Aldridge Mill - Wild Camping

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Plenty of space to choose your own pitch
Plenty of space to choose your own pitch
Visitor image of the pitch next to the stream
The main pitching field
Looking down to the old mill
Look down from the hill
Off in a wild spot
Campfire
Through the woods
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Visitor image of the pitch next to the stream
The main pitching field
Looking down to the old mill

  • Wild site next to a mill stream in 41 acres of old broadleaf woodland
  • A 20-minute drive from Exmoor and Knightshayes Gardens National Trust
  • Adventure playground on site; scenic surrounds for strolling through
A calm space in a sheltered valley, Aldridge Mill – Wild Camping is bordered by a very pretty iron mill stream on its northern side and ancient broadleaf woodland to the east and south. The stream is easily accessible and has plenty of pebbly beaches for cleaning yourself with natural products and collecting water for washing up. There’s a central firepit here if you're feeling and guests are welcome to have their own small well-tended fires in previous burn spots. too Well-seasoned wood is available to buy on site and food can be picked up in Bampton’s coffee shops, butchers, bakers and local fresh produce store (15 minutes’ drive). The park is set between two small villages, Oakford and Stoodleigh, which each have a local pub. And as for amenities? They’re on the basic side at this park – there’s a double compost loo and fresh drinking water filled from the well at the mill – but an adventure playground is set up for the kids. You could also wander among the woods, keeping an eye out for deer. Seeking somewhere especially secluded, perhaps for a larger group who’d like to be away from other guests? The owners can direct you to some wilder spots further downstream or deeper into the woods. Wherever you choose, the surrounds are scenic, as the valley is heavily wooded and crisscrossed by waterways, with walks for all adventure levels and plenty of wild swimming spots. Please note the lanes down to the mill are narrow and winding and therefore not suitable for very large vehicles or caravans. The owners ask that you take away all rubbish when you go home.

Site type

Tent pitches 10
Motorhome pitches 10
Rent a tent 1
Open now
Opens 4 April
Please note
  • This park has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 04 Apr to

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
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Reviews

9.6

Overall rating based on 18 reviews View breakdown

Wild camping

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Beautifully quiet natural site with a lovely stream running through it. …

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Neil T. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Beautifully quiet natural site with a lovely stream running through it. Nice to have a few benches as a cyclist carrying no furniture.

Disliked: Long grass meant wet cold feet for a while after packing away.

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Gorgeous setting, super cozy yurt, had everything we needed. We will definitely be…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Medete V. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Yurt

Liked: Gorgeous setting, super cozy yurt, had everything we needed.
We will definitely be revisiting.

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A beautiful and wild escape tucked away in the hills of rural Devon

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 4
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 2
Dylan O. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: A beautiful, tranquil and wild escape tucked away in the hills of rural Devon. Plenty of flat grass to pitch on and the option of woodland camping if preferred. A clear stream borders the site. I like that fires were allowed and it wasn’t busy.

Disliked: Site in general was very clean but compost toilet seemed disused

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Amazing site. Loved the woods and the community fire areas great idea…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Chris G. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Amazing site. Loved the woods and the community fire areas great idea

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Fresh water and peacefulness…

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 4
Ben T. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked: Fresh water and peacefulness

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Wilderness, space, relaxed atmosphere here. Description on website very accurate and clear…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Yurt

Liked: Wilderness, space, relaxed atmosphere here. Description on website very accurate and clear

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Private woodland camping

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness No rating
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Beautiful private space, left to our own devices in a peaceful woodland. Very friendly dog Bear! Compost toilet clean and really felt part of nature with lovely footpaths around and deer seen close by in the morning.

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Beautiful wild camping site, run by a beautiful family

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Danielle J. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked: What a beautiful and serene place to wild camp. Run by a lovely family with a wonderful dog - BEAR <3
The river was absolutely gorgeous to swim in and as soon as the kids got in, a kingfisher flew right between them.
Very special few days reconnecting, thank you.

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Wonderful camping spot.

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
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked: Bear the dog came to visit our dog and family several times during our stay- we absolutely loved him! An incredibly peaceful, beautiful spot. Also liked the compostable toilets and having the stream nearby. We were also sold some very delicious homemade biscuits made by the owner’s children. Such a lovely stay- thank you!

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Private heaven

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
Szymon O. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Great spot in forest, quiet and private. I can't wait to come back here

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Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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 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

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

Themes

Forest Peaceful Remote location Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Mountain biking nearby

Location

Aldridge Mill - Wild Camping

Oakford

Devon

England

EX16 9EX

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.96934°N
-3.56724°W

Route directions

Satnav users should us the postcode EX16 9QE and then keep driving for a further mile all the way to the very bottom of the hill (following the tipi signs). Please park in the parking area on the left.

Nearest transport

Coach
9.4 km Bus Station
19.5 km The Square
19.5 km The Square
Rail
15.7 km Tiverton Parkway Rail Station
21.2 km Lapford Rail Station
21.2 km Morchard Road Rail Station
Ferry
28 km Minehead Harbour
32.6 km Topsham Ferry Landing
32.7 km Topsham Lock Ferry Landing
Airport
28.5 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

For varied days out along the coast, tramping over hills and wandering through forests, head to Exmoor National Park (20 minutes' drive), an area that's home to some of the prettiest parts of Devon and Somerset. The Tarr Steps woodland (30 minutes) is one spot within the park that shouldn't be missed, while if you find yourself in the mood for some time at the coast you can head to the well-preserved seaside village of Porlock (50 minutes) or lively family resorts like Minehead (50 minutes). The south of Devon is also within reach here, so days out to see Exeter Cathedral (50 minutes) or relaxing on Exmouth beach (55 minutes) are on the cards. A little closer to home, you could also frolic through the foliage at Knightshayes Gardens (20 minutes), a historic property set in the grounds of a Victorian country house and managed by the National Trust.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Blue Anchor West 26.4 km Sea N/AN/AN/AN/A
Dunster North West 27.3 km Sea N/AN/AN/AGood
Minehead Terminus 27.4 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Porlock Weir 28.1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Lynmouth 34.3 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 21.2 km

Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 24.6 km

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 27.5 km

Crealy Great Adventure Park 31 km

Castle Drogo 35 km

National Trust

Knightshayes Court 7.7 km

Killerton 21.3 km

Killerton: Budlake Old Post Office 21.9 km

Killerton: Marker's Cottage 24.4 km

Killerton: Clyston Mill 24.4 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

KNIGHTSHAYES COURT 7.8 km

Haddon Hill - Bury - Wimbleball Dam - Haddon Hill 10.9 km

Wimbleball Lake - Haddon Hill - Wimbleball lake 12.5 km

Withypool - Tarr Steps - Knaplock 16.3 km

BRIDWELL 17.6 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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Aldridge Mill - Wild Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Aldridge Mill - Wild Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Aldridge Mill - Wild Camping? For varied days out along the coast, tramping over hills and wandering through forests, head to Exmoor National Park (20 minutes' drive), an area that's home to some of the prettiest parts … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Aldridge Mill - Wild Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Aldridge Mill - Wild Camping? From R479,29 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.