Willow Stream Camping

Peaceful pitches by a stream in the Exmoor National Park
A 10-minute drive from Minehead and Dunkery Beacon
Wild-style camping with a village pub five minutes' walk away

Spacious, level pitches in a gorgeous Somerset valley, with a stream running past, starry skies overhead by night and (crucially) a pub five minutes’ walk away – it’s no wonder the folk at Willow Stream Camping suggest that this is wild camping at its best. The pub in question is in the village of Timberscombe, which also has a small shop/post office where guests can pick up necessities while they’re here (further supplies are available five minutes’ drive away in Dunster). As well as being handy for the village, this location also means that you can mix up coast and countryside as you wish – there are plenty of places to hike or ride mountain bikes nearby, and it’s a 10-minute drive to Minehead for beach time and coast walks. The surroundings here are those of Exmoor National Park, which means that the views are splendid by day and by night: this is an official dark sky area, so when the sun goes down those moorland vistas should be replaced by some impressive displays overhead (clouds permitting). You’re welcome to light campfires or firepits at Willow Stream to keep you warm as you wait for the stars to come out (and you can buy logs here to feed them with). Pitches here are wild in style but not entirely frill-free: guests have access to portable toilets, free hot showers, wash basins, drinking water and firepits. As a rubbish-free site, all rubbish must be taken home with you or taken to the local recycling centre in Minehead.

Campground type

Languages spoken

English

Nearby parks that are bookable on Pitchup.com

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Features

Portable toilet

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 Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

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 Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby

Location

Willow Stream Camping

Church Street

Timberscombe

Somerset

England

TA24 7TR

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

51.16646°N
3.4934°W

Nearest transport

Bus

2.8 mi The Parade

3.1 mi Butlins

17.4 mi Post Office

Rail

15.1 mi Bishop's Lydeard

16.5 mi Rhoose Rail Station

16.8 mi Llantwit Major Rail Station

Ferry

3.4 mi Minehead Harbour

18.7 mi Barry Waterfront Ferry Terminal

21.8 mi Bridgwater Ferry Terminal

Airport

17.4 mi Cardiff International 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

Exploring Exmoor National Park is a breeze from here – head out to visit popular spots like Dunster Castle (five minutes’ drive) and Tarr Steps (25 minutes) or find a less busy corner for a quieter hike on your own. If you’re up for a climb, Dunkery Beacon – Exmoor’s highest point – is 10 minutes away. The national park runs all the way to the coast, of course, so you’ll want to get some seaside time in on the schedule too – perhaps taking in the beach and family activities in Minehead (10 minutes) or taking a paddleboard out from Porlock (20 minutes). There are more water-based activities (including fishing) at Wimbleball Lakes (20 minutes); meanwhile, for other local days out you could try the likes of Luckyard Farm (10 minutes) or have a ride on the West Somerset Railway (10 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Minehead Terminus	3.1 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Dunster North West	3.4 mi	Sea	N/A	N/A	N/A	Good
Blue Anchor West	4.1 mi	Sea	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Porlock Weir	6.8 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Lynmouth	15 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 20.7 mi

St Fagans: National History Museum 24 mi

Millennium Stadium 25.5 mi

The Cardiff Story (opens April 1st 2011) 25.6 mi

Cardiff Castle 25.6 mi

National Trust

Dunster Working Watermill 2.2 mi

Dunster Castle 2.3 mi

Holnicote Estate 4 mi

Watersmeet 13.8 mi

Coleridge Cottage 14.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

DUNSTER CASTLE 2.2 mi

Webbers Post - Brockwell - Dunkery Breacon - Stoke Pero 3.6 mi

NETTLECOMBE COURT 6.8 mi

Wimbleball Lake - Haddon Hill - Wimbleball lake 6.9 mi

EXMOOR 7.1 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Willow Stream Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Willow Stream Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Willow Stream Camping? Exploring Exmoor National Park is a breeze from here – head out to visit popular spots like Dunster Castle (five minutes’ drive) and Tarr Steps (25 minutes) or find a less busy … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Willow Stream Camping?

RV, travel trailer and tent sites

Arrive: 1 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Depart by: 11:30 a.m.

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