Crossways Country Park

View prices & book Last booked one day ago 9.3 46 reviews

The herdwick hut in the paddock awaiting guests

Electric grass touring pitch in summertime

Rural site three miles from Barnstaple
Easily accessible from main roads and by public transport
Near Exmoor National Park and surfing beaches of the north Devon coast

There's easy peasy access to and from Crossways Country Park in north Devon: it's simply reached from main roads and – although peacefully rural – is close to piles of Devon attractions and activities, as well as Barnstaple three miles away. Buses from the stop outside the park entrance run to South Molton and Barnstaple. A dog exercise area is at the park and footpaths and country lanes are close by for walks off site. Exmoor National Park is about 12 miles away for longer walks and other activities such as cycling, horse riding, climbing and fishing; it's also a short drive from here to the beaches and famed surfing spots of the north Devon coast. Facilities include a launderette, a washing-up area and washrooms with toilets and showers. The site's a 10-minute walk from the food and drink of the Jack Russell pub, known for its connection with the Rev John Russell, breeder of the first Jack Russell terrier.

Site type

Open now

Please note

Extras

Facilities/activities including laundry are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.

Occupancy

Group bookings of 3 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
Group bookings of 3 or more units travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Safety

Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri 29 May to Fri 30 Oct 2026

Pitch types & availability

Non-electric grass tent pitch

6 people maximum

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: Min 7m width × 7m depth (49m²)

6 people maximum

One Roof tent or Tent allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Min 7m width × 7m depth (49m²)

Ground type

Grass

Suitable for

Roof tent, Tent, Trailer tent not allowed

Features

Bring a gazebo 0 included, 1 max.

Bring an awning 0 included, 1 max.

Bring a pup tent 0 included, 1 max.

Car 1 included, 2 max.

Dog(s) allowed 0 included, 2 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit

Extras

Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£5 (£5) per stay
Bring a porch awning (1 max)		£6 (£6) per stay
Bring a pup tent (1 max)		£6 (£6) per stay
Dog (2 max)		£5 (£5) per stay
Extra car (1 max)		£5 (£5) per night
Late check-out (1 max)		£8.50 (£8.50) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £21 (£21) 1 night, 2 adults

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Non-electric grass touring pitch

6 people maximum

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: Max 7m width × 7m depth (49m²)

6 people maximum

One Touring caravan or Campervan or Motorhome allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Max 7m width × 7m depth (49m²)

Ground type

Grass

Suitable for

Touring caravan, Campervan, Motorhome

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Features

Bring a gazebo 0 included, 1 max.

Bring an awning 0 included, 1 max.

Bring a pup tent 0 included, 1 max.

Car 1 included, 2 max.

Dog(s) allowed 0 included, 2 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit

Chemical disposal point

Extras

Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£5 (£5) per stay
Bring a porch awning (1 max)		£6 (£6) per stay
Bring a pup tent (1 max)		£6 (£6) per stay
Dog (2 max)		£5 (£5) per stay
Extra car (1 max)		£5 (£5) per night
Late check-out (1 max)		£8.50 (£8.50) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £21 (£21) 1 night, 2 adults

View prices & book

Electric grass touring pitch

6 people maximum

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: Min 7m width × 7m depth (49m²)

6 people maximum

One Touring caravan or Campervan or Motorhome allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Min 7m width × 7m depth (49m²)

Ground type

Grass

Suitable for

Touring caravan, Campervan, Motorhome

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Features

Electric: 30-amp included

Bring a gazebo 0 included, 1 max.

Bring an awning 0 included, 1 max.

Bring a pup tent 0 included, 1 max.

Car 1 included, 2 max.

Dog(s) allowed 0 included, 2 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit

Chemical disposal point

Extras

Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£5 (£5) per stay
Bring a porch awning (1 max)		£6 (£6) per stay
Bring a pup tent (1 max)		£6 (£6) per stay
Dog (2 max)		£5 (£5) per stay
Extra car (1 max)		£5 (£5) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £31 (£31) 1 night, 2 adults

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Shepherd's hut

2 people maximum No dogs allowed

Dimensions: 5.9ft width × 11.8ft length

2 people maximum No dogs allowed

Please bring your own cooking equipment.

Dimensions

5.9ft width × 11.8ft length

Year of manufacture: 2016

1 room

Open space 1 x Double bed

No toilets in the unit: shared facilities available.

No showers in the unit: shared facilities available.

Features

Bed linen 1 included, 1 max.
Car 1 included, 1 max.
Duvets and pillows 2 included, 2 max.

Beds made up
Car parking by pitch/unit
Dining table and chairs
Electric heater(s)
Gas and electricity included
Heating
Kettle
Microwave
Outdoor furniture
Power socket(s)
Towels

Other restrictions

No dogs allowed

Arrival days

From £90 (£90) 1 night, 2 adults

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Reviews

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Location		9
Value for money		9
Accommodation		9
Facilities / Activities		8
Customer service		10
Child friendliness		9
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		7

89% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a peaceful, spacious and well-maintained campsite with friendly and helpful hosts. Visitors consistently praise the cleanliness of the facilities, including showers and washing-up areas. The site's location is ideal for exploring North Devon and Exmoor, with lovely countryside walks available. While generally described as basic, the amenities are well-kept. Some guests note the shower block could benefit from updating, and there are occasional mentions of road noise. The shepherd's huts are also a popular choice.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 04/08/2026

Roof tents, pup tents and awnings all ok

Positions that are good for afternoon sun and morning sun are available

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Arrival date (latest first)

Basic but nice

Overall 7 out of 10
Location		6
Value for money		7
Accommodation		8
Facilities / Activities		5
Customer service		8
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		9
Wifi		1

Aug 2026 Anonymous

Shepherd's hut

Liked Nice quiet site, welcoming helpful owners.
Nice shepherds hut, with all you need for a short stay.

Disliked Facilities well maintained but a little dated. A basic site with no shop etc

Recommend to friends Visit again

Will definitely return

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

Jul 2026 Debbie G. 2 reviews

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Peace and quiet
The owners were wonderful
Bus stop outside entrance
Lovely pub in nearby village

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful campsite in nature and very…

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		9
Value for money		9
Facilities / Activities	No rating
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi	No rating

Jul 2026 Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Peaceful campsite in nature and very friendly hosts

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly, accomodating, direct and easy-going. I'll go again.

Overall 8 out of 10
Location		8
Value for money		8
Facilities / Activities		8
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		9
Wifi		10

Jul 2026 George L. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Friendly, accomodating, direct and easy-going. Helped us choose a good spot on the site based on our needs and wants. Were able to put my disabled partner close to toilet block, which is important for us.

Bunnies lolloping around in the field late in the evening.

Don't know about WiFi because I had good phone signal, better than at the majority of sites I've stayed at.

Disliked Some road noise but not as bad as I've had at some sites and it wasn't a major issue and didn't wake me up once I was asleep.

Fields are not flat but I got my vehicle level enough with levelling blocks. Had to be slightly careful with positioning of table and chairs but everything was perfectly useable and I felt safe enough cooking on the table with gas so enough said really!

Recommend to friends Visit again

everything we needed. Countryside village only 3 miles from Barnstaple

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

Jul 2026 Anonymous

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked friendly couple. Site was perfect for us. All the facilities we needed and the field is kept very tidy. In the countryside but only 3 miles out of Barnstaple. A vine yard is opposite.
Reasonable price.
Would we stay there again - Yes yes

Recommend to friends Visit again

Hidden gem close to the sea and the moors.

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

Jul 2026 Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked The site is well kept, flat and attractively landscaped with lovely views into the hills. The facilities were plentiful and clean. What makes this place are the personable staff. Their house is part of the land and they are attentive, communicative and convivial. For reasons we could not understand given the location and natural beauty this site was quiet. If that’s your bag, grab it while you can.

Disliked There wasn’t anything to dislike.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A lovely, quiet place to stay. Clean…

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

Jul 2026 Rich B. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked A lovely, quiet place to stay.
Clean showers and toilets.
Perfect spot.
Only a short distance to Barnstaple.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely, Peaceful campsite.

Overall 9 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		8
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi	No rating

Jun 2026 John S. 6 reviews

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Peaceful location, and friendly owners. Great pub down the road in Swimbridge for food. Clean toilets and showers. Pleasant walk through the adjacent woods.

Disliked Showers and toilet block could do with updating. Drainage on the big shower didn't work very well.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful peaceful site.

Overall 8 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		7
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		9
Wifi	No rating

Jun 2026 Anonymous

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Met at reception and then shown to our pitch. We were the only people on the site. Beautiful site with rabbits, squirrels, pheasants and various other birds as neighbours. Spacious and well kept site.
Amenities were very clean and showers were nice and hot.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Helpful hosts, pretty location, nice site.…

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

Jun 2026 Zoe F. 2 reviews

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Helpful hosts, pretty location, nice site. Plenty of facilities.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Leave the car at home Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Large (51-200 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Level site, no steep slopes Pitch close to accessible bathrooms

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Tourer storage facilities

Location

Crossways Country Park

Newlands

Landkey

Barnstaple

Devon

England

EX32 0NN

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.05709°N
3.98568°W

Nearest transport

Coach

3.4 mi Bus Station

4.9 mi Garage

Rail

3.3 mi Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station

3.6 mi Barnstaple Rail Station

4.2 mi Umberleigh Rail Station

Ferry

8.6 mi Instow Ferry Landing

8.9 mi Appledore Ferry Landing

9.9 mi Bideford Ferry Landing

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

Once you've tried a trip to the Jack Russell, head into Barnstaple to find a few more pubs, plenty of shops and restaurants, and family activities including bowling, go-karting and an indoor play centre. A mile away from site, you could also visit The Castle Inn, which your hosts recommend for its excellent food. You can hire bikes in town to explore the Tarka Trail cycle route, running from Barnstaple to Exeter on one of the country's longest traffic-free bike and walking paths, or stick around into the evening to catch a show at the Queen’s Theatre. Strange structures including a giant stiletto shoe can be seen six miles away at the Broomhill Art Gallery and Sculpture Garden, and vintage conveyances at the Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum within 10 miles. If it's animals you're after, Exmoor Zoo is 12 miles away. Access heaps of walking and cycle trails as well as other activities including horse riding, fishing, canoeing, climbing and sea kayaking at Exmoor National Park, also 12 miles away, or travel 15 miles to the fab beaches, excellent surfing and surf schools of Croyde, Saunton and Woolacombe.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Combe Martin	10.6 mi	Sea	Poor	Poor	Poor	Poor
Westward Ho!	10.9 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Saunton Sands	11.1 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Ilfracombe Hele	11.7 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Putsborough	11.9 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

RHS Garden Rosemoor 10.3 mi

Castle Drogo 26.1 mi

The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 29.4 mi

National Trust

Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum 6.1 mi

Heddon Valley 11.3 mi

Watersmeet 14 mi

Holnicote Estate 21 mi

Finch Foundry 22.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

CASTLE HILL 4 mi

YOULSTON PARK 4.4 mi

ARLINGTON COURT 5.9 mi

ISLEY MARSH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 05/04/1990) 7.5 mi

KING'S NYMPTON PARK 8 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

All guests spending the night at the park must present their ID at the reception desk and sign registration forms.
Unsupervised minors must have a letter of authorisation from their parents or legal guardian.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
Units will be allocated on arrival.

Dogs

Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.

Extras

Facilities/activities including laundry are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.
Bookings must not be for more than 28 consecutive nights.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Occupancy

Group bookings of 3 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
Group bookings of 3 or more units travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Pitches

You must follow the management directives when pitching your tent/unit and related equipment.

Reception

Reception is open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. between 29/04 and 31/10.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Open fires are prohibited.

Payment terms

Frequently asked questions

Does Crossways Country Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Crossways Country Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Crossways Country Park? Once you've tried a trip to the Jack Russell, head into Barnstaple to find a few more pubs, plenty of shops and restaurants, and family activities including bowling, go-karting and an indoor … Read more

When can I check in and check out of Crossways Country Park?

Camping and touring
Arrive:	12 p.m. –	5 p.m.
Depart by:	11 a.m.
On-site accommodation
Arrive:	12 p.m. –	5 p.m.
Depart by:	11 a.m.

How much does it cost to stay at Crossways Country Park? From £21 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

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Basic but nice

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Will definitely return

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Peaceful campsite in nature and very…

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Friendly, accomodating, direct and easy-going. I'll go again.

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everything we needed. Countryside village only 3 miles from Barnstaple

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Hidden gem close to the sea and the moors.

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A lovely, quiet place to stay. Clean…

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Lovely, Peaceful campsite.

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Beautiful peaceful site.

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Helpful hosts, pretty location, nice site.…

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Leisure on site

Amenities on site

Groups welcome

Rules

Themes

Utilities

Nearby amenities

Type

Accessibility

Nearby leisure

Touring and motorhomes

Timezone

GPS

Nearest transport

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Must see

National Trust

Cycle routes

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