Wishtree Agroforestry and Permaculture Centre
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Add your business details- Dark skies camping in a scenic forest setting and permaculture site
- Pubs and takeaways within a few miles; Dartmoor and Bude within 16
- Nursery and fruit and veg sales; permaculture workshops available
If simple, serene and scenic times are top of your south-west holiday wishlist – with an added helping of getting to thoroughly know your surroundings – Devon's Wishtree is the one for you.
This rural wildlife haven five miles from Beaworthy is part of an off-grid permaculture project, where guests are very welcome to join in with activities and learn about Wishtree's social enterprise approach. Foraging walks and site tours are available if you want to learn more, along with permaculture workshops and info on request.
Pitches at Wishtree are all secluded, set well away from each other to give a wild camping vibe across the entire site. Open fires are allowed and this is a stargazing haven where shooting stars frequently streak across the sky, so do set aside at least an evening or two to idle away under the Devon sky...
Firewood is available to buy on site. Several pubs, takeaways and a social enterprise café are within six miles of the site; ask for details on arrival.
Finally, as it's rural Devon, some of the paths around the site can get a tad muddy in wet weather, so do bring along your wellies as well as your cosy wet weather gear.
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2Languages spoken
English
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Features
No dogs allowed
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 WatersportsAmenities on site
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 WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowedThemes
Budget/backpacker Bush Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearbyType
Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Fishing nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Wishtree Agroforestry and Permaculture Centre
Kingsmoor Cross
Highampton
Beaworthy
Devon
England
EX21 5JN
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.81648°N
-4.20421°W
Route directions
The site is on the junction of Kinsgmoor Cross, towards Halwill. If you arrive at Brandis Corner going towards Bude, you have gone too far. If you arrive at Highampton towards Hatherleigh or Okehampton, you have passed Wishtree Agroforestry and Permaculture Centre. You will recognise the entrance to Wishtree by the produce stall just outside the gate.
Nearest transport
Coach16.5 km Thomas Cook
22.5 km Bideford Quay
22.5 km Bideford Quay
Rail17.4 km Okehampton Rail Station
18.7 km Sampford Courtenay Rail Station
23.7 km Portsmouth Arms Rail Station
Ferry22.5 km Bideford Ferry Landing
26.2 km Instow Ferry Landing
26.4 km Appledore Ferry Landing
AirportPlease 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
Accessible walks and bike rides are just outside the site, including the Ruby Way cycle route which passes the grounds. Nature reserves, woodland walks and archery are all within a three-mile walk; also recommended is the walk to Brandis Corner, two miles away, and the four-mile hike to Halwill Junction, via Kingslake for a cream tea by the water.
History and horse fans as well as theatre buffs can dig into the War Horse story 10 miles away at the War Horse Valley Country Farm Park, where there's a musuem on World War I as well as a valley park and tearoom. Somewhat further back in time, the ruins of 11th-century Okehampton Castle are 14 miles away.
For seaside and coast, Wishtree is 16 miles from Bude, 20 from Clovelly and Westward Ho!, and 30 from Tintagel and Boscastle. Exeter and Plymouth are 40 and 45 miles away.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summerleaze | 24.5 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
| Crooklets | 24.7 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
| Widemouth Sand | 25 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Northcott Mouth | 25 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | N/A |
| Sandymouth | 25.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
RHS Garden Rosemoor 14.8 km
Castle Drogo 30.7 km
Tintagel Castle 42.5 km
Buckfast Abbey 47 km
Dartmoor Zoological Park 47.6 km
National Trust
Lydford Gorge 20.4 km
Finch Foundry 21.8 km
Lawrence House 22.8 km
Castle Drogo 30.7 km
Cotehele 35.9 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
GREAT TORRINGTON CEMETERY 15.6 km
Meldon Reservoir - Brat Tor - Meldon Reservoir 16.8 km
SIMMONS PARK 17.1 km
HAYNE MANOR 17.8 km
SYDENHAM HOUSE 20.3 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 Wishtree Agroforestry and Permaculture Centre have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Wishtree Agroforestry and Permaculture Centre dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Wishtree Agroforestry and Permaculture Centre? Accessible walks and bike rides are just outside the site, including the Ruby Way cycle route which passes the grounds. Nature reserves, woodland walks and archery are all within a three-mile walk; … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Wishtree Agroforestry and Permaculture Centre?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: noon – 5 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m.