Sourton Down Caravan and Camping Park

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Easy access to Dartmoor
Easy access to dartmoor
Site pitches
Areal view
Plenty of walks
Excellent cycling
Sourton down caravan and camping park, right on the edge of dartmoor
Grass and hard standing pitches
Grass and hard standing pitches
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Site pitches
Areal view
Plenty of walks

  • On the northern edge of Dartmoor National Park
  • Within walking distance of the moors via an easy off-road path
  • Close to the Granite Way; cycle hire within 100 yards
Easy access to Dartmoor, Devon, Cornwall, moorland walks, close to the A30, Lydford Gorge, the Granite Way and with a bike shop and licensed café next door: the location of Sourton Down Caravan and Camping Park rocks. A small, friendly and family-run site, Sourton Down is on the northern edge of Dartmoor National Park near Okehampton, and a nifty touring base for Devon and Cornwall north and south. National Cycle Route 27 the Granite Way is adjacent to the site; if you haven't brought your own wheels, bike hire is available within 100 yards. The moors are within walking distance via an easy off-road path. Sourton Down has a barbecue area. There's also an amenities block with toilets, showers and disabled facilities, all heated in winter, as well as a laundry room and a washing-up area.

Site type

Tent sites 15
Caravan sites 11
Motorhome sites 11
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • 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).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.

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Reviews

9.4

Overall rating from 86 Pitchup.com customers

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Walkers' paradise

99% would recommend this site to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

Well-kept, clean, friendly spot. Great for walkers/cyclists, direct access to Granite Way & Dartmoor. Level, spacious pitches. Clean facilities, though a bit dated. Popular Pump & Pedal cafe. Mostly peaceful, but some road noise from A30.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Excellent site, great location for walking

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Ed M.

Unpowered grass site

Liked Facilities, location friendly welcome

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellant site, clean facilities, friendly staff, spacious pitches.

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Anonymous

Powered grass site

Liked Loved the relaxed vibes and friendliness. Facilities were excellent, and so dog friendly. My dog loved it there and she can be anxious in new places. We will definitely return as we can pitch up and go for lovely walks with fab scenery. As a solo female I felt safe and very relaxed.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site and great dog walks. We will defo return.

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Ian B.

Powered grass site

Liked Lovely site. Very clean and maintained. Staff very welcoming.

Disliked Very close to the A30 but you get used to the traffic noise eventually.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks for the 9 out or 10 review, it’s very much appreciated!!
Just one thing, did you really mean to give us 2 out of 10 on cleanliness and value for money?
Especially when you send the campsite was well maintained

Excellent location, very friendly & helpful…

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Sally V.

Unpowered grass site

Liked Excellent location, very friendly & helpful staff, clean facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice and lovely small campsite. Very…

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Anonymous

Powered grass site

Liked Nice and lovely small campsite. Very clean and friendly owners! Great access to the cycle route, lots of places to walk and explore. Perfect for a weekend break with 2 adults 2 children and a dog. Brand new giant deck chair was put up while we was there which the children enjoyed!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice campsite

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Rick L.

Unpowered grass site

Liked Friendly owner, easy check in, warm and clean showers

Disliked As expected road was noisy but only stayed for 1 night

Recommend to friends Visit again

Pretty site everything spotlessly clean and…

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BARBARA W.

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked Pretty site everything spotlessly clean and excellent pitches - only stayed one night on our way to Cornwall but would definitely recommend it to walkers and cyclists

Disliked Nothing

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The very warm welcome and personable…

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Jacqui M.

Powered grass site

Liked The very warm welcome and personable approach. The site was very clean, tidy, and well maintained. Excellent location for staying in the area and passing through.

Disliked Nothing.

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Perfect location for my travel plans…

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Helen P.

Unpowered grass site

Liked Perfect location for my travel plans with the added bonus of allowing a late check in. Very clean facilities and very friendly and helpful owners.

Disliked Nothing

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Great for cycling Granite Way. Spacious…

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Anonymous

Powered grass site

Liked Great for cycling Granite Way. Spacious pitches.

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 Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by site/unit 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Walkers' paradise

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities

Location

Sourton Down Caravan and Camping Park

Sourton Down

Okehampton

Devon

England

EX20 4HT

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.70559°N
4.06013°W

Route directions

Take the A30 from Exeter and travel west until the slip road for Tavistock, the A386. At the end of the slip road turn left and after 100 yards turn left again. Sourton Down is at the end of the lane just before the Prewley Moor Arms.

Nearest transport

Coach
5.4 km Thomas Cook
18.6 km Bus Station
34.6 km North Road
Rail
5.4 km Okehampton Rail Station
10.6 km Sampford Courtenay Rail Station
23.9 km Gunnislake Rail Station
Ferry
36.3 km Bideford Ferry Landing
37.7 km Devonport Ferry Terminal
37.9 km Torpoint Ferry Terminal
Airport
45.5 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

Nearby Lydford Gorge, the valley carved into hard Dartmoor rock, is the deepest gorge in England's south west and a popular walking pick throughout the year for its 100-foot high White Lady waterfall and the Devils Cauldron whirlpools. Several walks are around here; pick up a National Trust leaflet at the site for details on routes. Heaps more outdoorsy pursuits are easily found in the Sourton Down Caravan and Camping Park surrounds, like the hiking trails and horse riding of Dartmoor, golfing and fishing in the nearby countryside, and surfing and sunbathing north of the site at Bude and Widemouth Bay. The old tannery town and Francis Drake's birthplace of Tavistock within a short drive is an award-winning option for shopping, at its Pannier Market on Fridays, regular events like antique and craft fairs, and the farmers' market fortnightly in the Square, voted the best in the southwest. More history is all around at places like Plymouth, where you can take the crew on a boat trip to see the navy ships in dock; Princetown, with its famed prison and museum; the old river port Morwellham Quay, and historic houses like 700 year old Buckland Abbey near Yelverton and the early twentieth century country house Castle Drogo, near Drewsteignton.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Widemouth Sand 36.3 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Summerleaze 37.3 km Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Crooklets 37.6 km Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Northcott Mouth 38.4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentN/A
Plymouth Hoe East 38.4 km Estuary N/AGoodExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Castle Drogo 17.5 km

RHS Garden Rosemoor 27 km

Buckfast Abbey 31 km

Dartmoor Zoological Park 33.2 km

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 37.4 km

National Trust

Lydford Gorge 7.8 km

Finch Foundry 9.7 km

Castle Drogo 17.5 km

Lawrence House 22.6 km

The Church House 22.7 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Meldon Reservoir - Brat Tor - Meldon Reservoir 1.5 km

SIMMONS PARK 5.4 km

WOOD HOUSE 11.7 km

HAYNE MANOR 13.5 km

SYDENHAM HOUSE 13.8 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Sourton Down Caravan and Camping Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Sourton Down Caravan and Camping Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Sourton Down Caravan and Camping Park? Nearby Lydford Gorge, the valley carved into hard Dartmoor rock, is the deepest gorge in England's south west and a popular walking pick throughout the year for its 100-foot high White Lady … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Sourton Down Caravan and Camping Park?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Sourton Down Caravan and Camping Park? From $55.29 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.