The Shire

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Trampoline for the kids
Trampoline for the kids
Tree-shaded pitches
Well-maintained field surrounded by greenery
Plenty of space for everyone
Wildflower areas in the camping field
Pitches under the shade of trees
View of the field
Peaceful camping field
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Tree-shaded pitches
Well-maintained field surrounded by greenery
Plenty of space for everyone

  • Basic off-grid site 15 minutes’ drive from Crediton in Devon
  • Dartmoor National Park 20 minutes’ drive; Castle Drogo 25 minutes
  • Pub and shop five minutes’ walk; riding and fishing 20 minutes’ drive
Going off grid in Devon? The Shire is calling… This tree-shaded no-frills camping field just off the A3072 is 15 minutes’ drive from Crediton and has all the basics you need for a bit of wild camping – namely a compost loo, running water and solar power for phone charging. Please note, though, that there are no showers and no lighting on site, so please come prepared. There are chickens on site, however, and eggs are available to buy daily, so you can look forward to bacon and egg for breakfast. Barbecues are welcomed for the full wild camping vibe, but alternatively a garden centre with a café, an essentials shop and a pub with food and pool tables are all within five minutes’ walk of the pitches. There is plenty of countryside fun to be had with horse-riding lessons and fishing lakes within 20 minutes’ drive. Walkers can head for the high moorland in Dartmoor National Park, while cyclists can get on The Granite Way (both 20 minutes) near Okehampton. You can also easily spend a day exploring historic Exeter (half an hour), its quayside, cathedral and medieval underground passages that once carried drinking water into the city.

Site type

Tent sites 10
Open now
Opens June 1
Please note
  • This park has no on-site shower facilities.

Languages spoken

English

Romanian

Open from Sun, Jun 1 to

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Features

Pop-up campground

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Budget/backpacker

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No hot water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

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

Type

Pop-up campground Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

The Shire

Land at West of Bow

Crediton

Devon

England

EX17 6LA

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.80103°N
-3.82352°W

Nearest transport

Coach
14.5 km Thomas Cook
22.7 km Bus Station
24.1 km The Square
Rail
4.8 km Morchard Road Rail Station
5.3 km Copplestone Rail Station
6.3 km Lapford Rail Station
Ferry
28.2 km Topsham Lock Ferry Landing
28.3 km Topsham Ferry Landing
28.5 km Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing
Airport
29.7 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

Local attractions and activities: - Golf course: 10 minutes’ drive - Okehampton (market town): 15 minutes - Riding school: 15 minutes - Fishing lake: 20 minutes - Dartmoor National Park: 20 minutes - The Granite Way: 20 minutes - National Trust - Castle Drogo: 25 minutes - Exeter: half an hour.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Dawlish Warren 35.1 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Dawlish Town 35.2 km Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Dawlish Coryton Cove 35.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Teignmouth Holcombe 36.2 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Exmouth 36.4 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Castle Drogo 11.8 km

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 22.4 km

The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 25.7 km

RHS Garden Rosemoor 27.1 km

Crealy Great Adventure Park 30.6 km

National Trust

Finch Foundry 10.8 km

Castle Drogo 11.8 km

The Church House 25 km

Killerton 26 km

Killerton: Budlake Old Post Office 26.3 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

WOOD HOUSE 8.4 km

Eggesford Station - Eggesford Barton - Nethercott - Eggesford Station 10.3 km

CASTLE DROGO 11.9 km

Chagford - Castle Drogo - Fingle Bridge 13.4 km

SHOBROOKE PARK 13.9 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 pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does The Shire have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Shire dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Shire? Local attractions and activities: - Golf course: 10 minutes’ drive - Okehampton (market town): 15 minutes - Riding school: 15 minutes - Fishing lake: 20 minutes - Dartmoor National Park: 20 minutes … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Shire?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  8 a.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  noon
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  8 a.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Shire? From $18.49 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.