Tarka Trail Camping

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Nice and flat pitches
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  • Peaceful family-run site on the outskirts of Yelland
  • Five miles from Barnstaple and Bideford, and six from Westward Ho!
  • Walkers' paradise: direct access to Tarka Trail/South West Coast Path
North Devon has many special spots, but the golden triangle around the rivers Taw and Torridge and the sea is particularly pretty. Guests at Tarka Trail Camping are right in the middle of this sweet spot, making this a great base to explore the area's various watery vistas. This site on the outskirts of Yelland is well suited to quiet rural breaks, but its location close to a main road makes getting around a breeze: popular spots such as Barnstaple, Bideford and Westward Ho! can all be reached within 15 minutes' drive. Guests who want to leave the car behind can hop about on the local bus, which handily stops in the village (10 minutes' walk away). There's direct access to the popular Tarka Trail from the site – it is, of course, named after an otter so it's no surprise that the creatures make an appearance now and then around these parts (although this smashing stretch of river is reward enough even without them). If all that walking (or cycling) builds up an appetite, fear not – weary wanderers are free to enjoy a barbecue back at base (provisions can be picked up a mile away in Fremington). Looking for a drink with that? Yelland Manor Micro Brewery is located right next door, and a café is 10 minutes' walk away. Well-behaved dogs are welcome, but please keep them on a lead while on site.

Site type

Tent sites 20
Motorhome sites 20
Caravan sites 5
Open now
Opens 28 March
Please note

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).

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9.6

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97% would recommend this site to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

A peaceful, tidy campsite with top-notch, clean facilities and roomy, flat pitches. Directly on the Tarka Trail for great cycling/walking, with lovely estuary views. The microbrewery's a hit. Most recommend it, though some say it's a bit dear.

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Spotlessly clean

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 Melanie M. 1 review

Powered grass motorhome site

Liked Really friendly & site was immaculate

Disliked We had a very rude neighbour but that is no fault of the site

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Shower block- clean, modern Micro brewery and…

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 David H. 1 review

Powered grass motorhome site

Liked Shower block- clean, modern
Micro brewery and home made pizzas 1 minute walk away.
Friendly staff.
Cycle path nearby for walkers as well as cyclists.
Coastal walks nearby.
Instow a 15 minute cycle or 50 minute walk along the South West Coast Path.

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Fantastic campsite. Perfect location for the…

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 Kat B. 1 review

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Fantastic campsite. Perfect location for the Tarka Trail. Great for family’s. Peaceful evenings.

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10/10 will be visiting again!

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 Benn M. 2 reviews

Unpowered grass campervan site

Liked Honestly, the nicest camp site I have ever stayed at! Hosts were friendly and left us to it which is perfect!

Facilities were super clean, showers were lovely and hot and washing up area was spot on.

We were on a non EHU hook up, massive pitch. Neighbours but not too close.

Best bit? The site backs straight onto the Tarka Trail and RSPB Isley Marsh!

Oh and the whole site has fantastic WiFi which was a nice bonus!

Can’t wait to come back!

Disliked Nothing!

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Excellent place to stay near the…

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 Andrew S. 2 reviews

Powered grass and gravel caravan site

Liked Excellent place to stay near the trail.great toilet facilities, clean and tidy site. Will definitely be back. The price we paid on Pitch up however was incorrect, we had to pay extra on arrival.

Disliked Nothing

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Beautiful place

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George F. 29 reviews

Powered grass motorhome site

Liked Everything nice quiet site nice run up the Tarka trail
Clean toilets
Very helpful staff

Disliked Nothing

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We had a fantastic stay at…

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 Rob M. 2 reviews

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked We had a fantastic stay at Tarka Trail Campsite. The location is perfect—it's right next to the Tarka Trail, making it incredibly easy to head out for a walk or cycle straight from the campsite without needing to drive anywhere.

One of the best things about our stay was how peaceful and quiet the site was. It had a really relaxing atmosphere, making it the perfect place to unwind and enjoy the countryside. The campsite was well maintained, and everything was clean and tidy.

If you're looking for a quiet, well-located campsite with direct access to the beautiful Tarka Trail, I would definitely recommend staying here. We'll certainly be back!

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A real find for touring or longer stay camper, campervan or motorhome

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 QUENTIN T. 1 review

Unpowered grass campervan site

Liked Perfect location for access to the Tarka Trail with fabulous views across the estuary to the hills beyond. Large grass or crushed stone pitches. Modern and super clean and warm shower toilet block. Warm welcome. Immaculate across the whole site. Super fast 90mbps stable WiFi. Peaceful. Great opportunity for pizza and beer at the microbrewery next door. Great options for tent campers as family or couples or solo. A shelter for backpackers/cycle tourers.

Disliked Nothing

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Nice big pitches, washrooms very…

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Kevin R. 1 review

Powered grass motorhome site

Liked Nice big pitches, washrooms very clean, lovely walks and a great little brewery bar next door with great pizzas . A lovely site to stay would definitely recommend

Disliked Nothing

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Anonymous

Powered grass motorhome site

Liked Quiet. Well laid out. Great location. Will be going again.

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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 Watersports

Amenities on site

Baby-changing facilities 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

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping 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 Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites) Pub campground

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Location

Tarka Trail Camping

Lower Yelland Farm

Yelland

Devon

England

EX31 3EN

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.07206°N
4.15486°W

Nearest transport

Coach
0.5 km Post Office
2.2 km New Inn
2.3 km New Inn
Rail
6.4 km Barnstaple Rail Station
11 km Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station
14.7 km Umberleigh Rail Station
Ferry
3 km Instow Ferry Landing
3.2 km Appledore Ferry Landing
6.9 km Bideford Ferry Landing

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

The traffic-free Tarka Trail is a top pick for walks and bike rides around here. The 30-mile section that runs adjacent to the site follows the route of an old railway, so it's fairly flat (excellent news for occasional walkers/cyclists). Bike hire is available at the old station by Fremington Quay (three miles away by road/a mile and a half's walk along the trail), where there's also a café and heritage centre. Wildlife spotters should check out RSPB Isley Marsh (under a mile by foot), where waders galore are drawn to a peaceful saltmarsh. Serious birdwatchers can head out for the day to to Lundy Island: the ferry leaves Bideford (10 minutes' drive) several times a week and takes around two hours. For a day at the beach, head to Instow (a five-minute drive), a sandy riverside spot with sweeping views over the estuary that's popular with sailors and windsurfers. If you fancy taking to the waves, catch the Instow to Appledore Ferry across the Taw. Westward Ho! (15 minutes) is home to another fine beach and is a hub for surfers, kayakers and paddleboarders (with kit for hire) as well as go-karting.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Westward Ho! 6.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Saunton Sands 6.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Croyde Bay 8.8 km Sea N/AGoodExcellentGood
Putsborough 9.4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Woolacombe Village 11.7 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

RHS Garden Rosemoor 14.4 km

Castle Drogo 48.3 km

National Trust

Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum 14.6 km

Heddon Valley 22.5 km

Watersmeet 29.9 km

Lundy 36.9 km

Finch Foundry 41.3 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

ISLEY MARSH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 05/04/1990) 0.3 km

TAPELEY PARK 3.8 km

Northam Burrows - Coast Path - Appledore - Diddywell - Northam Burrows 5.7 km

SAUNTON COURT 6.2 km

Saunton - Croyde - Putsborough - Fruit and Nut Trail 6.8 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 Tarka Trail Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Tarka Trail Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Tarka Trail Camping? The traffic-free Tarka Trail is a top pick for walks and bike rides around here. The 30-mile section that runs adjacent to the site follows the route of an old railway, so … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Tarka Trail Camping?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Tarka Trail Camping? From $69.05 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.