Update 27/12/07
We visited this campsite in October with our Explorer Scout.The campsite consist of 17 acres of woodland and camping area.It has both male and female toilets complete with hot showers.Fresh water taps are availibe on site.It also has a large firebowl for open an open fire situated in a gravelled area. In the centre of the site there is a large open fronted building complete with washbasin,fridge, micowave electric kettle and tables/chairs . It also has an area in the woods for making bivi's and carrying out bushcraft The views from the site are stunning and the beach is only about 20-25 mins walk.Somerfields or the CO-OP in Torpoint will deliver to site if food is ordered in advance. We found the owner Gren Marner pleasent and helpfull in every respect and is passionated about getting young people out into the country and will help to put a days activity package together for younger people like Beavers and cubs. This campsite is not generally open to the general holidaying public but used mainly by local schools during the day,people doing the D.o.E and similar groups My Explorer scouts thought it was an excellant campsite and are already begging me to take them back there. Roy Roseveare Explorer Scout Leader Torpoint and Millbrook Section

 

 

 

 

National Trust - Chyvarloe Basecamp
Location:  Loe Barr Beach, Gunwallow, 4 miles south of Helston, West Cornwall
Map Reference Sheet 203 653235
Description: A converted granite barn situated within the beautiful Penrose estate, featuring mysterious Loe Pool (Cornwall’s largest natural freshwater lake), reputed to hold King Arthur's sword, Excalibur.
Cost guide £120 per group per night July/August; £100 per group per night rest of year They state 14 beds; There is an upstairs domatory with one double bunk beds and a four singles, and a downstairs dormatory with two doubles and four singles and two leaders rooms, one with two singles and one with one single (but room in both for an additional camp bed or roll-mat. Likewise there are two/three spare mattresses and you are able to move single beds from the donstairs to the upstairs. Upstairs is better for the blokes.Toilets and showers are really good, and there is a seperate leaders one. Telephone, large fridge, and large seperate freezer, stainless steel kitchen, with a large open dining area, which is basically two really big farm tables with benches to sit about 20 around and a large cast iron self standing fire in the room to light-up and sit round. Courtyard, additional activity room, wet weather kit hanging room, plenty of parking, grass area for tentage etc.You need to book very early to secure this building, but it is well worth it, and there are no hidden gas or electric charges etc

Location: Barn Lane, Bodmin - Telephone (01208) 77433 - GSL - Mr Dave Illsely

This Group has a small field to site of their headquarters, and approx 3 acres of greenfield site to the rear of their building, all on the Dedicated Bodmin Nature Reserve. The headquarters has toilets and kitchen facilites, an indoor climbing wall, ample parking and can be hired in conjunction with the field.

 

 

Location: Castle Canyke Road, Bodmin -  Telephone (01208) 72430 -GSL - Mr Mike Grigg

This Group has a small field to site of their headquarters, and approx 1 acre of greenfield site to the rear of their building, on the edge of the town. The headquarters has toliets and kitchen facilites, an ideal secluded camping area, ample parking and can be hired in conjunction with the field.

 

 

Location: Condurro is a delightful old orchard site of approximately 1.5 acres situated 2 miles from Truro, in the County of Cornwall.  It overlooks a creek on the river at the edge of the charming village of St Clement.  Having recently been completely updated and refurbished it provides excellent camping facilities for all age ranges.  It has a good selection of solid buildings and shelters to suit every type of weather and is fully equipped for 30 campers. All types of camping are catered for on this secure, tranquil site, where a pair of binoculars is a must to watch the vast variety of birds.  So whether you want traditional camping or just a base to explore our beautiful county, Condurro can fulfil your wishes. Due to a deed of convenant, No males (leaders or young people) are permitted to camp on this site.For full details please contact the Booking Secretary, enclosing a C5 size stamped addressed envelope to: Miss Pam Elliott, 76 Conway Road, Falmouth, Cornwall.  TR11 4LJTel: 01326 374587 or Email: pjelliott76@yahoo.co.uk