Widecombe Valley - Dartmoor Camping
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- Quiet wild campsite in the village of Widecombe in the Moor
- Five minutes' drive to Haytor Rocks; 15 minutes to Bovey Tracey
- Central Dartmoor location on the banks of the river Webburn
Site type
30
This site has no on-site shower facilities.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 19 Jul to
Pitch types & availability
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Non-electric grass tent pitch (three person)
3 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 7.0m width x 9.0m depth (23.0ft width x 29.5ft depth) Calculated area: 63.0m² (678.1ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £20 1 night, 2 adults
Non-electric grass tent pitch (five person)
5 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 7.0m width x 9.0m depth (23.0ft width x 29.5ft depth) Calculated area: 63.0m² (678.1ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £30 1 night, 2 adults
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Non-electric grass tent pitch (seven person)
7 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 7.0m width x 9.0m depth (23.0ft width x 29.5ft depth) Calculated area: 63.0m² (678.1ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £40 1 night, 2 adults
Reviews
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Great location, great campsite. Dan very helpful when we needed to change…
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Non-electric grass tent pitch (three person)
Liked: Great location, great campsite. Dan very helpful when we needed to change the date. Very nice to have a real fire. Short walk to the pub. Great cafe just up the road for breakfast too.
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Nice site, shame about the lack of consideration with the dogs.
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Non-electric grass tent pitch (seven person)
Liked: Basic campsite but that's what we wanted in such a beautiful setting. The owners were very accommodating and helpful via text before we stayed. The toilets were as described, composting. Campfires allowed and wood very well priced even if it is damp. Views are amazing and it feels very peaceful by the river, well when it's quiet..
Disliked: Didn't like the incessant barking from the dogs on the farm. It was day and night, day being not so much of a problem but come night time it really ruined the chance of getting any sleep. After the first night I thought surely it was a fluke and would be sorted and the second would be better but no. If you feel like loud barking all night might affect your sleep, maybe this site isn't for you. The toilets are also a challenge due to the smell. I've been to a few sites with composting but I really struggled here, this could of been down to other campers staying at the the time though I'm not sure.
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From the manager: Hi Marie, thank you for your review. I am glad you liked the location of our site. I try and ensure it is kept clean and pitches are looking good. A couple of points you made that confuses me a little. The wood we supply is very well seasoned and stored in rubble sacks in a log store. I think that maybe the dampness you mention was from the frequent rain we had during your stay when wood is left beside tents to get wet on the outside. I apologise for the noise of dogs barking, we are surrounded by farms and dog owners at the site which certainly could affect noise levels although you are the first to mention this in a review. The composting toilets do have more of an odour than traditional flushing toilets but for us the environmental benefits of using them outway the occasional smells you may experience. You have stated that you would not visit us again which is great shame as many people have visited us year on year since we started. Maybe our site is not suited to all walks of life.
Will be back!
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Non-electric grass tent pitch (three person)
Liked: Beautiful setting, good sized pitches with logs and fire pits available to use. Beautiful short walks nearby and local amenities like pub and village store. Just perfect for an early morning ramble on Dartmoor!
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From the manager: Thank you Lavinia for you positive feedback. I am happy you enjoyed your stay. Regards, Dan
Lovely site easy to find but hidden away
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Non-electric grass tent pitch (five person)
Liked: Super peaceful within easy walking distance of the village. Great composting toilet setup
Disliked: No one came to check who we were
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From the manager: Hi Anonymous.. thank you for your review and your positive feedback. Glad you like the composting toilet set up... something a bit different isn't it! Sorry I did not get to meet you... I think I was there when you were out and about somewhere. It is very much a case of help yourself type campsite if you are already booked in. My aim is to ensure everyone has a peaceful stay with minimal disturbance. Thank you, Dan
Beautiful location,peaceful site with a stunning view up onto the moor. We…
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Non-electric grass tent pitch (three person)
Liked: Beautiful location,peaceful site with a stunning view up onto the moor. We pitched by the stream which added its own sound track to the evenings round the fire pit. This site is perfect for those wanting to almost wild camp. The local pub is a short stroll down the valley,lovely food and some local cyders worth a taste. Unfortunately we never got to meet the owner(maybe we will on our next visit) due to our long days out on the moor taking in the stunning vistas. We will definitely be back highly recommend this site felt very relaxed. The lack of phone signal was a godsend.
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From the manager: Thank you Mark for you positive feedback. I am happy you enjoyed your stay. Sorry I did not get to meet you. I try and catch up with as many people as I can but often miss them in the day when i come to do the toilets and cut grass. Please visit us again. Regards, Dan
Lovely little campsite. Nice and quiet with a beautiful little stream running…
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Non-electric grass tent pitch (three person)
Liked: Lovely little campsite. Nice and quiet with a beautiful little stream running through it. Composting toilets were nice and clean.
Disliked: Would have been good to have a shower if we were staying longer. But it was fine for 3 nights.
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From the manager: Thank you for you positive feedback. I am happy you enjoyed your stay. Yes we do not have showers although there is always the option of taking a dip in the river if you fancied a refreshing bath. Regards, Dan
Beautiful spot, full of nature, affordable price.…
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Liked: Beautiful spot, full of nature, affordable price.
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From the manager: Thank you Sophie for you kind feedback. I am glad you enjoyed your stay. Please visit us again next summer if you get the opportunity. Regards, Dan
Lovely place to be, very fair price. Just plan to wash off in a river!
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Non-electric grass tent pitch (three person)
Liked: Beautiful, natural, informal feel to the site. Widdecombe is a great location, and Rugglestone Inn is very close and a "proper" pub to visit. The pitches aren't squished together, and the view of the tor behind the site is pretty special, too.
Disliked: After a long walk on the Moor, it would be nice to have a hot shower, but we knew there weren't any before we booked, and the price also reflected this.
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From the manager: Thank you John for you positive feedback. I am happy you enjoyed your stay. I am glad you noticed the spacing on the pitches, I try and ensure people have some space between them for privacy. It's nice to have your own little crop circle area isn't it. Regards, Dan
As there was a break in the wet weather we decided to…
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Non-electric grass tent pitch (five person)
Liked: As there was a break in the wet weather we decided to pop up to the Moors for one night for some camping fun. This site was perfect for us, small but perfectly formed. The people were friendly and respectful and the facilities catered to our needs. The campsite was clean and tidy with good access to Widdecombe and Bonehill rocks. Old School camping at its best in a great location. Thoroughly recommended.
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From the manager: Hi Ben, thank you for your positive comments about your stay at Widecombe Valley campsite. We are very lucky with our location for accessing the local tors and walking routes. Please come and stay with us again. Regards, Dan
Very friendly owner with clean facilities.
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Liked: Very well run campsite. The compost loos were very clean and an idyllic place to camp if you want peace and quiet. Close to village and the moor. Highly recommended for peaceful camping.
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From the manager: Thank you Anonymous for your feedback. I appreciate your positive comments about the composting toilets... not to everyones liking I realise but some people appreciate them for what they are. I try and keep them clean and tidy and they are certainly quirky. Please come and visit us again. Dan
Features
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
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
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
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Nearby farmers' market
Public transport nearby
Shop nearby
Type
Farm
Small (11-25 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Climbing nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Horse riding nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Restaurant nearby
Watersports nearby
Location
Widecombe Valley - Dartmoor Camping
Lower Southway Farm
Widecombe in the Moor
Devon
England
TQ13 7TF
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.57677°N
-3.80742°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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| Shaldon | 13.6 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Maidencombe | 13.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Ness Cove | 13.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Teignmouth Town | 13.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Watcombe | 14 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Buckfast Abbey 6 mi
Castle Drogo 8.2 mi
Dartmoor Zoological Park 14.1 mi
Paignton Zoo Environmental Park 14.3 mi
Living Coasts 14.9 mi
National Trust
The Church House 0.2 mi
Castle Drogo 8.2 mi
Compton Castle 11.7 mi
Finch Foundry 11.8 mi
Lydford Gorge 14 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Widecombe - Hamel Down - Grimspound - Widecombe 0.1 mi
Widecombe Circle 0.2 mi
Hound Tor and Ancient Village 1.8 mi
The Templar Way: Part 1 2.4 mi
Haytor Ramble 2.6 mi
Local events
- Beautiful Days (Friday 16 August 2024 – Friday 16 August 2024)
Ottery St Mary, Devon 26 mi
- Sidmouth Folk Festival (Friday 2 August 2024 – Friday 2 August 2024)
Sidmouth, Devon 26.1 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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Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Widecombe Valley - Dartmoor Camping? From £20 (for 1 night, 3 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.