The gate clangs behind you, and suddenly you're in proper Devon — hedgerows thick with hawthorn, the hum of insects in long grass, and the kind of quiet that makes you notice birdsong again.
This is genuine wild camping with just enough infrastructure to keep things comfortable. The mix of tent, campervan and caravan pitches attracts a lovely cross-section — couples escaping for a long weekend, families who want their kids to actually play outside, campervan tourers working their way along the Devon coast. You're deep in South West countryside here, the sort of landscape where lanes twist between high banks and every valley feels like a secret. It suits people who want to properly unplug without going full survival mode.
Facilities are simple — toilets and showers onsite, nothing more, nothing less. Ask about campfires when you arrive, as policies can shift with the season and ground conditions. Expect a relaxed, back-to-basics vibe where your neighbours nod hello then leave you to it.
14 routes found via OpenStreetMap
Follows a disused railway line along the Plym Valley with a flat, traffic-free surface perfect for families, buggies, and dogs. The gentle gradient makes it accessible for all ages and abilities, including wheelchairs and cyclists who share the trail. Enjoy wooded riverside scenery, old railway features, and wildlife spotting opportunities. Links Plymouth to Tavistock with several access points for shorter walks.
Loops through the beautiful grounds of this historic abbey with gentle inclines and well-maintained paths suitable for families and buggies. Dogs welcome on leads. Takes in woodland, meadows and glimpses of the former Cistercian monastery where Sir Francis Drake once lived. Perfect for combining culture with a leg-stretch, and the on-site café makes an excellent pit-stop afterwards.
Follows gentle paths through National Trust parkland and woodland around historic Buckland Abbey, Drake's former home. Mostly flat terrain with a few mild inclines makes this suitable for families with older children who can manage the distance, though uneven woodland sections aren't buggy-friendly. Dogs welcome on leads near livestock and the abbey grounds. Combines riverside meadows, ancient trees and glimpses of the medieval buildings – lovely for history enthusiasts and a peaceful countrysid
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