Camping in South West Coast Path

Name: South West Coast Path
Address: South West Coast Path
Rating: 4.766

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.

95% (1.7K) • 3,601 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds in South West Coast Path

Meldon Lake and Woods Wild Camping

1. Meldon Lake and Woods Wild Camping

98%

(225)

Okehampton, England · 5 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Seriously simple but beautiful wild camping beside a lake on Dartmoor

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Primrose Fields Campsite

2. Primrose Fields Campsite

97%

(214)

Wareham, England · 20 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Back-to-basics camping in a Dorset hay meadow

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South Dean Camping

3. South Dean Camping

98%

(308)

Barnstaple, England · 70 units · Tents, Motorhomes

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

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Dyers Meadows Camping

4. Dyers Meadows Camping

England · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes

We are a wild camping and dog friendly site, set amongst beautiful meadows. We have 10 pitches across 8 acres so there is plenty of room to spread out, relax, kick a ball around or walk the dog around our 20 acre land. We are lucky enough to have the surfing beaches of North Devon nearby, and Westward Ho! is a 20 minutes drive away. You'll find equipment hire and surf lessons and a sea pool filled by the tide. There are also some quirky theme parks for the kids in close proximity, including Milky Way and Big Sheep.

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Goren Farm

5. Goren Farm

100%

(96)

Seaton, England · 7 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Nearly wild camping in Devonshire wildflower meadows

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Sweet Hill Farm

6. Sweet Hill Farm

94%

(310)

Isle Of Portland, England · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes

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

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Cadgwith Wild Camping

7. Cadgwith Wild Camping

99%

(251)

Ruan Minor, England · 21 units · Tents, Motorhomes

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

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Sunny Corner Campsite

8. Sunny Corner Campsite

98%

(116)

Saint Agnes, England · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Back-to-basics camping with views of the sea in walking distance of St Agnes

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Bredy Farm

9. Bredy Farm

88%

(69)

Bridport, England · 31 units · Tents, Motorhomes

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

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Hardyes Countryside Camping

10. Hardyes Countryside Camping

98%

(45)

Weymouth, England · 35 units · Tents, Motorhomes

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

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Forest Edge Camping & Glamping

11. Forest Edge Camping & Glamping

100%

(29)

Sidbury, England · 18 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

A welcoming and wild-ish camping and glamping site on the edge of a forest in East Devon

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LEE MEADOW FARM CAMPING

12. LEE MEADOW FARM CAMPING

95%

(11)

Ilfracombe, England · 45 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Traditional camping with lovely farm shop and take away Bike hire Zip wire camping shop Camp fires allowed bell tent glamping stays available cycle trail at the end of the lane situated just off the South West Coast Path 5 min drive from award winning Woolacombe Beach set in the beautiful countryside with some amazing views some of the sea electric hookup available grass pitches free hot showers washing up facilities family bathroom plenty of room for everyone to have a lovely time

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Brig's Farm

13. Brig's Farm

97%

(158)

Bridport, England · 21 units · Tents, Glamping

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

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Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping

14. Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping

97%

(148)

St Kew, England · 83 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Wake up to the sound of birdsong, go swimming before breakfast in the clear water of a secluded lake. Cook your bacon and eggs over an open fire while you plan your day, or just laze it away in the peace and quiet of your own personal tipi. You can always go fishing tomorrow, and walk along the cliffs the day after that… The site is a unique woodland valley folded around a clear, spring-fed lake created from the old Tregildrans Quarry. Our tipis and tent pitches are dotted about this secret 20 acres full of ferns, bluebells, oak and meadowsweet. Left in peace for many years there's been no modern chemicals or poisons on the land, meaning we've got bluebells, dormice, Red Admirals and shy woodland Jays for you to spot. It’s a place set apart from the rush and clutter of the modern holiday experience, with an atmosphere that makes you forget the world outside, and just lounge, ramble, or potter about in a boat. We're committed to giving you a genuinely individual service from first contact to your time staying with us. We established CTH in 1996. This was the first and we believe still is the best tipi holiday site in the UK. We know our area inside out and can always help with local knowledge or contacts if you need them. We want to offer our guests a sustainable holiday. A return to real camping means the lowest possible impact on the land and environment - our tipi poles don’t even break the surface of the earth. Your footprint while here could only be bettered by a survival expert. You don't have to fly! a major bonus, and we source all our wood, fish and canvas locally and work with local people wherever possible.

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Bridgewood Camping - Woodland camps

15. Bridgewood Camping - Woodland camps

97%

(37)

Sherborne, England · 4 units · Tents, Glamping

Nearly wild woodland camping in Dorset

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Girt Down Camping

16. Girt Down Camping

99%

(83)

Ilfracombe · 22 units · Tents, Motorhomes

UPDATES FOR 2026! 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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Bush Farm Campsite

17. Bush Farm Campsite

99%

(102)

Saltash, England · 50 units · Tents, Motorhomes

As close to wild camping as you can get on a rewilded 200-acre farm in Cornwall

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Elm Farm Camp, Cafe & Cycle hire

18. Elm Farm Camp, Cafe & Cycle hire

98%

(86)

Redruth, England · 25 units · Tents, Motorhomes

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

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Coverack Camping & Glamping

19. Coverack Camping & Glamping

99%

(201)

Coverack, England · 67 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Traditional family camping near Coverack, with the promise of coast, countryside and Cornish ice cream

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Cider Farm Orchard Campsite

20. Cider Farm Orchard Campsite

98%

(123)

Waytown, England · 14 units

Adult-only camping amid the apple blossom of an award-winning cider orchard

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Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

Theo

1 week ago

Tent

Weekend Trip to Bridgewood Camping - Woodland camps

We had a great time staying at Bridgewood, Sarah and Paul are kind and accommodating hosts and the site is well cared for and organised. We had a spacious and secluded camping area, and the forest is very peaceful and serene, we want to come back!

Jules

1 week ago

6 m campervan

1 night at Forest Edge Camping & Glamping

Lovely site. Booked the sauna and used the hot tub on the pitch. Friendly communication. Amazing showers. Well recommended!

Holli

2 weeks ago

Tent

Weekend Trip to Goren Farm

We had a great time camping at Goren Farm! The cream teas and cider were amazing. Julian was really friendly and helpful and the pitch was really beautiful and private.

stephen

2 weeks ago

6 m Class A

With pets

Weekend Trip to Bredy Farm

Just a great campsite, especially if you're into music and like to have free space to pitch. The Orchard is amazing but you do need to like life around you and I don't mean the wildlife type. Great for big groups. The Barn / club has amazing lighting (lasers) and sound system & a sand dance area + a heated swimming pool with fire pits. The restaurant does fantastic pizza / food with Tuscany vibe, lovely helpful staff and decent showers / toilets.

The Mead offers plenty of space for campers.

Natalie

2 weeks ago

6 m campervan

Weekend Trip to Bredy Farm

Such a lovely site and loads of amenities. Would definitely come back!! Pool/hot tub was so cool and loved the bar.

evening view from the (flat and level) place where we pitched

Matt

2 weeks ago

4 m campervan

With kids

2 nights at Girt Down Camping

Stunning views, plenty of space, great facilities. No marked out neat little walled-off plots here - camping as is should be.

paula

2 weeks ago

Tent

2 nights at Cadgwith Wild Camping

Beautiful quiet site, sea views, clean facilities, super friendly and helpful .. nice vibe 🌞

Claire

2 weeks ago

Tent

With pets

2 nights at Cadgwith Wild Camping

Wide open space with stunning views and great accessibility to the most beautiful bit of the coast path, leading to both Cadgwith village and Lizard point. Lovely little food van, fire pits and super helpful owners. Will definitely return.

Anna

2 weeks ago

Tent

With pets

2 nights at Brig's Farm

Beautiful site with amazing views. Well maintained. Very close to the coast so perfect for fossil hunting expeditions.

Izzy

2 weeks ago

Tent

2 nights at Sweet Hill Farm

Such a gorgeous camp site will definitely return! There were lots of tents and campers around the site but still felt very calm and peaceful and plenty of space to pop up my tent :) The cafe was an added bonus and the drinks were lovely. The views from the site were amazing, only had to walk 30 seconds to the edge of the cliff and you had the most amazing view. When I arrived the staff gave lots of recommendations and help with the area. I took a walk to the pulpit inn which is about 20 minutes away and had a lovely dinner. Again I had an amazing experience and will definitely be back :) thank you!!

Alex

2 weeks ago

Tent

2 nights at Bredy Farm

Really nice campsite with facilities and a nice shady setting for tents in the orchard. Good to see the historic farming equipment and birds in the tree were excitable! Just have to be careful of large tractors going up and down the lane.

Alex

2 weeks ago

Tent

With kids

2 nights at Elm Farm Camp, Cafe & Cycle hire

Really friendly hosts! Mazing compare loos and the facilities and bike hire superb even though we didn’t have time to do this! Close to some lovely places! Facilities are great and well kept and the grounds lovely - plus cafe great too! Will definately visit again!

Matt

2 weeks ago

With kids

3 nights at Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping

Idyllic. Peaceful. Well organised. Great cafe. Lake was perfect in the May heat. Thank you.

Beautiful private lake for swimming, fishing and water sports

Holly

2 weeks ago

5 m campervan

With kids

1 night at Meldon Lake and Woods Wild Camping

Best campsite we have visited, serene and beautiful. Will be back for sure. X

Annie

2 weeks ago

Tent

Weekend Trip to Girt Down Camping

What a beautiful campsite! Great views, especially the sheep next door and the fire pit was the cherry on top. Will definitely be returning. Thank you!

Tom

2 weeks ago

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Goren Farm

Will be back regularly we suspect. Loved the space, ethos and cider! Thanks for a great stay.

Rob

2 weeks ago

Tent

1 night at Bush Farm Campsite

Fantastic wild campsite. Great river. Loads of space

Jemma

2 weeks ago

5 m campervan

1 night at Sweet Hill Farm

AMAZING campsite!!! So beautiful with incredible views!! Thankyou!! Will most def be back!!! ✨🩷✨ And BEAUTIFUL horses!!!

Paul

3 weeks ago

4 m rooftop tent

Weekend Trip to Bredy Farm

Just awesome place .. go.. book The Mead field and stay by the small river .. well run, fun, great Pizza place.. just the best time . Chilled set of people their to ., v v friendly

Clare

3 weeks ago

Tent

With kids

1 night at Goren Farm

Excellent host, idyllic setting, delicious cider, hot showers. What more could you want from a camping holiday. Julian goes out of his way to make you feel welcome and comfortable at his beautiful farm.

South West Coast Path camping guide

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.