A new book, Cool Camping: Coast, has unveiled 20 of the best coastal campsites across Britain, offering everything from remote sea lochs to pitches nestled in dunes. The selection spans from the Isles of Scilly to Norfolk, providing nature-close experiences for campers.
On the Isles of Scilly, St Agnes campsite sits on the UK's most south-westerly point, with pitches on the water's edge near Periglis beach. This dairy farm offers homemade ice-cream and easy access to wild Gugh island via a sandbar at low tide. Prices start from £22 for two.
In Cornwall, off-grid campsite Portheras has just two enormous tent pitches, with 12 acres of woodland to explore. It is half a mile from Portheras Cove and offers bushcraft sessions. Prices range from £117 for a weekend to £270 for a full week.
Elm Farm in Cornwall, located beside the Mineral Tramways cycle trail, offers 20 pitches with bike hire discounts. Cyclists can reach Portreath or Porthtowan beaches two miles away. Pitch and two people cost from £16.
Beryl's campsite in Devon is hidden down narrow lanes, offering open views of Start Bay from a hillside setting. Facilities include a pond, ball games area, and a covered picnic space. Pitches for up to four cost £24–£28.
In the New Forest, Shorefield campsite is a tent-only site on the coast, opened in 2017. It allows campfires and is near Exbury Gardens. Pitch and four people cost from £32.50. Meanwhile, Norfolk's Morston campsite limits campers to 12 at a time, with easy access to seal-spotting trips from Morston Quay. Pitches from £12 for two.
