Lydford Caravan and Camping Park

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Lyd Field
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Dart field, fabulous views.
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Dart field, fabulous views.
Dart field
Lyd field

  • Well-maintained site on the edge of Dartmoor, with tor views
  • Tavistock 20 minutes drive; Lydford Gorge five minutes' walk
  • Dog walking area and shop selling locally made food
Touring Devon? Place yourself in the middle of the county and have easy access to both north and south as well as moors and beaches with a stay at Lydford Caravan and Camping Park; this friendly and well-kept site also has pretty views of Dartmoor’s tors from its designated dog-walking area… Start planning your adventures with a browse of the tourist and local info at Lydford's dishwashing and veg prep area, or ask staff for their fave attractions and activities in the area. Need a top tip before setting off? The deepest gorge in England is only five minutes' walk away: set off on the circular trail around this National Trust-protected place, passing by the Whitelady Waterfall and Devil’s Cauldron. For bike rides, the Granite Way cycle route runs near the site to Okehampton, nine miles away. Practicalities are covered on site for a restful place to come back to, with ladies' and gents' amenities blocks, a family bathroom, a launderette and charging facilities all available to guests. The site also has a well-stocked shop selling many items, including meat (pork, venison and lamb) from Dartmoor for the barbecue, Dartmoor ice cream, chocolate treats and wine, beer, cider and spirits. A farm shop is on the outskirts of Launceston, about a 20-minute drive away, and a large supermarket is about five minutes further on for stocking up for your stay or for a barbecue back at base.

Site type

Caravan sites 30
Tent sites 40
Motorhome sites 30
Open now
Opens 20 March
Please note

Vehicles

  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Occupancy

  • Group bookings of 3 or more units travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Dogs

  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 20 Mar to

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Reviews

9.7

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PeacefulWalkers' paradise

97% would recommend this site to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

Sparkling clean, peaceful site with great views. Super friendly staff and spotless facilities. Perfect for exploring – walks, cycle routes, Lydford Gorge. Minor notes on village noise, cost, and phone signal. WiFi extra. Highly recommended for a chill break.

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Arrival date (latest first)

We went on a rainy day thats why the grass and pitch area are very wet

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9 out of 10
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Anonymous

Powered grass site

Liked The area is packed with essential spaces like washing up area, toilet, shower, washing area and drinking water area and accesible 24hours. This areas are included on the pitch price except for the washing machine and dryer you need to bring 5£(coins) for washing and 1£ coin for dryer

Disliked When we visited there is a road closed signage before entering lydford gorge because of a bridge under construction so please check ahead by calling their reception. It took us 25mins drive to get there.

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From the manager: Thanks for your kind words about our site.

The road closure has been difficult. I struggled with bureaucracy (5 long wait phone calls!) to get a yellow sign in place, with no result. In the end we made our own black and white sign saying 'CAMPSITE OPEN' next to the bank of yellow signs, which has been in place for some weeks now. In any case, please accept my apologies for the inconvenience caused to you.

Roger Stokes
Site Owner

Clean facilities, welcoming staff and nice…

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Sarah N. 1 review

Powered grass site

Liked Clean facilities, welcoming staff and nice size pitches.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Overall nice place if you have transport

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 Tony T. 8 reviews

Fully-serviced concrete slab caravan site

Liked Well kept site, the toilet blocks were very clean and the warden was very helpful and friendly

Disliked Dog walk area encroached on privacy of other campers as it circled around where people were camping.
Booked super pitch but electric hook up point was some distance from pitch so needed a very long cable to plug in not mentioned when booking.
The nearest place to eat was 0.9 miles way and being disabled was a struggle

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From the manager: I'm pleased that, overall, you agree with many other visitors that we provide a well-run site, however I'm disappointed regarding the aspects of the site you were not happy about.

1. On arrival, you were offered an extension power cable by our helpful Warden, which you chose to refuse. I think this is the first time in my 20 years of custodianship this has been reported as an issue.
2. Having checked with our Wardens, you didn't mention the 'pathway behind your pitch' issue during your 3 night stay. Had you done so, we would have been more than happy to offer you an alternative pitch and to help you to relocate your motorhome.
3. I believe that you must have missed the most local pub, The Castle, which, according to Google Maps and Ordnance Survey is 0.45 miles from the site. Again, if you had mentioned this to the Wardens at the time, you might have enjoyed a pleasant evening in a nice country pub.

Roger Stokes, Site Owner.

Great site - fab location nicely…

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Jo W. 1 review

Fully-serviced concrete slab caravan site

Liked Great site - fab location nicely spaced flat pitches for our Moho- spotlessly clean loo's and showers. really helpful staff and handy little shop on site with Ice cream 😁

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic site. Friendly staff and clean facilities. Will be back

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Marc Jeffrey P. 3 reviews

Powered grass site

Liked On arrival i was welcomed to the site and shown to my pitch. I headed off into the village and had a nice few beers at the local pub and some lovely food before heading back to a glorious sunset and a nice quiet evening on a glorious campsite .
What else could you want ?

Disliked Gutted I couldnt have another night here 😪

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great campsite

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Matt E. 1 review

Unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Very clean and great location. Staff really friendly.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet location and not too busy.…

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Iona B. 1 review

Unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Quiet location and not too busy. Very clean facilities. Shop was well stocked. Very close to the pub and Lydford itself. Will definitely be coming back!

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautifully maintained site, with stunning views…

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 Amanda G. 2 reviews

Powered grass site

Liked Beautifully maintained site, with stunning views of Dartmoor. Staff were extremely helpful and friendly. Quiet and well equipped site. Loved our stay and will definitely recommend.

Disliked Nothing

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Would highly recommend

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Adam P. 1 review

Powered grass site

Liked Great site, friendly staff, good location

Disliked Small point - Shower cubicles needed more useful hooks/shelf to hang clothes/keep them dry ...

Recommend to friends Visit again

Top Location für Dartmoor und Meldon viaduct

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Top sauber und top organisiert. Der Ausblick von der Wiese auf den Nationalpark ist großartig. Cycleway 27 ist nah dabei.

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Features

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 Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Local produce Off licence Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 85 cm) Site close to accessible bathrooms Step-free or level access Well-lit path

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities Drainage hook-up points for caravans Motorhome service point Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Lydford Caravan and Camping Park

Lydford

Okehampton

Devon

England

EX20 4BE

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.6486°N
4.10628°W

Route directions

Please beware of using satnav systems when approaching the site due to narrow roads. Approach via the A386. The only route for towed or large units is: From the north: Turn south from the A30 onto the A386 signposted Tavistock and Plymouth. Continue for approximately 3.5 miles, passing the Fox and Hounds pub on the left. In another mile, turn right into Lydford village just before the Dartmoor Inn (look for a tall brown tourist board sign showing Lydford, campsite symbols, golf and Lydford Gorge with a telephone box on the left). Note the junction is slightly obscured so approach slowly. After turning, in half a mile take the first right at the war memorial and in 50 yards bear right at the Y-junction. The site is 100 yards on the left. From the south: Via Tavistock, approach only using the A386. At the Dartmoor Inn turn left into Lydford village. After turning, in half a mile turn right at the war memorial and then in 50 yards bear right at the Y-junction. The site is 100 yards along on the left.

Nearest transport

Coach
11.5 km Bus Station
12.4 km Thomas Cook
27.6 km North Road
Rail
12.1 km Okehampton Rail Station
16.8 km Gunnislake Rail Station
17.5 km Sampford Courtenay Rail Station
Ferry
30.8 km Devonport Ferry Terminal
31 km Torpoint Ferry Terminal
31.5 km Plymouth (Barbican) Landing Stage

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

If you’d rather ditch your ride and take public transport from just outside the site, Okehampton to the north and Tavistock to the south are both under half an hour away by bus. Head to the latter for the Museum of Dartmoor Life and cool castle ruins, or take the car if you’re planning on heading deeper into Dartmoor afterwards to climb the rocky High Willhays and Yes Tor peaks (both about 55 minutes’ drive). Tavistock, an ancient stannary and market town on the River Tavy, is also top notch: journey here for the living museum on Morwellham Quay (25 minutes), the historic Buckland Abbey (half an hour) and the family-friendly Tamar Trails Centre activity area. Within a few minutes' walk of the site, veer off on your gorge stroll for a look at Lydford Castle and Saxon Town, a former prison dating back to the ninth century and now managed by English Heritage. It sits next to St Petroc’s Church plus a pub serving food (both also within a five-minute walk of the site). If the kids are keen for the coast, Plymouth is 40 minutes’ drive away.

Food and drink

  • The Castle Inn 0.6 km
  • The Dartmoor Inn 1.1 km
  • Fox & Hounds Hotel 1.9 km
  • Bearslake Inn 3.9 km
  • The White Hart 4 km
  • The Elephant's Nest 5.4 km
  • The Highwayman Inn 5.5 km
  • The Mary Tavy Inn 6.5 km
  • Peter Tavy Inn 7.6 km
  • Clovelly Inn 8.2 km

Parks and play

  • Parish Playing Field 7.6 km

Family days out

  • Lydford Castle 0.6 km
  • Lydford Gorge White Lady Entrance 2.4 km

Public transport

  • War Memorial 0.3 km
  • The Castle Inn 0.6 km
  • Lydford Gorge Lower Entr 2.4 km
  • Windard Terrace 5.3 km
  • Brentor Road 6 km
  • Sourton Cross 6.8 km
  • Cross 6.8 km
  • Pitts Cleave 9.2 km
  • Harris Arms 9.4 km

What’s nearby

  • Hurdwick Golf Course 9.5 km

Local services

  • Shell 7.4 km

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Must see

Castle Drogo 21.4 km

Dartmoor Zoological Park 27.7 km

Buckfast Abbey 29.1 km

National Marine Aquarium 31.4 km

RHS Garden Rosemoor 32.8 km

National Trust

Lydford Gorge 0.7 km

Finch Foundry 15.5 km

Lawrence House 18.1 km

Buckland Abbey 18.7 km

Cotehele Mill 19.2 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Meldon Reservoir - Brat Tor - Meldon Reservoir 8.1 km

SYDENHAM HOUSE 8.2 km

HAYNE MANOR 9.2 km

Merrivale - 10 Tors including Staple - Roos - Cox - nr Vixen 10.7 km

Four Winds Car Park - Seven Tors - Four Winds 11.5 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 Lydford Caravan and Camping Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Lydford Caravan and Camping Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Lydford Caravan and Camping Park? If you’d rather ditch your ride and take public transport from just outside the site, Okehampton to the north and Tavistock to the south are both under half an hour away by … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Lydford Caravan and Camping Park?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Lydford Caravan and Camping Park? From $72.21 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.