Tag: Cornwall Camping
What to Do in St Mawgan in Pydar Parish: A Hidden Cornish Gem
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 …
Off Grid Camping
If you are new to off grid camping, but want to embrace it like a boss, we’ve put together a top tip list to help! Firstly though, why choose ‘Off Grid Camping’ and why are some sites without electric? Well, the simplest reasons camp sites are off grid is that they can be in remote …
Autumn Eco Camping in Cornwall: Foraging and Firepits with September’s Wild Fruits
Are you looking for a unique autumn camping experience? Look no further than Autumn Eco Camping in Cornwall! September is the perfect time for nearly wild camping, offering a blend of mild weather and bountiful foraging opportunities. At our Mawgan Porth camping site, we provide the ideal setting for both camping and bell tent camping …
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 …
Creating a Woodland
Transforming Our Farm and Campsite into a Woodland Haven Welcome to the journey of transforming areas of our farm and eco campsite into a vibrant woodland habitat. Inspired by the profound importance of tree planting for the environment, with the support of Forest for Cornwall, we have undertaken a 2 year ambitious task of reintroducing …
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 …
Beth from Bristol
@bethfrombristol Beth (from Bristol in case you haven’t guessed), is a talented and inspiring food and travel explorer who documents her experiences through her colourful and diverse Instagram personal Blog which I strongly recommend anyone with similar interests follow here. The Background: We first met fabulous Beth quite a few years ago when she would …
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 …
Sustainable Camping Ideas
Camping makes us feel GOOD. Here at Higher Pendeen Camping, we get back to nature, back to basics and back to what makes us feel GREAT. As a sustainable and eco friendly campsite, we kindly ask our guests to support our ethos by just making a few changes to their visit, by using environmentally friendly …
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 …
