The best campsites in South West Coast Path with horseback riding

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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.

96% (437) 195 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near South West Coast Path

Sweet Hill Farm

1. Sweet Hill Farm

94%
(296)
10 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Dorset, South West England
Simple, almost-wild, seaside camping on the Isle of Portland
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£12
 / night
Deer Barn Retreats

2. Deer Barn Retreats

94%
(33)
3 units · Glamping · Taunton, England
Dog-friendly glamping on the Somerset-Devon border
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£81
 / night
Secret Spot Camping Saunton

3. Secret Spot Camping Saunton

99%
(140)
12 units · Tents · Devon, South West England
Finding this exclusive Devon spot is like making it on to the best VIP guest list in town
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£20
 / night
Lamarth Farm Campsite

4. Lamarth Farm Campsite

100%
(1)
45 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Porthleven, Cornwall, South West England
We are a relaxed, spacious campsite on a quiet family run farm at the gateway to the Lizard Peninsula. Whether it is enjoying the local beaches, coastal walks, cycling trails, castles or attractions Lamarth Farm is a simple and uncomplicated site ideally situated to explore all these things. Whatever you get up to when enjoying your stay with us be assured there is plenty of space for you to relax and unwind in the Cornish countryside taking in the fantastic valley views across Mounts Bay. Our Pitch sizes at Lamarth Farm are unrestricted so you are able to spread out! We allow barbeques and campfires if they are raised off the ground so they don’t damage the land. We welcome well behaved dogs and ask that they are on leads around the campsite. We do have a designated dog exercise area and with 2 dog friendly beaches within 5minutes drive and an award winning dog friendly pub! Not only with you have a fantastic holiday your four legged friend will too. Our facilities have been kept to just the basics and they are well looked after. We have 2 shower blocks, WC’s and washbasins. We look forward to welcoming you and hope you make some wonderful memories that last a lifetime POSTCODE TR12 7QP
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£18
 / night
The Enchanted Wilderness

5. The Enchanted Wilderness

93%
(43)
6 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Yelverton, England
Simple riverside camping pitches in the Tamar Valley on the edge of Dartmoor
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£28
 / night
Pure & Rustic

6. Pure & Rustic

86%
(7)
6 units · Glamping · Croyde, Devon, South West England
Acres of beautiful woodlands & pastures for those that like to sleep under canvas with or without electric. Hot showers, Pure Greenfields spring water on tap, designated fire pits to bring out your rawness of nature!! Pure & Rustic is close by to some fantastic local pubs, and the beaches of Croyde, Saunton, Putsborough & Woolacombe. A magical woodland retreat to watch the moon & stars float by..!
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£15
 / night
Hardyes Countryside Camping

7. Hardyes Countryside Camping

98%
(43)
35 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Weymouth, Dorset, South West England
Camping in a Dorset field between Dorchester and the Jurassic coast.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Showers
from 
£25
 / night
Predannack Anti-Aircraft Battery

8. Predannack Anti-Aircraft Battery

100%
(1)
1 unit · Tent, Motorhome · 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
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£18
 / night
Strawfields Cabins and Camping

9. Strawfields Cabins and Camping

100%
(26)
14 units · Tents, Glamping · Titching Park Lane, England
Camping and rustic glamping with campfires on an idyllic smallholding close to North Devon’s best-loved beaches
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£30
 / night
Friendly Spacious Campsite

10. Friendly Spacious Campsite

100%
(6)
10 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Redruth, England
A Spacious, peaceful site with great facilities just 5 miles to the beach. Far from the crowd but close to everywhere, being just 1/2 a mile to the village shops, bakery and restaurants and only 1.5 to the town. A small number of pitches over 3 meadows where you choose where you want to pitch when you arrive, being assured of a great space for your stay, bring whatever size tent or your campervan and enjoy the great facilities include flushing toilets, hot showers and a wash up area with hot water, together with a communal fridge, microwave and phone charging sockets. There's drinking water in every meadow. So, relax and listen to the birds and enjoy the surrounding nature and magnificent views across the Cornish countryside whilst you sit by the fire. A great location to explore from being fairly central. We're close to the Tresavean Trail which links to the network of trails throughout Cornwall, so bring your walking shoes or cycle. Horse riding is just a 5 minute drive and if you fancy a spot of windsurfing/ canoeing, then Stithians lake is just 2 miles away. For the surfers amongst you there are several great beaches within a short distance and there's a handy wetsuit wash area when you get back. Dogs are welcome - all we ask is that you clean up and use the waste bin on site. This quiet site is perfect for children 8 years and over with plenty of space for a ball game or two. Fire pits and bbq's are allowed as long as they're raised off the ground - we have blocks for you to use.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£21
 / night
Livit, Glamping by the coast

11. Livit, Glamping by the coast

98%
(48)
9 units · Glamping · Devon, South West England
Adventure-filled glamping with sea views to savour
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£55
 / night
Tremanor Farm

12. Tremanor Farm

89%
(19)
50 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Castledore, England
Cornish camping with sea views, 5 minutes from the beach and 10 minutes from the Eden Project
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£20
 / night
Bowhayes Farm - Glamping & Camping

13. Bowhayes Farm - Glamping & Camping

98%
(20)
12 units · Tents, Glamping · Sidmouth, Devon, South West England
Nearly-wild camping in a Devon cider orchard, 5 miles from the Jurassic Coast
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£22
 / night
Fire Beacon Camping

14. Fire Beacon Camping

95%
(11)
16 units · Tents · Sidmouth, Devon, South West England
Set in a peaceful, rural location in the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Fire Beacon Camping is a fabulous location for a countryside escape, 1.5 miles along a traditional Devon country lane, when you arrive the views of Devon countryside, will not disappoint! Perfectly situated for stunning sunsets and the best starry night skies, how many shooting stars will you see? (weather permitting) This is a tranquil, off grid nearly wild campsite, with a strong eco ethos with views across to Exmoor, composting toilet facilities, and recycling facilities. the wildlife is abundant, all the pitches are extremely generously sized and a Fire Pit provided for each one. It's a 10 minute drive to Sidmouth with its beautiful beaches and wide range of Independent shops, Cafes and pubs, and 10 minutes drive in the opposite direction to Ottery St Mary, which also boasts a wide range of Independent shops, there are also plenty of Farm Shops in the area. There is no end of wonderful beaches to explore along the Jurassic coastline. From Fossil hunting in Lyme Regis to the East, the quaint fishing village of Beer to massive golden sandy beaches in Exmouth to the west. With lots of woodland walks on the 'doorstep' the East Devon Way is a 5 minute walk away, 15 minutes walk to the Fire Beacon Nature Reserve and for keen hikers, we're close to the South West Coast Path. For mountain bikers, there are some great routes in the local woodlands and bike routes are also close by with the challenging River Exe Loop and family bike routes along the Otter river less than 15 minutes’ drive away.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£18
 / night
Camp De Lank Cornwall

15. Camp De Lank Cornwall

100%
(6)
35 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · St Breward, England
Bell tents and pitches close to Bodmin Moor and the Camel Trail
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£20
 / night
Southover Wood and Camping

16. Southover Wood and Camping

95%
(100)
18 units · Tents · Dorset, South West England
Nearly wild camping in a vast Dorset woodland
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£12
 / night
Pleasant Streams Farm Camping

17. Pleasant Streams Farm Camping

91%
(70)
67 units · Tents, Glamping · St Austell, England
Lakeside camping with streams, rope swings and farmyard animals in rural Cornwall
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£15
 / night
Ro Dama Community Farm

18. Ro Dama Community Farm

85%
(26)
4 units · Tents · Camborne, England
Rooted in the Dowr Konor watershed and overlooking St Ives’ Bay in Kernow/Cornwall, Ro Dama invites you into our space for connection, regeneration and rewilding of ourselves, our communities, our culture & heritage and our land. On site, we have a variety of pitch types, private, communal and camper van spots. we have a couple of young pups on site who are being a bit territorial, we therefore advise that it is not suitable for dogs at this time.
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£10
 / night
Goren Farm

19. Goren Farm

100%
(85)
7 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Seaton, Devon, South West England
Nearly wild camping in Devonshire wildflower meadows
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£21
 / night
Diddylake Shepherd Huts

20. Diddylake Shepherd Huts

100%
(6)
1 unit · Glamping · Bodmin Moor, England
An off-grid shepherd’s hut site out on Bodmin Moor
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£75
 / night

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.

96% (437) 195 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near South West Coast Path

Sweet Hill Farm

1. Sweet Hill Farm

94%
(296)
10 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Dorset, South West England
Simple, almost-wild, seaside camping on the Isle of Portland
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£12
 / night
Deer Barn Retreats

2. Deer Barn Retreats

94%
(33)
3 units · Glamping · Taunton, England
Dog-friendly glamping on the Somerset-Devon border
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£81
 / night
Secret Spot Camping Saunton

3. Secret Spot Camping Saunton

99%
(140)
12 units · Tents · Devon, South West England
Finding this exclusive Devon spot is like making it on to the best VIP guest list in town
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£20
 / night
Lamarth Farm Campsite

4. Lamarth Farm Campsite

100%
(1)
45 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Porthleven, Cornwall, South West England
We are a relaxed, spacious campsite on a quiet family run farm at the gateway to the Lizard Peninsula. Whether it is enjoying the local beaches, coastal walks, cycling trails, castles or attractions Lamarth Farm is a simple and uncomplicated site ideally situated to explore all these things. Whatever you get up to when enjoying your stay with us be assured there is plenty of space for you to relax and unwind in the Cornish countryside taking in the fantastic valley views across Mounts Bay. Our Pitch sizes at Lamarth Farm are unrestricted so you are able to spread out! We allow barbeques and campfires if they are raised off the ground so they don’t damage the land. We welcome well behaved dogs and ask that they are on leads around the campsite. We do have a designated dog exercise area and with 2 dog friendly beaches within 5minutes drive and an award winning dog friendly pub! Not only with you have a fantastic holiday your four legged friend will too. Our facilities have been kept to just the basics and they are well looked after. We have 2 shower blocks, WC’s and washbasins. We look forward to welcoming you and hope you make some wonderful memories that last a lifetime POSTCODE TR12 7QP
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£18
 / night
The Enchanted Wilderness

5. The Enchanted Wilderness

93%
(43)
6 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Yelverton, England
Simple riverside camping pitches in the Tamar Valley on the edge of Dartmoor
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£28
 / night
Pure & Rustic

6. Pure & Rustic

86%
(7)
6 units · Glamping · Croyde, Devon, South West England
Acres of beautiful woodlands & pastures for those that like to sleep under canvas with or without electric. Hot showers, Pure Greenfields spring water on tap, designated fire pits to bring out your rawness of nature!! Pure & Rustic is close by to some fantastic local pubs, and the beaches of Croyde, Saunton, Putsborough & Woolacombe. A magical woodland retreat to watch the moon & stars float by..!
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£15
 / night
Hardyes Countryside Camping

7. Hardyes Countryside Camping

98%
(43)
35 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Weymouth, Dorset, South West England
Camping in a Dorset field between Dorchester and the Jurassic coast.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Showers
from 
£25
 / night
Predannack Anti-Aircraft Battery

8. Predannack Anti-Aircraft Battery

100%
(1)
1 unit · Tent, Motorhome · 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
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£18
 / night
Strawfields Cabins and Camping

9. Strawfields Cabins and Camping

100%
(26)
14 units · Tents, Glamping · Titching Park Lane, England
Camping and rustic glamping with campfires on an idyllic smallholding close to North Devon’s best-loved beaches
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£30
 / night
Friendly Spacious Campsite

10. Friendly Spacious Campsite

100%
(6)
10 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Redruth, England
A Spacious, peaceful site with great facilities just 5 miles to the beach. Far from the crowd but close to everywhere, being just 1/2 a mile to the village shops, bakery and restaurants and only 1.5 to the town. A small number of pitches over 3 meadows where you choose where you want to pitch when you arrive, being assured of a great space for your stay, bring whatever size tent or your campervan and enjoy the great facilities include flushing toilets, hot showers and a wash up area with hot water, together with a communal fridge, microwave and phone charging sockets. There's drinking water in every meadow. So, relax and listen to the birds and enjoy the surrounding nature and magnificent views across the Cornish countryside whilst you sit by the fire. A great location to explore from being fairly central. We're close to the Tresavean Trail which links to the network of trails throughout Cornwall, so bring your walking shoes or cycle. Horse riding is just a 5 minute drive and if you fancy a spot of windsurfing/ canoeing, then Stithians lake is just 2 miles away. For the surfers amongst you there are several great beaches within a short distance and there's a handy wetsuit wash area when you get back. Dogs are welcome - all we ask is that you clean up and use the waste bin on site. This quiet site is perfect for children 8 years and over with plenty of space for a ball game or two. Fire pits and bbq's are allowed as long as they're raised off the ground - we have blocks for you to use.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£21
 / night
Livit, Glamping by the coast

11. Livit, Glamping by the coast

98%
(48)
9 units · Glamping · Devon, South West England
Adventure-filled glamping with sea views to savour
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£55
 / night
Tremanor Farm

12. Tremanor Farm

89%
(19)
50 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Castledore, England
Cornish camping with sea views, 5 minutes from the beach and 10 minutes from the Eden Project
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£20
 / night
Bowhayes Farm - Glamping & Camping

13. Bowhayes Farm - Glamping & Camping

98%
(20)
12 units · Tents, Glamping · Sidmouth, Devon, South West England
Nearly-wild camping in a Devon cider orchard, 5 miles from the Jurassic Coast
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£22
 / night
Fire Beacon Camping

14. Fire Beacon Camping

95%
(11)
16 units · Tents · Sidmouth, Devon, South West England
Set in a peaceful, rural location in the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Fire Beacon Camping is a fabulous location for a countryside escape, 1.5 miles along a traditional Devon country lane, when you arrive the views of Devon countryside, will not disappoint! Perfectly situated for stunning sunsets and the best starry night skies, how many shooting stars will you see? (weather permitting) This is a tranquil, off grid nearly wild campsite, with a strong eco ethos with views across to Exmoor, composting toilet facilities, and recycling facilities. the wildlife is abundant, all the pitches are extremely generously sized and a Fire Pit provided for each one. It's a 10 minute drive to Sidmouth with its beautiful beaches and wide range of Independent shops, Cafes and pubs, and 10 minutes drive in the opposite direction to Ottery St Mary, which also boasts a wide range of Independent shops, there are also plenty of Farm Shops in the area. There is no end of wonderful beaches to explore along the Jurassic coastline. From Fossil hunting in Lyme Regis to the East, the quaint fishing village of Beer to massive golden sandy beaches in Exmouth to the west. With lots of woodland walks on the 'doorstep' the East Devon Way is a 5 minute walk away, 15 minutes walk to the Fire Beacon Nature Reserve and for keen hikers, we're close to the South West Coast Path. For mountain bikers, there are some great routes in the local woodlands and bike routes are also close by with the challenging River Exe Loop and family bike routes along the Otter river less than 15 minutes’ drive away.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£18
 / night
Camp De Lank Cornwall

15. Camp De Lank Cornwall

100%
(6)
35 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · St Breward, England
Bell tents and pitches close to Bodmin Moor and the Camel Trail
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£20
 / night
Southover Wood and Camping

16. Southover Wood and Camping

95%
(100)
18 units · Tents · Dorset, South West England
Nearly wild camping in a vast Dorset woodland
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£12
 / night
Pleasant Streams Farm Camping

17. Pleasant Streams Farm Camping

91%
(70)
67 units · Tents, Glamping · St Austell, England
Lakeside camping with streams, rope swings and farmyard animals in rural Cornwall
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£15
 / night
Ro Dama Community Farm

18. Ro Dama Community Farm

85%
(26)
4 units · Tents · Camborne, England
Rooted in the Dowr Konor watershed and overlooking St Ives’ Bay in Kernow/Cornwall, Ro Dama invites you into our space for connection, regeneration and rewilding of ourselves, our communities, our culture & heritage and our land. On site, we have a variety of pitch types, private, communal and camper van spots. we have a couple of young pups on site who are being a bit territorial, we therefore advise that it is not suitable for dogs at this time.
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£10
 / night
Goren Farm

19. Goren Farm

100%
(85)
7 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Seaton, Devon, South West England
Nearly wild camping in Devonshire wildflower meadows
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£21
 / night
Diddylake Shepherd Huts

20. Diddylake Shepherd Huts

100%
(6)
1 unit · Glamping · Bodmin Moor, England
An off-grid shepherd’s hut site out on Bodmin Moor
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£75
 / night

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The best campsites in South West Coast Path with horseback riding 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.

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