The Shire

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Trampoline for the kids
New
Tree-shaded pitches
Well-maintained field surrounded by greenery
Plenty of space for everyone

  • Basic off-grid site 15 minutes’ drive from Crediton in Devon
  • Dartmoor National Park 20 minutes’ drive; Castle Drogo 25 minutes
  • Pub and shop five minutes’ walk; riding and fishing 20 minutes’ drive
Going off grid in Devon? The Shire is calling… This tree-shaded no-frills camping field just off the A3072 is 15 minutes’ drive from Crediton and has all the basics you need for a bit of wild camping – namely a compost loo, running water and solar power for phone charging. Please note, though, that there are no showers and no lighting on site, so please come prepared. There are chickens on site, however, and eggs are available to buy daily, so you can look forward to bacon and egg for breakfast. Barbecues are welcomed for the full wild camping vibe, but alternatively a garden centre with a café, an essentials shop and a pub with food and pool tables are all within five minutes’ walk of the pitches. There is plenty of countryside fun to be had with horse-riding lessons and fishing lakes within 20 minutes’ drive. Walkers can head for the high moorland in Dartmoor National Park, while cyclists can get on The Granite Way (both 20 minutes) near Okehampton. You can also easily spend a day exploring historic Exeter (half an hour), its quayside, cathedral and medieval underground passages that once carried drinking water into the city.

Site type

Tent pitches 10
Open now
Opens 1 June
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.

Languages spoken

English

Romanian

Open from Sun, 1 Jun to

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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

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

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

Type

Pop-up campsite Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

The Shire

Land at West of Bow

Crediton

Devon

England

EX17 6LA

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.80103°N
-3.82352°W

Nearest transport

Coach
9 mi Thomas Cook
14.1 mi Bus Station
15 mi The Square
Rail
3 mi Morchard Road Rail Station
3.3 mi Copplestone Rail Station
3.9 mi Lapford Rail Station
Ferry
17.6 mi Topsham Lock Ferry Landing
17.6 mi Topsham Ferry Landing
17.7 mi Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing
Airport
18.5 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

Local attractions and activities: - Golf course: 10 minutes’ drive - Okehampton (market town): 15 minutes - Riding school: 15 minutes - Fishing lake: 20 minutes - Dartmoor National Park: 20 minutes - The Granite Way: 20 minutes - National Trust - Castle Drogo: 25 minutes - Exeter: half an hour.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Dawlish Warren 21.8 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Dawlish Town 21.9 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Dawlish Coryton Cove 22 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Teignmouth Holcombe 22.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Exmouth 22.6 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Castle Drogo 7.3 mi

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 13.9 mi

The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 16 mi

RHS Garden Rosemoor 16.8 mi

Crealy Great Adventure Park 19 mi

National Trust

Finch Foundry 6.7 mi

Castle Drogo 7.3 mi

The Church House 15.6 mi

Killerton 16.1 mi

Killerton: Budlake Old Post Office 16.4 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

WOOD HOUSE 5.2 mi

Eggesford Station - Eggesford Barton - Nethercott - Eggesford Station 6.4 mi

CASTLE DROGO 7.4 mi

Chagford - Castle Drogo - Fingle Bridge 8.3 mi

SHOBROOKE PARK 8.6 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.

Offers

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does The Shire have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Shire dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Shire? Local attractions and activities: - Golf course: 10 minutes’ drive - Okehampton (market town): 15 minutes - Riding school: 15 minutes - Fishing lake: 20 minutes - Dartmoor National Park: 20 minutes … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Shire?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  8 a.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  8 a.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Shire? From £10 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.