Hikers’ paradise: Campgrounds in Exeter, England

Woodleigh Caravan Park

• Well-maintained Devon family park just off the A30 at Cheriton Bishop
• Five minutes’ drive to Dartmoor National Park; 40 minutes to Paignton
• Modern facilities and two fishing lakes; café right next door

Sweet Meadows and Wild Woods Country Holidays

• Site surrounded by wild woods with a stream in Dartmoor National Park
• A quarter of a mile from the Teign River in a wildlife-rich haven
• An hour's walk through forest and woodland to a couple of pubs

Feather Down - Billingsmoor Farm

• Luxurious, family-friendly glampsite on a farm at Silverton in Devon
• A 20-minute drive to Tiverton, and 50 minutes to Exmouth beach
• Spacious off-grid safari tents; pizza oven and honesty shop on site

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

Cuckoo Down Farm Yurts

Knights Farm

• Simple grass campsite on a farm near Ottery St Mary in east Devon
• A 15-minute drive to Sidmouth beach and Crealy Theme Park and Resort
• Welcome hampers can be pre-booked; a well-stocked farm shop on site

Dartmoor Camping

• Friendly site near Moretonhampstead with plenty of outdoor space
• Sports field, skate park, play area and function room on site
• Large outdoor pool and three trout fishing lakes a short walk away

South Farm Camping

• Basic site on a family-run working farm with views of the sea
• A five-minute drive from the local beach and 20 minutes from Sidmouth
• Dog-friendly, with a couple of alpacas and a farm shop on site

Fire Beacon Camping

• Peaceful wild campsite with views of Devon countryside near Sidmouth
• A 20-minute drive to Branscombe beach; 25 minutes from Exmouth
• Just off the East Devon Way and close to the South West Coast Path

Dartmoor Caravan and Camping

Higher Holcombe

• Peaceful site spread over 30 acres of Devon countryside
• A 20-minute drive from Sidmouth or Budleigh Salterton beaches
• Firepit, outdoor social area and old dairy with shared kitchen

Yurtcamp Devon

• Well-equipped eco glampsite in 40 acres of woodland near Newton Abbot
• Woodland walks, fort, assault course, zipwire, pond and yoga
• Campfires encouraged: firepit and outdoor seating at each yurt

Glebe Camping

• Spectacular Dartmoor views from glamping tents on a Devon hilltop
• Edging Dartmoor National Park and a 40-minute drive from Torbay beach
• Walking and tennis from the site; riding, golf, pubs and shops nearby

Synderborough Farm

• Quiet Devon farm campsite with rural and sea views
• A 15-minute drive from Sidmouth seafront; Exeter 35 minutes
• Direct access to the quiet river Sid and local footpaths

Yellands Farm Glamping

• Spacious bell tents on a family farm in Dartmoor National Park
• A 10-minute drive to Chagford; 40 minutes to central Exeter
• Weekend pizza nights and pop-up suppers on site; farm produce to buy