Nearly wild camping in South West England

Hedgerow Huts

• Peaceful adults-only rural site in the Looe Valley
• A 15-minute drive from Liskeard and the coast at Looe
• Wildlife haven with great views and easy access to local footpaths

Shutes South

• Wild camping on a peaceful family-owned farm in the Devon countryside
• In the Blackdown Hills and 40 minutes’ drive from the Jurassic coast
• Natural stream and farm animals; food shop and farm shop nearby

The Walled Garden Campsite

• Green and spacious Dorset site within the Moreton Estate
• Jurassic Coast, Monkey World and Tank Museum within 15 minutes' drive
• Café and play area within the grounds; abundance of walks nearby

Fairoak Camping

• Small family-run site 15 minutes' walk from Moors Valley Country Park
• A 15-minute drive from the New Forest; 20 minutes from the coast
• Back to basics pitches with fresh eggs for sale; pub a short walk away

Camp Cleavel

• Secluded family-friendly site on the Dorset coast
• A 20-minute drive to Studland's beaches, watersports and horsetrekking
• Tuck shop, meals served twice daily, pizza delivery and lawn games

Furze Park Camping

• Back to basics pitches on a 130-acre farm on the edge of Exmoor
• A 10-minute drive from Combe Martin beach; 20 minutes from Woolacombe
• Communal firepit and barbecue area; pub five minutes' drive away

Knights Farm

• Simple grass campsite on a farm near Ottery St Mary in east Devon
• A 15-minute drive to Sidmouth beach and Crealy Theme Park and Resort
• Welcome hampers can be pre-booked; a well-stocked farm shop on site

Wild Whitty

• Spacious wild-style campsite overlooking Taunton Vale in Somerset
• Taunton 15 minutes' drive; Lyme Regis three quarters of an hour
• Family-friendly, with a shallow stream and simple play area

Friar Waddon House

• Peaceful, basic pitches in a tree-lined paddock with rural views
• 15 minutes' drive from the beach and attractions of Weymouth
• Country pubs and farm shop within a five-minute drive

Camping Blindwell Exmoor

• Spectacular site in Exmoor National Park, with wildlife viewing ark
• Sustrans' National Cycle Route 3 and the Two Moors Way path nearby
• In Europe's first International Dark Sky Reserve for stargazing

The Walled Garden

• Scenic seasonal site attached to the walled gardens at Moreton
• New amenities block added in 2016
• On the edge of Moreton village and enclosed by woodland

Jenns Farm

• Off-grid camping on a market garden, five minutes’ drive to Bradworthy
• 15 minutes’ drive to Bude’s beaches; adventure parks within half-hour
• Dog-friendly site with fresh produce available to order

Exmoor Camping

Perry's Paddock

• Luxurious glamping pods in the Mendip Hills near Bath
• A 25-minute drive to both Wookey Hole and medieval Wells Cathedral
• Super kingsize beds, luxury private hot tub and ensuite shower rooms

Hazel Meadow Camping

• Wild-camping site a five-minute drive from Great Torrington
• Bideford 15 minutes’ drive; Westward Ho! 25 minutes
• Resident animals; free-range eggs and meats to buy; individual firepit

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

Widecombe Valley - Dartmoor Camping

• Quiet wild campsite in the village of Widecombe in the Moor
• Five minutes' drive to Haytor Rocks; 15 minutes to Bovey Tracey
• Central Dartmoor location on the banks of the river Webburn

Portreath Lighthouse Hill Camping

• Quiet dog-friendly farm site just off the South West Coast Path
• A 20-minute walk from Portreath beach, watersports and amenities
• Refreshing cold shower; drinking water points; barbecues permitted

Rowden Farm

• Semi-wild farm camping in a hay meadow near Tiverton in Devon
• A 25-minute drive to Exmoor National Park; 50 minutes to Lynmouth
• Off-grid pitches for over-16s only; pub five minutes’ drive