Cator Hill View
This site does not currently take bookings here on Pitchup.com.
If you are the owner of this site, start taking bookings through Pitchup.com.
It's free, quick and easy!
Add your business details- Scenic dog-friendly wild camping site in Dartmoor National Park
- A five-minute drive from Bellever Forest; 25 minutes from Becky Falls
- Spacious pitches with room for car parking; barbecues permitted
From ticking off Dartmoor’s tors to waterfall walks, outdoor activities are very much the order of the day in Dartmoor National Park. If that sounds like your kind of thing, grab your gear and fix your base at Cator Hill View, a dog-friendly scenic wild camping site surrounded by the national park.
High up with rather splendid vistas over the moors and the surrounding tors, you’ll already have one view under your belt and plenty more natural sights to explore in the surrounding beauty spots, including Bellever Forest, five minutes’ drive away from the site for a bridleway walk or riverside amble.
With a slightly rugged feel, the facilities around this site are straightforward and include composting loos. There’s plenty of space around, so you can park your car on the pitch ready for an easy getaway too.
Although you’re in a peaceful position on the site, it’s a 10-minute drive into the historic village of Widecombe where there’s a little more human life around the craft and village markets. As for supermarket shopping, it’s best to gather goods for your break on your way in, from one of several food shops within 20 minutes’ drive of the site.
Perhaps rustle up a barbecue on site or unwind with a campfire, as both are permitted on site. And when you’re looking for a tasty place to eat out, there are a couple within 10 minutes’ drive of the site, including a pub and a café.
Site type
1
30Languages spoken
English
Nearby sites that are bookable on Pitchup.com
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
Want to know more about camping in Devon?
Features
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 Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
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 No drinkable water point No running water Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Medium (26-50 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearbyLocation
Cator Hill View
Cator
Widecombe in the Moor
Devon
England
TQ13 7TY
Directions Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
50.57233°N
-3.8632°W
Nearest transport
Coach19.3 km Rail Station
19.3 km Rail Station
20 km Shelter
Rail19.3 km Newton Abbot Rail Station
19.6 km Totnes Rail Station
20.1 km Ivybridge Rail Station
Ferry20.6 km Totnes Ferry Landing
25.7 km Shaldon Teignmouth Ferry Landing
26 km Teignmouth Ferry Landing
Airport36.2 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
There's more than just waterfalls at Becky Falls (25 minutes’ drive)… with woodland walks, animal shows in the small zoo and kids' challenges along the trails, there are lots of things to do for the whole family. The same can be said for Canonteign Falls (40 minutes), where there are Victorian fern gardens, lakes and ship-shaped adventure playgrounds.
If you’re after more family-friendly days out, Pennywell Farm (half an hour) will surely make it onto the list. A farm with interactive animal feeding, tractor rides and other activities on the bill, there’s much to muck into here.
Looking for more feelgood places but inside Dartmoor National Park? Grimspound (15 minutes) is a heritage site that's home to ancient ruins of a prehistoric settlement. Admire the scenery from Hookney Tor and pack a picnic for the views. Other places you may want to visit include the spidery boughs over at Wistman’s Wood (20 minutes) and the gentle river water at Spitchwick Common (10 minutes), a popular spot to indulge in some wild swimming.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaldon | 25.7 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Maidencombe | 25.8 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Hollicombe | 25.9 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Paignton Preston Sands | 25.9 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
| Watcombe | 26 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Buckfast Abbey 10.8 km
Castle Drogo 14.2 km
Dartmoor Zoological Park 20.3 km
Paignton Zoo Environmental Park 25.6 km
Living Coasts 27.1 km
National Trust
The Church House 3.6 km
Castle Drogo 14.2 km
Finch Foundry 18.1 km
Lydford Gorge 19 km
Buckland Abbey 21.6 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
DARTMOOR 3.1 km
Dartmeet - Babeny - Laughter Hole - Hexworthy - Dartmeet 3.2 km
Widecombe Circle 3.7 km
Widecombe - Hamel Down - Grimspound - Widecombe 3.8 km
Postbridge CP - Broad Down - Longaford Tor - Powder Mills 4.3 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.
Payment terms
Offers
Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details
Reviews
No reviews yet.
Frequently asked questions
- Does Cator Hill View have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Cator Hill View dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Cator Hill View? There's more than just waterfalls at Becky Falls (25 minutes’ drive)… with woodland walks, animal shows in the small zoo and kids' challenges along the trails, there are lots of things to … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Cator Hill View?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: 2:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m.