvas
What does camping mean to you? Let me give you a bit of background to what camping means to us and how that helped shape our vision for Higher Pendeen Camping. My first experience of camping, like many other people was in the back garden. As a youngster in the early 1980s, I have fond …
Feeling Crabby?
Many of us will have nostalgic memories of going crabbing when on holiday as a child, and the pleasure doesn’t fade as we age, but how can we ensure we are being sustainable and kind to the crabs now we are older and have a little more awareness about the environment. Throw away, plastic seaside …
