Green credentials, fantastic facilities and a wonderful location on the Lizard Peninsula make Silver Sands an understandable winner.
It’s just a 1km walk through the Lizard Nature Reserve to the beaches of Kennack Sands, and the children can play pirates in Kynance Cove and the other secret coves that fringe Cornwall’s most southerly stretch of coastline.
On the nine-acre site you’ll find fantastic play areas for them, too, and families can get together around the picnic tables in the barbecue area or gather at a campfire (off the ground) on your pitch.
The site has a garden setting, with pitches arranged between trees and shrubs, creating a really friendly, unregimented feel. Amenities include a small shop, pristine washblock and laundry with ironing facilities.
The nearest pub to the site is at Kennack Sands, while other local hostelries – Trengilly Wartha Inn, and the dog-friendly Cadgwith Cove Inn and The Witchball – also serve good food and drink. Fun days out can be had at nearby Goonhilly Earth Station, Camel Farm at St Martin and Lizard RNLI Station.
You say…
“The location is fantastic, we loved the walk down to the beach with the children and our dog.”
“A wonderful site for kids and a great base for exploring the local area.”
“Kennack Sands beach is delightful and so close to the site, which was peaceful and exceptionally clean.”
“The owners were wonderful – so helpful, they made us feel truly welcome.”
A wonderful site for kids and a great base for exploring the local are
Facilities
- Dog Friendly
- Electric Hook Up
- Family Friendly
- Sanitary Block(s)
- Serviced Pitches
- Shop
- Touring Pitches
- Wi-Fi
- Allow Rallies
- Campfires
- Chalets - Rented
- Chemical Disposal Point
- Children's Play Area(s)
- Holiday Homes - Rented
- Laundry
- LPG Stockist
- Motorhome Pitches
- Tent Pitches
- Visitor Parking
- Washing Up Facilities
Location
Directions
From Helston follow signs to Goonhilly Earth Station (the big satellite dishes). At the next cross roads turn right (towards Ruan minor). After a mile turn left to Gwendreath and we are at the end of single track lane.
Awards

AA Pennant

David Bellamy Conservation Award

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Top 100 Best Family Site

Top 100 Regional Finalist

Top 100 Regional Winner
Memberships

BH&HPA Member
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