Via Ferrata Cornwall
Via Ferrata Cornwall
4.75 /5
Fun packed adventure awaits at Via Ferrata Cornwall, an outdoor activity centre providing adrenaline filled holidays for all. There are just 15 grass pitches for tent campers, all with plenty of space. Ideally located just 20 minutes from Falmouth and with an onsite cafe serving cakes, breakfasts and lunches, this is a great Cornish spot. Why not relax with a BBQ, explore the nature trails or watch your under 10's enjoy the wild play area!
Set on an outdoor pursuits centre with zip-lining, Via Ferrata, watersports, climbing and more!
A lovely onsite cafe serving delicious homemade cakes, breakfasts and lunches
Ideally located just 20 minutes from Falmouth with stunning views across the bay
About Via Ferrata Cornwall
This family and dog friendly campsite is part of an award winning outdoor pursuits centre, with an incredible range of onsite activities (subject to availability). The site is exclusively for campers with tents only, with ten grass pitches without electric hook up and five with 16 amp electric hook up. Each one is set in its own spot with plenty of space. Lovely beaches are just 15 minutes away by car, including Swanpool which has golden sands and plenty to do, and Gyllyngvase with lovely views and a cafe and snack bar. Set amongst 60 acres, there really is something for everyone. Take on the Via Ferrata course, take to the water in a kayak, canoe or paddle board, discover the thrill of coasteering and rock climbing, or see if you can hit the bullseye with archery. Conveniently all onsite you'll find a Zip Wire Safari, three exhilarating zip wires which see you flying around their stunning quarry to your heat's content. There is also an ultimate high wire adventure involving scaling cliff faces, balancing across the high wire bridge and zip-lining. Please note, all the activities listed are an extra. Campers are not permitted to access the water/quarries for watersports or swimming with their own kit but must book any activities separately as they are led by qualified Instructors. Why not discover the adventure activities, or sit back and relax with lovely views over Falmouth Bay, just 20 minutes away by car. Dog owners please note, there are two types of pitches, electric bays and non electric field camping. Dogs are permitted in the electric bays but are not allowed in the main field. Elsewhere on the site, dogs are welcome at the cafe and in the nature trails, however they are not permitted in the wild play area for children. Please keep them on the lead at all times to avoid the dangers of quarry edges. Campfires and BBQs are allowed, just please keep them raised off the grass.
Via Ferrata Cornwall is open from 29/03 to 30/10.
Onsite facilities include a toilet block with toilets and hot showers, a washing up area, and solar and wind powered electricity.
There is an onsite cafe run by The Cornish Barista, serving up breakfast, brunch, lunch and homemade cakes, with several vegan options too. Part of the takings go to charity. The closest supermarket is an Asda just a ten minute drive away in Falmouth.
There's also an Adventure Holiday Club for children aged 6-13 - this is a chance to treat your children to a half or full day of adventure activities away from the parents! Activities include canoeing, climbing, zip-lining, coasteering, catapulting, adventure quarry games, archery and more. Please note that this must be booked in advance separately.
Nearby, the Halfway House pub is just a five minute drive away.
Adult only
Allow commercial vans
Allow pets
Bike hire
Café / restaurant
Communal BBQ
Disabled facilities
Drinking water
Electric hookups
Entertainment
Family friendly
Fires allowed
Fishing
Games room
Glamping
Golf
Horse riding
Hot tub
Internet access
Kids club
Kids playground
Laundry
Near beach
Near pub
Open year round
Peaceful
RV pitches
Shop
Showers
Swimming pool
Toilets
TV room
Vineyard
Water hookups
Watersports
W.C. disposal
There are 15 accommodation options on-site
Bookable pitches and accommodation options
10 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches
Max 5 people
Grass pitches measuring 4m x 4m suitable for tents only. No electric. Sorry, no pets.
5 x Electric Grass Tent Pitches
Max 5 people
Grass pitches measuring 12m x 6m with 16 amp electric hookups and water points. Suitable for tents only. Pets welcome.
4.75 /5
100%
would recommend
Quiet, beautiful and relaxing
Recommends site
Sue C
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This lovely campsite is located with it's adventure trail but it is quiet and set in a stunning location with lovely walks and simple, but great facilities. Provided everything we wanted and I would definitely return, thank you.
Site's response
Hi Sue, thank you for your lovely review! We hope you'll be back again for another stay with us!
Easter weekend in Cornwall
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Aurore C
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We had a lovely time at the campsite, the staff were kind and helpful. The location is just great, less than an hour driving from all famous Cornish landmarks. The pitches are boarded with tall vegetation offering privacy and shelter. I recommended waking up early and observing the sun rising above the quarry, it is absolutely stunning! Finally, the facilities. The campsite shares the facilities with the activity park. However, there enough stools to accommodate people from both places. Plus the shower and the kitchen were always very clean during our stay.
Site's response
Thank you for the fab review! We are really glad that you had a great time staying with us over the Easter weekend. We agree that the views across the quarry are amazing, so we are glad that you got to enjoy the sunrise. Our site is connected to Via Ferrata Cornwall which is our amazing activities centre. All our profits from the both the camping and activities (as well as 10% of café sales) go to our charity BF Adventure to support vulnerable children by enabling them to enjoy outdoor activities to build their confidence and skills, so you've make a difference by joining us! All the best, Team Via Ferrata Cornwall.
Good base for a holiday
Recommends site
Gillian S
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We booked four nights with electric hook up - our pitch was very private, yet near the facilities. Pros - quiet campsite, clean toilets and sinks, hot showers, good washing up facilities. Great cafe onsite and option to join in activities (extra cost). Cons - shower cubicles were dirty as were the floors in the bathrooms and shower rooms. The sanitary bins were overflowing too.
Site's response
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave a review, Gillian, we really appreciate it. It's great to read that you enjoyed the campsite and the on-site café - all credit to The Cornish Barista! We're sincerely sorry about your experience regarding cleanliness. We will be reviewing cleaning routines for next year and will look at implementing a fixed clean/shut down time. Finally, thank you for coming and making a difference; our profits support our charity BF Adventure, which helps Cornwall's vulnerable children and gives them the opportunity to enjoy our outdoor adventures and grow in confidence - so thank you! All the best, Team Via Ferrata Cornwall.
Site tariff
Things to do on site and in the Penryn area
There's plenty to do onsite at the outdoor pursuits centre should you not want to leave the site during your stay. Take on the Via Ferrata, soar through the air on the Zip Wire Safari, try your hand at archery, plunge into the water with coasteering, try a range of paddlesports or go rock climbing.
Other nearby attractions:
- Potager Garden (10 minutes)
- National Trust Glendurgan Garden (15 minutes)
- Trebah Garden (15 minutes)
- Kennall Vale Nature Reserve (15 minutes)
- Pendennis Castle (20 minutes)
- Tremayne Quarry (25 minutes)
- Lappa Valley (45 minutes)
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