The first cold plunge into the River Dart wakes you up faster than any alarm clock, and the wood-fired sauna waiting on the bank is your reward.
This is a spot for wild swimmers and anyone who likes their camping with a dose of outdoor ritual — pitch your tent, park your van or settle the caravan, then spend your days moving between cold river water and hot cedar benches. Devon's South Hams countryside rolls out around you, all wooded valleys and hidden swimming holes, and you're in proper wild-swimming country where the Dart runs clear and deep. Dogs aren't mentioned either way, so best check ahead if you're bringing one.
Facilities are straightforward — toilets and showers onsite — and campfires depend on conditions when you arrive, so ask at check-in. The vibe is decidedly Scandi-meets-Devon: outdoorsy, a bit alternative, and genuinely restorative if you're after something beyond the usual pitch-and-barbecue weekend.
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- Emperor Lakes7.41 kmManaged fishery
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- DirectionsKingsbridge CreameryCafe 0.1 km~5 min walk
- DirectionsPizza PlanetTakeaway 0.2 km~5 min walkpizza
- DirectionsCafe AsiaRestaurant 0.2 km~5 min walkchinese
- DirectionsKings Kebab HouseTakeaway 0.2 km~5 min walk
- DirectionsMaha BharatRestaurant 0.2 km~5 min walkindian
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