Tag: eco camping

Embracing Sustainable Adventure: The Rise of Eco Camping

In a world increasingly conscious of its environmental footprint, traditional camping is evolving into a more eco-friendly alternative: eco camping. This burgeoning trend not only satisfies our innate desire to connect with nature but also prioritises sustainability and conservation efforts. As more travellers seek meaningful experiences while minimising their impact on the planet, eco camping …

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 …

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 …

Farm Trail Nature Detectives

Explore some of the nature on our farm with our QR Code nature trail for all ages – you just need your phone! The Map Use the map below or ask us for a paper version – can you find all the QR codes on the nature trail? With the kind permission of the Woodland …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Autumn Camping Essentials

Autumn camping really does share the spoils when it comes to enjoying some of the best of Cornwalls’ offerings. Uncrowded beaches, warmest sea temperatures, starry nights and hospitality is still pumping out some of the best eating and drinking experiences in the country. To make the most of your September and October camping experiences (and …

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 …

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 …