Tent campingTent only
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Why Go Here
Historical/community camping report; current permission is unconfirmed. A broad coastal headland east of Pentewan with fields, small coves and open views toward Gribbin Head. Cornwall Reddit specifically says there are excellent wild-camping spots around Black Head and Porthpean;older wild-camping forums also point to open areas with big St Austell Bay views. The ground is best thought of as op...
Historical/community camping report; current permission is unconfirmed. A broad coastal headland east of Pentewan with fields, small coves and open views toward Gribbin Head. Cornwall Reddit specifically says there are excellent wild-camping spots around Black Head and Porthpean;older wild-camping forums also point to open areas with big.
At a glance
Vehicle overnightNot included
Current-ish Reddit recommendationGood to know
St Austell Bay viewsGood to know
Open headlandGood to know
Small covesGood 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 Headland And Field Edge Coast
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 headland and field-edge coast difficulty: moderate walk in: text: Walk in from Porthpean/Trenarren routes; narrow lanes make vehicle assumptions unhelpful. 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 & approachApproachWalk in from Porthpean/Trenarren routes; narrow lanes make vehicle assumptions unhelpful.
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 wild-camping facilities at the headland; Porthpean/Charlestown services are farther away.
Highlights
Good to know before you go
Practical guidance- Permission required.
- Do not confuse old motorhome reports with tent permission.
- Exposed coast.
- 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.
Useful facts
Quick facts
Beach
Facilities
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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
- South West Coast Path — Wild/free camping guidance · official_access Checked 2026-09-16
- Reddit — Marazion to Falmouth wild-camping discussion · community_recommendation Checked 2026-09-16
- Wild Camping forum — Black Head/Porthpean · historic_forum Checked 2026-09-16
Weather & tides
Black Head / PorthpeanWeather unavailable
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