Exmoor Blueberries

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Visitor image of the first picture on their arrival
Visitor image of the first picture on their arrival
Secluded spot beyond the far blueberry field
Pitches all along the sides of the old pasture
Completely re-developed lane
You may like to pitch under those massive beech trees
The view from most pitches
Trees around the pitches
Stunning view from one of the pitches
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Secluded spot beyond the far blueberry field
Pitches all along the sides of the old pasture
Completely re-developed lane

  • Wild pitches among old pasture in the Exmoor National Park
  • An hour's walk to Dunkery Beacon; three hours to Porlock Weir
  • Direct access to an organic pick-your-own blueberry plantation
Exmoor Blueberries is a supremely secluded Somerset site deep in the Exmoor National Park, about a mile from the village of Exford (a tiny place with two pubs and a tearoom). Getting to this wild site on an organic farm is something of an adventure in itself – the nearest minor road is a mile away, so you'll need to refer to the directions as a sat nav will not get you here. (Please note that substantial work has been done to improve the track) The journey here is well worth it, though – nature reigns supreme here, and you’ll be pitching up in old pastures that haven’t seen a plough for 50 years or more, surrounded by beech hedgebanks of even greater age. There’s a vast array of plant and insect life around to inspect, and you’ll likely be treated to a proper starry display by night, this being part of a Dark Sky Reserve (the second to be created anywhere in the world…) Facilities on site are basic, to keep impact minimal – there’s a bathroom hut with flushing toilet and basin (please don’t use any chemicals), a tap with soft Welsh spring water, and a washing-up sink in the blueberry hut. Wood can be provided for a fire, but please ask in advance so you can be pitched in a suitable position. Most importantly, guests here are asked to adhere to ‘leave no trace’ principles. If you’re here in blueberry season, the PYO staff will direct you to the areas where you can pick your own fruit (priced per kilo, and extra tasty for all that wildness around the fields…); an excursion to the pub is a good idea at any time of year, with a footpath to follow if you’re up for the walk.

Site type

Tent pitches 30
Open now
Opens 17 April
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.
  • You can either bring your own wood or ask the owner for wood. Please do not help yourself to wood: this environment is dead-tree friendly for environmental reasons and should be left as is. Be mindful that weather conditions frequently change the road conditions in the area; slim-profile tyres are not recommended.

Languages spoken

English

French

Open from Thu, 17 Apr to

Reviews

8.7

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Beautiful unique peaceful location for wild camping, and very remote! - not…

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service No rating
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Beautiful unique peaceful location for wild camping, and very remote! - not for the faint-hearted. Simon was very welcoming, charming and very knowledgeable about the locale and lie of the land. Ten minute walk from field to toilet hut - very basic but clean.

Disliked: A little pricey. I have stayed on other lovely wildish sites for considerably less.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely wild campsite … very wild and beautiful views

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Lorna V. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Very remote.
Idyllic for us. We had the whole two fields to ourselves and sheep in the neighbouring fields and a hare walked past our tent as we were quiet it was lovely.
Steep hill with gravel and one bit with mud to get up on our bikes but we made. As we are lucky enough to have adventure motorbikes.
A little walk about a field away to the basic toilet and sink.But I love the quietness and wild feeling of it all.
PYO Blueberries in neighbouring field with an aged with scales and an honesty box.
Did love this wild back to basics campsite

Recommend to friends Visit again

The seclusion…

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 6
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 2
Customer service 6
Child friendliness 2
Cleanliness 6
Wifi 2
Richard J. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: The seclusion

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Pop-up campsite

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

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 Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campsite

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby

Location

Exmoor Blueberries

Sharcott

Combe Lane

Exford

Somerset

England

TA24 7QQ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.14477°N
-3.63623°W

Route directions

In blueberry-picking season, look out for the Exmoor Blueberries PYO sign by the Crown Hotel in Exford, and then follow further signs along the way. At the ford, turn right to access the site (rather than following the sign pointing left to access the blueberry fields). Outside of blueberry season (when there will be no signs at the Crown Hotel), turn for Porlock at the Crown Hotel and in 60 yards, with the village green on your left, turn onto Combe Lane. The site is a mile along from here – keep going when the tarmac runs out as you go through a ‘hedgebank tunnel’ and then emerge onto a concrete track. Follow the concrete track along for 30 yards to a right turn, which is the site’s drive. Cross the ford (usually a maximum of one inch of water) and then turn right to enter the yard. Honk your horn loudly to announce your arrival, or bang the brass knocker on the green door of the house. What3words for the reception: correctly.safest.goofy. Latitude: 51° 8'41.36"N. Longitude: 3°38'9.23"W.

Nearest transport

Coach
8 mi The Parade
8.7 mi Butlins
12.3 mi The Square
Rail
18.2 mi Umberleigh Rail Station
18.6 mi Kings Nympton Rail Station
18.9 mi Portsmouth Arms Rail Station
Ferry
8.6 mi Minehead Harbour
21.1 mi Ilfracombe Ferry Landing
23.6 mi Barry Waterfront Ferry Terminal
Airport
21.8 mi Cardiff 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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Dunkery Beacon (Exmoor’s highest point): an hour’s walk - Porlock Weir harbour: three hours’ walk/25 minutes’ drive - Exmoor Owl & Hawk Centre: 20 minutes’ drive - Exmoor Zoo: 25 minutes - Dunster Castle: 25 minutes - Wimbleball Lake (walks, fishing and watersports): 25 minutes - Woolacombe beach: 45 minutes - Croyde beach (surfing): 50 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Porlock Weir 5.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Minehead Terminus 8.5 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Dunster North West 9.5 mi Sea N/AN/AN/AGood
Lynmouth 10.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Blue Anchor West 10.5 mi Sea N/AN/AN/AN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 23.7 mi

The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 25.6 mi

RHS Garden Rosemoor 25.8 mi

St Fagans: National History Museum 28.3 mi

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 29.5 mi

National Trust

Holnicote Estate 5.3 mi

Dunster Working Watermill 8.5 mi

Dunster Castle 8.7 mi

Watersmeet 8.9 mi

Heddon Valley 13.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

EXMOOR 0.7 mi

Withypool - Tarr Steps - Knaplock 2.7 mi

Webbers Post - Brockwell - Dunkery Breacon - Stoke Pero 3.9 mi

Simonsbath - Picked Stone - River Barle Valley - Simonsbath 5.1 mi

Lorna Doone Country: Malmsmead - Badgeworthy Water - Malmsmead 6.4 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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Exmoor Blueberries have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Exmoor Blueberries dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Exmoor Blueberries? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Dunkery Beacon (Exmoor’s highest point): an hour’s walk - Porlock Weir harbour: three hours’ walk/25 minutes’ drive - Exmoor Owl & Hawk Centre: 20 minutes’ drive … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Exmoor Blueberries?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  Anytime
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Exmoor Blueberries? From £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.