South West Coast Path (Section 17: Newquay to Perranporth)
Hiking routeNational trail
1.59 km from campsite
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50.397°N, 5.123°W
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The crunch of gravel under your boots, the rush of moorland wind through open tent flaps — Higher Moor feels properly remote without cutting you off entirely.
This is a straightforward spot for campers and campervans who want simplicity over bells and whistles. Tent pitchers get proper grass under canvas, and there's space for smaller motorhomes, though it's more back-to-basics than glampsite gloss. Dog walkers should ask ahead — policy varies — but the surrounding moorland suggests good walking country if they're welcome. It's the sort of place that suits people happy with their own company and a camp stove.
You've got showers and loos on site, which covers the essentials. Campfires are a check-on-arrival situation, likely weather and ground-dependent, so bring a backup plan for cooking. The vibe's uncomplicated — pitch up, breathe out, enjoy the space and the sky. Not luxurious, just honest camping.
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Weather Outlook
Current Conditions
19°C
Overcast
14 mph
94%
7-Day Outlook
Today
20° / 18°
80%
Mon
20° / 17°
25%
Tue
18° / 16°
74%
Wed
17° / 14°
72%
Thu
16° / 14°
87%
Fri
17° / 14°
40%
Sat
18° / 15°
45%
Source: Open-Meteo · Updated hourly
Walks Nearby
Local walks within 10 km
9 routes found via OpenStreetMap
Cubert Common walk, North Cornwall
Walking routeLocal network
0.24 km from campsite
Route length: 1.6 km
Cubert wildlife walk, North Cornwall
Walking routeLocal network
1.05 km from campsite
Route length: 9.6 km
Holywell beach walk, North Cornwall
Walking route
1.71 km from campsite
Route length: 1.6 km
King Charles III England Coast Path: Newquay to Penzance
Hiking routeNational trail
3.74 km from campsite
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Pubs, shops & services within 5 km
- DirectionsC-Bay Cafe, Bar & BistroRestaurant 0.8 km~10 min walk
- DirectionsThe Bowgie InnPub 0.9 km~10 min walk
- DirectionsBowgie indoor ATMATM 0.9 km~10 min walk
- DirectionsCrantock Post OfficePost office 1.1 km~15 min walk
- DirectionsThe CornishmanPub 1.1 km~15 min walk
- DirectionsCrantock Village StoresConvenience 1.1 km~15 min walk
- DirectionsCosy Nook Tea Gardens and RestaurantCafe 1.1 km~15 min walk
- DirectionsJam Jar KitchenRestaurant 1.1 km~15 min walk
- DirectionsThe Old AlbionPub 1.1 km~15 min walk
- DirectionsBeachcomberCafe 1.2 km~15 min walk
- DirectionsWoody'sBar 1.3 km~15 min walk
- DirectionsTrevornick Farm Park ShopConvenience 1.4 km~15 min walk
- DirectionsFoddersRestaurant 1.4 km~15 min walk
- DirectionsThe TakeawayTakeaway 1.4 km~15 min walkburger
- DirectionsFernpit CafeCafe 1.6 km~20 min walksandwich;cake
- DirectionsThe KrakenCafe 1.6 km~20 min walkcoffee shop
- DirectionsLewinnick LodgeRestaurant 1.6 km~20 min walkinternational
- DirectionsTreguth InnPub 1.7 km~20 min walk
- DirectionsHolywell Beach BarBar 1.8 km~20 min walk
- DirectionsOffshore Bar & BistroRestaurant 2.0 km~25 min walk
- DirectionsCubert Post OfficePost office 2.1 km~25 min walk
- DirectionsLondisConvenience 2.1 km~25 min walk
- DirectionsSea SprayCafe 2.3 km~30 min walk
- DirectionsSparConvenience 2.9 km~35 min walk
- DirectionsSmugglers Den InnPub 2.9 km~35 min walk
- DirectionsFistral Beach Cafe/BarCafe 3.0 km~35 min walk
- DirectionsRick Stein FistralRestaurant 3.0 km~35 min walkfish and chips
- DirectionsThe StableRestaurant 3.0 km~35 min walkpizza
- DirectionsFistral Fish HouseRestaurant 3.0 km~35 min walkfish and chips
- DirectionsFistral Beach Pasty ShackRestaurant 3.0 km~35 min walksandwich
Data from OpenStreetMap · distances "as the crow flies" · walk times approximate
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