Moor Wood Campsite

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Clear skies over the site
Clear skies over the site
Site overview
Grass space on site.
Entrance to site
Site overview
Old nissen hut bases from world war ii training.
View towards minehead
View across the bristol channel
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Site overview
Grass space on site.
Entrance to site

  • Dog-friendly family-run site near the coast in Exmoor National Park
  • Five minutes' drive to Minehead town centre; Dunster Castle 15 minutes
  • Sea views on site; access to woodland, moorland and coast walks
A sea-view stay within a national park – sounds a bit like a double winner, doesn't it? These twin attractions are part of the deal at Moor Wood Campsite, in the fabulous Exmoor National Park about a mile and a half from the centre of Minehead. This peaceful four-acre site is family-run and filled with history, in this very special part of Somerset. The hilltop location means that guests will have excellent views over Minehead and out across the Bristol Channel in one direction and over the Quantock Hills in the other. Being located within Exmoor also means that it's part of an International Dark Sky Reserve, so you can expect the views to be just as good by night (clouds permitting, of course). Being so close to Minehead (five minutes’ drive) has real benefits as you’ll be able to head into town easily for things like shops, pubs, attractions and days on the lovely sandy beach. This is still a proper rural location though, with direct access to woodland and moorland for walks. The gorgeous South West Coast Path (aka the Salt Path) is very easy to get to as well. Facilities at this site are simple but well kept – there are clean toilets and showers for men and women, along with a washing-up room, a drive-over grey waste disposal point and a rubbish/recycling area. There's a laidback atmosphere here, with kids and dogs welcome; you'll just need to keep dogs on a two-metre lead. Barbecues and firepits are also permitted as long as they're kept off the ground.

Site type

Tent pitches 23
Motorhome pitches 27
Open now
Opens 1 April
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. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Reception is unmanned after 6 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed 1 Apr to

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

9.1

Overall rating from 80 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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PeacefulSpectacular scenery

93% would recommend this site to a friend

90% would stay here again

What customers say

This well-maintained campsite boasts spectacular views over Minehead and the coast. Visitors consistently praise the spotless facilities, including showers and washing-up areas, and the peaceful atmosphere. The site is noted for its excellent walking opportunities, with direct access to footpaths and woodland. While generally found to be quiet and friendly, some reviewers mention sloping pitches and challenging access via narrow lanes, particularly for larger vehicles. Eco-friendly touches and helpful owners are also highlighted.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 03/06/2026

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Arrival date (latest first)

Absolutely lovely people, really chilled, excellent…

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mark M. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Absolutely lovely people, really chilled, excellent amenities and beautiful views. We only stayed for the one night as we were only down for the weekend but I'll definitely stay here again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The view is amazing minehead lovely…

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Anonymous

Electric gravel motorhome pitch

Liked The view is amazing minehead lovely place great shops

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great campsite with an amazing view.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked The friendly welcome, easy to find a great spot with a great view.
Toilets, showers and washing area was clean and decent.
I am a lone parent traveling with a toddler and found it easy to access everything I needed.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely campsite

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Rachel C. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Beautiful campsite with great facilities. Toilet block and washing up area clean and plenty of water taps. Barrier access keeps site secure. Follow the instructions given by the site to ensure that you access in the best possible way for local residents and to avoid the narrow lanes.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quit site…

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Thorsten B. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Quit site

Disliked No service, tent places not even

Recommend to friends Visit again

Calm. Quiet. Clean. Nice showers.…

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 Sarah D. 2 reviews

Electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Calm. Quiet. Clean. Nice showers.

Recommend to friends Visit again

We had a lovely time at Moor Wood and would definitely go again.

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7 out of 10
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 Wendy N. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked We had a lovely stay at Moor Wood Campsite. It was a very quiet site, and even with a number of families staying over bank holiday weekend, people respected the 10pm quiet rule. The facilities were fine and the views stunning. It was good that directions to get there were sent before arriving as the lanes are very narrow on North Hill.

Disliked There were ticks on the site, but there are a number of signs warning about this. Three members of the family found ticks on them, but it was very, very hot weather so I don't know if that was a reason.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful location, amazing views and peaceful…

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Mirren B. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Beautiful location, amazing views and peaceful with quiet campers at night and families having fun together during day and firepits at dusk. Stunning walks through neighbouring forest. Good showers, washing up room and toilets which were the only facilities needed when surrounded by nature.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely spot!

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9 out of 10
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 Simon M. 1 review

Electric gravel motorhome pitch

Liked Lovely site with nice facilities and great views. Fantastic walking opportunities.

Disliked Unfortunately our night was disturbed by a noisy selfish couple who spent the night arguing loudly. What’s wrong with people! However, not the site’s fault and I’ve not considered this in my rating.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good sized pitches. Friendly staff, good…

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8 out of 10
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Scott M. 4 reviews

Electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Good sized pitches. Friendly staff, good value.

Disliked Showered needed more power and are too low, 5ft 8 & under you'll be OK just.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. 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

Forest Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise 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

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Location

Moor Wood Campsite

Hill Road

Minehead

Somerset

England

TA24 5LB

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.21372°N
3.49459°W

Route directions

The roads to access the are narrow, so please be careful with your satnav; it is recommended you follow signs for the campsite on Martlet Road.

Nearest transport

Coach
0.9 mi The Parade
1.5 mi Butlins
20 mi Post Office
Rail
13.5 mi Rhoose Rail Station
13.6 mi Llantwit Major Rail Station
15.6 mi Barry Rail Station
Ferry
0.9 mi Minehead Harbour
16 mi Barry Waterfront Ferry Terminal
20.9 mi Penarth Pier
Airport
14.4 mi Cardiff International 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

Having Minehead (five minutes’ drive) so close by is really handy – head into town for a day on the sandy beach, some time riding the slides of Splash Waterworld or a nostalgic trip on the West Somerset Railway. Elsewhere along the coast, you may like to try watersports and other adventures in Porlock Weir (15 minutes) or head along to Lynmouth (40 minutes) to ride the cliff railway. Being within Exmoor National Park of course also means lots of great walks – a couple of the favourite routes nearby include the Tall Trees Trail (15 minutes) and the climb up Dunkery Beacon (20 minutes). The Valley of Rocks walk and Tarr Steps trail are both about 40 minutes away, as is Wimbleball Lake, a hotspot for various watersports. For more family days out, you might like to try places like Tropiquaria Zoo (20 minutes) and the Exmoor Pony Centre (45 minutes) or head to Dunster Castle (15 minutes), which has child-friendly activities as well as guided tours of the ancient castle and working watermill.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Minehead Terminus 1.3 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Dunster North West 2.6 mi Sea N/AN/AN/AGood
Blue Anchor West 4.6 mi Sea N/AN/AN/AN/A
Porlock Weir 5.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Lynmouth 14.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

St Fagans: National History Museum 21.1 mi

Millennium Stadium 22.8 mi

Cardiff Castle 22.9 mi

The Cardiff Story (opens April 1st 2011) 22.9 mi

National Museum Cardiff 23.2 mi

National Trust

Holnicote Estate 3 mi

Dunster Working Watermill 3 mi

Dunster Castle 3.1 mi

Watersmeet 13.2 mi

Coleridge Cottage 15.2 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

DUNSTER CASTLE 3.5 mi

Webbers Post - Brockwell - Dunkery Breacon - Stoke Pero 3.9 mi

EXMOOR 8.4 mi

NETTLECOMBE COURT 8.6 mi

ST AUDRIES (HOUSE) 9.8 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 Moor Wood Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Moor Wood Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Moor Wood Campsite? Having Minehead (five minutes’ drive) so close by is really handy – head into town for a day on the sandy beach, some time riding the slides of Splash Waterworld or a … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Moor Wood Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  5 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Moor Wood Campsite? From £25 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.