Gidleigh Wood

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View to the east
View to the east
Gidleigh wood from higher murchington
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Looking north
Sun rises over gidleigh wood.
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Gidleigh wood from higher murchington
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  • Simple pitches in 150 acres of privately owned Devon woodland
  • A 20-minute drive to Okehampton; 40 minutes to Exeter
  • Direct access to Dartmoor and the Two Moors Way, plus walks on site
Get down to Devon and a gorgeous setting in Dartmoor National Park – the simple grass pitches at Gidleigh Wood are part of a 150-acre site that’s mainly filled with conifer and broadleaf trees in the north Teign river valley. It’s an extremely peaceful location – and a scenic one too, with views out over the surrounding hills and woodland. If you’ve come this way for a bit of walking or cycling, you’re in the right place. Such outings can start right there on site, as there are numerous tracks crisscrossing the woodland, including one that takes you up Princeps Tor (with an elevation of 333 metres). There’s a mile or so of river frontage too, so you can get a close look at the water (it’s an unusual colour thanks to the peaty moorland soil…) Beyond the woods, you can get out onto the moors via a footbridge over the river. Once you’ve crossed the water, there’s a generous 365 square miles of moorland to explore, with nearby walks taking you to places like Kestor Rock and some standing stones. Something even longer in mind? This is a popular spot with students on Duke of Edinburgh Award expeditions, and it’s also a handy stopover point for the Two Moors Way, as the Mariners Way (part of the longer trail) runs through the woods. Life on site is fairly simple, with just the essential facilities provided – guests will have access to showers, compost toilets and a washing-up area but are otherwise left to their own devices.

Campground type

Tent sites 15
RV & Motorhome sites 3
Open now
Opens 26 June
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
  • Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 26 June to

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Reviews

9.7

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BushPeaceful

98% would recommend this campground to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

Beautiful, peaceful, remote woodland spot near Dartmoor for an "off-grid" escape. Hosts Mark & Karen are super helpful. Great walks from the site. Toilets & showers clean. Communal fire pit's a winner. Narrow access roads but manageable.

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Excellent, on the edge of the moor, easy access to Scorhill/Kestor

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Steve W. 4 reviews

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Great campsite, lovely
Location and good facilities, Mark the owner couldn’t have been more helpful, I was on a solo bike trip, Mark sorted me with a table/chair and a fully charged battery so I could charge up
My electrics!

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The peacefulness.…

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Calum F. 6 reviews

Unpowered grass motorhome site

Liked The peacefulness.

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Great, quiet spot for tent or campervan.

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Mark was a great host, very welcoming. Chilled out little campsite with lovely wooded walk straight from campsite.

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Karen and Mark are lovely. The site…

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Adam B. 3 reviews

Unpowered grass motorhome site

Liked Karen and Mark are lovely.
The site is beautiful with lots of amazing walks and views straight off the site.
Very quiet and peaceful.
Toilets, Shower and washing up facilities. We will definitely stay again.
A perfect way to spend a very cold NYE

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The location is perfect. We walked…

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Alison K. 1 review

Unpowered grass motorhome site

Liked The location is perfect. We walked directly on to the moor from the site. Forest location perfect for dogs. Karen and Mark are very welcoming, the site is very clean, the fire pit an unexpected bonus.

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The hosts were a lovely couple,…

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 Samuel T. 1 review

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked The hosts were a lovely couple, who went out of their way to make our stay as comfortable as possible despite the weather. They set up the fire pit on our last night, and ensured there was enough wood to see us through.

Lovely local walks and plenty of tors not too far away. The river is a short distance away from the site which promotes scenic walks.

There was plenty for children to do with a box full of ball games, and a woodland to run through.

The facilities were clean and well maintained. No foul smells from the compostable toilets. The owners ensured that the shower was always hot after wet walls on the moors.

We will return to this site in the future, and have recommended to friends.

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A wonderful, peaceful stay . Site…

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Helen D. 2 reviews

Unpowered grass motorhome site

Liked A wonderful, peaceful stay . Site was set in woodland with beautiful views along the forest tracks perfect for dog walks. Very friendly owners. Will definitely be back.

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From the manager: Many thanks Helen for giving us a 10/10!
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at Gidleigh wood campsite, and look forward to seeing you again next year.

Mark and Karen

Tranquility at its best.

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 Luke D. 5 reviews

Unpowered grass motorhome site

Liked The simplicity and ease of everything. Mark has yet again done it v.well indeed. This time I bought my kids so they really got stuck into the off grid camping. Lovely wild swimming nearby too.

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From the manager: Many thanks Luke for your lovely review and rating us a 10/10! So glad you and your kids had a great time. We look forward to seeing you all again next year.

Cheers

Mark

Wonderful, peaceful spot nestled in the…

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Rebecca B. 1 review

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Wonderful, peaceful spot nestled in the trees. Feels remote with access to beautiful walks on Dartmoor but also only around 2 miles to Chagford for a pint and a small shop.

Shout out to Mark, the friendly owner, for his helpfulness and resourcefulness - we forgot the pump for our airbed and he made one out of a milk bottle top and a canister of compressed air! Above and beyond what we expected.

Compost loos and shower also v clean and well-maintained.

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From the manager: Hi Rebecca, we love your lovely review about how we managed to inflate your airbed, it's the best review of the year! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at Gidleigh wood campsite and thank you so much for rating us a 10/10, well worth finding a milk bottle top and some compressed air. I love a challenge in the wilderness of Dartmoor. We hope to see you both again next year.

Cheers

Mark

Fantastic campsite! Beautiful locations and very…

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 Megan K. 1 review

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Fantastic campsite! Beautiful locations and very relaxed. The owners were fantastic and very attentive. Thoroughly enjoyed my stay and hope to return in the future. Loved being able to swim in the river too!

Disliked I wake up early so it wasn’t and issue for me, but I could see how having 1 shower could be an issue when it’s busy.

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From the manager: Hi Megan, many thanks for rating us a 10/10!
So glad you enjoyed your stay at Gidleigh wood campsite, and we look forward to seeing you again next year.

Cheers

Mark

Features

Pop-up campground

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 Laundry 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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No drinkable water point Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)

Location

Gidleigh Wood

Berrydown Road

Gidleigh

Chagford

Devon

England

TQ13 8HR

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.67838°N
3.88191°W

Nearest transport

Coach
10.9 km Thomas Cook
23.7 km Bus Station
25.8 km Bus Station
Rail
10.1 km Okehampton Rail Station
11.2 km Sampford Courtenay Rail Station
15.5 km Yeoford Rail Station
Ferry
29.1 km Topsham Lock Ferry Landing
29.3 km Topsham Ferry Landing
29.4 km Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing
Airport
33.4 km Exeter 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

Fancy a challenge once you’ve warmed up on the trails nearby? How about a hike up High Willhays, the highest point in southern England at 621 metres. Meldon Hill, just outside Chagford, is another that’s worth a climb for some excellent moorland views. Shilley Pool, a few miles north of the site, is a lovely spot to cool off with some wild swimming in the river. For a glimpse into times gone by, stop by at the National Trust’s Finch Foundry (15 minutes’ drive) to see an old water-powered forge, or head to the Museum of Dartmoor Life (20 minutes) to explore the themed exhibits. Castle Drogo (20 minutes) may look like a historic building thanks to its medieval styling but it was actually constructed in the 20th century by renowned architect Edwin Lutyens – that modern take on a traditional style makes it a fascinating place to visit. Other days out nearby might take you over to Exeter (40 minutes) to visit the cathedral and museums and delve into the underground passages, or down to the coast for a day on the beach in Dawlish (45 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Shaldon 30.9 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Teignmouth Town 31.1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Dawlish Coryton Cove 31.4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Ness Cove 31.4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Dawlish Town 31.4 km Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Castle Drogo 5.3 km

Buckfast Abbey 21.9 km

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 25.3 km

Dartmoor Zoological Park 30.9 km

The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 32.4 km

National Trust

Castle Drogo 5.3 km

Finch Foundry 6.5 km

The Church House 12.4 km

Lydford Gorge 16.5 km

Buckland Abbey 28.2 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Chagford - Castle Drogo - Fingle Bridge 3.5 km

CASTLE DROGO 5.9 km

Bennet's Cross - Huckney Tor - Vitifer Mine Complex - Bennet's Cross 6.7 km

WOOD HOUSE 7.8 km

Postbridge CP - Broad Down - Longaford Tor - Powder Mills 9.7 km

Local events

  • Beautiful Days (Friday 21 August 2026 – Friday 21 August 2026)

    Ottery St Mary, England 42.1 km

  • Sidmouth Folk Festival (Friday 31 July 2026 – Friday 31 July 2026)

    Sidmouth, England 45.6 km

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 Gidleigh Wood have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Gidleigh Wood dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Gidleigh Wood? Fancy a challenge once you’ve warmed up on the trails nearby? How about a hike up High Willhays, the highest point in southern England at 621 metres. Meldon Hill, just outside Chagford, … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Gidleigh Wood?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  5 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Gidleigh Wood? From $45.60 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.