Cheglinch Camping

2 reviews

View from the camping site being used in 2022

Bell tent with plenty of room for six people

Pop-up, green field site with big pitches near Ilfracombe
Pick your own pitch for wild camping among stunning north Devon views
Firepits for hire and wood for sale: village shop half a mile away

Cheglinch Camping is a pop-up, gently sloping, green field site for wild camping in rural north Devon. Guests can pitch up in unspoiled countryside near a working farm with scenic views. The site opens in summer, but then reverts back to its agricultural use. It's in a quiet isolated location, yet easily accessible as it's within half a mile of the A361 and the village of West Down with its well-stocked community shop and pub. The spectacular north Devon beaches are a short drive away (Ilfracombe, for example, can be reached with a drive of five minutes). The pitches are generously sized but unmarked so you can pick your own location. There's plenty of room all around so kkids have open space to run and play, and so that you can take in the stunning views of north Devon while watching livestock grazing nearby. The site is predominantly a peaceful place interrupted only by the odd moo or bleat: however, as it's deep in countryside, there may be the odd day where tractors can be seen and heard working nearby. Barbecues are allowed as long as they are kept off the ground, or you can hire one of the firepits. Wood is available to buy on site. As it's wild camping in a rural location, facilities are basic: there's a mains water tap providing fresh water, a washing-up sink with cold water and clean composting toilets. Please note that the site doesn't have showers: guests are welcome to bring their own portable ones. Cheglinch Camping rotates between two fields, both with fab views over north Devon.

Campground type

Languages spoken

English

Nearby parks that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Features

Pop-up campground

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campground

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Cheglinch Camping

West Down

Ilfracombe

Devon

England

EX34 8NW

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

51.16906°N
-4.12976°W

Nearest transport

Bus

2.8 mi Methodist Church

4.5 mi Opposite George Hotel

4.5 mi George Hotel

Rail

7.2 mi Barnstaple Rail Station

11.5 mi Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station

13.5 mi Umberleigh Rail Station

Ferry

3 mi Ilfracombe Ferry Landing

8.4 mi Appledore Ferry Landing

8.5 mi Instow Ferry Landing

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

The village of West Down (which is visible from the site) is about half a mile away, reachable by car or gentle stroll. It has a well-stocked community shop, a pub, a church and a post office. Nearby Ilfracombe, Braunton and Barnstaple have banks, high street shops and supermarkets. The well-known north Devon beaches are a short drive away. Ilfracombe is a five to 10-minute drive, Woolacombe 10-15 minutes away and Croyde and Saunton within 20-25 minutes. Fishing, surfing, walking, horse riding, quad biking, tennis, golf, cycling or paddling are all within a short drive. For those who prefer to take the bus, the local bus stop is within half a mile. Other local attractions include Combe Martin Dinosaur Park, Exmoor Zoo and Watermouth Castle and Family Theme Park, The Big Sheep and The Milky Way. You shouldn't miss Exmoor either, about 10 miles to the east and a must for nature lovers and walkers.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Ilfracombe Tunnels Beach	2.9 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Ilfracombe Hele	3.2 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Woolacombe Village	3.5 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Combesgate Beach, Woolacombe	3.6 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Putsborough	4.3 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

RHS Garden Rosemoor 15.6 mi

National Trust

Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum 6.6 mi

Heddon Valley 9.3 mi

Watersmeet 14.8 mi

Lundy 23.1 mi

Holnicote Estate 24.7 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Lee Bridge - Slade - Ilfracombe - Coast Path 1.5 mi

CHAPEL WOOD (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 21/11/1950) 2.1 mi

Ilfracombe, Berrynarbor and the Coast 2.8 mi

Mortehoe NT Coast 3.5 mi

Morte Point - Rugged Coastal Headland 3.5 mi

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 campsite type section for details

Reviews

would recommend this campground to a friend

would stay here again

Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Beautiful views Quiet Good location Good price Relaxed Can have a fire…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Aug 2023

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite (wild)

Liked: Beautiful views
Quiet
Good location
Good price
Relaxed
Can have a fire

Recommend to friends Visit again

The location; the peace and quiet; the wildness; the quality of the…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Victoria P. Aug 2023

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite (wild)

Liked: The location; the peace and quiet; the wildness; the quality of the ground; the easiness of checking in - would definitely stay here again. Thank you.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Frequently asked questions

Does Cheglinch Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Cheglinch Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Cheglinch Camping? The village of West Down (which is visible from the site) is about half a mile away, reachable by car or gentle stroll. It has a well-stocked community shop, a pub, a … Read more