Tag: sustainable camping
Cornwall on Screen: A Guide to the County’s Most Famous Filming Locations
Cornwall’s dramatic coastline, picturesque villages, and rugged moorland have long attracted filmmakers seeking the perfect backdrop for their productions. From period dramas to contemporary mysteries, the county’s diverse landscapes have played starring roles in numerous beloved series and films. Let’s explore some of the most notable filming locations that have graced our screens. Poldark’s Cornwall …
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 …
Farming on the Coastal Edge – Mawgan Porth
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 …
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 …
Dreaming of Canvas: Winter Reads to Inspire Your Summer Adventures
As winter’s chill settles in and darkness draws close, there’s no better time to dream of summer adventures yet to come. While storm winds rattle the windows and rain drums against the glass, we find ourselves yearning for those long, light evenings spent beneath canvas, with nothing but birdsong and the rustle of leaves overhead. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Cornwall Sustainability Awards
This year, we entered the 20th Cornwall Sustainability Awards competition, hosted by Cornwall Council and business support enterprise Tevi, which celebrates organisations and individuals in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly for their contribution towards sustainability, environmental growth, the circular economy and carbon neutrality. The Lord Lieutenant Col Edward Bolitho opened the event which featured record-breaking yachtswoman Nikki Henderson and explorer Robin Hanbury-Tenison as …
