Nearly wild camping in South West England

Mt Bartinney Base Camp

• Wild camping on the spectacular West Penwith peninsula
• A 15 minutes’ drive to Sennen Cove; 35 minutes to Tate St Ives
• Nature walks direct from site; great spot for stargazing

Camping at Headgate Farm on Exmoor

• Wild-style family camping on a small farm on the edge of Exmoor
• A 40-minute drive to the north Devon coast; Tarr Steps 25 minutes
• Kitchen facilities and lounge area for guests; animals to meet on site

Camp Kovva

• Simple and scenic site with a family-friendly summer camp vibe
• A 35-minute walk to Portreath beach and the South West Coast Path
• Kiosk selling supplies and a pub down the road; firepits permitted

Little Barnstone

• Simple pitches on a peaceful Devon organic smallholding
• On the edge of Exmoor National Park, 10 mins' drive from Combe Martin
• Easy access from the A39; wellness activities available on site

Moonacre Campsite

• Peaceful camping on an east Dorset farm 15 minutes' drive from Poole
• Just off the A31 and A350; South West Coast Path half an hour's drive
• Woodland walks direct from the pitches, and wildlife around the site

Tripark

• Dog-friendly wildlife haven near the Devon and Cornwall border
• A 10-minute drive from Trethorne Leisure Park; 35 minutes to the beach
• Close to coarse fishing, game fishing and riverside walks

Shepherds Close Farm Campsite

• Peaceful working farm site surrounded by the north Dorset countryside
• Direct access to the Hardy Way trail; 15 minutes' drive to Gold Hill
• Farm shop on site, with firepits available to hire

Maker Camping

• Scenic wild camping on not-for-profit Rame Peninsula heritage site
• A 20-minute ferry ride from Plymouth, five minutes’ drive from beaches
• Museum, gallery, visitor centre, café and general store on site

Pool Bridge Camp Site

Monkey Chop Farm

• Dog-friendly site on a farm surrounded by the Dorset countryside
• A 25-minute drive to the Jurassic Coast; 45 minutes to Chesil Beach
• Pubs, farmers market within easy reach; fishing and kayaking nearby

Maggie's Meadows

• Tiny family-run site 20 minutes' drive from the north Devon coast
• A mile and a half to Langtree; 15 minutes to Great Torrington by road
• Sheltered half-acre grass meadow with a shared kitchenette

The Deer Barn Fields

• Exclusive-use site with firepit, woodlands and running water
• A quarter of an hour's drive to Wellington or 25 minutes to Exmoor
• Fresh eggs, firewood and barbecue packs for sale

Eden Camping

• Friendly, low-key Devon smallholding site with basic facilities
• A 15-minute drive from Kingsbridge; 25 minutes from Salcombe
• Quality local produce sold on site; a mile from the closest pub