Things To Do and Local Shops Around Gear Farm Camping
Explore Local Attractions and Amenities
Gear Farm Camping offers a perfect base for exploring a wealth of local attractions and amenities. Enjoy outdoor activities like kayaking and hiking near the picturesque Helford River, visit the historic town of Helston and discover the stunning Lizard Peninsula. Nearby villages feature charming shops, cosy pubs and delightful gardens, providing everything you need for a convenient and enjoyable stay. Gear Farm Camping combines natural beauty with easy access to local conveniences.
Helford River
The Helford River is a large estuary that nestles snugly between the western edge of Falmouth Bay and eastern side of The Lizard Peninsula. It is renowned for its scenic beauty and marine ecology and is a popular tourist destination.
Trebah Garden is a sub-tropical paradise with a stunning coastal backdrop. One of the Great Gardens & rated among the 80 finest gardens.
Roofed and walled in stone, this complex of passages is the largest and best-preserved of several mysterious underground tunnels.
Explore Glendurgan that runs down to the sheltered beach at Durgan. Puzzle in the maze & enjoy year-round colour from a range of plants.
Sailaway St. Anthony is a long established boat yard on Gillan Creek at the entrance of the Helford River. We operate a large hire fleet of craft.
Eating Out & Takeaways
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Boo Koos, 5.9mi
American themed, monster burgers. You need to book, as their are normally rammed.
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The Five Pilchards, 6.5mi
Meals are locally-sourced fish, steak & classic burgers, along with veggi & vegan dishes.
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Shipwrights Arms, 4.9mi
Sitting proudly on the shoreline of the Helford River, enjoying stunning views of Helford Passage
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Fish & Chips 8.3mi
Okay, I know what you are thinking ‘9 miles away’! But it is worth it. In Porthleven.
Towns & Villages to Visit
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Cadgwith
Cadgwith is an ideal archetypal fishing village with its cluster cottages.
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Porthleven
Porthleven in West Cornwall is a harbour, beach and foodie destination.
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Coverack
Coverack village is a picturesque fishing community in the heart of Cornwall.
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St Ives
St Ives – the dazzling jewel in Cornwall’s crown. There are 4 beaches there.
Family Days Out
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Praa Sands
A great beach for the family
RNLI Guarded, Cafe & Toilets
Cycling Routes & Shops
Supermarkets & General Stores
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Mawgan Stores, Mawgan
Only 1.2 miles away
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Lidl, Helston
6.2 Miles away
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Sainsburys, Helston
5.4 Miles away (with fuel station)
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Tesco, Helston
6.3 Miles away (with fuel station)
Camping Shops
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Trespass, Falmouth
Like all run of the mill camping & hiking high street shops.
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Trago Mills, Falmouth
They have the basics. Good place to buy camping accessories.
Fishing Tackle & Bait Shops
The person who built this website does a lot of fishing. These are the fishings tackle shops that he uses while in Cornwall. His favouite shop is Lizard Tackle & Bait “it’s like a tardis in there”. However Trago Mills does have a good range of mackerel lines.
Talk to us
Have any questions? We are always open to talk about your you stay at ‘Gear Farm’ in the Helford River Area.