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General
- Scenic dog-friendly wild camping site in Dartmoor National Park
- A five-minute drive from Bellever Forest; 25 minutes from Becky Falls
- Spacious pitches with room for car parking; barbecues permitted
From ticking off Dartmoor’s tors to waterfall walks, outdoor activities are very much the order of the day in Dartmoor National Park. If that sounds like your kind of thing, grab your gear and fix your base at Cator Hill View, a dog-friendly scenic wild camping site surrounded by the national park.
High up with rather splendid vistas over the moors and the surrounding tors, you’ll already have one view under your belt and plenty more natural sights to explore in the surrounding beauty spots, including Bellever Forest, five minutes’ drive away from the site for a bridleway walk or riverside amble.
With a slightly rugged feel, the facilities around this site are straightforward and include composting loos. There’s plenty of space around, so you can park your car on the pitch ready for an easy getaway too.
Although you’re in a peaceful position on the site, it’s a 10-minute drive into the historic village of Widecombe where there’s a little more human life around the craft and village markets. As for supermarket shopping, it’s best to gather goods for your break on your way in, from one of several food shops within 20 minutes’ drive of the site.
Perhaps rustle up a barbecue on site or unwind with a campfire, as both are permitted on site. And when you’re looking for a tasty place to eat out, there are a couple within 10 minutes’ drive of the site, including a pub and a café.
Open from 28/07/2023 to 27/08/2023
Site type
Languages spoken
✓ English
Please note
This site has no on-site shower facilities.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
Units heavier than 4000 kilograms are not allowed.
Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
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Max. persons: 3 x
One Campervan allowed per pitch
Pitch size : Max 7.0m width x 9.0m depth (23.0ft width x 29.5ft depth) Calculated area: 63.0m² (678.1ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Bring a gazebo
Max. persons: 3 x
One Tent allowed per pitch
Pitch size : Max 7.0m width x 9.0m depth (23.0ft width x 29.5ft depth) Calculated area: 63.0m² (678.1ft²)
Ground type: Grass
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Max. persons: 5 x
One Tent allowed per pitch
Pitch size : Max 7.0m width x 9.0m depth (23.0ft width x 29.5ft depth) Calculated area: 63.0m² (678.1ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Max. persons: 7 x
One Tent allowed per pitch
Pitch size : Max 7.0m width x 9.0m depth (23.0ft width x 29.5ft depth) Calculated area: 63.0m² (678.1ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Reviews
Peaceful location Beautiful views Basic field site with no formal …
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excellent
From the manager...
Thank you Mark for your positive review... much appreciated. Dan |
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Basic site over looking Dartmoor ideal for self-sufficient camper vans
From the manager...
Thank you Stave for your positive review... much appreciated. Dan |
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From the manager...
Thank you for your positive review... much appreciated. Dan |
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Lovely simple site
From the manager...
Thank you Tim for your positive review... much appreciated. The nearest water supply to the Cator Site is a long way away so unfortunately we will have to be a water free site for while longer yet! Wild Camping as it should be! |
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Quite and lots of space, you are basically wild camping …
From the manager...
Thank you Allan for your review. Much appreciated. We are doing our bit to keep Dartmoor a wild place to visit and a field in the middle of nowhere helps with minimising erosion and disturbance to the wildlife. Regards, Dan |
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Was ok but very expensive for what it was
From the manager...
Interesting review Nicola... not really that helpful for people thinking about booking. Phone signal... not a priority for us... if it is for you then I suggest booking elsewhere. Thanks |
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Nice quiet location, good air 👌
From the manager...
Thank you Tibor for your positive review... much appreciated. Dan |
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What a great little site. Very relaxing with great views.
From the manager...
Thank you John for your positive review... much appreciated. Yes no water at Cator Hill View site.. all listed in the site details prior to booking along with not using disposable BBQ's directly on the grass!!! Dan |
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
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
Portaloo
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
Dogs allowed all year
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
No drinkable water point
No running water
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Type
Farm
Medium (26-50 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Climbing nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Horse riding nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Location
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Rail Station
— 12.0 miles
Rail Station — 12.0 miles
Shelter — 12.4 miles
- Train stations
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Newton Abbot Rail Station
— 12.0 miles
Totnes Rail Station — 12.2 miles
Ivybridge Rail Station — 12.5 miles
- Ferry ports
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Totnes Ferry Landing
— 12.8 miles
Shaldon Teignmouth Ferry Landing — 16.0 miles
Teignmouth Ferry Landing — 16.2 miles
- Airports
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Exeter International Airport
— 22.5 miles
Local attractions
There's more than just waterfalls at Becky Falls (25 minutes’ drive)… with woodland walks, animal shows in the small zoo and kids' challenges along the trails, there are lots of things to do for the whole family. The same can be said for Canonteign Falls (40 minutes), where there are Victorian fern gardens, lakes and ship-shaped adventure playgrounds.
If you’re after more family-friendly days out, Pennywell Farm (half an hour) will surely make it onto the list. A farm with interactive animal feeding, tractor rides and other activities on the bill, there’s much to muck into here.
Looking for more feelgood places but inside Dartmoor National Park? Grimspound (15 minutes) is a heritage site that's home to ancient ruins of a prehistoric settlement. Admire the scenery from Hookney Tor and pack a picnic for the views. Other places you may want to visit include the spidery boughs over at Wistman’s Wood (20 minutes) and the gentle river water at Spitchwick Common (10 minutes), a popular spot to indulge in some wild swimming.
Must see
- Buckfast Abbey (6.7 miles)
- Castle Drogo (8.8 miles)
- Dartmoor Zoological Park (12.6 miles)
National Trust
- The Church House (2.3 miles)
- Castle Drogo (8.8 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 | ||
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| Arrive: | 2:30 p.m. – | 9 p.m. |
| Depart by: | 10 a.m. | |
Cator Hill View cancellation policy
No refunds within 2 weeks of arrival date.
Bookings cannot be amended within 7 day(s) of arrival.
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. Cator Hill View will debit the balance from your card 2 weeks before arrival, or if the arrival date is sooner than 2 weeks 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
CashTerms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditions- Does Cator Hill View have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Cator Hill View dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Cator Hill View? There's more than just waterfalls at Becky Falls (25 minutes’ drive)… with woodland walks, animal shows in the small zoo and kids' challenges along the trails, there are lots of things to … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Cator Hill View?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 2:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Cator Hill View? From £20 (for 1 night, 3 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party. Check prices and availability
Hi, I'm sorry to read your review.
I would point out however that the light in toilet has been working since your stay as I have angled it back up so it comes on when it senses motion in the tent. Someone had obviously fiddled with the light when using the toilet tent and unfortunately it then did not come on for your children!
Both out sites are wild camping sites which means there is often not a person to check you in. It is really not necessary to have someone checking people in on a site this size and remote. Maybe next year book in with a bigger more commercial site that has that facility.