Cornwall’s coast path refreshed – ideal for caravan trips
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Cornwall coast path improvements now complete
Visitors to Cornwall have a new reason to put on their walking shoes this summer.
Natural England has completed upgrades to a significant stretch of the South West Coast Path, improving 228 miles of coastline from St Agnes on the north coast to Cremyll near the border with Devon.
Macaulay Nichol Content Editor: Caravans
Macaulay Nichol Content Editor: Caravans
The longest coastline trail in the world?
The enhancements bring the path closer to the sea in many areas, creating even more scenic walking routes.
With new provisions to ensure the trail can adapt to coastal erosion, walkers now have more reliable access to some of England’s most dramatic coastal scenery. This work is part of the King Charles III England Coast Path initiative, aiming to create a continuous, managed trail around England’s coastline – the longest of its kind in the world.
Now with the path improvements finished, it’s an ideal time for caravanners to plan their holiday along the Cornish coast.
For those seeking well-placed, high-quality caravan parks close to the South West Coast Path, several Premier Parks make excellent bases for exploring both the coastal path and the wider countryside.
Newlands Holidays, Charmouth, Dorset DT6 6RB
Newlands Holidays
Just a short distance from the South West Coast Path and Charmouth Beach on the Jurassic Coast, Newlands Holidays offers pitches for caravans alongside a leisure centre, indoor and outdoor pools and play areas.
Walkers can head directly onto the coast path towards Golden Cap, the highest point on the south coast, for sweeping seaside views.
Trevalgan, St Ives, Cornwall TR26 3BJ
Trevalgan Touring Park
Located two miles from St Ives, Trevalgan Touring Park sits within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
The campsite is also surrounded by open farmland, with gorse and heather-covered hills behind and is within walking distance of the rugged and beautiful South West Coast Path.
Visitors are able to walk from the campsite to coastal viewpoints or hop on a bus into town to explore the beaches and galleries of St Ives. On site, the campsite offers well-maintained facilities and a shop stocked with local produce.
Beacon Drive, St Agnes, Cornwall TR5 0NU
Beacon Cottage Farm Holidays
Small, peaceful and perfectly positioned for walkers, Beacon Cottage Farm Holidays lies directly on the coast path and near the iconic Wheal Coates tin mine ruins – a familiar sight from television series like Poldark.
The campsite provides a quiet base in the countryside, with easy access to miles of coastal walking with some of the finest sea and coastal scenery in Cornwall. The iconic remains of Wheal Coates, as seen in the popular BBC Poldark series, is just five minutes' walk from the farm.
The small picturesque village of St Agnes is also just 1.5 miles away, or you can walk along the footpath that runs through fields and by the foot of St Agnes Beacon.
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