Gidleigh Wood

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View to the east
View to the east
Gidleigh wood from higher murchington
Tent and campervan site
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Looking north
Sun rises over gidleigh wood.
Gidleigh woods tent and campervan pitch
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Gidleigh wood from higher murchington
Tent and campervan site
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  • Simple pitches in 150 acres of privately owned Devon woodland
  • A 20-minute drive to Okehampton; 40 minutes to Exeter
  • Direct access to Dartmoor and the Two Moors Way, plus walks on site
Get down to Devon and a gorgeous setting in Dartmoor National Park – the simple grass pitches at Gidleigh Wood are part of a 150-acre site that’s mainly filled with conifer and broadleaf trees in the north Teign river valley. It’s an extremely peaceful location – and a scenic one too, with views out over the surrounding hills and woodland. If you’ve come this way for a bit of walking or cycling, you’re in the right place. Such outings can start right there on site, as there are numerous tracks crisscrossing the woodland, including one that takes you up Princeps Tor (with an elevation of 333 metres). There’s a mile or so of river frontage too, so you can get a close look at the water (it’s an unusual colour thanks to the peaty moorland soil…) Beyond the woods, you can get out onto the moors via a footbridge over the river. Once you’ve crossed the water, there’s a generous 365 square miles of moorland to explore, with nearby walks taking you to places like Kestor Rock and some standing stones. Something even longer in mind? This is a popular spot with students on Duke of Edinburgh Award expeditions, and it’s also a handy stopover point for the Two Moors Way, as the Mariners Way (part of the longer trail) runs through the woods. Life on site is fairly simple, with just the essential facilities provided – guests will have access to showers, compost toilets and a washing-up area but are otherwise left to their own devices.

Site type

Tent pitches 15
Motorhome pitches 3
Opens 7 August
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
  • Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.
  • If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, 07 Aug to

Open from Thu, 14 Aug to

Open from Thu, 21 Aug to

Open from Thu, 28 Aug to

Open from Tue, 30 Dec 2025 to

Reviews

9.6

Overall rating from 96 Pitchup.com customers

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ForestPeaceful

98% would recommend this site to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

A serene, semi-wild spot in lovely woods, with direct Dartmoor access for strolls. Guests rave about friendly owners, clean facilities (hot showers, compost toilets), and the communal fire pit. Dogs love the freedom here. Access lanes can be a bit narrow, and pitches slightly sloped, but it's mostly top marks, with most keen to come back.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Friendly guy. Picturesque site, Great communal fire pit Good price…

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9 out of 10
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Friendly guy.
Picturesque site,
Great communal fire pit
Good price

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything!! This is a great campsite and Mark was very helpful and…

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Mark P.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Everything!! This is a great campsite and Mark was very helpful and friendly.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site,would recommend

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Great location ,walks directly from the site .Very peaceful .Clean.Very friendly hosts .
Really narrow road to the site but wasn’t an issue as plenty passing sites .

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good standard, well kept, beautiful area, very friendly…

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10 out of 10
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Good standard, well kept, beautiful area, very friendly

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Many thanks for your lovely review and rating Gidleigh wood campsite a 10!
So glad you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to seeing you again.

Mark

Lovely quiet site, owners were very friendly/ accomodating and attentive to any…

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Sarah G.

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Lovely quiet site, owners were very friendly/ accomodating and attentive to any requirements or queries. Excellent dog walking through the woods from the site. Shower and toilet facilities were more than adequate for an off grid site. Would definitely stay again.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site with amazing hosts.

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Shannon P.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked The owners were fantastic, so friendly and helpful. They were informative, attentive and approachable. The site has plenty of space and they had outdoor toys/games that were free to use for the kids. Very dog friendly too. Shower and toilets are well kept and there is a washing up/bin/recycling area. Large communal fire pit is lit in the evenings. We would definitely return.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much for rating Gidleigh wood campsite a 10! We really appreciate it.
So glad you enjoyed your stay at Gidleigh wood campsite and we look forward to seeing you all again.

Mark

Very off grid!

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Sally H.

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Lovely site, felt very safe a a solo female. Lovely welcome from the iwners

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fabulous pop-up campsite. I stayed for 2 nights with my dog. The…

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Carolyn S.

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Fabulous pop-up campsite. I stayed for 2 nights with my dog. The site is very peaceful with walks direct from the site. My dog and I enjoyed walks round the village, through the woods and onto the moor. The owner is friendly and helpful. This is a site I’ll be returning to.

I had good 4g signal onsite.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi Carolyn, many thanks for giving us a great review and 10/10! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at Gidleigh wood campsite and we look forward to seeing you again soon.

Cheers

Mark

Beautiful, well kept and loved site in an idyllic location 5*

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Benjamin J.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Beautifully kept meadow amongst a mature woodland.
Super clean facilities.
Mark was a brilliant and lovely host with lots of tips on hikes.
The location is perfect for hiking routes to stone circles and river walks.
We took a walking route down to the river for a swim which was beautiful and only 20minutes from the campsite.
Highly recommended and can’t wait to come back

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi Benjamin, many thanks for giving us a great review and a 10/10! We really appreciate it.
We look forward to seeing you both again soon.

Cheers

Mark

What a gem!

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Rachel O.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Everything

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Pop-up campground

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No drinkable water point Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campground Small (11-25 pitches)

Location

Gidleigh Wood

Berrydown Road

Gidleigh

Chagford

Devon

England

TQ13 8HR

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.67838°N
3.88191°W

Nearest transport

Coach
10.9 km Thomas Cook
23.7 km Bus Station
25.8 km Bus Station
Rail
10.1 km Okehampton Rail Station
11.2 km Sampford Courtenay Rail Station
15.5 km Yeoford Rail Station
Ferry
29.1 km Topsham Lock Ferry Landing
29.3 km Topsham Ferry Landing
29.4 km Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing
Airport
33.4 km Exeter 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

Fancy a challenge once you’ve warmed up on the trails nearby? How about a hike up High Willhays, the highest point in southern England at 621 metres. Meldon Hill, just outside Chagford, is another that’s worth a climb for some excellent moorland views. Shilley Pool, a few miles north of the site, is a lovely spot to cool off with some wild swimming in the river. For a glimpse into times gone by, stop by at the National Trust’s Finch Foundry (15 minutes’ drive) to see an old water-powered forge, or head to the Museum of Dartmoor Life (20 minutes) to explore the themed exhibits. Castle Drogo (20 minutes) may look like a historic building thanks to its medieval styling but it was actually constructed in the 20th century by renowned architect Edwin Lutyens – that modern take on a traditional style makes it a fascinating place to visit. Other days out nearby might take you over to Exeter (40 minutes) to visit the cathedral and museums and delve into the underground passages, or down to the coast for a day on the beach in Dawlish (45 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Shaldon 30.9 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Teignmouth Town 31.1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Dawlish Coryton Cove 31.4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Ness Cove 31.4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Dawlish Town 31.4 km Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Castle Drogo 5.3 km

Buckfast Abbey 21.9 km

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 25.3 km

Dartmoor Zoological Park 30.9 km

The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 32.4 km

National Trust

Castle Drogo 5.3 km

Finch Foundry 6.5 km

The Church House 12.4 km

Lydford Gorge 16.5 km

Buckland Abbey 28.2 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Chagford - Castle Drogo - Fingle Bridge 3.5 km

CASTLE DROGO 5.9 km

Bennet's Cross - Huckney Tor - Vitifer Mine Complex - Bennet's Cross 6.7 km

WOOD HOUSE 7.8 km

Postbridge CP - Broad Down - Longaford Tor - Powder Mills 9.7 km

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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Gidleigh Wood have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Gidleigh Wood dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Gidleigh Wood? Fancy a challenge once you’ve warmed up on the trails nearby? How about a hike up High Willhays, the highest point in southern England at 621 metres. Meldon Hill, just outside Chagford, … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Gidleigh Wood?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  noon –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Gidleigh Wood? From R575,10 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.