Cornwall Adventure • Pensagillas Park Campsite UK
More than 5 hours away from London we headed out to the beautiful and peaceful countryside of Cornwall. Known for its stunning coastlines and majestic open fields, it is a perfect place for a vacation.
The roads getting here were very narrow and most of the time only one vehicle would fit. It was a very long drive but we finally arrived at our campsite. Our home for the next 5 days as we explore Cornwall.
Welcome to Pensagillas Park a camping site located in Truro Cornwall.
For fishing enthusiasts they also have a fishing spot here.
Prices:
- Grass pitch with electric hook up - £30.00 per night (during high season)
Extra cost per night:
- Car - £3
- Adult (18+) - £5
- Child - £5
- Tent - £5
- Dog - £3
We headed to the reception to check in and we were directed to our camping spot. Beside the reception area the toilets and shower rooms are also located. There is a vending machine here and you can buy ice here as well.
The campsite is divided into 5 areas.
Lake View Meadow
Orchard Meadow
Pond Meadow
Outer Meadow
Pond View Terrace
Our camp spot is at the Pond View Terrace at the very end which is nice a quiet.
This is the Orchard Meadow near the reception area and the entrance. There are caravan trailers here that you could rent if sleeping in a tent is not for you.
Next is the Pond Meadow a wide open space with caravan trailers and a tent pitching area. You have an option to have electricity in your tent but you need to bring your own extension cable lead.
The Outer Meadow is the largest part of the campsite and the Pond View Terrace is located at the very end. It has an amazing view of the countryside and farmlands.
You will also spot some cows grazing from the distance.
Here we are at our campsite and you can park your car just beside your tent. It is advisable to have a ground sheet before pitching your tent as the ground tends to get moist.
The area is very spacious and just limited to a number of tents which is good to avoid overcrowding. The distance from each camping spot has just enough space for privacy.
Near our campsite is a wash area where you can clean your pots and pans after cooking. There is also one shower room and toilet here.
This is the pond in front of our tent there are some small fish here but fishing is not allowed in this area. It is relaxing just to sit near the pond during the afternoons.
The view around the area is gorgeous and waking up to this scenery is an amazing experience.
If you have a dog with you they will surely love this area. You can let your pets run loose and enjoy nature. Once you leave the area you are required to put your dog on a lead.
This location has a lot of interesting things to see. An area for wildflowers but there are not many flowers during this season.
Wild blackberries can be found all over the UK, you can find them here growing everywhere. I can simply pick some for a snack but just pick the ones from the upper bush as advised.
A pond with an advise that dogs are not allowed to swim. Some dogs love water and may just simply jump in.
At the back part, there is a small brook that runs through the ponds. Tiny fishes can be spotted if you look closely.
This tree has a sign Hedgehog House but I do not know if they live in the small boxes or underneath the tree. I wanted to see one but I think they are nocturnal creatures. I wouldn't want to go out here at night.
They made a house for owls but again they are nocturnal creatures and there would be no chance to spot them.
This area leads to the bar and serves local food and pizza. Would be a great place to hang out during the evening to enjoy some drinks and local ale.
There are more toilets and shower rooms here. In case you don't have enough clothes there is a laundry area.
The bar opens at 6 PM for takeaway and eat-in. We didn't try the bar and I wish we tried it once. There are a lot of people here when it gets dark.
Just across the other side is the Lake View Meadow campsite. This is where the fishing spot is located. Along the way, there are a lot more wild blackberries on the side of the road.
Here we are at Lake View Meadow and this area is a really nice place for camping. You have a great view of the fields and the lake below. I think I would like to set up camp here next time we visit.
I went to the right side to go down to the lake, there is a trail going around the lake. I didn't go further as I was a bit tired already but I'm sure it's a good place to go for a walk.
This dried-up tree really caught my attention as it was on a small mound in the middle of the lake. A tree that has a lot of stories to tell
If you want to go fishing there are a lot of regulations.
- You need to acquire a fishing license provided at the reception for a cost.
- Unhooking mats, specific baits, and hooks are required.
- All fish caught are to be returned to the lake.
- No night fishing and no drinking near the lake.
The fish caught here are Carp, Golden Rudd, Roach, and Tench.
If you love fishing you may want to check this out.
As for me, I love fishing but here I would capture beautiful scenery instead.
Back at our campsite, we prepared for dinner. We were provided with a firepit as cooking is not allowed on the grass. Fire wood is available for sale at the reception if you would like to have a bonfire at night to keep warm.
We bought our meat and supplies from a Tesco superstore which is a 15-minute drive from camp. It is not far so you can keep going back for more if your supplies are low. Although the drive going out is not easy as I mentioned the roads here are very narrow.
The evening embraced us and it was very dark. The lights from our tents were just enough to see inside but outside it was pitch black.
I spent some time outside late at night and tried to capture the beauty surrounding us. I would have taken some more but it was too cold and all the tent lights went out. Telling me to get some rest as tomorrow will be a new day for adventure.
Thank you for spending time with us on the first part of our adventure here in Cornwall in the UK. Cornwall is a beautiful palace and we hope you join us again as we share more of our adventure.
Hope to see you again soon. Cheers.
For more details about the campsite you check out the link below
Pensagillas Park
All photos are original and taken with
Lumix GX85 and 12-32mm kit lens
Lumix GX85 and 12-32mm kit lens
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Gorgeous place and photos! Happy to see you’re enjoying UK. :D
UK is amazing. So many beautiful places to go to. It gets overwhelming at times as you don't know where to go next.
Hello, I love camping ☺️ I've been camping since I was 6 years old. The best vacation is always going for a walk in nature and camping. I would definitely love to go camping there, this place is beautiful ❤️ That food looks really good ☺️ Thanks for sharing ☺️
We love camping too and this was a great experience too. Beach camping is our favourite. Hope you could visit Cornwall
How awesome! I haven't been outdoor tent-camping in years, and I really do miss it. I should go sometime, just to go, even if it's just me. What a beautiful place you found! And I bet that chicken was good.
You should just go out and do it. A couple of days may not be enough. A week would be great. The chicken was gone within minutes 😆