Tarka Trail Camping

View prices & book 9.4 119 reviews
Nice and flat pitches
Nice and flat pitches
The amenity block is kept fastidiously clean
Bike racks are provided
Electric motorhome pitch
Electric motorhome pitch with awning
Private security gate with access directly onto the tarka trail and south west coast path
Campervans
Estuary view pitch
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The amenity block is kept fastidiously clean
Bike racks are provided
Electric motorhome pitch

  • 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
North Devon has many special spots, but the golden triangle around the rivers Taw and Torridge and the sea is particularly pretty. Guests at Tarka Trail Camping are right in the middle of this sweet spot, making this a great base to explore the area's various watery vistas. This site on the outskirts of Yelland is well suited to quiet rural breaks, but its location close to a main road makes getting around a breeze: popular spots such as Barnstaple, Bideford and Westward Ho! can all be reached within 15 minutes' drive. Guests who want to leave the car behind can hop about on the local bus, which handily stops in the village (10 minutes' walk away). There's direct access to the popular Tarka Trail from the site – it is, of course, named after an otter so it's no surprise that the creatures make an appearance now and then around these parts (although this smashing stretch of river is reward enough even without them). If all that walking (or cycling) builds up an appetite, fear not – weary wanderers are free to enjoy a barbecue back at base (provisions can be picked up a mile away in Fremington). Looking for a drink with that? Yelland Manor Micro Brewery is located right next door, and a café is 10 minutes' walk away. Well-behaved dogs are welcome, but please keep them on a lead while on site.

Campground type

RV sites 20
Tent sites 20
Camper sites 5
Open now
Opens April 5
Please note
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat, Apr 5 to

Campsite types & availability

Accommodation

Tent sitesCamper sitesRV sitesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsMobile homes for rentRent a tent
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0 children

Reviews

9.4

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PeacefulHikers’ paradise

98% would recommend this campground to a friend

97% would stay here again

Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Lovely location and site

Overall 8/10

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Sinead C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked: Great pitches
Great location
Ease of access to the beautiful Tarka Trail

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly site, with good access and clean facilities.

Overall 10/10

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Carol S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass RV campsite

Liked: Views were lovely easy access to Tarka trail on site. Toilet block nice a clean. Site very quite. Really liked having a picnic table on our pitch.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Shower block immaculate. Clean tidy area.…

Overall 10/10

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adrian h. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Shower block immaculate. Clean tidy area.

Disliked: Unable to choose pitch as was put next to a person who decided to get up at 04:00 and was very inconsiderate making lots of noise. He was in a tent like us.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely quiet, well kept site with a fantastic shower/toilet block. Direct access…

Overall 10/10

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Teresa B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked: Lovely quiet, well kept site with a fantastic shower/toilet block. Direct access to Tarka trail and the coastal path, we walked for miles, Instow is beautiful.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good site worth the money with a great view

Overall 8/10

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass RV campsite

Liked: Facilities were clean and tidy, location was perfect tucked away with a gorgeous view

Recommend to friends Visit again

Like the Location, the pitch was nice and big toilets and showers…

Overall 10/10

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked: Like the Location, the pitch was nice and big toilets and showers was always clean and plenty of hot water. The staff was very friendly and always there to help you find your way around.

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fabulous site in a perfect position

Overall 10/10

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass RV campsite

Liked: Amazing shower block
Beautifully maintained site not too big and very quiet
Right on the Tarka trail so great for cycling also right on the South West Coastal path so good stop-over for walkers
Easy walk to local village with lovely pubs
Lovely views
Lovely owners

Disliked: nothing
This is one of the best sites we have stayed on

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean, tidy and well laid out campsite. We arrived early and there was…

Overall 9/10

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Dave S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked: Clean, tidy and well laid out campsite.
We arrived early and there was a number to ring to check-in as reception was closed. We were given very clear instructions of where to pitch and provided with details for the lock on the gate to access the parka trail.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Spotlessly clean facilities and the owner kindly let me move from original…

Overall 8/10

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Hannah B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked: Spotlessly clean facilities and the owner kindly let me move from original pitch to one with a view. Was right next to Tarka Trail so would be perfect for cyclists. Easy to get to as well which is bonus.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Absolutely fabulous site. Lovely large spacious pitches. Immaculate shower/ toilet block with…

Overall 10/10

Location
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Paula B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass RV campsite

Liked: Absolutely fabulous site. Lovely large spacious pitches. Immaculate shower/ toilet block with plenty of both. Beautiful sunsets over the estuary. access to Tara trail and walks to villages in either direction with great pubs and chinese

Disliked: nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

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

Baby-changing facilities 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 Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

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 Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites) Pub campground

Nearby 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 nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Location

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

Bus
0.3 mi Post Office
1.3 mi New Inn
1.4 mi New Inn
Rail
4 mi Barnstaple Rail Station
6.8 mi Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station
9.1 mi Umberleigh Rail Station
Ferry
1.9 mi Instow Ferry Landing
2 mi Appledore Ferry Landing
4.3 mi Bideford Ferry Landing

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

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 it's fairly flat (excellent news for occasional walkers/cyclists). Bike hire is available at the old station by Fremington Quay (three miles away by road/a mile and a half's walk along the trail), where there's also a café and heritage centre. Wildlife spotters should check out RSPB Isley Marsh (under a mile by foot), where waders galore are drawn to a peaceful saltmarsh. Serious birdwatchers can head out for the day to to Lundy Island: the ferry leaves Bideford (10 minutes' drive) several times a week and takes around two hours. For a day at the beach, head to Instow (a five-minute drive), a sandy riverside spot with sweeping views over the estuary that's popular with sailors and windsurfers. If you fancy taking to the waves, catch the Instow to Appledore Ferry across the Taw. Westward Ho! (15 minutes) is home to another fine beach and is a hub for surfers, kayakers and paddleboarders (with kit for hire) as well as go-karting.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Westward Ho! 4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Saunton Sands 4.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Croyde Bay 5.5 mi Sea N/AGoodExcellentGood
Putsborough 5.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Woolacombe Village 7.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

RHS Garden Rosemoor 8.9 mi

Castle Drogo 30 mi

National Trust

Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum 9 mi

Heddon Valley 14 mi

Watersmeet 18.6 mi

Lundy 22.9 mi

Finch Foundry 25.7 mi

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) 0.2 mi

TAPELEY PARK 2.4 mi

Northam Burrows - Coast Path - Appledore - Diddywell - Northam Burrows 3.5 mi

SAUNTON COURT 3.9 mi

Saunton - Croyde - Putsborough - Fruit and Nut Trail 4.2 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 campsite type section for details

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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  6:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Tarka Trail Camping? From $40.23 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.