Things to Do and Local Shops Near Gear Farm Camping
Explore the Best of Cornwall from Your Base at Gear Farm
Perfectly placed near the Helford River and the Lizard Peninsula, Gear Farm Camping is an ideal starting point for discovering Cornwall’s wild beauty and charming coastal villages. Whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast or looking to unwind with local food and drink, there’s something for everyone just moments from your pitch.
Enjoy scenic hikes along the South West Coast Path, paddleboard or kayak the calm creeks of the Helford, or simply sit back and soak in the peaceful surroundings. The historic market town of Helston is nearby, offering supermarkets, shops and weekly markets for stocking up on essentials or finding local treats.
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
Boo Koos, 5.9mi
American themed, monster burgers. You need to book, as their are normally rammed.
The Five Pilchards, 6.5mi
Meals are locally-sourced fish, steak & classic burgers, along with veggi & vegan dishes.
Shipwrights Arms, 4.9mi
Sitting proudly on the shoreline of the Helford River, enjoying stunning views of Helford Passage
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
Cadgwith
Cadgwith is an ideal archetypal fishing village with its cluster cottages.
Porthleven
Porthleven in West Cornwall is a harbour, beach and foodie destination.
Coverack
Coverack village is a picturesque fishing community in the heart of Cornwall.
St Ives
St Ives – the dazzling jewel in Cornwall’s crown. There are 4 beaches there.
Family Days Out
Praa Sands
A great beach for the family
RNLI Guarded, Cafe & Toilets
Cycling Routes & Shops
Supermarkets & General Stores
Mawgan Stores, Mawgan
Only 1.2 miles away
Lidl, Helston
6.2 Miles away
Sainsburys, Helston
5.4 Miles away (with fuel station)
Tesco, Helston
6.3 Miles away (with fuel station)
Camping Shops
Trespass, Falmouth
Like all run of the mill camping & hiking high street shops.
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.
Lizard Tackle & Bait
A real gem of a tackle shop, A+++
Trago Mills, Falmouth
Enough to get you started
Newtown Angling Centre
A good place to buy tackle
West Cornwall Angling
A good range of tackle & bait
Talk to us
Have any questions? We are always open to talk about your you stay at ‘Gear Farm’ in the Helford River Area.