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Devon, South West

Croyde Bay Campsite

— (0)Price on Pitchup51.130°N, 4.222°W
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The thunder of Atlantic breakers rolls up from Croyde's legendary surf beach, just a short stroll from your pitch, while salt-laced breezes whisper through the canvas at this wonderfully positioned campsite. Morning light catches the gorse-studded headlands that frame one of North Devon's most celebrated coastal bays.

This is a campsite for beach lovers and wave riders, families seeking sandy days, and anyone drawn to the raw beauty of Devon's surf coast. Whether you're pitching a tent, parking a campervan, or settling a caravan, you're superbly placed to explore Croyde's village charm and the spectacular coastline that defines this corner of the South West.

The facilities keep things straightforward with toilets and showers serving the various pitch types. Campfire policies vary, so check what's allowed when you arrive. The atmosphere here is refreshingly unpretentious—this is about location rather than luxury, with the promise of beach days, sunset walks, and the rhythmic soundtrack of the North Devon surf just beyond the dunes.

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Weather Outlook
Current Conditions
17°C
Overcast
13 mph
86%
7-Day Outlook
Today
18° / 16°
92%
Mon
18° / 15°
16%
Tue
18° / 14°
86%
Wed
17° / 15°
17%
Thu
17° / 16°
43%
Fri
17° / 13°
4%
Sat
19° / 14°
3%
Source: Open-Meteo · Updated hourly
Walks Nearby

Local walks within 10 km

8 routes found via OpenStreetMap

South West Coast Path (Section 5: Woolacombe to Braunton)

Hiking routeNational trail
1.15 km from campsite
Operator: National Trails

Tarka Trail - Croyde to Saunton Circular Route

Walking routeLocal network
0.68 km from campsite
Route length: 6 km
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Woolacombe Community Trail

Hiking routeLocal network
4.74 km from campsite

South West Coast Path (Section 6: Braunton to Instow)

Hiking routeNational trail
8.69 km from campsite
Operator: National Trails

South West Coast Path (Section 4: Combe Martin to Woolacombe)

Hiking routeNational trail
9.43 km from campsite
Operator: National Trails

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Pubs & restaurants within 5 km

  • The Manor
    Pub 0.1 km~5 min walk
    Directions
  • Billy Budd's
    Pub 0.2 km~5 min walknachos;burger;tapas
    Directions
  • The Hub
    Takeaway 0.2 km~5 min walkpizza;pasties;crepes;ice cream;wraps;fudge
    Directions
  • Hobbs Bistro
    Restaurant 0.2 km~5 min walkenglish;pizza;seafood
    Directions
  • Blue Groove
    Bar 0.2 km~5 min walk
    Directions

Data from OpenStreetMap · distances "as the crow flies" · walk times approximate

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