- South West Coast Path
Riverside caravan parks in South West Coast Path
94% (205) • 45 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near South West Coast Path
Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping
1. Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping
97%
(147)
168 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Cornwall, South West England
Wake up to the sound of birdsong, go swimming before breakfast in the clear water of a secluded lake. Cook your bacon and eggs over an open fire while you plan your day, or just laze it away in the peace and quiet of your own personal tipi. You can always go fishing tomorrow, and walk along the cliffs the day after that…
The site is a unique woodland valley folded around a clear, spring-fed lake created from the old Tregildrans Quarry. Our tipis and tent pitches are dotted about this secret 20 acres full of ferns, bluebells, oak and meadowsweet.
Left in peace for many years there's been no modern chemicals or poisons on the land, meaning we've got bluebells, dormice, Red Admirals and shy woodland Jays for you to spot.
It’s a place set apart from the rush and clutter of the modern holiday experience, with an atmosphere that makes you forget the world outside, and just lounge, ramble, or potter about in a boat.
We're committed to giving you a genuinely individual service from first contact to your time staying with us.
We established CTH in 1996. This was the first and we believe still is the best tipi holiday site in the UK. We know our area inside out and can always help with local knowledge or contacts if you need them.
We want to offer our guests a sustainable holiday. A return to real camping means the lowest possible impact on the land and environment - our tipi poles don’t even break the surface of the earth. Your footprint while here could only be bettered by a survival expert. You don't have to fly! a major bonus, and we source all our wood, fish and canvas locally and work with local people wherever possible.
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£25
/ night
The Enchanted Wilderness
2. The Enchanted Wilderness
93%
(43)
6 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Yelverton, England
Simple riverside camping pitches in the Tamar Valley on the edge of Dartmoor
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£28
/ night
Ruby Country Camping
3. Ruby Country Camping
100%
(30)
6 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Highampton, England
A natural, spacious meadow campsite perfect for exploring North Devon and Cornwall
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£15
/ night
Wolf Meadows Farm
4. Wolf Meadows Farm
100%
(1)
20 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Umberleigh, England
Relaxed camping in a riverside meadow in north Devon
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£38
/ night
The Secret Garden
5. The Secret Garden
100%
(5)
3 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Newquay, Cornwall
2 sites to stay
ruby rose for chalet or jasmine pitch for van
This secret garden's is surrounded by the fields and tall hedges, a magical place, it’s in a world of its own and will certainly make those memories.
* Private spacious camping in a very peaceful and beautiful space just for you and your favorites ! either with chalet on its own, van, tents or both :)
chalet with double bed, single bed, bathroom, shower, tv
mini kitchen, plates, kettle, cutlery, pots & pans, outside washing up area
Chill in your massive jacuzzi with a your favourite drink and best tunes 🎶
(add on for Jasmine)
* Picnic bench, garden, hot shower, flushing toilet, firepit
(add on for Jasmine)
* A very special gated garden to spend time out with your favourite people. Family friendly
You may spot wild pheasants, chickens, indian runner ducks, our super friendly Bengal Cats! if you like them!😻
Your own furry friends are welcome as it is a gated secure garden.
Enjoy the fire pit (wood and firelighters can be brought in advance) or bring your own :)
Your car/van can park right outside the gate to your secret garden. (jasmine is another pitch)
Lovely walk down the bottom of our lane to river gannel, bring your own paddle boards, kayaks, yourself for a swim :)
From the river gannel if you walk from your garden it will take you to crantock beach and quant village, including the 2 local pubs worth a visit if your into our local history.
Trenance 15 minute walk 0r 3 minute drive (walk the country back lane here to Trenance via river gannel for a beautiful nature walk)
*Horse riding along the river gannel at Trenance riding stables
*Trenance Boating lake, Tea rooms, rose gardens and Boat hire
*Trenance Play park for the kids
5 mins walk to esso/budgens for essentials 24 hour
5 Mins car ride to the quant Crantock Village beach, or long walk to the beach. Tearooms, the outstanding C-bay day spa for an extra special day out.
1.2 miles into town, 10 min car ride to Newquay town centre to visit our beautiful Cornish beaches, harbour (fishing trips) golf course, chip shops, deliveroo do deliver here :)
Lifts i can do for £10 back from town before 12am if your stuck :)
Bus direct into Newquay town Center or any other part of Cornwall 4 minute walk down the lane :)
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£29
/ night
Bredy Farm
6. Bredy Farm
87%
(63)
31 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Bridport, England
Back-to-basics camping on a Dorset farm with a party vibe at weekends
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£18
/ night
Summit Camping Panoramic views
7. Summit Camping Panoramic views
83%
(3)
33 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Cornwall, South West England
Cornish camping at the foot of Kit Hill in an area of outstanding natural beauty
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from
£15
/ night
Buckland Farm Camping
8. Buckland Farm Camping
95%
(21)
12 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Somerset, South West England
Dog-friendly camping on the edge of the Blackdown Hills
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£22
/ night
Snelling Farm Campsite
9. Snelling Farm Campsite
99%
(140)
70 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Wareham, England
An amazingly green, natural feel and care-free atmosphere near the Dorset coast
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£20
/ night
Aldridge Mill
10. Aldridge Mill
95%
(22)
5 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Devon, South West England
A yurt, a gypsy wagon, and wild camping pitches in a Devon valley.
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from
£20
/ night
Camp Bedrock
11. Camp Bedrock
100%
(5)
1 unit · Tent, Motorhome · Plymouth, England
Almost wild waterside camping on Cornwall’s Rame Peninsula
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from
£12
/ night
Gatcombe Park Farm Glamping
12. Gatcombe Park Farm Glamping
85%
(17)
13 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Littlehempston, England
Adult-only camping and glamping within striking distance of Totnes and the South Devon coast.
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£25
/ night
Wylde Valley Camping
13. Wylde Valley Camping
97%
(16)
132 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Bude, Cornwall, South West England
A popular festival space that's now a bona fide campsite, with modern, pop-up facilities and a top North Cornwall location
Electrical hookup
Campfires
Showers
from
£15
/ night
Mushroom Meadow, Cornwall UK
14. Mushroom Meadow, Cornwall UK
100%
(9)
10 units · Tents, Motorhomes ·
Centrally located yet quiet, secluded and flat two-acre meadow with 9 large grass pitches each mowed for privacy within natural wildflower borders.
Clean and well looked after composting toilets, hot gas showers, fire pits, free scrap wood and a quiet woodland to immerse yourself in, next to the stream.
Mushroom Meadow and the adjoining woodland are nestled at the bottom of our picturesque 50 acre family farm - with the stream at it's southerly border. Access is via a long farm track (about 750m) and is clearly signed once you arrive at our farm.
The numbered pitches are thoughtfully spaced across the entire meadow. Perfect for those who like lots of space and for children who like to run free.
An ideal West Cornwall location (10 min drive to both North and South coasts) - you can walk into our village of Praze and Beeble to visit the local pub, village shop or famous Philps Bakery for all your pasty needs!
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£14
/ night
FOX FARM MOTORHOME AND CARAVAN PARK
15. FOX FARM MOTORHOME AND CARAVAN PARK
67%
(6)
4 units · Motorhomes · England
A peaceful farm setting within two miles of Penzance, Mounts bay and the moors of West Penwith. Lots of great coast and countryside walks with 20 acres of ancient woodland adjoining the park. Generous hard standing pitches with water and electricity, there are shower and toilet facilities on site.
Electrical hookup
Water hookup
Pets
from
£28
/ night
Elmar's Place
16. Elmar's Place
60%
(5)
2 units · Tents · Bude, England
Nearly wild camping on the border of Devon and Cornwall
Campfires
Potable water
from
£10
/ night
94% (205) • 45 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near South West Coast Path
Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping
1. Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping
97%
(147)
168 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Cornwall, South West England
Wake up to the sound of birdsong, go swimming before breakfast in the clear water of a secluded lake. Cook your bacon and eggs over an open fire while you plan your day, or just laze it away in the peace and quiet of your own personal tipi. You can always go fishing tomorrow, and walk along the cliffs the day after that…
The site is a unique woodland valley folded around a clear, spring-fed lake created from the old Tregildrans Quarry. Our tipis and tent pitches are dotted about this secret 20 acres full of ferns, bluebells, oak and meadowsweet.
Left in peace for many years there's been no modern chemicals or poisons on the land, meaning we've got bluebells, dormice, Red Admirals and shy woodland Jays for you to spot.
It’s a place set apart from the rush and clutter of the modern holiday experience, with an atmosphere that makes you forget the world outside, and just lounge, ramble, or potter about in a boat.
We're committed to giving you a genuinely individual service from first contact to your time staying with us.
We established CTH in 1996. This was the first and we believe still is the best tipi holiday site in the UK. We know our area inside out and can always help with local knowledge or contacts if you need them.
We want to offer our guests a sustainable holiday. A return to real camping means the lowest possible impact on the land and environment - our tipi poles don’t even break the surface of the earth. Your footprint while here could only be bettered by a survival expert. You don't have to fly! a major bonus, and we source all our wood, fish and canvas locally and work with local people wherever possible.
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£25
/ night
The Enchanted Wilderness
2. The Enchanted Wilderness
93%
(43)
6 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Yelverton, England
Simple riverside camping pitches in the Tamar Valley on the edge of Dartmoor
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£28
/ night
Ruby Country Camping
3. Ruby Country Camping
100%
(30)
6 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Highampton, England
A natural, spacious meadow campsite perfect for exploring North Devon and Cornwall
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£15
/ night
Wolf Meadows Farm
4. Wolf Meadows Farm
100%
(1)
20 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Umberleigh, England
Relaxed camping in a riverside meadow in north Devon
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£38
/ night
The Secret Garden
5. The Secret Garden
100%
(5)
3 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Newquay, Cornwall
2 sites to stay
ruby rose for chalet or jasmine pitch for van
This secret garden's is surrounded by the fields and tall hedges, a magical place, it’s in a world of its own and will certainly make those memories.
* Private spacious camping in a very peaceful and beautiful space just for you and your favorites ! either with chalet on its own, van, tents or both :)
chalet with double bed, single bed, bathroom, shower, tv
mini kitchen, plates, kettle, cutlery, pots & pans, outside washing up area
Chill in your massive jacuzzi with a your favourite drink and best tunes 🎶
(add on for Jasmine)
* Picnic bench, garden, hot shower, flushing toilet, firepit
(add on for Jasmine)
* A very special gated garden to spend time out with your favourite people. Family friendly
You may spot wild pheasants, chickens, indian runner ducks, our super friendly Bengal Cats! if you like them!😻
Your own furry friends are welcome as it is a gated secure garden.
Enjoy the fire pit (wood and firelighters can be brought in advance) or bring your own :)
Your car/van can park right outside the gate to your secret garden. (jasmine is another pitch)
Lovely walk down the bottom of our lane to river gannel, bring your own paddle boards, kayaks, yourself for a swim :)
From the river gannel if you walk from your garden it will take you to crantock beach and quant village, including the 2 local pubs worth a visit if your into our local history.
Trenance 15 minute walk 0r 3 minute drive (walk the country back lane here to Trenance via river gannel for a beautiful nature walk)
*Horse riding along the river gannel at Trenance riding stables
*Trenance Boating lake, Tea rooms, rose gardens and Boat hire
*Trenance Play park for the kids
5 mins walk to esso/budgens for essentials 24 hour
5 Mins car ride to the quant Crantock Village beach, or long walk to the beach. Tearooms, the outstanding C-bay day spa for an extra special day out.
1.2 miles into town, 10 min car ride to Newquay town centre to visit our beautiful Cornish beaches, harbour (fishing trips) golf course, chip shops, deliveroo do deliver here :)
Lifts i can do for £10 back from town before 12am if your stuck :)
Bus direct into Newquay town Center or any other part of Cornwall 4 minute walk down the lane :)
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£29
/ night
Bredy Farm
6. Bredy Farm
87%
(63)
31 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Bridport, England
Back-to-basics camping on a Dorset farm with a party vibe at weekends
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£18
/ night
Summit Camping Panoramic views
7. Summit Camping Panoramic views
83%
(3)
33 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Cornwall, South West England
Cornish camping at the foot of Kit Hill in an area of outstanding natural beauty
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from
£15
/ night
Buckland Farm Camping
8. Buckland Farm Camping
95%
(21)
12 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Somerset, South West England
Dog-friendly camping on the edge of the Blackdown Hills
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£22
/ night
Snelling Farm Campsite
9. Snelling Farm Campsite
99%
(140)
70 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Wareham, England
An amazingly green, natural feel and care-free atmosphere near the Dorset coast
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£20
/ night
Aldridge Mill
10. Aldridge Mill
95%
(22)
5 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Devon, South West England
A yurt, a gypsy wagon, and wild camping pitches in a Devon valley.
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from
£20
/ night
Camp Bedrock
11. Camp Bedrock
100%
(5)
1 unit · Tent, Motorhome · Plymouth, England
Almost wild waterside camping on Cornwall’s Rame Peninsula
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from
£12
/ night
Gatcombe Park Farm Glamping
12. Gatcombe Park Farm Glamping
85%
(17)
13 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Littlehempston, England
Adult-only camping and glamping within striking distance of Totnes and the South Devon coast.
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£25
/ night
Wylde Valley Camping
13. Wylde Valley Camping
97%
(16)
132 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Bude, Cornwall, South West England
A popular festival space that's now a bona fide campsite, with modern, pop-up facilities and a top North Cornwall location
Electrical hookup
Campfires
Showers
from
£15
/ night
Mushroom Meadow, Cornwall UK
14. Mushroom Meadow, Cornwall UK
100%
(9)
10 units · Tents, Motorhomes ·
Centrally located yet quiet, secluded and flat two-acre meadow with 9 large grass pitches each mowed for privacy within natural wildflower borders.
Clean and well looked after composting toilets, hot gas showers, fire pits, free scrap wood and a quiet woodland to immerse yourself in, next to the stream.
Mushroom Meadow and the adjoining woodland are nestled at the bottom of our picturesque 50 acre family farm - with the stream at it's southerly border. Access is via a long farm track (about 750m) and is clearly signed once you arrive at our farm.
The numbered pitches are thoughtfully spaced across the entire meadow. Perfect for those who like lots of space and for children who like to run free.
An ideal West Cornwall location (10 min drive to both North and South coasts) - you can walk into our village of Praze and Beeble to visit the local pub, village shop or famous Philps Bakery for all your pasty needs!
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£14
/ night
FOX FARM MOTORHOME AND CARAVAN PARK
15. FOX FARM MOTORHOME AND CARAVAN PARK
67%
(6)
4 units · Motorhomes · England
A peaceful farm setting within two miles of Penzance, Mounts bay and the moors of West Penwith. Lots of great coast and countryside walks with 20 acres of ancient woodland adjoining the park. Generous hard standing pitches with water and electricity, there are shower and toilet facilities on site.
Electrical hookup
Water hookup
Pets
from
£28
/ night
Elmar's Place
16. Elmar's Place
60%
(5)
2 units · Tents · Bude, England
Nearly wild camping on the border of Devon and Cornwall
Campfires
Potable water
from
£10
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Finty
September 2025
Tent
We loved our stay at Aldridge Mill! It was so peaceful and lots of lovely walking spots near by :)
It was so refreshing having space for ourselves and our dogs - We arrived at the end of September so was very quiet and spacious.
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Emma
September 2025
Tent
We loved the location, tucked down a farm track, in the shelter of a lovely wooded river. Great eco facilities, we love a composting loo and the outdoor showers were fabulous. Tim on site was really helpful and friendly. Gorgeous, generous pitches and so peaceful. The wash up area in the wood is a lovely spot but a little far from the site and in the less sunny months would get a bit waterlogged I'd imagine. It was no bother to us as we boiled water and washed up on our pitch, but might be an issue at a busier time perhaps. We loved our stay, good value, a great site with a fabulous ethos. Right up our street, would wholeheartedly recommend. The river walk is a lovely amenity and lots of places are easy to reach from it's central location.
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andrew
August 2025
Tent
With kids
A very spacious campsite with well-maintained composting facilities. The scenic drive down to the site is beautiful, and the clear night skies make it perfect for stargazing. Martins and owls were active both day and night, adding to the atmosphere. On some alternate nights, music played nearby from around 10 pm to 4 am. While noticeable, it was at a consistent and tolerable volume, and importantly, it wasn’t accompanied by disruptive behaviour.
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Charlotte
August 2025
Tent
Lovely site, great amenities that were also eco friendly, river is right there for a swim or kayak and the morning views were beautiful. We were the only campers so it was super quiet but Jonathan was close by if we had any issues. Would have loved to have stayed longer!
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Carree
August 2025
5 m Class B
With kids
Fantastic campsite, heavenly amount of space, great atmosphere and brilliant facilities 😊👍
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Vladislav
August 2025
Tent
Group trip
Beautiful setting, camp fires allowed, not too busy!
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Sarah
August 2025
Tent
With kids
We’ve just got back from a fantastic week at Mushroom meadow. The site was just perfect - spacious pitches in a gorgeous surrounding with never a queue for the loo and plenty of hot water for the showers! We found loads to do nearby on both the north and south coasts and really appreciated Clare’s helpful local knowledge and tips too. Thank you so much for a great week - super hosts and we particularly loved our evening fires with Tim. Highly recommended.
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Tala
August 2025
Tent
Had a great time at Snelling Farm. It's spacious, clean, quiet, and very scenic. The directions were clear, and the location was easy to find. Would definitely recommend!
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Med
August 2025
Tent
Beautiful campsite with beautiful surroundings. Great value would recommend
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Suzie
August 2025
Tent
A stunning location that was relaxing and nourishing. Jonathan was welcoming and we loved the Runner ducks too!
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Vanessa
August 2025
Tent
We camped during the week and on the Saturday. It had clean facilities and it was nice and peaceful during the week, but on the Friday night, it got slightly busier and others pitched their tents a little too close to ours (even when there was plenty of space in the middle) and were not told to move. I was woken up early by the sound of them hitting the shuttlecock (not even by them talking) that’s how close they were!
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Sue
August 2025
Tent
I arrived on a Monday afternoon as I wanted to miss the noise and busyness at the weekend. The site was immaculate and just what I needed for a few days away. There was plenty of room to not be bothered by neighbours and plenty of the orchard pitches are close to the river which is perfect for paddling. The showers are clean and I got a decent time for £1. I didn’t have a pizza from the restaurant but they looked amazing. I loved Bredy’s Farm and will definitely come back.
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James
August 2025
5 m Class B
Any campsite is as good as the people who greet and help you to enjoy your stay, this place is great. Good quality clean and accessible facilities set in a large field ensuring you are never too close to anyone else allowing you to soak up the peaceful natural setting. We had good weather for our stay but I don’t think a change in weather would have dampened our stay. Would recommend this place for a visit, especially if you’re looking for a very quite location to spend your evening after exploring the local Dorset attractions
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Hilary
August 2025
Tent
My pitch had a fabulous view of the River Tamar. The site was super quiet and all features for basic camping as described, i.e. shower and composting loo. Handy to be on the Tamara Coast to Coast Path as well.
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John
August 2025
5 m pop-up camper
With pets
What a campsite great view of the river with access to swim, paddle board etc
Lovely and quiet just wildlife that can be heard
Jonathan was most helpful can’t recommend this enough if you like getting back to basics away from the noise
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Nik
July 2025
Tent
With kids
Amazing place to stay, stunning grounds, excellent facilities and games/activities for the kids. Marc and Dinah were perfect hosts and lovely to deal with. Will definitely return. Highly recommended!!! 😊
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Frances
July 2025
4 m Class B
We had a really nice stay here. The site was quiet and peaceful and the host was very helpful. The little woodland at the end of the field is very nice for a stroll and we walked into the village which has an amazing bakery, shop, pub and fish and chip shop. Location is good for getting around Cornwall. Would definitely stay again.
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Danila
July 2025
Tent
We had a wonderful stay in Jonathan's land. He is very welcoming and helpful.
From the camp, we had beautiful views of the river and felt truly immersed in nature, surrounded by the silence.
A compost toilet and a cute and spacious shower in a horse box were all the services we needed to make our stay comfortable.
We would love to go back one day!
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john
July 2025
Tent
Mushroom Meadow is a peaceful field well away from any roads. Surrounded by a wild meadow and trees each pitch is flat and mown short for a good pitch. It is a friendly place. Clare and her staff are very helpful. There are very clean compost loos and effective showers. It is a "get away from it all" sort of place. Don't miss the legendary Philps pasty shop in the village!
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Catherine
July 2025
Tent
We really enjoyed our stay at Bredy Farm, which is set in gorgeous countryside & is close to many fabulous beaches along the Jurassic Coast. As they advertise, the campsite can & does get noisy on a Friday & Saturday night, but it's blissfully quiet on weeknights so it's all a question of balance. Having a pool, a bar, a great Italian restaurant & live music/ DJs just over the road on the main farm site means that there's loads to keep you entertained if you're feeling lively/ don't want to cook. All in all, a fun place to stay & a great base for exploring this part of Dorset.
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Riverside caravan parks in South West Coast Path guide
When to go
The most popular time to hike the South West Coast Path is from April through September, but the trail is accessible year-round. Come in spring to spot lambs and colourful wildflowers or in summer to swim at the beaches and admire the headlands blanketed in purple heather. Warm clothes and wet weather gear are essential for autumn and winter hikes, but this is also one of the best times for bird-watching. Book at least three months in advance if visiting in July-Aug.
Know before you go
- The South West Coast Path runs for 630 miles from Minehead in Somerset to Poole Harbour in Dorset. Most towns along the trail are easily reached by public transport, and baggage transfer services are available for hikers on multi-day walks.
- Although the trail has some remote sections, longer hikes typically pass through towns where you will be able to buy groceries and stock up on water supplies.
- Most campsites require advance booking, and many ask for the full payment in advance. Be sure to check opening dates, as many campsites close in the winter months.
- Wild camping is illegal throughout Cornwall.