Camping in South West Coast Path

England's longest national trail puts campers in some scenic camping spots.

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South West Coast Path

96% (1384 reviews)

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Weekend Trip to Goren Farm

We love it here. Very relaxed rural space with only one pitch per field. Beautiful wildflowers and they have worked hard at creating a biodiversity paradise. You almost never find campsites this isolated in the UK.

1 night at The Enchanted Wilderness

Beautiful site, wonderful view, and very friendly host. Perfect!

1 night at Girt Down Camping

Girt DOWN FARM ..... Beautiful, relaxing and stunning surroundings of views of the coast. The sunset and sunrise were stunning. Stargazing is a must. Lovely to chat to Paul and Lesley whilst they are going about their daily farming. They have a wealth of knowledge of the area. Their fresh hens eggs were amazing. We had a lovely breakfast roll in the morning too. Showers, toilets and washing up area are lovely and clean. Fresh spring water out of the tap. There is an old railway carriage to chill, charge your phone and a fridge freezer. Firepits & Wood and you can also BBQ. This is such a lovely and friendly farm. A great place for families, couples or Trekkers. You can chill & unwind with a book, plenty of wildlife and birds. There are walks out of the farm, take a stroll up to Great Hangman or a carry on to Little Hangman which was about an hour. Again the views of the coasts are stunning at the top. You can carry on walking which takes you to Combe Martin beach, cafes, chippy, shops and a butchers. Or walk the other way to Heddons mouth which takes about 4 hours but so worth it..... beach, a pint and a lovely meal. Girt farm is surrounded by so much to do locally, local produce, quaint villages, Exmoor and walks galore. There are Buses from Combe Martin which go both ways up and down the coasts. I would highly recommended. AND We will be back for a longer stay next time. A REAL HIDDEN 💎 GEM. 🏕

Weekend Trip to LEE MEADOW FARM CAMPING

Very accommodating and friendly. Beautiful well equipped campsite. Great stay

Weekend Trip to Primrose Fields Campsite

Very welcoming and lovely atmosphere, I forgot my pillows and was kindly lent some for the evening, first time taking my dog camping and he loved it and so did I! Will be coming back again soon for sure :)

Weekend Trip to Girt Down Camping

Gorgeous views of the coast and camping just as it should be - back to basics with acres of space but perfectly adequate and clean facilities. The coast path is just a few minutes away from the site and there are some incredible views to be had from Little Hangman. The Heddon Valley is close by too and definitely worth visiting. The coast path here is seriously hilly, but with views like this, it is well worth the effort.

Weekend Trip to Goren Farm

Everything was perfect! Booking easy and Julian very helpful on the phone. Our pitch was on the edge of a beautiful wildflower meadow and we had the whole field to ourselves! Firepit provided. Hot showers and compost loos. Lovely sitting in the enclosed farm yard with tea and cake. Good walks from the site. We drove to the Tuckers Arms pub which was good. Burrow Farm gardens worth a visit. Highly recommend Goren Farm!

6 nights at Goren Farm

Lovely campsite very calm and relaxing. The care and love put into to the café, shop, play area was very special. For a couple of days we didn’t leave (kids played happily, nice walks, meeting cows). The birdsong in the mornings is heavenly.

Stephanie

2 weeks ago

3 nights at Brig's Farm

Really lovely chilled camp. The showers are fantastic. It isn’t crowded so everyone has a great view. Our dog was welcomed! We had such a great time. Thank you!

3 nights at Southover Woods and Camping

An absolutely magical campsite. Staying here felt like a true escape from the world, the pitches are so well spread out that it feels like you have the whole place to yourself. With no cars the kids were able to be wild and free, they loved playing on the big swing exploring the woods. The compost loo and bucket shower are positioned on the pitch so that they felt really secluded, which was great, as before arriving I was a little worried that there was a risk that other campers would be able to see us, but that wasn't the case at all. This felt as close to nature as can be, but with just enough of the comforts to make it easy! I would thoroughly recommend a stay here.

Weekend Trip to Girt Down Camping

Amazing views from all of the pitches and good amenities. Lovely hosts.

Weekend Trip to Meldon Lake and Woods Wild Camping

Great place as stated it is narrow further down our t5 managed no problem definitely best with a mildly off road type vehicle stone track leads to an amazing space we parked further round than the other few campers the bridle way was quite busy but people walking by were friendly . We took our own Porto a loo ( essential ) Very clean seems people who stay are respectful

Weekend Trip to Trewan Hall

Lovely camp site with friendly, helpful staff. Clean, tidy facilities and lovely hot showers. Even have a shower for cleaning wetsuits etc. It was quite busy on the Friday night I stayed and there was live music but other campers all respectful and no noise issues at all after the band stopped. Would certainly recommend and stay there again myself. PS Their hot cornish pasties are excellent too😋

Weekend Trip to Primrose Fields Campsite

Really lovely campsite. Very welcoming on arrival and gave us good information about the site and facilities. We loved the field and felt we weren’t on top of other groups. Felt very safe and secure. We will be using again! Thank you very much.

3 nights at Cadgwith Wild Camping

A very special place - so relaxed, welcoming and friendly. Beautiful view of the sea from everywhere and easy access to the coast path. Dogs are very welcome too!

2 nights at Brig's Farm

Very quiet with lovely views and great showers

Weekend Trip to Roskilly Camping

Great spot. Lovely shower - better than home! Kettle and Toaster were a bonus for two bikepacking visitors. Toilets and showers very clean and campsite perfect. Proximity to the Roskilly restaurant was a bonus.

2 nights at Girt Down Camping

Loved my stay here this week! I went with my beagle and we both enjoyed the hugs of coast and countryside—peaceful walks, lots of beautiful wildlife, stunning views high in the hillside looking down through the valley to the sea, and a private, relaxing space to unwind. Lesley and Paul were incredibly warm and welcoming, and when I had some unexpected car trouble, they made sure I felt comfortable to ask if I needed anything - I had everything I needed already provided! It’s truly a special spot ☺️🐶🍃🌊

2 nights at Primrose Fields Campsite

Lovely hosts, beautiful field. Incredible field orchids! Well managed site. Will come again!

14 units · Glamping, Tents4 acres · Titching Park Lane, England

Camping and rustic glamping with campfires on an idyllic smallholding close to North Devon’s best-loved beaches

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Predannack Anti-Aircraft Battery

1 unit · Motorhome, Tent1 acre · Porthleven, England

Campsite is part of the Predannack Anti-Aircraft Battery and Museum, a former WW2 AA site that defended RAF Predannack. Grass pitches maximum of 12 with flushing toilet, fresh water and gas powered shower. 2 Military Camping Pods with gas showers, heating and off grid low voltage lighting Site borders a nature reserve and is close to the Spectacular Kynance Cove, the Lizard Point, Kennack Sands and the fishing village of Cadgwith, as seen on the TV documentary, Fishermans Apprentice

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Aldridge Mill

5 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents45 acres · Devon, South West England

A yurt, a gypsy wagon, and wild camping pitches in a Devon valley.

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Primrose Fields Campsite

30 units · Motorhomes, Tents11 acres · Wareham, England

Back-to-basics camping in a Dorset hay meadow

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Girt Down Camping

11 units · Motorhomes, Tents20 acres · Combe Martin, Devon, South West England

Set the edge of Exmoor, we have unrivalled coastal views, direct access to the South West Coast Path and Combe Martin bay is just a little walk away (perfect for paddle-boarding and dolphin spotting!). Choose your pitch, settle down by a fire pit and watch the sun set across Combe Martin bay. With pizza’s available on some weekends, breakfast baguettes for breakfast and a selection of farm produce available - we have everything you could need, we are campervan friendly too. With footpaths from the farm in all directions you can join the South West Coast Path or just ramble down to the village where there are shops, cafes and pubs a plenty. With full flushing toilets and hot showers, as well as a washing up area, there is even an old railway carriage with electric plugs to charge your phone or dry your hair, with a fridge and freezer to look after your supper too. We are a small site focusing on that quiet get-away. There is no road noise, just the farmer going about his day job, who’s more than happy to chat about the wildlife, birds and weather!

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Cadgwith Wild Camping

21 units · Motorhomes, Tents7 acres · Porthleven, Cornwall, South West England

A dog-friendly campsite on a farm in Cornwall where every pitch offers a sea view

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Hincknowle Cider Apple Farm Camping

10 units · Motorhomes, Tents190 acres · England

Welcome to our peaceful 190 acres of glorious Dorset countryside. Here we operate a working farm where we grow apples for award-winning cider makers, along with keeping a range of animals. We are also well located for the Jurassic Coast, with Bridport ten minutes away and West Bay Beach within a 15 minute drive. Our location is perfect for those wanting to immerse themselves in the outdoors, whilst enjoying a relaxing break. We have a limited amount of pitches, along with a communal barn for unwinding (and sheltering from the unpredictable English weather). Both families and dogs are welcome too Facilities onsite include toilets and showers. There is also a communal barn with an equipped kitchen, seating, table tennis, darts and more. We also offer wood-fired pizza during peak season, with licensed premises too! For grabbing something to eat, we have The Half Moon just a ten minute walk away. A Lidl is also a five minute drive away for picking up any essentials. 9 x Non Electric Grass Pitches Spacious 10m x 10m grass pitches without electric. Suitable for tents or campervans up to 6m in length.

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Meldon Lake and Woods Wild Camping

5 units · Motorhomes, Tents8 acres · Okehampton, Devon, South West England

Seriously simple but beautiful wild camping beside a lake on Dartmoor

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Sweet Hill Farm

10 units · Motorhomes, Tents6 acres · Dorset, South West England

Simple, almost-wild, seaside camping on the Isle of Portland

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The Enchanted Wilderness

6 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents22 acres · Yelverton, England

Simple riverside camping pitches in the Tamar Valley on the edge of Dartmoor

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Elm Farm Camp, Cafe & Cycle hire

26 units · Motorhomes, Tents2 acres · Redruth, Cornwall, South West England

Quiet camping meadows and a friendly café located beside some of Cornwall's most popular cycling routes

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Bredy Farm

31 units · Motorhomes, Tents30 acres · Bridport, England

Back-to-basics camping on a Dorset farm with a party vibe at weekends

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South Dean Camping

70 units · Motorhomes, Tents12 acres · Barnstaple, Devon, South West England

Clifftop camping with epic sea views, right next to Exmoor National Park.

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Brig's Farm

21 units · Glamping, Tents1 acre · Bridport, Dorset, South West England

Family camping with campfires near Charmouth, with sea views and a couple of quirky glamping lorries

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Goren Farm

7 units · Motorhomes, Tents70 acres · Seaton, Devon, South West England

Nearly wild camping in Devonshire wildflower meadows

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18 units · Glamping, Tents600 acres · Bridport, England

Wildlife-friendly camping and glamping with private loos at each pitch, 15 minutes' drive from the coast

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Silver View Campsite

40 units · Motorhomes, Tents5 acres · England

Welcome to Silver View Campsite, we are a family and dog friendly site offering a traditional camping experience right next to Exmoor National Park. Our non-electric grass pitches are perfect for tents, campervans, trailer tents, and small motorhomes, all set in a gently sloping field with stunning coastal and countryside views. There are plenty of flat spots to choose from too! With Ilfracombe, the South West Coast Path, and beautiful sandy beaches just 15 minutes away, we’re the ideal base for your North Devon adventures. Nestled next to Exmoor National Park, just five minutes from Combe Martin and the coast, our family-friendly campsite offers a traditional camping experience in the heart of North Devon. With the South West Coast Path nearby, we’re the perfect base for keen walkers too. We welcome tents across our 50 non-electric grass pitches, each with space for up to six guests and stunning countryside and coastal views—perfect for sunset watching. Campfires and fire pits are welcome, with logs available on-site and fire pits to hire, ideal for toasting marshmallows under the stars. Up to two dogs are welcome per pitch too! We are open from the 23rd to the 1st of June, weekends from the 20th of June to the 20th of July, and from the 24th of July to the 31st of August for the summer holidays. Our campsite offers eco-friendly loos and showers, plus a converted horse box with flushing toilets, extra showers, and a washing-up area. You can hire a fire pits (wood available to buy onsite), and we’ve got USB sockets for phone charging and a freezing facility for ice packs. Combe Martin is just a 25-minute walk away, with plenty of pubs and shops, including the Pack o' Cards Inn, Castle Inn, a Premier, and a Co-Op - perfect for stocking up or enjoying a meal out!

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Camp Hartland

40 units · Tents6 acres · Wareham, Dorset, South West England

Traditional camping on the Isle of Purbeck with campfires allowed and a pub next door

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Frome Meadow Campsite

114 units · Tents5 acres · Dorset, South West England

A magical riverside retreat near Dorset’s Jurassic Coast

The Owl Box Eco Camp

50 units · Motorhomes, Tents2 acres · England

A dreamy and picturesque campsite nestled in the beautiful Cornish coastal village of St Agnes. The perfect location for beach goers, surfers, walkers, hikers, cyclists and families alike, to explore our incredible coastline, and whether you see yourself walking along the coast path towards Perranporth , surfing or swimming at Trevaunance Cove, enjoying the seclusion of Trevellas Porth, or immersing yourself in a bit of Cornish miners history with an ale at The legendary Driftwood Spars, all are just a short and scenic walk away away from the campsite ! We are a family run, local and relaxed campsite ... Immerse yourself in sweet birdsong during the day of the many species that live in the trees all around, and At night listen out for the hunting calls of the barn or tawny owls that nest in our specially erected owl boxes ... Toilets , drinking water and shower with hot water available on site

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Hardyes Countryside Camping

35 units · Motorhomes, Tents4 acres · Weymouth, Dorset, South West England

Camping in a Dorset field between Dorchester and the Jurassic coast.

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Berry's Ground Lane Campsite

40 units · Motorhomes, Tents40 acres · Martinhoe, England

Lovely wild camping pitches on the North Devon coastline. You will be one of a maximum of 6 pitches in a large field on the beautiful North Devon coast with incredible sea views. We can provide a firepit to borrow and you can purchase logs onsite so you can stargaze and chatter around the fire - back to nature! We are based just outside the pretty hamlet of Martinhoe in North Devon, a stone's throw from the SW Coast Path. There is a historic Roman Beacon closeby and plenty of wildlife around, we'd be surprised if you didn't see deer in the neighbouring fields! There is a compost loo and a water point, but no electricity / wifi - delightfully off-grid. Situated on an organic working farm this is the perfect place to escape!

Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field

Camping in South West Coast Path guide

Overview

Winding its way along the coast of Somerset, Devon, Cornwall, and Dorset, the South West Coast Path is England’s most epic hike. Measuring in at 630 miles, it’s the longest National Trail in the country, and takes a whopping 52 days to complete. Instead, most hikers opt for day- or multi-day hikes, perhaps along the sea cliffs of West Cornwall, through the windswept moorlands of the Exmoor National Park, or on Dorset’s World Heritage Jurassic Coast. Spectacular views are a given, but you can also swim and surf at the many beaches, enjoy bird-watching around the estuaries, and camp at ocean view campsites.

When to go

The most popular time to hike the South West Coast Path is from April through September, but the trail is accessible year-round. Come in spring to spot lambs and colourful wildflowers or in summer to swim at the beaches and admire the headlands blanketed in purple heather. Warm clothes and wet weather gear are essential for autumn and winter hikes, but this is also one of the best times for bird-watching. Book at least three months in advance if visiting in July-Aug.

Know before you go

The South West Coast Path runs for 630 miles from Minehead in Somerset to Poole Harbour in Dorset. Most towns along the trail are easily reached by public transport, and baggage transfer services are available for hikers on multi-day walks.
Although the trail has some remote sections, longer hikes typically pass through towns where you will be able to buy groceries and stock up on water supplies.
Most campsites require advance booking, and many ask for the full payment in advance. Be sure to check opening dates, as many campsites close in the winter months.
Wild camping is illegal throughout Cornwall.