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High Nature Centre

No availability at present on Pitchup.com 8.7 14 reviews

Small-scale site in the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Five minutes' drive from East Portlemouth and the Salcombe ferry
A short walk from the scenic South West Coast Path

Hidden away in the South Hams, High Nature Centre is a wildlife haven located within the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This coastal spot is within walking distance of the nearest beach and the stunning South West Coast Path (roughly 15 minutes away), just a five-minute drive from the pretty village of East Portlemouth and the Salcombe ferry. The site is located on a spacious field that's divided into a handful or circular spaces for privacy. Wildflowers provide valuable habitat for wildlife like bees and butterflies, while a large standing stone creates a sense of focus in the centre of the field. The pitches are a short walk away from the High Nature Centre's other areas, where you can learn about natural food growing, arts and crafts or yoga. There's also plenty of covered space for guests to relax in whatever the weather. The local area has gorgeous towns like Kingsbridge, Salcombe and Dartmouth a short drive or ferry trip away, so you'll never be far from great food and handy shops for souvenirs and supplies. An added bonus is the fact that the site is two miles from The Pig Nose Inn, a very special public house with 500 years of history that the site team highly recommends.

Site type

Opens 9 May

Please note

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. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
Entertainment and activities are available between 01/08 and 31/08.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 9 May to Sun, 28 Sept 2025

Pitch types & availability

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Gara beach is a long steep walk to get to but there is a bar at the top

Sunset reveals the most amazing nights sky

It's a back to basics site, friendly, quiet and clean.

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Stefhan L. Sept 2024

Sunset non-electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: The site was very secluded and within walking distance of the coastal path and beach. The facilities were clean and well maintained, hot showers and also hot water for washing up.

Disliked: Early morning noise from the adjacent caravan club site.
Not being able to park next to my pitch even though Pitchup says you can. This was a minor inconvenience and did not affect my stay.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet, hot showers, pretty close to the beach. Quirky…

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

David T. Sept 2024

Sunrise non-electric grass and earth touring pitch

Liked: Quiet, hot showers, pretty close to the beach.
Quirky

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly site with eco friendly facilities.

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	6
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	6

Anonymous Aug 2024

Sunset non-electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Nice basic site with compostable toilets.

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2nd time staying at High Nature, it’s a great location to access…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	8

Alex B. Jul 2024

Sunset non-electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: 2nd time staying at High Nature, it’s a great location to access the coastal paths and Salcombe. Most sites are sheltered from any wind and the shower/toilets were good.

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The privacy was great and enjoyed having an area which was your…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous Jul 2024

Sunset non-electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: The privacy was great and enjoyed having an area which was your own. The layout and setup of the campsite in general was done amazingly. Facilities were clean. The community and the events organised were lovely.

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Excellent showers & value for money

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
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Jus G. Jul 2024

Sunset non-electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: A friendly welcome from the site owners. It is quiet site, with good tent pitches that were close to the toilets & showers.
I had a lovely walk down to the Gara Rock and enjoyed the sea views

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Perfect for you nature lovers

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

Jonathan K. Jun 2024

Sunset non-electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Beautiful surroundings, very laidback. A perfect combination of nature and living. Eco showers and compost toilets. Long grass for the bees and insects with plenty of space between pitches. Cat and the team were great, doing fantastic things for the community. Putting on courses (there was a permaculture course on when we arrived) and evenings for the less fortunate. Couldn’t have asked for better place to call our base.

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Fantastic

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous Jun 2024

Sunset non-electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Fantastic customer service, Kat and her family are so lovely and welcoming we will sure be visiting again. Such a beautiful campsite. Highly recommend

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Would go again, Mill Bay and Sandy cove are lovely beaches.

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	6
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	6
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Jun 2024

Sunset non-electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Very peaceful. Everything is quite rustic but all part of sleeping outside.

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Friendly peaceful site

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	10

Sarah F. May 2024

Sunrise non-electric grass and earth touring pitch

Liked: Peace and quiet
Friendly helpful staff
Clean hot unrestricted showers

Disliked: Would have benefited from clearer guidelines regarding things like bins, washing up facilities
Wasn’t sure what we had access to. Didn’t want to invade private spaces.

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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 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

Themes

Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Shop nearby

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Indoor pool nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches

Location

High Nature Centre

East Portlemouth

Salcombe

Devon

England

TQ8 8PN

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.22524°N
-3.7433°W

Nearest transport

Coach

13.7 mi BP Garage

13.7 mi Town Hall

14.5 mi Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel

Rail

13.6 mi Ivybridge Rail Station

14.8 mi Totnes Rail Station

16.5 mi Paignton Rail Station

Ferry

1.1 mi East Portlemouth Ferry Landing

1.3 mi Salcombe Ferry Landing

1.8 mi South Sands Ferry Landing

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

High Nature Centre is surrounded by dozens of sandy beaches and coves, some of which are well-known family favourites (like Gara Rock, 15 minutes away on foot) and others like Lannacombe Beach (15 minutes' drive) which are more rugged and harder to find. The site is also a short distance from the sheltered Kingsbridge Estuary, where you can experience sailing, paddleboarding, kayaking and other watersports in a spectacular location. The site team recommend Salcombe Dinghy Sailing if you’re interested in taking your first steps in the sport. Looking for walks? The Centre is close to the section of the South West Coast Path that runs past Prawle Point, Devon's southernmost spot, where there's a small but interesting visitor centre. It's also within easy reach of Start Point Lighthouse (25 minutes) where there's a spectacular section of rugged coastal scenery and great views out to sea. Cyclists will be happy with the fact that the site is located on National Cycle Route 2, so there’s lots of scope for pedalling through the surrounding countryside.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Mill Bay	1.1 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Salcombe North Sands	1.7 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Salcombe South Sands	1.8 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Slapton Sands Torcross	4.9 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Hope Cove	5.3 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Good	Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Paignton Zoo Environmental Park 15.6 mi

Dartmoor Zoological Park 16.9 mi

Buckfast Abbey 18.5 mi

Living Coasts 18.8 mi

National Marine Aquarium 19.7 mi

National Trust

Overbeck's 1.8 mi

Coleton Fishacre 12.4 mi

Greenway 13 mi

Wembury 16.2 mi

Compton Castle 18.2 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Salcombe Cannon 0.9 mi

Moor Sand 0.9 mi

Salcombe North Sands CP - Combe - Rew - Soar 1.7 mi

OVERBECKS (SHARPITOR) 1.8 mi

Stokenham - Torcross - Slapton Ley - Slapton 4.5 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
The site will send you further check-in information 7 day(s) before your arrival.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.
Guide dogs are allowed on site free of charge.
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) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.

Extras

Motorbike(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

General

Entertainment and activities are available between 01/08 and 31/08.
In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Hired accommodation

Hired accommodation: £150.00 damage/cleanliness/bracelet deposit is required on arrival and will be refunded on departure after inspection of your unit should no damage/losses be found.

Reception

There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Open fires are prohibited.

Visitors

Visitors must leave the premises by 10 p.m..

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

Does High Nature Centre have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is High Nature Centre dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near High Nature Centre? High Nature Centre is surrounded by dozens of sandy beaches and coves, some of which are well-known family favourites (like Gara Rock, 15 minutes away on foot) and others like Lannacombe Beach … Read more