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General
- Pop-up wild camping site in the South Hams countryside
- A 10-minute drive to Mothecombe beach and 25 minutes to Dartmoor
- Coast path, bars, restaurants and ice cream parlour nearby
Which to dig into first? Tasty seafood and tapas or silky sands? Whichever you fancy, bed down at pop-up site South Devon Wild Camping in the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, founded by like-minded explorers who will help divulge their favourite local haunts in the South Hams. With Mothecombe beach 10 minutes’ drive away, it’s easy to taste the salt on the air from these grassy pitches, but you’ll also find views of Dartmoor in the distance, too (25 minutes' drive if you want to take a closer look at the moors).
Busy days may well be packed with paddleboarding, surfing and kayaking along the coast, or cycling or hiking on land, with coastal views a fan favourite not just for countryside fans but birds too. At the end of the day, return to the family-friendly wild camping where portable toilets and a hot outdoor shower are on hand and barbecues are permitted for meals. Dogs are welcome too, so no one has to miss out on the sea views.
Follow the footpath to Mothecombe, where a 45-minute walk gets you to a choice of two beaches and food options including seafood, tapas, barbecues and flavoursome cocktails. The local ice cream parlour is a great antidote for any sweet tooth, with a laidback garden to bask in the sea views.
There’s more locally sourced food in the shops and pubs in the local villages of Newton Ferrers and Noss Mayo (both 10 minutes’ drive), with riverside picks overlooking the River Yealm. For more choice, you can always head into Plymouth (half an hour away) for a slice of the city.
Site type
Languages spoken
✓ English
Please note
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.
There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
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Max. persons: 4 x
Dimensions: 5.0m width x 5.0m length (16.4ft width x 16.4ft length) Calculated area: 25.0m² (269.1ft²)
Car
Max. persons: 6 x
Pitch size: Min 10.0m width x 10.0m depth (32.8ft width x 32.8ft depth) Calculated area: 100.0m² (1076.4ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Max. persons: 2 x
One Tent or Trailer tent allowed per pitch
Pitch size: Min 10.0m width x 10.0m depth (32.8ft width x 32.8ft depth) Calculated area: 100.0m² (1076.4ft²)
Ground type: Grass
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Lovely views and nice and peaceful! Would highly recommend
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Lovely quiet spot with good views and simple facilities.
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Features
Coronavirus
Check-in: one group at a time
Extra toilet/shower facilities available
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
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
Peaceful
Remote location
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
Wild camping
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Type
Farm
Large (51-200 pitches)
Pop-up campsite
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Horse riding nearby
Restaurant nearby
Sailing nearby
Surf school nearby
Location
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Town Hall
— 4.4 miles
BP Garage — 4.4 miles
Plymouth Road Superstore — 6.4 miles
- Train stations
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Ivybridge Rail Station
— 5.0 miles
Plymouth Rail Station — 8.2 miles
Devonport Rail Station — 9.3 miles
- Ferry ports
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Newton Ferrers Ferry Landing
— 3.9 miles
Noss Mayo Ferry Landing — 3.9 miles
Warren Point Ferry Landing — 4.1 miles
- Airports
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Exeter International Airport
— 36.7 miles
Turn right in front of the Bull and Bear Lodge, keep going for 300 yards and the field is on your right.
Local attractions
For keen walkers, there are plenty of trails to pick from river valleys and farmlands through the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and unbroken trails for all abilities along the coastal paths. Perhaps head out for a level stroll through Avon Valley (half an hour's drive) or challenge yourself on a coastal trek towards the rugged and remote Gara Rock Beach (just under an hour).
Got the whole family on board? Pack a backpack, bring a bike or prep a picnic for Dartmoor National Park (25 minutes). Afterwards, meet and greet the animals at the nearby Dartmoor Zoo (20 minutes).
Find a watersports mecca at the seaside town of Salcombe (35 minutes), sample fish and chips at the harbour, or treat yourself with some fine dining in one of its high-end restaurants. With Plymouth half an hour’s drive away, you may also want to tick off the marina’s historic sites, starting with Royal William Yard (35 minutes) and take the ferry to Edgcumbe House and Country Park.
Must see
- Dartmoor Zoological Park (5.2 miles)
- National Marine Aquarium (7.4 miles)
- Buckfast Abbey (13.9 miles)
National Trust
- Wembury (5.0 miles)
- Saltram (5.8 miles)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Policies
Permitted arrival/departure time
| Camping and touring | ||
|---|---|---|
| Arrive: | 9 a.m. – | 9 p.m. |
| Depart by: | 12 p.m. | |
| On-site accommodation | ||
| Arrive: | 1 p.m. – | 9 p.m. |
| Depart by: | 11:30 a.m. | |
South Devon Wild Camping cancellation policy
No refunds within 1 week of arrival date.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
Refunds within the indicated cancellation period are only possible if the site is able to relet your unit/pitch.
Bookings cannot be amended within 7 day(s) of arrival.
Modifications are subject to a £10.00 fee.
If you need to cancel or amend your booking, please give as much notice as possible so that someone else has the chance to book. You may wish to buy holiday insurance for cancellations and for your property/injury whilst away.
Please note that your deposit is paid to Pitchup.com and is non-refundable.
Payment
A 15% non-refundable deposit is payable now. South Devon Wild Camping will debit the balance from your card 1 week before arrival, or if the arrival date is sooner than 1 week then the balance will be taken immediately.
You can also opt to pay the full amount at the time of your booking, or at any point before the due date.
Payment methods accepted on the park
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PayPal
Terms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditions- Does South Devon Wild Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is South Devon Wild Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near South Devon Wild Camping? For keen walkers, there are plenty of trails to pick from river valleys and farmlands through the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and unbroken trails for all abilities along the … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of South Devon Wild Camping?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 1 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11:30 a.m.
