Hi this is my first year with a motorhome we are heading to Cornwall this sat and was wondering if any yous have been and what is worth seeing and any good camp sites also what about wild camping ? In Cornwall
Thanks for you input Jonny
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Friend of mine went a couple of years ago and he found the roads very narrow and difficult at times to manover along due to a lot of stone walls. He found that wild camping was a big no no so stayed on sites and ended up hiring a car to get about. He loved the restaurants but cant remember anything else he said about it. If I am talking to him before the weekend I will ask again and let you know.
If not enjoy the trip.
StrandCampingDoonbeg
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I'm from Port Isaac in North Cornwall, (they film Doc Martin there). Cornwall is a lot like parts of rural Ireland put simply put it is packed with Tourists (emmets as they are called) even in September.
North and South are very different with the North being IMO the best for surfing and scenary but once you are off the A30, A38 or A39 the roads can be very narrow. Wild camping is okay but pick your spots with a bit of care. They campsites will have plenty of room and there are some that are quite reasonable. Personally I would avoid Newquay although it is very popular, Lands End is National Trust and you have to pay and you get get the same views a few miles either side for free. Places like Padstow, Mousehole are a must but not in a large MH. Cornwall is one big collection of hills. But places like St Ives and Hayle have long expenses of beaches and water. Avoid St Austell.
If I sound anti Cornwall, I am not I am Cornish but I am living here, why? I prefer it.
Have fun and if someone tells you they will do drekley it may or may not get done and if it does get done it will take a while.
jacktherev
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Cornwall is a beautiful place we've been there 3 times but certainly the roads are. Not for biggish motorhomes. The second time we were there we had Dolly with us and left the Motorhome on site and travelled around in Dolly. I didn't see any wild camping at all and it seemed to be frowned on. But having daud that it's a fantastic place and the scenery is out of this world. We loved it.
The advice that has already been posted, about narrow roads, is right. but don't let that put you off, the main roads are all fine. Just take it steady, and use common sense.
There are many places to wildcamp, but far too numerous to post on here.
Better to consider joining the Wildcamping.co.uk forum. As with Motorhome Craic, the POI's are available to members, for downloading.
Happy Camping, Mick H.
Thanks for all the info
When you say large motorhomes how large mine is 7.2 meters long
I would say I would be a component. Driver as used to 7.5 ton lorrys
Spent two weeks there a few years back.Best time we had was parked up in a village called Marazion,at saint michaels mount. Dove Meadows was the site we stayed on.......just 5 minutes from the village centre. Michaels mount is well worth a visit as you can walkover when tide is out or take the boat ride.dogs are not allowed in the gardens. We parked up and biked to Penzance,on to mousehole,pronounced mouzzle.
Road down to site is narrow but only a short distance so no hassle,we have an a class van but had no problems with narrow roads. Site owner was very helpful and offered to drop us off at ferry in Penzance to the scilly isles on his way to work.....even threw the mutts in as well!. If you get a chance visit the scillys as they are worth a visit and you get a decent look at lands end thrown in.
That's me tuppence worth....enjoy.......
Newbies
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We did it this year and it was our first time. Roads are only narrow in spots and if you are used to it you will have no problem. Loads of spots for wild camping, our favourite was outside Bude along the South West Coastal Path walk. If you surf the UK version of this site there are a few suggestions. Stayed on a campsite outside Truro but found it very expensive compared to here - it was convenient for the Eden Project which we wanted to visit the next day. Definitely found Cornwall much more obliging and OK with wild camping but it most definietly was frowned upon in Devon. North Cornwall was best, we avoided the built up areas such as St Ives and Newquay as we have 2 overgrown dogs and it was not a suitable place for them. Penzance was sound to travel through. Enjoy it!
Thanks for all the info guys toying of buying a scooter as I have a garage but have spent so much on the van it might have to wait a wile
Looks like the two iron horses will have to be dusted of lol
Really lookin forward to going as we have only been out once in the yoke and that was casltearchdale and it rained not so good looks like the weather is going to be good so might get the big white legs out lol
I will let yous no how I get on when I get home
If anyone has anymore suggestions about Cornwall let me no thanks Jonny
StrandCampingDoonbeg
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Gender: n/a Location: Doonbeg, Co Clare Age: 58 Posts: 1968 Registered: 05 / 2014 My Motorhome: mobilvetta mh 85 Base Vehicle: Fiat
Cornwall is similar to a lot of holiday destinations, it does get much quieter when the schools go back. I personally prefer Cornwall in September still warm the businesses are still open but you can walk in a straight line as the pavements and roads are quieter.
If it were me I would turn right at Launceston, (Lanson) off the A30 head up to Bude, nice beaches in the area, nice selection of pubs, then come down the Atlantic Highway, the A39 Crackington Haven, Widemouth Bay (the e is silent, Widmouth bay). People like Tintagel (King Arthur and all that) I don't but you might. Boscastle will be tight in you van but worth it. 10 years since the floods. Witching museum worth a visit. Again Trebarwith very nice and the pub on the cliff has a car park that you could get your MH into, from memory the Pay and Dispaly Carparks have height Barriers.
Port Isaac next park in the car park at the top of the village and take the shuttle bus to the harbour or 15 minute walk down 20 back. Go in the Golden Lion and sit on the balcony. tip there a few small housing estates at the top of the village with no parking restriction and you can park on the road but it may be too busy. Moving down Polzeath (Polzeff) another nice surfing beach and you should be able to park on the beach during the day, next to polzeath is Daymer Bay and Rock, foot Ferry from Rock to Padstow for the day is a nice day out.
I'll let someone else take over from here but Mousehole is very nice him of the Penlee lifeboat disaster. places like Polperro, Mevagissey, Looe and Fowey are others to go to if you have a bit of time and can cope with the narrow roads or a hike.
Good luck and watch out for the sea gulls they are vicious
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