Gidleigh Wood

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View to the east
View to the east
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Looking north
Sun rises over Gidleigh wood.
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  • Simple pitches in 150 acres of privately owned Devon woodland
  • A 20-minute drive to Okehampton; 40 minutes to Exeter
  • Direct access to Dartmoor and the Two Moors Way, plus walks on site
Get down to Devon and a gorgeous setting in Dartmoor National Park – the simple grass pitches at Gidleigh Wood are part of a 150-acre site that’s mainly filled with conifer and broadleaf trees in the north Teign river valley. It’s an extremely peaceful location – and a scenic one too, with views out over the surrounding hills and woodland. If you’ve come this way for a bit of walking or cycling, you’re in the right place. Such outings can start right there on site, as there are numerous tracks crisscrossing the woodland, including one that takes you up Princeps Tor (with an elevation of 333 metres). There’s a mile or so of river frontage too, so you can get a close look at the water (it’s an unusual colour thanks to the peaty moorland soil…) Beyond the woods, you can get out onto the moors via a footbridge over the river. Once you’ve crossed the water, there’s a generous 365 square miles of moorland to explore, with nearby walks taking you to places like Kestor Rock and some standing stones. Something even longer in mind? This is a popular spot with students on Duke of Edinburgh Award expeditions, and it’s also a handy stopover point for the Two Moors Way, as the Mariners Way (part of the longer trail) runs through the woods. Life on site is fairly simple, with just the essential facilities provided – guests will have access to showers, compost toilets and a washing-up area but are otherwise left to their own devices.

Site type

Tent sites 15
Motorhome sites 3
Opens 31 December
Please note

Vehicles

  • Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.

Safety

  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

General

  • Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.

Dogs

  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, 31 Dec 2026 to

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Reviews

9.7

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97% would stay here again

What customers say

A peaceful, off-grid spot in lovely woodland, with direct access to Dartmoor for walks. Reviewers loved the friendly owners, clean facilities, and communal fire pit. Some mention narrow access roads and sloped pitches. Dogs welcome, often off-lead.

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Great atmosphere, relaxed site with good…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Great atmosphere, relaxed site with good basic facilities. It’s no frills but that is its charm. A great spot from which to explore Dartmoor and the wider area.

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Another excellent trip. We'll be back.…

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 Luke D. 6 reviews

Unpowered grass motorhome site

Liked Another excellent trip. We'll be back.

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Lovely quiet site, with lots of…

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 R M. 1 review

Unpowered grass motorhome site

Liked Lovely quiet site, with lots of onsite ‘adventures’ for our daughter. Loved watching the eclipse from the Tor.

Disliked Roads to access are an adventure in themselves… proper Devon/Cornwall narrow lanes, steep sections, high hedges & the occasional milk lorry to reverse for. Not for the feint hearted if you are in a large van or have long bike rack creating tail swing!

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Great off grid site. Location is…

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John H. 1 review

Unpowered grass motorhome site

Liked Great off grid site. Location is beautiful, the woods are magical and the hosts were charming. We can’t wait to go back.

Disliked Nothing to dislike

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Wonderfully peaceful campsite in the perfect…

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Rhiannon D. 2 reviews

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Wonderfully peaceful campsite in the perfect location. Large spacious pitches and clean basic facilities.

Disliked Nothing

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Excellent site dans la forêt Bon…

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Christine L. 3 reviews

Unpowered grass motorhome site

Liked Excellent site dans la forêt
Bon accueil
Douches chaudes
Le seul pb ce sont les toilettes trop petites pour le nombre de campeurs

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The location is unbelievably beautiful. You…

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Elliot B. 2 reviews

Unpowered grass motorhome site

Liked The location is unbelievably beautiful. You literally camped in the woods.

We saw deer, ravens and birds of prey, while walking around the woodland.
Mark the ower is super friendly and helpful

Disliked The roads accessing the site might be difficult for some drivers, but what you would expect for the area and well worth it.

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Very peaceful, the campsite has its…

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Debra P. 1 review

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Very peaceful, the campsite has its own tor which is lovely and walks through the woods down to the river. Very close to open moorland as well as to Chagford if you need supplies. Mark and Karen were very friendly and helpful. A very relaxing place to stay and hear the owls through the night!

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A great simple campsite

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Dominic H. 4 reviews

Unpowered grass motorhome site

Liked The peace and quiet. The friendly staff member. The water bottles. The clean toilets.

Disliked The slope.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location

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Dominic H. 4 reviews

Unpowered grass motorhome site

Liked Peaceful spot

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Pop-up campground

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 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

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No drinkable water point Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)

Location

Gidleigh Wood

Berrydown Road

Gidleigh

Chagford

Devon

England

TQ13 8HR

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.67838°N
3.88191°W

Nearest transport

Coach
10.9 km Thomas Cook
23.7 km Bus Station
25.8 km Bus Station
Rail
10.1 km Okehampton Rail Station
11.2 km Sampford Courtenay Rail Station
15.5 km Yeoford Rail Station
Ferry
29.1 km Topsham Lock Ferry Landing
29.3 km Topsham Ferry Landing
29.4 km Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing
Airport
33.4 km Exeter International Airport

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

Fancy a challenge once you’ve warmed up on the trails nearby? How about a hike up High Willhays, the highest point in southern England at 621 metres. Meldon Hill, just outside Chagford, is another that’s worth a climb for some excellent moorland views. Shilley Pool, a few miles north of the site, is a lovely spot to cool off with some wild swimming in the river. For a glimpse into times gone by, stop by at the National Trust’s Finch Foundry (15 minutes’ drive) to see an old water-powered forge, or head to the Museum of Dartmoor Life (20 minutes) to explore the themed exhibits. Castle Drogo (20 minutes) may look like a historic building thanks to its medieval styling but it was actually constructed in the 20th century by renowned architect Edwin Lutyens – that modern take on a traditional style makes it a fascinating place to visit. Other days out nearby might take you over to Exeter (40 minutes) to visit the cathedral and museums and delve into the underground passages, or down to the coast for a day on the beach in Dawlish (45 minutes).
(within 10 km)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park and Zoo (within 16.1 km)

Food and drink

  • Northmore Arms Pub 1.5 km
  • 22 Mill St Restaurant 2.9 km
  • Chagford Inn Pub 2.9 km
  • Ring O' Bells Pub 3 km
  • Whiddons Restaurant 3.1 km
  • Sandy Park Inn Pub 4.3 km
  • The Post Inn Pub 4.8 km
  • Hog and Hedge Restaurant 5.1 km
  • The Oxenham Arms Pub 5.7 km
  • King's Arms Pub 5.9 km

Groceries

  • The Co-operative Food 8.4 km

Parks and play

  • Children's Play Area 10 km
  • Children's Play Area 10 km

Family days out

  • Gidleigh Castle 0.2 km
  • Scorhill Stone Circle Visitor attraction 1.9 km
  • Chagstock Festival Ground Visitor attraction 3.8 km
  • Spinsters' Rock Visitor attraction 3.9 km
  • The Mythic Garden, sculpture garden Visitor attraction 4.6 km
  • Castle Drogo 5.4 km
  • Miniature Pony Centre Visitor attraction 5.7 km
  • Moons Cross Visitor attraction 6.2 km
  • White Rock Visitor attraction 6.8 km
  • Belstone Village Stocks Visitor attraction 7.4 km
  • Beehive Hut Visitor attraction 7.5 km
  • Nine Maidens Stone Circle Visitor attraction 7.5 km
  • Clapper Bridge Visitor attraction 9.6 km

Public transport

  • Ford Cross 5.9 km
  • Devonshire Inn 6.6 km
  • Court Street Car Park 8.3 km
  • Square 8.5 km
  • Stockley Hamlet 9.3 km
  • Postbridge 9.7 km

What’s nearby

  • South Zeal Post Office / The Stores General shop 5.7 km
  • Bovey Castle Golf Course 7.1 km

Local services

  • Chagford Pharmacy 3 km
  • Chagford Health Centre Doctors 3.1 km
  • Esso Fuel station 5.1 km
  • Moreton Hospital 8.3 km
  • Moreton Health Centre Doctors 8.3 km
  • Moreton Pharmacy 8.5 km
  • Whitehouse Services Fuel station 8.5 km
  • Texaco Fuel station 9.4 km
  • Fuelling point Fuel station 9.6 km
  • 151 Medical Centre Clinic 9.8 km

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Must see

Castle Drogo 5.3 km

Buckfast Abbey 21.9 km

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 25.3 km

Dartmoor Zoological Park 30.9 km

The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 32.4 km

National Trust

Castle Drogo 5.3 km

Finch Foundry 6.5 km

The Church House 12.4 km

Lydford Gorge 16.5 km

Buckland Abbey 28.2 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Chagford - Castle Drogo - Fingle Bridge 3.5 km

CASTLE DROGO 5.9 km

Bennet's Cross - Huckney Tor - Vitifer Mine Complex - Bennet's Cross 6.7 km

WOOD HOUSE 7.8 km

Postbridge CP - Broad Down - Longaford Tor - Powder Mills 9.7 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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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Gidleigh Wood have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Gidleigh Wood dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Gidleigh Wood? Fancy a challenge once you’ve warmed up on the trails nearby? How about a hike up High Willhays, the highest point in southern England at 621 metres. Meldon Hill, just outside Chagford, … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Gidleigh Wood?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  5 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Gidleigh Wood? From $55.19 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.