Nearly wild camping in South West England

West Twitchen Ball Farm

• Hilltop grass pitches with outstanding Exmoor National Park views
• A 30-minute drive to Exmoor Zoo; the South West Coast Path 40 minutes
• Close to major cycle routes, an ancient monument, pubs and shops

Clayford Field

• Rural six-acre site 10 minutes' drive from Wimborne
• Just off the 17-mile Castleman Trailway and 10 miles from Bournemouth
• A 10-minute forest walk from a country pub

Church Farm

• Spacious farm site in a peaceful Wiltshire village
• In Kington Langley, half an hour's drive from Bath
• Quiet meadow location; on-site woodland for nature walks

Mayo Farm Camping

• Unspoilt, rustic wild campsite on the edge of Shaftesbury
• Half-hour drive to Stourhead and Longleat; an hour to Jurassic Coast
• Easy access to town centre and local walks on Melbury Hill

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

Eco Woodland Camping

• Peaceful woodland in a sheltered north Devon location
• Close to the A3072; a quarter of an hour's drive from Bude
• Low-impact forest floor campsite with no light pollution

Sunnyside Eco Glamping

• Glamping on a re-wilding meadow with spectacular views in Cornwall
• A 20-minute drive to Dartmoor National Park; Lydford Gorge 30 minutes
• Woodburners and proper beds; communal showers; tearoom over the road

Henry's Campsite

Feather Down - Treganhoe Farm

• Luxury safari tents on a working farm 10 minutes’ drive from Penzance
• South West Coast Path and St Michael's Mount 15 minutes’ drive
• Fully equipped kitchens and ensuite shower rooms; honesty shop

Knoll Farm Campsite

• Scenic farm site in the Hartland Moor National Nature Reserve
• A 10-minute drive to Wareham and 25 minutes to Poole
• Firepit hire and wood/kindling sales, plus yoga classes on request

Westhill Camping at Bakers Folly

• Hilltop site with amazing views across Dorset, Wiltshire and Somerset
• A mile from Bulbarrow Hill; 45-minute drive to the Jurassic Coast
• Simple site for cyclists and dog walkers; pub within a 15-minute walk

Venn Down Lakes

• Family-run Cornish site with fishing and sea views
• Two miles from Boscastle; Camelford five minutes' drive
• Day tickets available for well-stocked carp lakes

Merry Meadows Farm

• Eco-friendly meadow site set on scenic working farmland
• A 10-minute drive to the Eden Project; 15 to Cornwall's south coast
• On-site farm shop selling local produce

Badgers Field

• Spacious nine-acre site on a working Cornish dairy farm
• Two miles from Saint Just; Cape Cornwall 10 minutes' drive
• Wildlife haven in a field bordered by woodland

Trevolankan Farm

• Eco-friendly Cornwall countryside site with its own livery
• A 10-minute drive from Camborne and 20 to Hayle and Porthleven beaches
• Within 15 minutes' drive of Flambards, Paradise Park and Poldark

The Pavilion at Shaftesbury Estate

• Secluded, largely off-grid glamping site on a Dorset farm
• Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park and golf courses within a 10-minute drive
• Real beds with bedding and towels provided, plus communal kitchen

The Paddock Glamping Site

• Peacefull Glamping site, on the edge of Dartmoor National Park
• Stunning views across the Teign Valley
• Close to local pubs and 12 miles to the closest beach.

Down Farm Wild Camping

• South Devon working farm with scenic sea views
• A mile from Start Point; Kingsbridge 20 minutes by car
• Wild site within walking distance of the beach; fresh eggs available