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About Porthtowan Chimney Clifftop
Historical/community camping report; current permission is unconfirmed. Mining remains and steep Atlantic cliffs frame this classic north-coast surf village. The old directory records a pitch near the prominent chimney above Porthtowan at SW682474. The ground is best thought of as cliff-top mining landscape. Village services are below; the clifftop anchor is unserviced.
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At a glance
Vehicle overnightNot included
Mining chimneyGood to know
Surf coastGood to know
SunsetsGood to know
Coast PathGood to know
Wild camping
Camping permission unconfirmed Historical/community report only. This pin identifies an area, not a verified tent pitch. Obtain current landowner permission and check local restrictions before planning a camp.
Access & camping
HISTORICAL REPORT · CURRENT PERMISSION UNCONFIRMEDCommunity/backpacker evidence shows this landscape has been used or identified for lightweight wild camping. Cornwall has no general public right to camp here, so landowner permission is required before pitching.
Permit Not required Style Backpack · Wild Camping · Cliff Top Mining Landscape
Read access guidance
Community/backpacker evidence shows this landscape has been used or identified for lightweight wild camping. Cornwall has no general public right to camp here, so landowner permission is required before pitching.
Authority: South West Coast Path / relevant landowner
Restrictions: styles: backpack, wild-camping, cliff-top mining landscape difficulty: moderate walk in: text: Approach from Porthtowan on the Coast Path. tent only: Yes vehicle overnight included: No max stay nights: Unknown conditions: Obtain permission from the relevant landowner before pitching., A public footpath or open-access right does not itself include a right to camp., Pitch late/leave early only if permission and local conditions allow; leave no trace., No fires unless the landowner explicitly permits them.
Evidence checked: 2026-09-16
What to expect
Facilities & approachApproachApproach from Porthtowan on the Coast Path.
TerrainModerate
Wild camping — no serviced facilities confirmed.
View facilities details
toilets: Not provided
showers: Not provided
drinking water tap: Not provided
bins: Not provided
electricity: Not provided
warden: Not provided
Village services are below; the clifftop anchor is unserviced.
Highlights
Good to know before you go
Practical guidance- Steep cliffs.
- Exposed in westerlies.
- Permission required.
- Obtain permission from the relevant landowner before pitching.
More guidance
- A public footpath or open-access right does not itself include a right to camp.
- Pitch late/leave early only if permission and local conditions allow; leave no trace.
- No fires unless the landowner explicitly permits them.
Facilities / features
Beach
Sources & evidence
Evidence: Reviewed structured evidence@if (HasText(wildCamping.AccessStatus)) { · HISTORICAL REPORT · CURRENT PERMISSION UNCONFIRMED }
Checked: 2026-09-16
Authority: South West Coast Path / relevant landowner
Image attribution: Philip Halling · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Image source: Wikimedia Commons
Image licence: CC BY-SA 2.0
Weather & tides
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Map
Visitor arrival point has not yet been verified; check local access information before travelling.