Tent campingTent only
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Why Go Here
Historical/community camping report; current permission is unconfirmed. A lesser-known headland on the south Cornwall Coast Path, useful precisely because it is not one of the obvious tourist camping names. The old directory gives the unusually direct entry 'Carrickhowel Point — Wild pitch' at SX035508. The ground is best thought of as open coastal headland. No facilities should be expected at ...
Historical/community camping report; current permission is unconfirmed. A lesser-known headland on the south Cornwall Coast Path, useful precisely because it is not one of the obvious tourist camping names. The old directory gives the unusually direct entry 'Carrickhowel Point — Wild pitch' at SX035508. The ground is best thought of as.
At a glance
Vehicle overnightNot included
Niche headlandGood to know
Direct historic pitch entryGood to know
South coastGood 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.
Permit Not required Style Backpack · Wild Camping · Open Coastal Headland
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, open coastal headland difficulty: moderate walk in: text: Foot access 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 & approachApproachFoot access 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
No facilities should be expected at the anchor.
Highlights
Good to know before you go
Practical guidance- Little modern camping information.
- Permission required.
- Check land use on arrival.
- 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.
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
Weather & tides
Carrickhowel PointWeather unavailable
Map
Visitor arrival point has not yet been verified; check local access information before travelling.
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