Tresmeake
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Add your business details- Wild camping on Bodmin Moor, a half-hour drive from surfing beaches
- A 20-minute drive to Bodmin; 25 minutes to the South West Coast Path
- No-frills site with pick-your-own peaceful riverside pitches
Part of a family-run working farm in north Cornwall, Tresmeake is a pop-up site with riverside pitches in peaceful meadows. This is back-to-basics wild camping (there are portable toilets on site, though) with rugged moorland views, yet you can be catching waves at Widemouth Bay in 30 minutes.
As well as world-famous surfing beaches, there’s plenty to keep sporty families occupied here. Explore the moors on horseback, play a round of golf, or learn to sail a dinghy on the Camel Estuary. Cycling options cover everything from easy potters on country lanes to challenging mountain-biking trails, and if you have the odd rainy day, there’s an indoor pool in Tavistock.
From the farm, you have direct access to the hilly Bodmin Moor, where cattle, sheep and ponies roam freely among rocky tors and ancient stone circles. It’s a demanding four-mile walk to Brown Willy, the highest point in Cornwall, and long-distance hikers can be on the South West Coast Path at Boscastle in 25 minutes by car.
Back at base, the sharp-eyed among you might spot kingfishers, herons or Canada geese along the banks of Penpont Water, or see elusive wild deer and foxes in the fields. You may even hear the call of the barn owl during the evening. And thanks to the lack of light pollution hereabouts, this is a great spot for stargazing on clear nights.
Barbecues are allowed (bring your own) as long as they're off the ground. Sorting supplies is easy too, with a handy store in Altarnun (there are bigger supermarkets in Launceston). Don’t want to cook? Not a problem – there are Cornish ales and fresh seafood in the local pub, just a 10-minute stroll away.
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Features
Portable toilet
Pop-up campsite
Dogs allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No drinkable water point No hot water No running water Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearbyType
Farm Large (51-200 pitches) Pop-up campsiteNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Tresmeake
Tresmeake Farm
Launceston
Cornwall
England
PL15 7SL
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.61148°N
-4.52761°W
Route directions
Head towards South and West Carne from Altarnun village and the wide campsite gate is on the left.
Nearest transport
Coach10.6 mi Methodist Church
10.7 mi Institute
11.2 mi Lloyds TSB Bank
Rail11.6 mi Coombe Junction Halt (Rail Station)
11.7 mi Liskeard Rail Station
12.9 mi Bodmin Parkway Rail Station
Ferry18.1 mi Rock Padstow Ferry Landing
18.6 mi Padstow Ferry Landing
19.3 mi Fowey Custom House Quay Ferry Landing
Airport23.9 mi Newquay St Mawgan Airport
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
First stop may well be north Cornwall’s surfing beaches. Newquay’s Fistral beach and Watergate Bay (both 45 minutes’ drive) are legendary for their consistent swells. You can also have a go at sailing on the Camel Estuary (45 minutes) or kayaking at Roadford Lake (30 minutes).
Walkers and cyclists, there’s plenty for you too. Spectacular waterfalls feed into Lydford Gorge (35 minutes), and the family-friendly Camel Trail winds inland from Padstow (50 minutes) to Bodmin (20 minutes). The Bodmin Beast cycle route through Cardinham Woods (30 minutes) challenges mountain bikers with technical climbs and descents.
Slow the pace to see rare flowers blooming in futuristic greenhouses at the eco-friendly Eden Project, or explore Tudor-era gardens at Cotehele House (both 40 minutes). Rewards the kids for good behaviour by pretending to be wizards for the day at mysterious Tintagel Castle (30 minutes), touring ghostly Bodmin Jail (25 minutes) or letting them loose on bumper cars at Trethorne Leisure Park (30 minutes). Adrenalin Quarry at Liskeard (30 minutes) offers double zip wires, cliff top swing, coasteering and axe throwing for those who like adrenalin adventures.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crackington Haven | 10.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Trebarwith Strand | 10.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
| Widemouth Sand | 12.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Summerleaze | 15.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
| Crooklets | 15.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Tintagel Castle 11 mi
Rock Beach 18.1 mi
Cornwall's Crealy Great Adventure Park 19.5 mi
Eden Project 19.7 mi
National Marine Aquarium 24.3 mi
National Trust
Lawrence House 7.4 mi
Tintagel Old Post Office 10.5 mi
Cotehele 15.5 mi
Cotehele Mill 15.5 mi
Lydford Gorge 18.5 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
PENHEALE MANOR 5 mi
Camelford Country 6.6 mi
Camelford and Countryside 6.7 mi
Camelford Town and River 6.7 mi
Minions - Wild Cornish Moorland 7.3 mi
Local events
- Eden Sessions (Thursday 12 June 2025 – Thursday 12 June 2025)
Par, Cornwall 19.9 mi
- Boardmasters (Wednesday 6 August 2025 – Wednesday 6 August 2025)
Newquay, Cornwall 25.5 mi
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
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- Does Tresmeake have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Tresmeake dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Tresmeake? First stop may well be north Cornwall’s surfing beaches. Newquay’s Fistral beach and Watergate Bay (both 45 minutes’ drive) are legendary for their consistent swells. You can also have a go at … Read more
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