Tarka Trail Camping

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Nice and flat pitches
Electric motorhome pitch
Electric motorhome pitch with awning
Campervans

  • 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.

Campground type

Tent sites 20
RV & Motorhome sites 20
Caravan sites 5
Open now
Opens 5 April
Please note
  • 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).

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat, 5 Apr to

Site types & availability

Other site types

Reviews

98%

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Clean, tidy and well laid out campsite. We arrived early and there was…

Overall 9/10
Location 8
Value for money 7
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Dave S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass campervan site

Liked: Clean, tidy and well laid out campsite.
We arrived early and there was a number to ring to check-in as reception was closed. We were given very clear instructions of where to pitch and provided with details for the lock on the gate to access the parka trail.

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Spotlessly clean facilities and the owner kindly let me move from original…

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Hannah B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass campervan site

Liked: Spotlessly clean facilities and the owner kindly let me move from original pitch to one with a view. Was right next to Tarka Trail so would be perfect for cyclists. Easy to get to as well which is bonus.

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Absolutely fabulous site. Lovely large spacious pitches. Immaculate shower/ toilet block with…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Paula B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass motorhome site

Liked: Absolutely fabulous site. Lovely large spacious pitches. Immaculate shower/ toilet block with plenty of both. Beautiful sunsets over the estuary. access to Tara trail and walks to villages in either direction with great pubs and chinese

Disliked: nothing

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Booked this campsite last minute for a family emergency and really loved…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Jo M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass campervan site

Liked: Booked this campsite last minute for a family emergency and really loved staying there… The showers and toilets were immaculate. Lovely views of wrafton, heanton and ashford. Would definitely stay there again ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Disliked: Nothing

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Excellent campsite right next to the Tarka Trail.…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Neil S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass motorhome site

Liked: Excellent campsite right next to the Tarka Trail.

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Brilliant

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Gary B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass campervan site

Liked: Lovely well kept site with good views facilities were spotless! The whole site is a credit to its owners

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Location facilities…

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 6
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
mike t. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass motorhome site

Liked: Location facilities

Disliked: Pitches to close no privacy great if not busy

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Quiet peaceful by the estuary

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 6
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Sinead C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass campervan site

Liked: The new shower block is fabulous and super clean. Warm and has hair dryers too.
Quiet, peaceful environment by the estuary with access to the Tarka Trail

Disliked: Hard standing would be more suitable than grass as it was raining and made it a little more tricky to walk upon etc.

Would be good to have the code for the gate/access in the booking

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Great site for cycling and walking on the Tarka trail

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Allen A. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass motorhome site

Liked: The location next to the trail, toilet block was clean and tidy and very spacious
The staff were very friendly and helpful on were to go

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Great place, we will return

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Paul S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass motorhome site

Liked: Very simple layout, easy access to the tarka trail for cycling and walking.
Toilet block is very nice and very clean.

Disliked: Some noise from the industrial unit next door (on a week day)

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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

Baby-changing facilities Bath available Car parking by site/unit 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

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

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites) Pub campground

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 +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.07206°N
-4.15486°W

Nearest transport

Coach
0.5 km Post Office
2.2 km New Inn
2.3 km New Inn
Rail
6.4 km Barnstaple Rail Station
11 km Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station
14.7 km Umberleigh Rail Station
Ferry
3 km Instow Ferry Landing
3.2 km Appledore Ferry Landing
6.9 km 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.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Westward Ho! 6.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Saunton Sands 6.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Croyde Bay 8.8 km Sea N/AGoodExcellentGood
Putsborough 9.4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Woolacombe Village 11.7 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

RHS Garden Rosemoor 14.4 km

Castle Drogo 48.3 km

National Trust

Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum 14.6 km

Heddon Valley 22.5 km

Watersmeet 29.9 km

Lundy 36.9 km

Finch Foundry 41.3 km

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) 0.3 km

TAPELEY PARK 3.8 km

Northam Burrows - Coast Path - Appledore - Diddywell - Northam Burrows 5.7 km

SAUNTON COURT 6.2 km

Saunton - Croyde - Putsborough - Fruit and Nut Trail 6.8 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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see site type section for details

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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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 caravan
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  6:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Tarka Trail Camping? From $62.10 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.