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Watergate Bay Touring Park

4.0 (0)Price on Pitchup50.449°N, 5.028°W
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The Atlantic wind carries salt spray and the distant rumble of waves breaking on one of Cornwall's most dramatic beaches, setting the scene before you even glimpse the ocean from this cliffside touring park.

Watergate Bay Touring Park offers year-round pitches for tents, campervans, and caravans within easy reach of the legendary two-mile sandy beach beloved by surfers and families alike. This is North Cornwall's adventure coast, where sand dunes meet rolling surf and coastal paths wind along dramatic headlands. The park provides a practical base for those drawn to the beach life, whether you're here to catch waves, explore rock pools, or simply walk the South West Coast Path.

With campfire policies to confirm on arrival, there's potential for evening gatherings under the stars after salt-soaked days on the sand. While specific facilities aren't detailed, the real draw here is the location itself—a genuine connection to Cornwall's wild coastal character without the frills. This is camping for those who want the beach as their back garden and the sound of the sea as their soundtrack.

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Weather Outlook
Current Conditions
15°C
Overcast
7 mph
78%
7-Day Outlook
Today
17° / 14°
8%
Tue
18° / 15°
59%
Wed
16° / 14°
21%
Thu
18° / 15°
53%
Fri
20° / 14°
2%
Sat
18° / 13°
33%
Sun
21° / 16°
4%
Source: Open-Meteo · Updated hourly
Walks Nearby

Local walks within 10 km

12 routes found via OpenStreetMap

South West Coast Path (Section 16: Porthcothan to Newquay)

Hiking routeNational trail
2.35 km from campsite
Operator: National Trails

Carnewas bus route walking trail, North Cornwall

Walking routeLocal network
4.28 km from campsite
Route length: 6.4 km
Operator: National Trust
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Carnewas at Bedruthan coast walk, North Cornwall

Walking routeLocal network
4.9 km from campsite
Route length: 7.2 km
Operator: National Trust
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Park Head walk, North Cornwall

Walking routeLocal network
5.29 km from campsite
Route length: 1.6 km
Operator: National Trust
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King Charles III England Coast Path: Marsland Mouth to Newquay

Hiking routeNational trail
7.97 km from campsite
Operator: National Trails

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