West Welsford Wild Camping
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Add your business details- Simple pitches on five acres of a working dairy farm
- Two miles from the coast; 10 minutes' drive to Clovelly
- Dog-friendly site with farm tours; village five minutes' drive away
Ready to trade the trappings of modern life for fresh air, stunning views and starry night skies? Wend your way to West Welsford Wild Camping for all of this in a splendid location in the Hartland Heritage Coast area, close to the Devon/Cornwall border and a five-minute drive from the village amenities of Hartland.
A couple of miles from the coast and with grounds adjoining Bursdon Moor (an area well-known for its birdwatching), this is a particularly fine spot for hikers and wildlife spotters. Friendly owners Chris and Tracey want their guests to see as much as possible of the gorgeous coastline, so they offer drop-offs and pick-ups for those heading out for coast path walks.
It’s a back-to-basics setup here, with just the essentials covered (toilets and washing-up facilities, plus drinking water provided on arrival). There’s plenty of space to spread out around the five-acre plot, but the highlight here surely has to be the splendid views… by day you can look out over the rural surroundings all the way to the sea (with Lundy Island visible on a clear day), and by night there’s often a fine display of stars.
West Welsford is a working dairy farm, so you’ll need to abide by the countryside code and keep dogs on leads on the farm and in the surroundings. If you’d like to get to know a bit more about life on a dairy farm, Chris and Tracey are usually happy to organise a farm tour and show you such things as the robotic milking kit and the modern methods of slurry collecting.
Campground type
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25Open all year
Languages spoken
English
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Features
Portable toilet
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No drinkable water point No hot water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearbyType
Farm Medium (26-50 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
West Welsford Wild Camping
West Welsford Farm
Hartland
Devon
England
EX39 6EQ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
50.96892°N
-4.46399°W
Nearest transport
Bus10.3 mi The Strand
10.9 mi Nelson Road
11.6 mi Kingsley Park
Rail18.9 mi Barnstaple Rail Station
19.4 mi Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station
21.1 mi Umberleigh Rail Station
Ferry11.8 mi Bideford Ferry Landing
13.3 mi Appledore Ferry Landing
13.5 mi Instow Ferry Landing
AirportPlease 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
Having spotted the sea from afar on site, no doubt you’ll want to get down to the shore as soon as possible. It’s a couple of miles to the South West Coast Path from the farm, with some local highlights being Hartland Quay, Speke’s Mill Mouth Waterfall and the cute little seaside village of Clovelly – all are about 10 minutes’ drive away (and make sure to stop by at elegant Hartland Abbey en route too).
For proper sandy beaches, you’ll want to head to stunning Sandymouth Bay or Duckpool Bay (both 20 minutes’ drive away) or make a beeline for Bude (also 20 minutes) and its surf waves and surf schools. Heading in the other direction, it’s a 25-minute drive to Westward Ho! In between all of these are plenty of places to get out for a scenic hike on the coast path.
Thrills of a different variety are on hand at The Milky Way Adventure Park (10 minutes) and The BIG Sheep (20 minutes), which has all sorts of cute creatures to meet as well as rides and other family attractions.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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| Hartland Quay | 3.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Sandymouth | 8.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Northcott Mouth | 9.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | N/A |
| Crooklets | 10 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
| Summerleaze | 10.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
RHS Garden Rosemoor 14.3 mi
Tintagel Castle 24.5 mi
National Trust
Lundy 16 mi
Lawrence House 23.3 mi
Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum 24.2 mi
Tintagel Old Post Office 24.6 mi
Lydford Gorge 27.4 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Brownsham – Clovelly – Coast Path – Brownsham 2.8 mi
Morwenstow - Hawker's Coast 5.7 mi
Duckpool - Stanbury Mouth - Woodford - Combe Valley 7.6 mi
Poughill - Bude - Northcott Mouth 9.2 mi
Battle of Stratton, 1643 9.5 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.
Reviews
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Wild camping at its best. Lots of hiking and places to explore
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Primitive grass campervan campsite
Liked: Very peaceful and beautiful countryside.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does West Welsford Wild Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is West Welsford Wild Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near West Welsford Wild Camping? Having spotted the sea from afar on site, no doubt you’ll want to get down to the shore as soon as possible. It’s a couple of miles to the South West Coast … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of West Welsford Wild Camping?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: noon – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-park accommodation Arrive: Anytime – Anytime Depart by: Anytime