Hikers’ paradise: Campgrounds in Devon

Lower Coombe Royal Glamping

• Luxury treetop lodges on a family estate just outside Kingsbridge
• Dog-friendly Devon glamping 15 minutes' drive from South Hams beaches
• Private wood-fired hot tub for each lodge, plus kitchen and bathroom

West Welsford Wild Camping

• Simple pitches on five acres of a working dairy farm
• Two miles from the coast; 10 minutes' drive to Clovelly
• Dog-friendly site with farm tours; village five minutes' drive away

Ned's Meadow

• Cosy adults-only shepherd’s hut on a working farm in South Devon
• Bigbury Beach 10 minutes’ drive; Dartmoor National Park half an hour
• Woodburning stove; traditional village pub a 10-minute walk away

Hemsford Yurt Camp

• Glamping in a scenic rural setting three miles from Totnes
• Accommodation in a quiet three-acre field
• A 15-minute drive from Dartmoor

Quarry Pods

• Insulated pods in a historic stone quarry
• Private bathroom for each pod
• Communal covered area with tables and chairs

Meldon Lake and Woods

• Wild camping site on a Devon farm with direct access to Dartmoor
• A five-minute drive to Okehampton; 50 minutes to Teignmouth beach
• Rural site with wild swimming, close to the Granite Way cycle route

Morwellham Quay

• Well-maintained park on the banks of the river Tamar
• A 10-minute drive from Tavistock; 35 minutes from Plymouth
• Local pub, shop and restaurant in the village

Bickham Barn

• Wild camping site in a rural setting on an organic farm
• Just outside Kenn village and eight miles from the beach at Dawlish
• Within 15 minutes' drive of both Exeter and Dartmoor National Park

Moorhead Country Holidays

• Family-run rural Devon campsite 20 minutes' drive from Westward Ho!
• A 10-minute drive from Clovelly village and the coast at Buck's Mills
• Indoor pool with hot tub; summer restaurant; fishing lake

Bovisand Lodge Estate

Beer Youth Hostel

• Set in a hidden wooded valley
• Restaurant serving local ales, beer, wine and home-cooked meals
• Flanked by National Cycle Network Route 2

Lemons Farm Glamping

• Comfy converted yacht in a Devon cider orchard with Exmoor views
• Half an hour's drive to Westward Ho! beach and South West Coast Path
• Stargazing hatch and firepit; fresh bread and firewood supplied

Plaistow Mills

• Four-acre camping field for over-12s 10 minutes' drive from Barnstaple
• A 15-minute drive to Ilfracombe; Woolacombe 20 minutes
• Farm shop on site; short walk to a gastropub and smart restaurant

Yealm Cabin

• Luxury fully-equipped log cabin overlooking the South Hams
• Close to several beaches and 15 minutes from Dartmoor
• Observatory, one-acre lawn and barbecue

Valleyside Escapes

• Luxurious glamping site with fabulous views of the Exe valley in Devon
• A five-minute walk to Bickleigh village attractions, dining and pubs
• Well-equipped, spacious safari tents; honesty shop and bar on site

Moonacre Alpacas

• Peaceful alpaca farm in a rural setting
• Small and quiet family-owned site
• Eco-friendly and sustainable project

Ducklings Den

• Luxury family bell tents on the south Devon coast
• A 10-minute drive to Salcombe; 25 minutes to Bigbury-on-Sea
• Firepit and kitchen provided; access to pizza oven and barbecue area

Court Gates Wild Camping

• South Devon working farm with sea views and stabling for horses
• A 15-minute drive from Plymouth and 20 minutes from Dartmoor
• Direct access to South West Coast Path; a mile from Bovisand beach