Cheglinch Camping
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- Pop-up, green field site with big pitches near Ilfracombe
- Pick your own pitch for wild camping among stunning north Devon views
- Firepits for hire and wood for sale: village shop half a mile away
Cheglinch Camping is a pop-up, gently sloping, green field site for wild camping in rural north Devon. Guests can pitch up in unspoiled countryside near a working farm with scenic views.
The site opens in summer, but then reverts back to its agricultural use. It's in a quiet isolated location, yet easily accessible as it's within half a mile of the A361 and the village of West Down with its well-stocked community shop and pub. The spectacular north Devon beaches are a short drive away (Ilfracombe, for example, can be reached with a drive of five minutes).
The pitches are generously sized but unmarked so you can pick your own location. There's plenty of room all around so kkids have open space to run and play, and so that you can take in the stunning views of north Devon while watching livestock grazing nearby. The site is predominantly a peaceful place interrupted only by the odd moo or bleat: however, as it's deep in countryside, there may be the odd day where tractors can be seen and heard working nearby.
Barbecues are allowed as long as they are kept off the ground, or you can hire one of the firepits. Wood is available to buy on site.
As it's wild camping in a rural location, facilities are basic: there's a mains water tap providing fresh water, a washing-up sink with cold water and clean composting toilets. Please note that the site doesn't have showers: guests are welcome to bring their own portable ones.
Cheglinch Camping rotates between two fields, both with fab views over north Devon.
Site type
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This campground/park has no on-site shower facilities.
Occupancy
Group bookings of 12 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Single-sex bookings of 12 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
General
- Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
Admission
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
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What customers say
Pitches were spacious & great value in August 2025. Campsite was well-kept with clean compostable toilets. Booking last minute was a plus.
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Pop-up campground
Dogs allowed
Campfires 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 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 Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wild campingUtilities
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 Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campgroundNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Cheglinch Camping
West Down
Ilfracombe
Devon
England
EX34 8NW
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.16906°N
4.12976°W
Nearest transport
Coach4.5 km Methodist Church
7.2 km Opposite George Hotel
7.2 km George Hotel
Rail11.6 km Barnstaple Rail Station
18.5 km Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station
21.8 km Umberleigh Rail Station
Ferry4.8 km Ilfracombe Ferry Landing
13.5 km Appledore Ferry Landing
13.6 km Instow 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
The village of West Down (which is visible from the site) is about half a mile away, reachable by car or gentle stroll. It has a well-stocked community shop, a pub, a church and a post office. Nearby Ilfracombe, Braunton and Barnstaple have banks, high street shops and supermarkets.
The well-known north Devon beaches are a short drive away. Ilfracombe is a five to 10-minute drive, Woolacombe 10-15 minutes away and Croyde and Saunton within 20-25 minutes. Fishing, surfing, walking, horse riding, quad biking, tennis, golf, cycling or paddling are all within a short drive. For those who prefer to take the bus, the local bus stop is within half a mile.
Other local attractions include Combe Martin Dinosaur Park, Exmoor Zoo and Watermouth Castle and Family Theme Park, The Big Sheep and The Milky Way.
You shouldn't miss Exmoor either, about 10 miles to the east and a must for nature lovers and walkers.
Food and drink
- Depot Pub 1.2 km
- The Crown Inn Pub 1.2 km
- Woodpecker Bar and Kitchen Pub 1.4 km
- The Old Mill Pub 3.1 km
- The Angel Restaurant 4 km
- The Grampus Inn Pub 4.2 km
- Settantanove Restaurant 4.2 km
- The Wellington Pub 4.2 km
- Spice Lounge Restaurant 4.3 km
- Emperor's Court Restaurant 4.3 km
Groceries
- Tesco Supermarket 3.6 km
- Lidl Supermarket 4.4 km
- The Big Apple Off-licence 4.5 km
- Cawthorne's Foodmarket Supermarket 7.1 km
- Tesco Supermarket 7.7 km
Parks and play
- Brook Farm park 2.9 km
- Keypitts Quad Bikes park 3.1 km
- Bicclescombe Park 3.3 km
- Greenways Play Area Playground 3.8 km
- Greenways Play Area park 3.8 km
- Oxford Park play area 4.3 km
- Woolacombe Fields park 5 km
- Woolacombe Play Area Playground 5.2 km
- Charles H Cowler Garden park 5.7 km
- Cobbler's Park 7.7 km
Family days out
- Segway Safari Visitor attraction 4.2 km
- Sunspot Amusements Amusement arcade 4.6 km
- Tunnels Beaches Visitor attraction 4.6 km
- Sunspot Amusements Amusement arcade 5.3 km
- The Story of Two Villages Visitor attraction 5.5 km
- Watermouth Castle 6.5 km
- Kids cabin Amusement arcade 6.6 km
- Newberry Castle 7.1 km
- Hawker Hunter jet Visitor attraction 7.9 km
- Remains of a Matilda tank from World War II Visitor attraction 9.3 km
Public transport
- The Nook 3.2 km
- Bicclescombe Park Road 3.5 km
- Post Box 3.6 km
- North Devon resort - heading west 3.8 km
- The Vicarage 3.8 km
- North Devon resort - east bound 3.8 km
- Wilder Road Car Park 4.1 km
- Academy 4.2 km
- Opposite Garage 4.2 km
- Garage 4.3 km
Beaches
- Wildersmouth Beach 4.7 km
- Hele Beach 5.2 km
- Hele Beach 5.2 km
- Woolacombe Sands 5.8 km
- Combesgate Beach 5.8 km
- Barricane Beach (SSSI) 5.9 km
- Rockham Beach 6 km
- Grunta Beach 6.1 km
- Putsborough Sands 6.7 km
- Broadsands 6.9 km
What’s nearby
- Willingcott Valley Golf Course 1.7 km
- Digz Nightclub 4.5 km
- Larkstone Pitch & Putt Golf course 4.7 km
- Mortehoe and Woolacombe Golf Club Golf course 5.1 km
- Mariscos Nightclub 5.3 km
- Bay Hotel Golf Course 5.4 km
- Illfracombe Golf Club Golf course 5.6 km
- Blakewell Fisheries Fishing 9.1 km
Local services
- Texaco Fuel station 2.8 km
- Golden Coast Service Station Fuel station 2.9 km
- Murco Woolacombe Service Station Fuel station 3.7 km
- Warwick Practice Doctors 3.8 km
- Combe Coastal Practice, Ilfracombe Medical Centre Clinic 3.9 km
- Ilfracombe Tyrrell Hospital 4 km
- Scottishpower Charging station 4.1 km
- Murco Fuel station 4.3 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy 4.4 km
- Osprey Charging station 4.5 km
Must see
RHS Garden Rosemoor 25.1 km
National Trust
Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum 10.6 km
Heddon Valley 15 km
Watersmeet 23.7 km
Lundy 37.2 km
Holnicote Estate 39.7 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Lee Bridge - Slade - Ilfracombe - Coast Path 2.4 km
CHAPEL WOOD (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 21/11/1950) 3.4 km
Ilfracombe, Berrynarbor and the Coast 4.5 km
Mortehoe NT Coast 5.7 km
Morte Point - Rugged Coastal Headland 5.7 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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- Does Cheglinch Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Cheglinch Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Cheglinch Camping? The village of West Down (which is visible from the site) is about half a mile away, reachable by car or gentle stroll. It has a well-stocked community shop, a pub, a … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Cheglinch Camping?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: 2 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Depart by: noon