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Devon, South West

The Paddocks

— (0)Price on Pitchup50.725°N, 3.529°W
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The morning mist lifts off the Devon fields here, leaving just the quiet clatter of guy ropes and the distant call of jackdaws over open pasture.

The Paddocks suits campers after simplicity — families with tents who want space to spread out, couples in campervans looking for a peaceful stopover, tourers exploring the South West without the need for electric hook-ups or clubhouse entertainment. Devon's coastal paths, market towns and moorland edges are all within striking distance, and you're camping in genuine farming country where the pace slows right down.

Facilities are straightforward: clean toilet and shower blocks, no frills. Campfires may be allowed depending on conditions, so check when you arrive. The atmosphere is low-key and unpolished — this is a working paddock site, not a resort, and you'll feel it. If you're an angler, Launch Point for watercraft sits a few kilometres away, handy for those who travel with tackle. Expect muddy boots, birdsong at dawn, and the kind of camping where you remember why you started pitching up in the first place.

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Weather Outlook
Current Conditions
13°C
Partly cloudy
2 mph
82%
7-Day Outlook
Today
21° / 12°
25%
Tue
21° / 14°
65%
Wed
21° / 13°
2%
Thu
23° / 14°
6%
Fri
25° / 13°
2%
Sat
22° / 13°
2%
Sun
28° / 16°
4%
Source: Open-Meteo · Updated hourly
Walks Nearby

Local walks within 10 km

37 routes found via OpenStreetMap

Exeter Medieval Trail

Winds through Exeter's historic core, revealing Norman castle ruins, cathedral cloisters, and medieval city walls on mostly flat, paved streets. Perfect for families and buggies – it's all pavement with step-free alternatives at most points. Dogs welcome on leads through the city centre. Brings 900 years of history to life in compact form, ideal for combining culture with gentle exercise and coffee stops in independent cafés along the way.

Walking routeLocal network
0.28 km from campsite
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Exeter Green Circle

Circles Exeter's outskirts through varied woodland, meadows and riverside paths with gentle to moderate inclines throughout. Suitable for older children comfortable with longer distances, though some sections can be muddy and uneven – not buggy-friendly. Dogs welcome on leads where livestock grazes. Offers brilliant city views from higher points, wildlife spotting along the Exe Valley, and a proper sense of countryside escape whilst staying within reach of Devon's capital. Split into manageable

Hiking routeLocal network
0.32 km from campsite

Exeter City Wall Trail

Traces Exeter's ancient Roman and medieval defences through the city centre on mostly flat, paved paths suitable for buggies and young children. Dogs welcome on leads due to urban setting. Expect frequent road crossings, interpretive plaques at key points, and mix of intact wall sections with underground passages. Perfect for history buffs wanting a short heritage walk combining castle ruins, cathedral views, and Roman gateway remnants without leaving the city.

Hiking route
0.37 km from campsite

Exeter Woollen Trail

Hiking routeLocal network
0.7 km from campsite

Tommy Cooper Trail

Hiking routeLocal network
0.91 km from campsite

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Fisheries within 10 km

2 found · OpenStreetMap
  • Launch Point for water craft
    3.89 km
    Day-ticket / commercial water
  • Luccombes Coarse Fishery
    6.29 km
    Managed fishery

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