Top 5 free things to do In Cornwall
Top 5 free things to do in Cornwall.
Cornwall is famous for its incredible coastline,rich mining history, smuggling and seafaring stories, not to mention the Cornish pasties!
With the cost of living crisis in full swing we thought we’d highlight some of the best FREE things you can do in Cornwall, that also aren’t too far from the campsite.
Visit the local Beaches
West Penwith’s beaches are some of the best in the UK, and we are blessed to have the stunning Porthcurno Beach Just 20 minutes drive from us.
Its mesmeric beauty will be sure to dazzle, but be aware during the peak summer season (August) it’s also one of the most popular, so we recommend getting up super early to bag the best spot on the beach, we are also not far from the picturesque beaches of St Ives and Carbis Bay.
2. Walk the South West Coast Path.
Our Camping Farm is located right beside the 630-mile-long southwest coast path which stretches around the entire Cornish coast.
We’re the perfect starting point for a summer stroll along the magical Cornish clifftops where the Atlantic ocean is just minutes away from your tent.
Discover the Crown’s engine houses perched on the rugged granite cliff face and visit the Botallack count house visitor center to learn about the perilous day-to-day life of a Cornish tin miner.
We also recommend a walk to Preists Cove or ‘‘Cape’’, as the locals call it, where you will find a beautiful little cove with a shallow man-made rockpool perfect for the kids to splash in.
Don’t forget that you can easily catch the Lands End coaster bus from many locations along the coast path which brings you back to our farm.
From our campsite the Tin Coaster goes to.
Penzance
Marazion
Carbis Bay
St Ives
Zennor
Geevor
St Just
Sennen
Land’s End
3.Explore St Michaels Mount
At low tide, you can stroll across the ancient causeway towards the island. St Michael’s mount has to be one of the most outstanding places in Cornwall , Step onto the granite cobbles and tread a path followed by pilgrims, traders, nobles and villagers over many hundreds of years. while its not free to explore the castle itself its definitely a worthwhile experience for families couples and solo campers.
The historic market town of Marazion has a wide variety of shops, bars, and cafes. and a very nice sandy beach for sunbathing, the kids will also enjoy folly fields play park which has a really good choice of swings and climbing frames and tunnels.
4. Wildlife Spotting
Cornwall is home to a diverse range of wildlife, from dolphins and seals to birds of prey and rare butterflies and moths. Head to Pordenack Point, Gwennap Head or Nanjizel clifftops to spot amazing sea mammals in their natural habitat. We’re Certain that you and the kids will have a fantastic time spotting these incredible creatures! Just make sure to stay safe near the cliffs!
5. Discover Ancient Cornwall
Cornwall and especially West Penwith and the St Just area has some of the most extensive prehistoric landscapes in Great Britain. The vast majority of these sites have remained untouched since the Bronze Age.
You can find many stone circles dotted around the local area, none more spectacular than the Merry Maidens, which is located beside the b3315 from Penzance.
Stone Quoits, Dolmens, or Cromlechs as they are sometimes known, are also prominent here in Penwith and are probably some of the earliest of any of the prehistoric monuments found in Cornwall.
Chun Quoit near Pendeen is a beautiful example and the only quoit in the UK never to collapse or be rebuilt, It’s believed to of been built by farmers to mark where they made a settlement to raise cattle and grow crops. The large stone of the quoit is called a capstone and would most likely of been covered with soil, lending itself more to a mound than rock.
We hope you found this article useful and informative, you are more than welcome to ask one of our friendly members of staff for more tips and hidden Cornish gems you may want to explore. Have Fun!