Hidden Glamping in Mawgan Porth offers a perfect base for coastal relaxation and local adventure. Here's a curated list of things to do around your shepherd's hut retreat:

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🌊 Beach & Surf

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• Mawgan Porth Beach: A stunning Blue Flag sandy cove with rock pools, small waterfall, and consistent surf. It's generously equipped with lifeguards (May–Sept), toilets and parking.

• Surf & SUP: Take lessons or rent boards from local surf schools like Kingsurf or Betty's Surf Shop for beginners, or catch more advanced waves in the open ocean  

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🚶 Coastal & Countryside Walks from the doorstep

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• South West Coast Path: Follow spectacular cliff-top routes to Watergate Bay (about 2 miles south) or northwards to Bedruthan Steps with dramatic sea‑stack views  

• Inland St Mawgan: A short stroll inland leads to the 13th‑century church and Japanese Garden, with woodland wildlife along the valley  

 

🚴 Cycling Adventures

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• Camel Trail: A scenic, largely traffic-free trail following a former railway line from Padstow through Wadebridge and Bodmin, perfect for families and leisure cyclists.

• Goss Moor Trail: A 7-mile circular route through a nature reserve, offering wildlife spotting and peaceful moorland scenery.

• Camel Valley Vineyard: Combine cycling with a stop at Cornwall’s award-winning vineyard for a glass of sparkling wine (accessible via the Camel Trail).

• Bike Hire: Hire quality bikes and e-bikes from Padstow Cycle Hire, based in Padstow - ideal for exploring the Camel Trail and beyond. 

 

🎟 Nearby Attractions (by car or bus)

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• Day-Out Destination: Padstow is home to the National Lobster Hatchery, Prideaux Place, and sea safaris to spot dolphins and seals  

• Adventurous Fun: Kill some adrenaline with go‑karts at St Eval Kart Circuit  

• Historic Gems: Explore Tintagel Castle via rugged cliff walks, or see Elizabethan manor houses like Trerice and Prideaux Place 

 

🌿 Relaxation & Local Culture

 

• Spa Time: Treat yourself at eco‑spas like The Scarlet, Bedruthan Sensory Spa or the Wildwood Spa located just a short walk from the glamping site or enjoy treatments in a Holistic Yurt next to a babbling brook just a short drive away. 

• Fresh Local Fare: Enjoy eateries like Beachside cafe Catch, The Merrymoor Inn overlooking the beach, or Muddle & Press Cafe/Wine Bar and Cornish Fresh for takeaway wood-fired pizzas ​​

 

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With everything from rugged coastlines to gentle countryside walks, local culture, and relaxation, Hidden Glamping offers an ideal central spot for exploring this captivating corner of Cornwall. Let me know if you'd like suggestions tailored to your interests!