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Cornwall, South West

Specky Wood

— (0)Price on Pitchup50.022°N, 5.097°W
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The dappled sunlight filters through the woodland canopy at Specky Wood, where birdsong mingles with the rustle of leaves and the occasional creak of swaying branches overhead. This sheltered site offers a genuine back-to-nature camping experience in the Cornish countryside, where pitches nestle among the trees and the scent of wild earth and woodland flora fills the air.

Perfect for campers seeking a quieter, more secluded Cornwall away from the busy coastal hotspots, Specky Wood welcomes tents, campervans, and caravans. The woodland setting provides natural shade and privacy, while still keeping you within reach of Cornwall's famous beaches and historic market towns. It's ideal for those who prefer leafy tranquillity to clifftop drama.

Facilities are kept refreshingly simple, with toilets and showers serving the site. The campfire policy requires checking on arrival, so there may be opportunities for evening fires among the trees. The overall atmosphere leans toward peaceful and unpretentious – a place where you can truly switch off, listen to the woods around you, and enjoy camping as it's meant to be.

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Weather Outlook
Current Conditions
15°C
Overcast
5 mph
83%
7-Day Outlook
Today
19° / 14°
37%
Tue
19° / 15°
99%
Wed
17° / 14°
6%
Thu
20° / 14°
14%
Fri
22° / 14°
8%
Sat
19° / 14°
4%
Sun
21° / 16°
2%
Source: Open-Meteo · Updated hourly
Walks Nearby

Local walks within 10 km

8 routes found via OpenStreetMap

South West Coast Path (Section 28: Coverack to Helford)

Hiking routeNational trail
4.35 km from campsite
Operator: National Trails

South West Coast Path (Section 27: The Lizard to Coverack)

Hiking routeNational trail
5.13 km from campsite
Operator: National Trails

Mills, fishing and serpentine walk

Hiking route
6.13 km from campsite

Medieval mills & a ruined Victorian factory walk near Lizard Point

Walking routeLocal network
6.13 km from campsite
Route length: 1.6 km
Operator: National Trust
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South West Coast Path (Inland Diversion)

Hiking route
6.57 km from campsite

Walk data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Open in Maps uses Google / Apple Maps

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Pubs & restaurants within 5 km

  • Archies Loft
    Cafe 0.2 km~5 min walk
    Directions
  • Harbour Lights
    Restaurant 0.2 km~5 min walk
    Directions
  • The Lifeboat House
    Restaurant 0.3 km~5 min walkfish and chips
    Directions
  • The Paris Hotel
    Pub 0.3 km~5 min walk
    Directions
  • Croust House Restaurant
    Restaurant 2.7 km~35 min walk
    Directions

Data from OpenStreetMap · distances "as the crow flies" · walk times approximate

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