Plymouth Sound Caravan Club Site

Site is close to the South West Coastal Footpath
Unforgettable walks
Wonderful scenery, bike rides and beaches

Please note: The directions for this site have been amended since the 2015/16 Sites Directory and Handbook was issued. Plymouth Sound Caravan Club Site rests on a headland outside the town of Plymouth and offers superb views across the glorious Sound. This delightful caravan park is close to the South West Coastal Footpath for unforgettable walks, the Plym Valley Cycleway for those keen to experience some wonderful scenery by bike and many lovely beaches. Apart from the normal restaurant and shopping choices of a busy town, the convenient distance of the caravan site to Plymouth offers the opportunity to visit its historic dockyard and take the popular warship cruise. Other attractions include the Dome on the famous Hoe for a rich and in-depth multimedia explanation of the city's history. A great getaway for the whole family, Plymouth Sound Caravan Club Site also puts children within easy reach of fun attractions such as the local ice rink and Atlantis pool at the Plymouth Pavilions, complete with shipwrecked galleon, beach and two super flumes. The National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth is a fantastic attraction for all ages. Also not to be missed is the nearby historic Morwellham Quay, a lovingly reconstructed Victorian copper port, as well as Buckland Abbey, the ancient monastery once owned by Francis Drake. The site is a great option for dog owners, with a dog-friendly pub on the waterfront in Plymstock and a nearby sandy beach where dogs can be walked.

Campground type

Tourist board rating

Languages spoken

English

This campground is a member of Caravan and Motorhome Club group.

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Nearby parks that are bookable on Pitchup.com

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Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed

Themes

Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Golf nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Plymouth Sound Caravan Club Site

Bovisand Lane

Down Thomas

Plymouth

Devon

England

PL9 0AE

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.3334°N
-4.1077°W

Route directions

Please only use these recommended directions for the final approach and not SatNav, due to alternative routes being unsuitable for towing. Leave the A38 via the slip road at Marsh Mills flyover and at the roundabout turn left onto the A374 (signposted Plymouth City Centre, Kingsbridge), follow signs A379, Kingsbridge. Cross the Laira Bridge and in about 2.25 miles turn right at fourth roundabout opposite Elburton Hotel into Springfield Road. At the first set of traffic lights turn left. Continue on uphill until reaching the garage slightly ahead of you. Turn right in front of the garage into Staddiscombe Road. Upon reaching the Staddy Function Centre, turn left at the T junction. Continue on this road through the narrow section passing the sign for Wembury on your left. Take the next turning on the right signposted Plymouth Sound C C Site/ Down Thomas. Immediately after the speed hump indicating the 20mph sign turn right into Bovisand Lane (narrow entrance). After passing the CL the site is on the right hand side of the bend in the road. Note: drive with caution along last 1 mile to site, as the road is narrow and winding but has passing bays.

Nearest transport

Bus

2.9 mi Bretonside Bus Station

3.9 mi Plymouth Road Superstore

4 mi Crabtree

Rail

3.5 mi Plymouth Rail Station

4.2 mi Devonport Rail Station

4.5 mi Dockyard (Plymouth) Rail Station

Ferry

2.2 mi Plymouth Mount Batten Ferry Landing

2.5 mi Plymouth (Barbican) Landing Stage

2.8 mi Warren Point 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

Plymouth offers restaurants, shopping, a historic dockyard, a popular warship cruise.... Local ice rink, Atlantis swimming pool, the Plymouth Pavillions The National Marine Aquarium Nearby Morwellham Quay offers a reconstructed Victorian copper port Buckland Abbey, an ancient monestary

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Bovisand	0.5 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Wembury	1.5 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Good	N/A
Plymouth Hoe East	2.6 mi	Estuary	N/A	Good	Excellent	Excellent
Plymouth Hoe West	2.7 mi	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Kingsand	4 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

National Marine Aquarium 2.5 mi

Dartmoor Zoological Park 7.3 mi

Buckfast Abbey 18.3 mi

Paignton Zoo Environmental Park 24 mi

Living Coasts 27.1 mi

National Trust

Wembury 1.5 mi

Saltram 3.5 mi

Salcombe: Thurlestone to Torcross 3.5 mi

Buckland Abbey 10.3 mi

Cotehele 12.3 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

LANGDON COURT HOTEL 1.1 mi

HMS CAMBRIDGE - CIRL BUNTING PROJECT (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 18/06/1999) 1.1 mi

Plymouth (Jennycliff CP) - Hooe - Radford Woods - Bovisand 1.4 mi

Wembury CP (Barton Close) - River Yealm - Mewstone view - Wembury Beach - Knighton Farm 1.7 mi

Mt Batten - Bovisand - Down Thomas - Hooe Lake 1.9 mi

Local events

Eden Sessions (Thursday, June 12, 2025 – Thursday, June 12, 2025)
Par, England 28.1 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.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see campsite type section for details

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Frequently asked questions

Does Plymouth Sound Caravan Club Site have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Plymouth Sound Caravan Club Site dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Plymouth Sound Caravan Club Site? Plymouth offers restaurants, shopping, a historic dockyard, a popular warship cruise.... Local ice rink, Atlantis swimming pool, the Plymouth Pavillions The National Marine Aquarium Nearby Morwellham Quay offers a reconstructed Victorian copper … Read more