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Devon, South West

Powwow Alpacas

— (0)Price on Pitchup50.454°N, 3.670°W
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The soft hum of alpacas grazing in neighbouring paddocks drifts across this intimate Devon campsite, where rolling green hills frame every pitch and early morning mist clings to the valley below. This is proper rural England, where the stars emerge unbothered by light pollution and the only traffic you'll hear is tractors on distant lanes.

Powwow Alpacas suits campers, caravanners and motorhomers seeking a genuine escape into Devon's agricultural heartland. Families will love the novelty of sharing space with the resident alpacas, while couples after a quiet retreat will appreciate the back-to-basics simplicity. You're ideally positioned for exploring the South West's coast and countryside, with both Dartmoor's wilderness and the region's beaches within striking distance.

Essential facilities keep things comfortable with toilets and showers provided, while the campfire policy requires checking on arrival—so ask about evening flames when you pitch up. The atmosphere here is refreshingly low-key and unpretentious, shaped more by the rhythms of farm life than modern campsite bustle. It's the kind of place where you'll actually hear yourself think.

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Weather Outlook
Current Conditions
13°C
Clear
5 mph
79%
7-Day Outlook
Today
21° / 11°
18%
Tue
20° / 13°
87%
Wed
21° / 13°
4%
Thu
23° / 12°
10%
Fri
25° / 13°
0%
Sat
22° / 10°
2%
Sun
26° / 16°
2%
Source: Open-Meteo · Updated hourly
Walks Nearby

Local walks within 10 km

12 routes found via OpenStreetMap

Buckfastleigh to Totnes Trail

Follows the old Dart Valley railway line between two historic Devon towns, offering a flat, traffic-free path ideal for families, buggies, and dogs. The gentle 5-mile route runs alongside the River Dart through woodland and meadows, with glimpses of steam trains on the parallel heritage railway. Perfect for a leisurely stroll with cafés at both ends, plus optional riverside diversions. Mainly compacted surfaces with some muddy patches in winter.

Hiking routeRegional network
4.12 km from campsite

Franklin Totnes Trail

Follows the historic Franklin Trail linking Totnes town centre to surrounding countryside, with moderate inclines through mixed woodland and open fields. Generally suitable for older children but uneven paths and stiles make it tricky for buggies. Dogs welcome on leads near livestock. Offers excellent views over the Dart Valley and glimpses of Totnes Castle, combining heritage interest with natural scenery—ideal for a half-day ramble exploring Devon's historic market town connections.

Hiking routeLocal network
3.4 km from campsite

John Musgrave Heritage Trail

Follows the estuary and wooded valleys around Newton Abbot with mostly flat, well-maintained paths suitable for families and buggies on main sections, though some riverside stretches can be muddy after rain. Dogs welcome throughout. Gentle terrain makes this ideal for leisurely exploration of South Devon's industrial heritage, including historic mills, lime kilns and the atmospheric Stover Canal, with plenty of wildlife spotting along the way.

Hiking routeRegional network
5.16 km from campsite

Torbay Totnes Trail (3T)

Hiking routeLocal network
4.18 km from campsite

Dart Valley Trail

Hiking routeRegional network
7.81 km from campsite

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