How much does it cost to stay at Aldridge Mill - Wild Camping?

From $22.27 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Aldridge Mill - Wild Camping

From £17.86 For 1 night, 1 adult Last booked 6 hours ago 9.2 19 reviews

Plenty of space to choose your own pitch (added by paulfield7e2b9d1d09ec44f8 23 Aug 2020)

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Visitor image of the pitch next to the stream (added by manager 28 sep 2022)

The main pitching field (added by manager 09 aug 2020)

Looking down to the old mill (added by manager 09 aug 2020)

Wild site next to a mill stream in 41 acres of old broadleaf woodland
A 20-minute drive from Exmoor and Knightshayes Gardens National Trust
Adventure playground on site; scenic surrounds for strolling through

A calm space in a sheltered valley, Aldridge Mill – Wild Camping is bordered by a very pretty iron mill stream on its northern side and ancient broadleaf woodland to the east and south. The stream is easily accessible and has plenty of pebbly beaches for cleaning yourself with natural products and collecting water for washing up. There’s a central firepit here if you're feeling and guests are welcome to have their own small well-tended fires in previous burn spots. too Well-seasoned wood is available to buy on site and food can be picked up in Bampton’s coffee shops, butchers, bakers and local fresh produce store (15 minutes’ drive). The park is set between two small villages, Oakford and Stoodleigh, which each have a local pub. And as for amenities? They’re on the basic side at this park – there’s a double compost loo and fresh drinking water filled from the well at the mill – but an adventure playground is set up for the kids. You could also wander among the woods, keeping an eye out for deer. Seeking somewhere especially secluded, perhaps for a larger group who’d like to be away from other guests? The owners can direct you to some wilder spots further downstream or deeper into the woods. Wherever you choose, the surrounds are scenic, as the valley is heavily wooded and crisscrossed by waterways, with walks for all adventure levels and plenty of wild swimming spots. Please note the lanes down to the mill are narrow and winding and therefore not suitable for very large vehicles or caravans. The owners ask that you take away all rubbish when you go home.

Campground type

Open now

Please note

This park has no on-site shower facilities.

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Mar 29 to Thu, Oct 31 2024

Campsite types & availability

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Private heaven

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Szymon O. Mar 2024

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Great spot in forest, quiet and private. I can't wait to come back here

Recommend to friends Visit again

Wouldn't recommend

Overall	2/10
Location	6
Value for money	2
Accommodation	2
Facilities / Activities	2
Customer service	2
Child friendliness	2
Cleanliness	2
Wifi	2

Anonymous Sep 2023

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked: Nothing

Disliked: We arrived and when we pulled in the grass was all overgrown, everything was untidy and run down, we were followed in by a black lab dog and we drove in the site and got stuck in the van due to the poor ground conditions. When we attempted to get out of being stuck a gentleman stood and the entrance waving his arms around and then a few minutes later arrived in his land rover by which point we had got ourselves out. My partner got out to talk to him and he was rather short with my partner. Immediately we felt like we were not welcome on site. We parked up on the hardstanding area. We booked to visit with our dog, the black lab would not leave our van and was trying to get in our van etc. The owner didn't atempt to take his dog with him when he left and didn't seem to carr that the dog had not left with him. We left and found a more welcoming site further up the road.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great wild site for getting away from it all.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	6

Andy S. Sep 2023

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked: We were the only people there! The site was amazing - basic but that's how we like it. Camped next to a bubbling stream with no other sounds in a beautiful valley. The firepit and long drop were great and our dog made friends with 'Bear' the dog, who came to visit. The road just before and after the site was pot-holed and tight for our T4 - but this wasn't a big deal. We'll definately be back.

Disliked: Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect spot for a real wild camping experience in beautiful scenery

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Lucy C. Aug 2023

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked: Lovely peaceful wild camping spot, slept to the sound of the river and a wonderful woodland walk in the morning.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The owners were really friendly and helped me to pick out a…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Jul 2023

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: The owners were really friendly and helped me to pick out a good pitch stop (Their dog bear was also adorable and very friendly). The area was beautiful and so peaceful, it was a great escape from the busy world 😍

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We absolutely loved it here, complete freedom and back to basics. The…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Laura F. Jun 2023

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: We absolutely loved it here, complete freedom and back to basics. The campsite was easy to find using the what three words location, water and washing up station simple to use, and the composting toilet was as expected (though the climb to it was steeper than it looked!). Our children loved the play area and we spent hours there, but most of all, our dog loved the resident dog Bear! They became good friends and Bear was an excellent tour guide through the woods when he joined us 😝 There were some clear pitches that we obviously popular and relatively flat, and the stream was easily accessed to get water for washing up and washing. A great campsite for those like us who want a field and freedom!

Disliked: The path up to the toilet was an overgrown, fine for adults but all the plants were just at our 5 year olds height which wasn’t ideal. It wouldn’t put us off staying at all, but would be handy not to have to carry him up the steps!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely spot with fire pits and river. Nice walk straight from the…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Samuel B. Jun 2023

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Lovely spot with fire pits and river. Nice walk straight from the campsite through the woods.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful quiet wild camping site. Recommended.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous May 2023

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Beautiful quiet site, lovely owners, supplied firewood. Exactly as advertised.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Love everything great for the dog…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Pauline K. May 2023

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked: Love everything great for the dog

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very quiet and peaceful. Great walking routes…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Euan P. Oct 2022

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Very quiet and peaceful. Great walking routes

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Playground

Recreation room/arcade

TV room

Takeout

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available

Car parking by site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Free wifi

Grocery store

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Laundromat

Parent & baby washroom

Payphone

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Restrooms

Shower available

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed

Barbecue provided

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Forest

Hikers’ paradise

Peaceful

Remote location

Wild camping

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Dump station

Electric car charging point(s)

Propane/gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Location

Aldridge Mill - Wild Camping

Oakford

Devon

England

EX16 9EX

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.96907°N
-3.567°W

Route directions

Satnav users should us the postcode EX16 9QE and then keep driving for a further mile all the way to the very bottom of the hill (following the tipi signs).

Nearest transport

Bus

5.8 mi Bus Station

12.2 mi The Square

Rail

9.7 mi Tiverton Parkway Rail Station

13.2 mi Lapford Rail Station

13.2 mi Morchard Road Rail Station

Ferry

17.4 mi Minehead Harbour

20.2 mi Topsham Ferry Landing

20.3 mi Topsham Lock Ferry Landing

Airport

17.7 mi Exeter International Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

For varied days out along the coast, tramping over hills and wandering through forests, head to Exmoor National Park (20 minutes' drive), an area that's home to some of the prettiest parts of Devon and Somerset. The Tarr Steps woodland (30 minutes) is one spot within the park that shouldn't be missed, while if you find yourself in the mood for some time at the coast you can head to the well-preserved seaside village of Porlock (50 minutes) or lively family resorts like Minehead (50 minutes). The south of Devon is also within reach here, so days out to see Exeter Cathedral (50 minutes) or relaxing on Exmouth beach (55 minutes) are on the cards. A little closer to home, you could also frolic through the foliage at Knightshayes Gardens (20 minutes), a historic property set in the grounds of a Victorian country house and managed by the National Trust.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Blue Anchor West	16.4 mi	Sea	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Dunster North West	17 mi	Sea	N/A	N/A	N/A	Good
Minehead Terminus	17 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Porlock Weir	17.5 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Lynmouth	21.3 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 13.2 mi

Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 15.2 mi

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 17.1 mi

Crealy Great Adventure Park 19.3 mi

Castle Drogo 21.7 mi

National Trust

Knightshayes Court 4.8 mi

Killerton 13.2 mi

Killerton: Budlake Old Post Office 13.6 mi

Killerton: Marker's Cottage 15.1 mi

Killerton: Clyston Mill 15.1 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

KNIGHTSHAYES COURT 4.8 mi

Haddon Hill - Bury - Wimbleball Dam - Haddon Hill 6.8 mi

Wimbleball Lake - Haddon Hill - Wimbleball lake 7.8 mi

Withypool - Tarr Steps - Knaplock 10.2 mi

BRIDWELL 10.9 mi

Local events

Beautiful Days (Friday, August 16, 2024 – Friday, August 16, 2024)
Ottery St Mary, England 17.7 mi
Sidmouth Folk Festival (Friday, August 2, 2024 – Friday, August 2, 2024)
Sidmouth, England 24.7 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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Does Aldridge Mill - Wild Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Aldridge Mill - Wild Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Aldridge Mill - Wild Camping? For varied days out along the coast, tramping over hills and wandering through forests, head to Exmoor National Park (20 minutes' drive), an area that's home to some of the prettiest parts … Read more

When can I check in and check out of Aldridge Mill - Wild Camping?

RV, travel trailer and tent sites
Arrive:	2 p.m. –	10 p.m.
Depart by:	noon
On-park accommodation
Arrive:	3 p.m. –	10 p.m.
Depart by:	11 a.m.

How much does it cost to stay at Aldridge Mill - Wild Camping? From $22.27 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.