Forest Glade

The crackle of morning campfires drifts through towering oaks while woodpeckers tap out their territorial claims overhead – this is Devon woodland camping at its most elemental. Shafts of dappled sunlight filter through the canopy, illuminating pitches nestled among ancient trees where the scent of leaf mould and wild garlic mingles with wood smoke.

Forest Glade suits campers seeking a proper back-to-basics experience in Devon's celebrated countryside. Whether you're touring through England's green southwest or using this as a base for exploring Dartmoor's fringes and the county's dramatic coastline, the wooded setting provides a genuine escape. Caravanners and motorhomers are equally welcome, with electric hook-ups available alongside traditional tent pitches.

The facilities keep things refreshingly simple – hot showers and toilets serve the pitches scattered beneath the trees. Campfires are subject to approval on arrival, so check when you book in if that flickering evening hearth is essential to your trip. Open throughout the year, the site takes on different characters with the seasons, from bluebells carpeting the forest floor in spring to the amber glow of autumn leaves overhead.