Tarka Trail Camping

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Cycling

  • Peaceful family-run site on the outskirts of Yelland
  • Five miles from Barnstaple and Bideford, and six from Westward Ho!
  • Walkers' paradise: direct access to Tarka Trail/South West Coast Path
North Devon has many special spots, but the golden triangle around the rivers Taw and Torridge and the sea is particularly pretty. Guests at Tarka Trail Camping are right in the middle of this sweet spot, making this a great base to explore the area's various watery vistas. This site on the outskirts of Yelland is well suited to quiet rural breaks, but its location close to a main road makes getting around a breeze: popular spots such as Barnstaple, Bideford and Westward Ho! can all be reached within 15 minutes' drive. Guests who want to leave the car behind can hop about on the local bus, which handily stops in the village (10 minutes' walk away). There's direct access to the popular Tarka Trail from the site – it is, of course, named after an otter so it's no surprise that the creatures make an appearance now and then around these parts (although this smashing stretch of river is reward enough even without them). If all that walking (or cycling) builds up an appetite, fear not – weary wanderers are free to enjoy a barbecue back at base (provisions can be picked up a mile away in Fremington). Looking for a drink with that? Yelland Manor Micro Brewery is located right next door, and a café is 10 minutes' walk away. Well-behaved dogs are welcome, but please keep them on a lead while on site.

Site type

Tent pitches 20
Motorhome pitches 20
Touring caravan pitches 5
Open now
Opens 28 March
Please note

Dogs

  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat 28 Mar to

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Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 189 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

97% would recommend this site to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

This well-maintained site offers stunning estuary views and direct access to the Tarka Trail, ideal for cyclists and walkers. Visitors consistently praise the immaculate, modern toilet and shower facilities. Pitches are generally spacious and level. The adjacent microbrewery is a popular addition. While most guests find the site peaceful, a few mention occasional noise or pricing concerns. No Wi-Fi is available.

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Arrival date (latest first)

The area is brilliant. Right on…

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 Jessica D. 1 review

Electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked The area is brilliant. Right on the Tarka trail where you can walk/cycle to Barnstaple or go the opposite way to Instow.
Toilet block is spotless, and pitches large. Bus stop outside the campsite is really good and frequent and dogs are allowed on them. Local brewery serves lovely Pizzas from 6pm

Disliked Nothing

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Super clean facilities and right on…

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Nancy D. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked Super clean facilities and right on the trail. A chilled and friendly atmosphere even at high season.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean facilities, relaxed feel, super site for cycling

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 Shirley T. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Super, well kept site in a peaceful setting, pitches were lovely and a nice friendly welcome. Will definitely return.

Disliked All good, nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

Right next to the Tarka trail…

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Jayne p. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked Right next to the Tarka trail with immaculate facilities. A very quiet site with everything you need.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Toilets are very clean, nice big…

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 Linda B. 2 reviews

Electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Toilets are very clean, nice big pitches, right on the tarka trail with views across the river Taw. Booked for another 2 nights. Haven't went to the brewery but looks nice.

Disliked Nothing to dislike

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Open Spaces lovely scenery good facilities…

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 Carl W. 1 review

Electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Open Spaces lovely scenery good facilities good for walks & Cycling
Very good Wi-Fi

Disliked No Tv signals

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really enjoyed our stay. Need longer next time to explore.

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 Matt G. 1 review

Electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Lovely staff, very clean and modern facilities. Simple and quiet site.
Defo take bikes as the trail which is flat is next to the site. Great base to visit neighbouring areas too. Open fields for kids to ride the bikes and blackberry picking.

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Everything the quiet surrounding area, lovely…

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 Matt S. 13 reviews

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked Everything the quiet surrounding area, lovely clean site, toilets and showers are wonderfully clean with lots
Of hot water, free plug to charge phones, a secure gate to access the Tarka trail for walking or having a bike ride everyone is always very happy campers here

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Spotlessly clean

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 Melanie M. 2 reviews

Electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Really friendly & site was immaculate

Disliked We had a very rude neighbour but that is no fault of the site

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your kind review. We hope to see you again soon, Tarka Trail Camping

Friendly staff and quiet very clean toilets

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Really close to the beach and cycle track

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs 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

Baby-changing facilities 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 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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful 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 Medium (26-50 pitches) Pub campsite

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Location

Tarka Trail Camping

Lower Yelland Farm

Yelland

Devon

England

EX31 3EN

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.07206°N
4.15486°W

Nearest transport

Coach
0.3 mi Post Office
1.3 mi New Inn
1.4 mi New Inn
Rail
4 mi Barnstaple Rail Station
6.8 mi Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station
9.1 mi Umberleigh Rail Station
Ferry
1.9 mi Instow Ferry Landing
2 mi Appledore Ferry Landing
4.3 mi Bideford 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

The traffic-free Tarka Trail is a top pick for walks and bike rides around here. The 30-mile section that runs adjacent to the site follows the route of an old railway, so it's fairly flat (excellent news for occasional walkers/cyclists). Bike hire is available at the old station by Fremington Quay (three miles away by road/a mile and a half's walk along the trail), where there's also a café and heritage centre. Wildlife spotters should check out RSPB Isley Marsh (under a mile by foot), where waders galore are drawn to a peaceful saltmarsh. Serious birdwatchers can head out for the day to to Lundy Island: the ferry leaves Bideford (10 minutes' drive) several times a week and takes around two hours. For a day at the beach, head to Instow (a five-minute drive), a sandy riverside spot with sweeping views over the estuary that's popular with sailors and windsurfers. If you fancy taking to the waves, catch the Instow to Appledore Ferry across the Taw. Westward Ho! (15 minutes) is home to another fine beach and is a hub for surfers, kayakers and paddleboarders (with kit for hire) as well as go-karting.

Food and drink

  • The New Inn Pub 1.4 mi
  • Fox and Hounds Pub 1.4 mi
  • Han Court Restaurant 1.4 mi
  • The Wayfarer Inn Pub 1.6 mi
  • The Boathouse Pub 1.6 mi
  • Instow Arms Pub 1.6 mi
  • Williams Arms Pub 1.9 mi
  • The Seagate Hotel Pub 2 mi
  • The Champ Pub 2 mi
  • The Beaver Pub 2 mi

Groceries

  • Costcutter 1.2 mi
  • Johns of Instow 1.8 mi
  • Tesco 2.2 mi
  • Cawthorne's Foodmarket 2.6 mi
  • ALDI 3 mi
  • Sainsbury's 3.1 mi
  • Lidl 3.2 mi
  • Asda 3.9 mi
  • Tesco 4 mi
  • Morrisons 4.1 mi

Parks and play

  • Fremington Village Green 1.4 mi
  • Anchor Park 2.3 mi
  • Tomouth Crescent Play Area 2.3 mi
  • Bone Hill 3.4 mi
  • Victoria Park 4.1 mi
  • Pilton Park 4.1 mi
  • The Green 4.2 mi
  • Rock Park 4.4 mi
  • Pollyfield 4.5 mi
  • Old Town Gardens 4.5 mi

Family days out

  • Lifeboat House Visitor attraction 2.2 mi
  • Skern Lodge Visitor attraction 2.5 mi
  • Hawker Hunter jet Visitor attraction 3 mi
  • Remains of a Matilda tank from World War II Visitor attraction 3.5 mi
  • Tawstock Castle 4.1 mi
  • Carousel Amusements Amusement arcade 4.1 mi
  • Ho!Barts Family Entertainment Centre Amusement arcade 4.2 mi
  • Kenwith Valley nature reserve Visitor attraction 4.3 mi
  • The Ultimate High Visitor attraction 5.1 mi

Public transport

  • Pottery Lane 0.3 mi
  • Post Office 0.3 mi
  • Lagoon View 0.4 mi
  • Allenstyle 0.5 mi
  • Welch's Lane 0.5 mi
  • Yelland Road 0.8 mi
  • Estuary View 0.9 mi
  • Rectory Lane 0.9 mi
  • Beechfield Road 0.9 mi
  • Beechfield 1.1 mi

Beaches

  • Instow Beach 1.6 mi
  • Basett's Ridge 1.7 mi
  • West Appledore 2 mi
  • Pulley Ridge 2.6 mi
  • Northam Beach 3.2 mi
  • South Tail 3.6 mi
  • North Tail 3.7 mi
  • Croyde Beach 5.5 mi
  • Putsborough Sands 6 mi

What’s nearby

  • Royal North Devon Golf course 3.2 mi
  • Venue Nightclub 4.2 mi
  • Green Lanes Shopping centre 4.2 mi
  • Palace Nightclub 4.3 mi
  • Queen's Walk Shopping centre 4.3 mi
  • Fever & Boutique Nightclub 4.3 mi
  • Blakewell Fisheries Fishing 5 mi
  • Portmore Golf Park Golf course 5.6 mi
  • Atlantic Village Shopping centre 5.7 mi

Local services

  • Boots Pharmacy 1.2 mi
  • Murco Chivenor Service Station Fuel station 1.7 mi
  • Murco Oasis Service Station Fuel station 2 mi
  • Esso Fuel station 2.3 mi
  • Allied Pharmacy 2.5 mi
  • Roundswell Service Station Fuel station 3.2 mi
  • EG On the Move Fuel station 3.3 mi
  • EV On The Move Charging station 3.3 mi
  • Texaco Fuel station 3.5 mi
  • Northam Surgery Doctors 3.5 mi

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Must see

RHS Garden Rosemoor 8.9 mi

Castle Drogo 30 mi

National Trust

Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum 9 mi

Heddon Valley 14 mi

Watersmeet 18.6 mi

Lundy 22.9 mi

Finch Foundry 25.7 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

ISLEY MARSH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 05/04/1990) 0.2 mi

TAPELEY PARK 2.4 mi

Northam Burrows - Coast Path - Appledore - Diddywell - Northam Burrows 3.5 mi

SAUNTON COURT 3.9 mi

Saunton - Croyde - Putsborough - Fruit and Nut Trail 4.2 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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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Tarka Trail Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Tarka Trail Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Tarka Trail Camping? The traffic-free Tarka Trail is a top pick for walks and bike rides around here. The 30-mile section that runs adjacent to the site follows the route of an old railway, so … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Tarka Trail Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Tarka Trail Camping? From £30 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.