Eco Woodland Camping

Furnished bell tent surrounded by established trees (added by manager 23 Aug 2021)

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Peaceful woodland in a sheltered north Devon location
Close to the A3072; a quarter of an hour's drive from Bude
Low-impact forest floor campsite with no light pollution

If bivouacking between the trees has long been on your bucket list, you'll very likely want to book a stay at Eco Woodland Camping, a small forest campsite in a sheltered location in north Devon. Set on the edge of the rural parish of Pyworthy, this is a place that's all about peace, quiet and relaxation, allowing you to recharge your batteries or to spend time exploring the nearby Devon and Cornwall coast. Stargazing is likely to be on the cards at Eco Woodland Camping, as this rural site is in a rather remote area with very little light pollution. Combine that with a spot of twilight woodland walks or a barbecue and you've got yourself a rather cosy night in… Although it's hidden away among the trees, these forest floor pitches are within just a short drive of the A3072, making it easy to zip across the county and into Cornwall to Bude (15 minutes' drive), where there are plenty of sandy beaches, quiet coves and cafés waiting for you. If you don't want to drive quite that far for amenities, Pyworthy's village pub is a little under a mile away, while Holsworthy's supermarket, petrol station and takeaways can be nipped to in roughly five minutes.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

Features

No dogs allowed

Pop-up campsite

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

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

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

D. of E. welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Rallies welcome

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

No dogs allowed

Themes

Budget/backpacker

Forest

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wild camping

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

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

Shop nearby

Type

Pop-up campsite

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Leisure/theme park nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Outdoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Surf school nearby

Tennis nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

Eco Woodland Camping

Derril

Holsworthy

Devon

England

EX22 6YA

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.80794°N
-4.39908°W

Nearest transport

Coach

6.5 mi The Strand

16.9 mi Bideford Quay

Rail

18.4 mi Okehampton Rail Station

19.9 mi Sampford Courtenay Rail Station

21.7 mi Gunnislake Rail Station

Ferry

16.9 mi Bideford Ferry Landing

19.3 mi Appledore Ferry Landing

19.3 mi Instow Ferry Landing

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

If a Devon trip means days on the beach, Eco Woodland Camping should leave you more than satisfied. This site is only about eight miles inland, so getting to the nearest stretch of sand in Bude (15 minutes' drive) or other well-liked beaches like Sandymouth Bay (20 minutes) simply won't be an issue. Being on the border between Devon and Cornwall means there's a lot of variety in terms of seaside spots, so whether it's surfing, sandcastle building or walking the South West Coast Path, you'll find it's within reach here. Bude isn't the only coastal resort you should consider calling in at – it's a scenic drive up the coast to the famously pretty village of Clovelly (30 minutes), while in the other direction you have Tintagel and its castle (45 minutes) to get stuck into. For a break from the (sometimes busy) coast, head inland for other family-friendly things to do. Pick your own fruit and veg at the farm shop in Lifton (25 minutes), be immersed by old-fashioned rides at Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre (30 minutes) or fill your lungs with fresh floral fragrances at RHS Garden Rosemoor (35 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Summerleaze	6.9 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Good	Good
Widemouth Sand	7 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Crooklets	7 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Good	Good
Northcott Mouth	7.4 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	N/A
Sandymouth	7.8 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

RHS Garden Rosemoor 14.7 mi

Tintagel Castle 18.5 mi

Castle Drogo 26.8 mi

Rock Beach 29.2 mi

National Trust

Lawrence House 11.9 mi

Lydford Gorge 17.1 mi

Tintagel Old Post Office 18.4 mi

Finch Foundry 21.3 mi

Cotehele Mill 23 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Battle of Stratton, 1643 5.6 mi

Marhamchurch - Bude - Canal Heritage 5.9 mi

Marhamchurch - Widemouth Nature Ramble 5.9 mi

Poughill - Bude - Northcott Mouth 6.1 mi

Bude - Canal and Nature Reserve 6.6 mi

Local events

GoldCoast Oceanfest (Friday 21 June 2024 – Friday 21 June 2024)
Croyde, Devon 23.6 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.

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What attractions are near Eco Woodland Camping? If a Devon trip means days on the beach, Eco Woodland Camping should leave you more than satisfied. This site is only about eight miles inland, so getting to the nearest stretch … Read more