Winscott Camping
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- Low-impact site in the country a 10-minute drive from Great Torrington
- South West Coast Path and North Devon beaches half an hour’s drive
- Honesty shop; stargazing; a 10-minute walk from the Tarka Trail
Surrounded by the lush countryside of North Devon, Winscott Camping is a small, intimate site that draws families and environmentally conscious holiday makers with spacious pitches spread across a large field, oodles of space in which the kids can run around and a genuine low-impact ethos.
A 10-minute drive from Great Torrington, the site has a touch of wild camping about it, with simple amenities such as composting toilets (impeccably maintained) and a gas-powered camping shower. In addition to fresh water, there’s a covered washing-up station and an honesty shop that sells, among other things, logs and firelighters for the firepit (which you can pre-book).
Although there are solar-powered fairy lights around and small LED lights in the toilet and shower (so you won’t have to fumble around in the dark for the toilet paper), this is an electricity-free site – all the better for admiring the spectacular starry skies at night. However, it might be wise to pack a few battery-powered torches, and make peace with the fact that you won’t be charging your mobile phone while you’re here. Not that you’ll need it, because you’ll likely be too busy exploring this splendid corner of England.
The South West Coast Path and the beaches of North Devon (such as Instow, Clovelly and Westward Ho!) are half an hour’s drive away, and Dartmoor National Park can be reached in about 45 minutes. Don’t fancy driving that far? No problem: the Tarka Trail can be accessed within a 10-minute walk, and there are woodland and lakeside trails at Meeth Quarry Nature Reserve (15 minutes’ drive).
Site type
5
1Opens 8 June
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Mon 8 Jun to
Pitch types & availability
6 
Non-electric grass tent pitch
6 people maximum 
No dogs allowed Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 12m depth (120m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25 plus taxes or fees £12
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Doris static caravan
2 people maximum No dogs allowed Arrival daysFrom £100 plus taxes or fees £12
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Features
No dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowedCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent pitchesThemes
Peaceful Remote location Spectacular sceneryUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Tiny (1-10 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Surf school nearbyLocation
Winscott Camping
Peters Marland
Great Torrington
Devon
England
EX38 8QD
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.89345°N
4.14246°W
Route directions
What3Words: ///regime.coasting.blazers
The gate can be identified by the green painted barrel.
To access Doris, use What3Words: ///freedom.upholding.crackles.
Go through the big metal gates and continue up the drive.
Nearest transport
Coach9.1 mi Bideford Quay
9.1 mi Bideford Quay
10.6 mi Square
Rail9.5 mi Portsmouth Arms Rail Station
9.9 mi Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station
10 mi Umberleigh Rail Station
Ferry9.1 mi Bideford Ferry Landing
11 mi Instow Ferry Landing
11.3 mi Appledore Ferry Landing
AirportPlease 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
In a bend of the River Torridge, surrounded by woodland, the 65 acres of RHS Garden Rosemoor (10 minutes’ drive) are divided into themed zones, including seasonal areas, orchards and colourful floral gardens, plus a fruit and vegetable patch growing berries and all sorts of pumpkins.
In Bideford (25 minutes), the Railway Heritage Centre has interesting displays on the history of the local railways. Across the River Torridge from the centre is the Tarka the Otter Statue, a reminder that the Tarka Trail passes right through here. On the outskirts of town, the BIG Sheep is a theme park where the kids can meet farm animals.
In Exeter (an hour and 10 minutes), an ornate neo-Gothic building houses the Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery, with its rotating exhibitions of contemporary works. For genuine Gothic architecture, head to Exeter Cathedral, which has 14th-century vaulting, stained-glass windows and an astronomical clock.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westward Ho! | 11.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Saunton Sands | 15.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Croyde Bay | 17 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Excellent | Good |
| Putsborough | 17.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Sandymouth | 18.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
RHS Garden Rosemoor 3.4 mi
Castle Drogo 19.9 mi
Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 29.2 mi
National Trust
Finch Foundry 14.7 mi
Lydford Gorge 17.4 mi
Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum 18.8 mi
Castle Drogo 19.9 mi
Lawrence House 20.1 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
GREAT TORRINGTON CEMETERY 4.2 mi
TAPELEY PARK 10.2 mi
KING'S NYMPTON PARK 11.5 mi
Northam Burrows - Coast Path - Appledore - Diddywell - Northam Burrows 11.6 mi
Eggesford Station - Eggesford Barton - Nethercott - Eggesford Station 11.7 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 Winscott Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Winscott Camping dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Winscott Camping? In a bend of the River Torridge, surrounded by woodland, the 65 acres of RHS Garden Rosemoor (10 minutes’ drive) are divided into themed zones, including seasonal areas, orchards and colourful floral … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Winscott Camping?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Winscott Camping? From £25 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.