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College Down Farm

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51.021°N, 1.158°W
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The gate clicks shut behind you and suddenly it's just canvas, meadow, and the soft Devon roll of hills stretching out under wide skies.

College Down Farm is proper old-school camping — bring your tent or campervan, pick your pitch, and settle into the kind of quiet that only comes with proper countryside. It suits anyone craving simplicity: couples after a digital detox, families who don't need a playground to keep kids happy, dog walkers (worth asking ahead about your four-legged friend). This is Devon at its most understated, far enough from the crowds to feel like your own secret.

Facilities aren't listed, so expect something beautifully basic — this isn't glamping, it's the real deal. Campfires might be possible depending on conditions, so check when you arrive. The vibe is peaceful, uncomplicated, the sort of place where you remember why you started camping in the first place.

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Weather Outlook
Current Conditions
14°C
Partly cloudy
9 mph
70%
7-Day Outlook
Today
17° / 13°
100%
Wed
18° / 11°
0%
Thu
18° / 10°
61%
Fri
20° / 14°
74%
Sat
19° / 11°
19%
Sun
21° / 15°
29%
Mon
20° / 13°
12%
Source: Open-Meteo · Updated hourly
Walks Nearby

Local walks within 10 km

15 routes found via OpenStreetMap

Stewkeley Walk at Hinton Ampner

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Loops gently through National Trust parkland and woodland around Hinton Ampner estate with minimal elevation change. Mostly flat, well-maintained paths make this ideal for families with young children and suitable for all-terrain buggies on drier days. Dogs welcome on leads near livestock and gardens. A peaceful stroll combining open views across Hampshire downland with shaded woodland sections, perfect for a quick escape with historic estate views thrown in.

Dogs welcomeWalking routeLocal network
2.01 km from campsite
Route length: 3 km
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Dutton Estate Walk at Hinton Ampner

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Loops through the parkland and woodlands of the Dutton Estate, offering gentle to moderate inclines across grassy paths and woodland tracks. Suitable for older children but not buggies due to uneven terrain and occasional stiles. Dogs welcome on leads near livestock. Highlights include sweeping views across the South Downs, spring carpets of bluebells in ancient woodland, and the elegant Hinton Ampner House and gardens as your backdrop.

Dogs welcomeWalking routeLocal network
2.26 km from campsite
Route length: 6.4 km
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Battle of Cheriton, Hinton Ampner

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Explores gentle chalk downland and historic farmland where the 1644 Civil War battle unfolded, with moderate climbs through open fields and quiet lanes. Not suitable for buggies due to stiles and uneven terrain, but manageable for older children who can handle the distance. Dogs welcome on leads near livestock. Worth it for sweeping South Downs views, wildflower meadows, and atmospheric battlefield markers explaining this pivotal Parliamentarian victory.

Dogs welcomeWalking routeLocal network
3.9 km from campsite
Route length: 8 km
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Allan King Way

Hiking routeRegional network
7.21 km from campsite

Itchen Way

Hiking routeRegional network
8.33 km from campsite

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