The South West Coast Path above a rocky cove near Boscastle
The Pennycrocker journal

Camping guides for Boscastle & north Cornwallfrom the farm

Walks, beaches, day trips and local know-how from Lower Pennycrocker Farm.

Dusk over the fields at Lower Pennycrocker Farm
Camping guide3 min readBodmin Moor Dark Sky Landscape: Stargazing from Boscastle

A practical stargazing guide to Bodmin Moor's International Dark Sky Landscape for campers staying near Boscastle: when to go, what to look...

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Boscastle harbour on a quiet day
Camping guide3 min readWhen Is Boscastle Busy? Crowds, Parking and Quiet Times

When Boscastle gets busy, when it is quiet, and how campers staying nearby can enjoy the harbour, Valency valley and coast path...

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The South West Coast Path near Boscastle
Camping guide3 min readBest Time to Walk the South West Coast Path in Cornwall

When to walk the South West Coast Path in north Cornwall, season by season, with practical tips for walkers basing themselves near...

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Fields near Boscastle in summer
Camping guide3 min readShows and Events near Boscastle: A Camper's Calendar

A camper's calendar of shows, carnivals and festivals within reach of Boscastle, April to October, with confirmed dates where they have been...

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Tintagel headland, a bus ride from Boscastle
Camping guide3 min readCar-Free Days Out from Boscastle by Bus

How to use the local buses from Boscastle for car-free days out to Tintagel, Bude, Crackington Haven, Wadebridge, Port Isaac and Padstow.

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The north Cornwall coastline seen from the coast path
Camping guide2 min readPadstow, Polzeath or Clovelly? Choosing a Day Trip

Comparing three popular day trips from our campsite near Boscastle: Padstow for food and harbour life, Polzeath for surf and Clovelly for...

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A north Cornwall beach at sunset
Camping guide3 min readDog-Friendly Beaches in North Cornwall: Rules and Dates

Cornwall Council's dog rules for beaches near Boscastle and Bude, which beaches ban dogs in summer and when, and where you can...

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Farm fields near St Juliot on the way to Boscastle
Camping guide3 min readDriving to Boscastle from the M5: Route Guide for Campers

The main routes from the M5 to Boscastle and Lower Pennycrocker Farm, via the A30 or the A39 Atlantic Highway, with tips...

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A cove on the north Cornwall coast between Crackington and Trebarwith
Camping guide3 min readPubs and Food beyond Boscastle: Crackington to Trebarwith

Where to eat out beyond Boscastle village: pubs and cafés at Crackington Haven, Wainhouse Corner, Trebarwith Strand and Tintagel, all a short...

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Rock pools on the north Cornwall coast near Boscastle
Camping guide3 min readToddler-Friendly Days Out near Boscastle

Gentle, toddler-friendly days out near Boscastle: rock pools, flat trails, harbour strolls and short trips that suit little legs and nap times.

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Waves and sunset on a north Cornwall surf beach
Camping guide4 min readNewquay day trip: beaches, surf and coast

A guide to Newquay's beaches, surf and coast as a day trip from our campsite near Boscastle.

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Sunset over the sea on the Cornish coast
Camping guide4 min readA day trip to St Ives from north Cornwall

How to plan a long but rewarding day trip to St Ives from our campsite near Boscastle, with tips on parking, beaches...

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Rugged coast near the Cornwall and Devon border
Camping guide4 min readClovelly and Hartland Quay: a day over the Devon border

A guide to Clovelly and Hartland Quay, just over the Devon border, as a day trip from our campsite near Boscastle.

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Two people walking on a north Cornwall beach at sunset
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Camp two miles from Boscastlefields, sky and sea

Spacious, quiet farm pitches with free showers, free awnings and parking beside your pitch. Open 1 April – 31 October.

Adults£10 / night
Children 5+£5 / night
Electric hook-up£7 / night
Dogs (max 2)£2 each
Reception9am – 7pm