Tarka Trail Camping
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- Peaceful family-run site on the outskirts of Yelland
- Five miles from Barnstaple and Bideford, and six from Westward Ho!
- Walkers' paradise: direct access to Tarka Trail/South West Coast Path
Campground type
20
20
5
The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
Languages spoken
English
Open from Sat, 5 Apr to
Site types & availability
Unpowered grass campervan site
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Site size: Min 8m width × 8m depth (64m²)
Arrival daysFrom GBP 30 (GBP 30)
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Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Site size: Min 5m width × 6m depth (30m²)
Arrival daysFrom GBP 30 (GBP 30)
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Unpowered grass motorhome site
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Site size: Min 8m width × 8m depth (64m²)
Arrival daysFrom GBP 33 (GBP 33)
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Powered grass and gravel caravan site
4 people maximum Ground type: Grass and gravel
Site size: Max 8m width × 8m depth (64m²)
Arrival daysFrom GBP 36 (GBP 36)
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Powered grass motorhome site
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Site size: Min 8m width × 8m depth (64m²)
Arrival daysFrom GBP 39 (GBP 39)
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Reviews
98% would recommend this campground to a friend
96% would stay here again
What customers say
Great spot on the Tarka Trail for cycling/walking. Clean new toilets/showers. Peaceful with friendly staff and a popular brewery/pizza place. Spacious, level pitches, many with estuary views. Mostly highly recommended despite a few finding it pricey.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews
Quiet site, good clean facilities & pitches are a good size.
Unpowered grass campervan site
Liked Quiet site located on the Tarka Trail between Barnstaple & Instow. Good clean facilities, showers, toilets, dishwash area, some EHU, grey water & chemical disposal.
Level pitches which are a good size.
The views across the estuary are lovely.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Fabulous site on a farm. Will definitely visit again …loved it.
Powered grass motorhome site
Liked The Location was perfect you can walk to the beaches. The Pitch sizes were very big lots of space for everything and still room.
Toilet facilities are new, clean and bright.
Arrived later in the day and was text with all of the information that I needed.
Disliked Nothing
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We loved the lovely new facilities- showers, toilets and washing up room.…
Powered grass motorhome site
Liked We loved the lovely new facilities- showers, toilets and washing up room. We loved the closeness to the Tarka Trail. The micro brewery which served delicious pizza was also a bonus. We loved that we were allowed to have a campfire- but only because it was above the ground.
Disliked Not a major dislike - just pity the fresh water tap was quite far from the pitch.
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Great site. Friendly helpful staff. Plenty of room to pitch…
Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site
Liked Great site. Friendly helpful staff. Plenty of room to pitch your tent. Toilets and showers are very clean.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Great site will visit again
Powered grass motorhome site
Liked We had a hard standing pitch, great size and bonus picnic table. ... Location of site was perfect. Right on the trail and very easy access. Toilet/shower block very nice new and clean.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Location not ideal for longer stays
Powered grass motorhome site
Liked Impeccably clean, new shower / toilet block.
Good clean wash-up area.
Nice quiet location.
Easy walking to nearby villages.
Disliked Location vulnerable to westerly winds.
No laundry / drying facilities.
No microwave area available (especially for tent dwellers).
Recommend to friends Visit again
Nice flat , quiet , clean site with good facilities in a good location
Powered grass motorhome site
Liked Spotlessly clean site and facilities. Liked the quiet position. Excellent base for that corner of north devon, such a friendly and welcoming lady running the site that week.
Easy flat walk into instow ( about 35 mins ) a few drinks and lunch in instow then the bus ( 20 or 21A) back to the stop outside the site .
Small pop up bar separate to site , brews his own ale run by Lawrence who let’s say is eccentric 😄.
Disliked Probably a little expensive for a site not close to the beach. But tbf it was quiet , spotless and that keeps the chavs away 😄
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Everything New Wi-Fi added this year was excellent…
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Liked Everything
New Wi-Fi added this year was excellent
Disliked No shops nearby (not a lot campsite can do about that)
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Great area, pitches are nice and flat, nice and relaxed, facilities were…
Unpowered grass campervan site
Liked Great area, pitches are nice and flat, nice and relaxed, facilities were spacious, clean and showers are lovely hot water, great staff.
Disliked I didn’t dislike anything about this camp site.
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Facilities spotlessly clean. Level pitches. Quiet site. Access to tarka trail. Friendly…
Powered grass and gravel caravan site
Liked Facilities spotlessly clean. Level pitches. Quiet site. Access to tarka trail. Friendly staff
Recommend to friends Visit again
Features
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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Baby-changing facilities Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowedThemes
Budget/backpacker Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearbyType
Farm Medium (26-50 sites) Pub campgroundNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Motorhome service pointLocation
Tarka Trail Camping
Lower Yelland Farm
Yelland
Devon
England
EX31 3EN
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.07206°N
4.15486°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westward Ho! | 6.5 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Saunton Sands | 6.8 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Croyde Bay | 8.8 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Excellent | Good |
| Putsborough | 9.4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Woolacombe Village | 11.7 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
RHS Garden Rosemoor 14.4 km
Castle Drogo 48.3 km
National Trust
Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum 14.6 km
Heddon Valley 22.5 km
Watersmeet 29.9 km
Lundy 36.9 km
Finch Foundry 41.3 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
ISLEY MARSH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 05/04/1990) 0.3 km
TAPELEY PARK 3.8 km
Northam Burrows - Coast Path - Appledore - Diddywell - Northam Burrows 5.7 km
SAUNTON COURT 6.2 km
Saunton - Croyde - Putsborough - Fruit and Nut Trail 6.8 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 campgrounds
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Tarka Trail Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Tarka Trail Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Tarka Trail Camping? The traffic-free Tarka Trail is a top pick for walks and bike rides around here. The 30-mile section that runs adjacent to the site follows the route of an old railway, so … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Tarka Trail Camping?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: 2 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Tarka Trail Camping? From $62.52 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.