Top 10 UK Surf Campsites
Waking up next to the surf is a life affirming experience. Here is a list of the top ten campsites across the UK where you can hear the sea and check the break from your tent, reviewed by Chairman of the board surf blog http://www.chairman-of-the-board.co.uk/
Hillend Campsite – Welsh surfing mecca
Rhossili Bay is a 3 mile stretch of golden sand offering long rides in this California setting of grassy dunes. The campsite is chilled and hidden from the wind by the sand dunes. It’s a quiet 20 minute walk to the Kings Head pub and 30 minutes’ walk back. Llangennith, Wales SA3 1JD. http://www.hillendcamping.com/
Celtic Campsite – Pembrokeshire’s surf paradise
This beautiful location is a few minutes’ walk from the beach, it’s the laidback vibe rather than the surf that’s magical. You’ll have to drive 10 minutes to Whitsands Bay if you want to find waves to ride. Pwll Caerog Farm, Berea, ST Davids, Pembrokeshire, SA62 6DG http://www.celtic-camping.co.uk/
The View – camping with an ocean view
Bigger and quieter than the neighbouring beaches of Newquay, Watergate Bay picks up just as much swell and has less crowded waves. The campsite is good for surfers with kids due to the leisure facilities. Short walk to the beach. Bostaran, Tregurrian, Newquay TR8 4AE http://www.watergatebaycamping.co.uk/
Perran Sands – get fit walking to the beach
This is a family campsite with a bracing trek to the golden sandy beach. It picks up most swells and depending on the conditions can be both a fun wave for beginners or a challenging beach break for the pros. Perranporth, Cornwall, TR6 0AQ https://www.haven.com/parks/cornwall/perran-sands/
Higher Harlyn Park Campsite – Perfect for beginners
Harlyn Surf School, http://www.harlynsurfschool.co.uk/ is 10 minute walk from the campsite. The sandy Harlyn Bay is perfect for learning how to surf, stand up paddle boarding (SUP) lessons, kayak tours and coastering for the brave. St Merryn, Padstow, Cornwall, PL28 8SG http://higherharlynpark.co.uk/
Pease Bay Leisure Park – Scotland the wave
A decent campsite and with a good swell pushing through, Pease Bay’s point break is worth the journey. There’s a variety of beach breaks to choose from across Northumberland. Cockburnspath, Berwickshire, TD13 5YP http://peasebay.co.uk/
Treyarnon Youth hostel association – YHA Surf
A stone’s through from the beach and perfect for a family holiday, there’s glamping, decent rooms, camping and a decent restaurant. If the beach is blown out then Harlyn Bay is the nearby surf-trap. YHA Treyarnon, Padstow, Cornwall, PL28 8JR http://www.yha.org.uk/hostel/treyarnon
Surfer’s Paradise – Croyde’s number one campsite
North Devon’s capital city for surfers from across the globe. Friendly vibe amongst surfers from around the world passing through the UK. There is plenty of lessons and equipment hire in the village and the wave can turn world class Croyde Bay, North Devon, EX33 1NP. http://www.surfparadise.co.uk/
Ruda Holiday Park – Croyde’s second capital
Also within walking distance of Croyde Bay’s surf, this is geared to the older crowd with glamping safari tents perfect for lazy camper with kids and the added bonus of a private toilet. Croyde Bay, North Devon, EX33 1NP http://www.parkdeanholidays.co.uk/devon-holidays/ruda/ruda-holiday-park.htm
Hooks House Farm – Northern barrels
Robin Hood’s Bay is a little coastal village with a campsite that has world class view of the coast. You can see how its breaking from your tent. If the Bay is flat a 10 minute drive to Sandsend is the next beach along that picks up the northerly swells. Robin Hoods Bay, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO22 4PE http://www.hookshousefarm.co.uk/
