Mountain biking nearby: Tent Campsites in Sheldon, Devon

Shutes South

• Wild camping on a peaceful family-owned farm in the Devon countryside
• In the Blackdown Hills and 40 minutes’ drive from the Jurassic coast
• Natural stream and farm animals; food shop and farm shop nearby

The Paddock at Munthayes

• Peaceful site on a working farm in Somerset’s Blackdown Hills
• A 30-minute drive to Diggerland Devon and 40 minutes to Sidmouth beach
• Animals on site; near farm shops, cider pubs, cycling paths and hiking

Sheep Shed Camping

• Family-friendly working farm site on the edge of the Blackdown Hills
• A 40-minute drive from the Jurassic Coast and South West Coast Path
• Rare-breed sheep trekking on site; two pubs within walking distance

Duddlestone Farm

• Wild camping in a Somerset orchard 10 minutes’ drive from Taunton
• Sheppy’s Cider Farm 15 minutes’ drive; Lyme Regis 40 minutes
• Back-to-basics site with direct access to Blackdown Hills walks

Wild Whitty

• Spacious wild-style campsite overlooking Taunton Vale in Somerset
• Taunton 15 minutes' drive; Lyme Regis three quarters of an hour
• Family-friendly, with a shallow stream and simple play area

Kings Down Tail Caravan & Camping Park

Great Jackleigh Farm

• Semi-rural pop-up site in the Axe Valley with generously sized pitches
• A mile from Axminster town centre; 15 minutes' drive from the coast
• Firepits welcome and firewood for sale; well-behaved dogs welcome

Sunnyhaye Fruit Farm

• Semi-wild site on an eco fruit farm covering four acres of countryside
• Rural setting 25 minutes’ drive to Exeter and 20 to the Jurassic Coast
• Wildlife haven next to Woodbury Common for walks and birdwatching

Beer Youth Hostel

• Set in a hidden wooded valley
• Restaurant serving local ales, beer, wine and home-cooked meals
• Flanked by National Cycle Network Route 2

Alpine Grove Touring Park

• Award-winning park in a green wildlife haven
• A mile and a half from Chard and 12 from Charmouth
• Heated outdoor pool, play area and firepits for hire