Best campsites for hikers near Bigbury

Bigbury delivers for hikers. With over 870 campsites geared for walking trails and rugged coastlines, you won’t run short on options. Prices start at just £9 a night, with the average hovering around £70. You’ll find campsites tucked beside footpaths, along hedgerows, and within easy reach of the South West Coast Path. Top picks like Goren Farm (46 reviews), Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping (39 reviews), and Bush Farm Campsite (37 reviews) keep regulars coming back. Most sites allow pets, offer showers, and let you build a campfire. After a day on the trails, swimmers and surfers head for the waves, while wildlife-watchers keep binoculars handy for deer and rare birds along the hedges. Rubbish bins and proper facilities are standard, so you can focus on the scenery and not the clean-up. If you want a base for hiking adventures, Bigbury is tough to beat.

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Top-rated campgrounds

Bigbury delivers for hikers. With over 870 campsites geared for walking trails and rugged coastlines, you won’t run short on options. Prices start at just £9 a night, with the average hovering around £70. You’ll find campsites tucked beside footpaths, along hedgerows, and within easy reach of the South West Coast Path. Top picks like Goren Farm (46 reviews), Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping (39 reviews), and Bush Farm Campsite (37 reviews) keep regulars coming back. Most sites allow pets, offer showers, and let you build a campfire. After a day on the trails, swimmers and surfers head for the waves, while wildlife-watchers keep binoculars handy for deer and rare birds along the hedges. Rubbish bins and proper facilities are standard, so you can focus on the scenery and not the clean-up. If you want a base for hiking adventures, Bigbury is tough to beat.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. South Dean Camping

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(307)

102km from Bigbury · 70 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Barnstaple, Devon, South West England

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

2. Hideaway Camping

98%

(43)

52km from Bigbury · 17 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Okehampton, England

Carefree camping and glamping in Devon with a nature-friendly setting and imaginative owners

3. The Enchanted Wilderness

93%

(43)

32km from Bigbury · 6 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Yelverton, England

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

4. Polgwedhen Lodge

90km from Bigbury · 1 unit · Glamping · Chacewater, Truro, England

A peaceful lakeside lodge in ornamental gardens in Cornwall

5. Wookey Farm

98%

(181)

130km from Bigbury · 45 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Somerset, South West England

Eco-friendly, campfire-friendly, family-friendly camping on the farm – plus Somerset's famous Wookey Hole caves on the doorstep

6. The Camping Field

96%

(26)

63km from Bigbury · 35 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Bodmin, Cornwall, South West England

Back-to-basics camping in beautiful Cornish countryside

7. The Greenhouse Spa Retreat

100%

(12)

32km from Bigbury · 4 units · Glamping · St Mellion, England

Garden glamping with an eco-friendly spa and sauna, all a 20-minute drive from Plymouth

8. Sweet Hill Farm

94%

(296)

104km from Bigbury · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Dorset, South West England

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

9. Fire Beacon Camping

95%

(11)

64km from Bigbury · 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.

10. Pittaford Farm

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(67)

14km from Bigbury · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Kingsbridge, England

A campfire-friendly site in South Devon, with a beach, a nature reserve and a pub all less than 45 minutes' walk away

11. Charisworth Farm

97%

(99)

132km from Bigbury · 37 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Dorset, South West England

A spacious campsite in a traditional parkland setting, with campfires allowed and farm animals to meet

12. Westland Farm

100%

(140)

96km from Bigbury · 21 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Barnstaple, Devon, South West England

Camping and glamping on a working farm, with yurts, huts with hot tubs, and simple, spacious, sociable camping pitches

13. Tamarisk Holiday Cabins

90%

(5)

70km from Bigbury · 3 units · Glamping · Bude, England

Holiday cabins with hot tubs on the North Cornish Coast

14. Gurt Yurts

100%

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137km from Bigbury · 9 units · Tents, Glamping · Churchill, England

Off the beaten track on top of the Mendips in an area of outstanding natural beauty. A mixture of four acres of wild woodland, orchard and field set on a hillside. Our Yurt is set up in the trees giving you peaceful seclusion and a clear view across the sea to Wales and the mountains of the Brecon Beacons. A huge range of activities are possible or you can lie in the hammock with a good book. We have very friendly dogs and rescue chickens who may come and visit. Wild deer wander past in the early morning mist and the odd buzzard picks an argument with a bunch of crows but nothing much else should disturb you. We moved here after an 18 month search 8 years ago. It was close to everything we wanted and we've spent some time getting a bit closer.

15. Forest Edge

100%

(24)

68km from Bigbury · 44 units · Tents, Glamping · Devon, South West England

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

16. Southover Wood and Camping

95%

(100)

121km from Bigbury · 18 units · Tents · Dorset, South West England

Nearly wild camping in a vast Dorset woodland

17. Frome Meadow Campsite

93%

(167)

121km from Bigbury · 114 units · Tents · Dorset, South West England

A magical riverside retreat near Dorset’s Jurassic Coast

18. Aldridge Mill

95%

(22)

77km from Bigbury · 5 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Devon, South West England

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

19. Pleasant Streams Farm Camping

91%

(70)

69km from Bigbury · 67 units · Tents, Glamping · St Austell, England

Lakeside camping with streams, rope swings and farmyard animals in rural Cornwall

20. The High Nature Centre

92%

(19)

13km from Bigbury · 14 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Salcombe, Devon, South West England

A stay at The High Nature Centre is sure to reinvigorate the soul as only a sojourn by the sea can

Camper favorites near Bigbury

Top-rated campgrounds reviewed by the Hipcamp community.

Tamarisk Holiday Cabins

90%

(5)

70km from Bigbury · 3 units · Glamping · Bude, England

Holiday cabins with hot tubs on the North Cornish Coast

Gurt Yurts

100%

(23)

137km from Bigbury · 9 units · Tents, Glamping · Churchill, England

Off the beaten track on top of the Mendips in an area of outstanding natural beauty. A mixture of four acres of wild woodland, orchard and field set on a hillside. Our Yurt is set up in the trees giving you peaceful seclusion and a clear view across the sea to Wales and the mountains of the Brecon Beacons. A huge range of activities are possible or you can lie in the hammock with a good book. We have very friendly dogs and rescue chickens who may come and visit. Wild deer wander past in the early morning mist and the odd buzzard picks an argument with a bunch of crows but nothing much else should disturb you. We moved here after an 18 month search 8 years ago. It was close to everything we wanted and we've spent some time getting a bit closer.

Forest Edge

100%

(24)

68km from Bigbury · 44 units · Tents, Glamping · Devon, South West England

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

Southover Wood and Camping

95%

(100)

121km from Bigbury · 18 units · Tents · Dorset, South West England

Nearly wild camping in a vast Dorset woodland

Frome Meadow Campsite

93%

(167)

121km from Bigbury · 114 units · Tents · Dorset, South West England

A magical riverside retreat near Dorset’s Jurassic Coast

Aldridge Mill

95%

(22)

77km from Bigbury · 5 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Devon, South West England

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

Pleasant Streams Farm Camping

91%

(70)

69km from Bigbury · 67 units · Tents, Glamping · St Austell, England

Lakeside camping with streams, rope swings and farmyard animals in rural Cornwall

The High Nature Centre

92%

(19)

13km from Bigbury · 14 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Salcombe, Devon, South West England

A stay at The High Nature Centre is sure to reinvigorate the soul as only a sojourn by the sea can

Stories from the community

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April

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Sweet Hill Farm

Lovely short walk to the lighthouses and great flat ground for camping. The team were super friendly and helpful when are car battery died!

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Angela

October 2025

4 m Class B

With pets

Weekend Trip to Sweet Hill Farm

I have always loved Sweet Hill Farm. It’s a lovely relaxed campsite with sea views and amazing walks nearby. Also, being able to have a camp fire is fantastic. The showers are brilliant too. The only disappointment for me this year is that the compost loos have been replaced with horrible portaloos! Please bring back compost loos, they are so much nicer!

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Niome

October 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Westland Farm

brilliant place to stay, very relaxed there but if you need anything they was there. me and my partner stayed here with our 2 daughters and our dog and it was 100% one of the best places we have been to, great veiws, great facilities. all in all will 100% be staying again and maybe try the other cabins.

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Finty

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Aldridge Mill

We loved our stay at Aldridge Mill! It was so peaceful and lots of lovely walking spots near by :) It was so refreshing having space for ourselves and our dogs - We arrived at the end of September so was very quiet and spacious.

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Mark

September 2025

Tent

1 night at Sweet Hill Farm

This was my first time camping here and I will definitely return again. Whilst SatNav got me most of the way, the directions on Hipcamp made the last little bit of the journey much easier. I was welcomed warmly at the well-stocked little cafe, and given a map to show my how to get to the field I pitched in. The tracks on-site are full of large potholes - so definitely something to be mindful of, especially if you have extremely low-suspension on your car! However, take it slow and easy and all is well here. I had the most amazing view, from where I pitched up, over to Portland Bill lighthouse. Both sunset and sunrise were stunning. Facilities here are extremely basic - but it’s enough for those that simply need to get away from life for a while and sleep under the stars without all the creature comforts of home. Of course, there is a place for being able to have all the mod-cons available, but this is camping the way it should be done! I wasn’t here long enough to speak to any of the other campers, but everyone seemed relaxed and there was no loud music or anything played into the night, meaning I could drift to sleep easily enough at the end of the day. Thank you all.

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Dominic

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Sweet Hill Farm

What a great experience! The staff were very friendly and accommodating with an amazing ray of amenities. The showers are basic but really clean and hot, lovely! Such good value for money I would highly recommend this campsite! Thanks guys!

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David

September 2025

Tent

2 nights at Sweet Hill Farm

This was my first time ever camping and I had a great time at this site, it's the perfect mix of rural, real camping with local amenities near enough especially for someone doing camping for the first time. Located right near the coast, it's a beautiful view, excellent facilities including showers and cafe. The only downside is that when I did arrive in the evening there was no one to greet us, even though the cafe should've been open at that time but other than that no complaints, wonderful hosts and would definitely go again.

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david

September 2025

5 m Class B

2 nights at Wookey Farm

I found Qookey Farm Campsite by accident but liked the sound of not, being close to Wells and Glastonbury. It's quite a find. Each pitch is spacious, with its own power source and refuse collection point. Toilets are close by - the only downside? No shower facility. I'd recommend it to anyone..

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Charlotte

August 2025

Tent

1 night at The Enchanted Wilderness

Lovely site, great amenities that were also eco friendly, river is right there for a swim or kayak and the morning views were beautiful. We were the only campers so it was super quiet but Jonathan was close by if we had any issues. Would have loved to have stayed longer!

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Hubert

August 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Charisworth Farm

I had the most amazing camping experience here after not camping for 10 years, and it couldn’t have been better! 🏕️ The view is absolutely stunning, and the bell tent was a great size – clean, comfortable, and really cosy. The toilets and showers are quite basic, but honestly perfect for this kind of stay. The host was super helpful with excellent communication throughout, which made everything easy and stress-free. I especially loved the firepit, and wood was available, which made the evenings extra special. 🔥✨ Overall, this place exceeded my expectations and gave me the perfect return to camping. Highly recommended!

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Dani

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to South Dean Camping

We had a wonderful time here, with a beautiful seaside view and the added bonus of catching the sunset in a truly special way. The facilities were excellent – clean toilets, hot showers, and the option to buy a bundle of logs and a fire pit, which made the evenings extra enjoyable. It was also nice to have plenty of space between pitches, giving us a relaxed and comfortable stay. Everyone we met was very friendly and helpful, which added to the experience. The only downside was the mobile network coverage – it only worked when we were close to the facilities, but there was no signal at the pitch itself, so it’s good to be prepared for that. Other than that, everything was perfect. Definitely 5 stars from us. Thank you, South Dean Camping, for having us – we’re already looking forward to returning!Dani & Alex

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Josh

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to South Dean Camping

Incredible views. Off the beaten track. Some fantastic walks both ways on the SW Coastal Path. Clean facilities and warm showers that don’t take away from the more wild feel of the place. What more could you ask for?!

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Gabs

August 2025

Tent

4 nights at South Dean Camping

The campsite overlooks a breathtaking view, quite remote from the busyness of life. Not ideal for surfing as need to drive a bit to a surf beach. However ideal to get away and unwind with nature and explore what the Tarka Trail has to offer . V clean and well looked after.

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Catherine

August 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Frome Meadow Campsite

We had a lovely time camping on Sam's land. It was great to be next to the river frome - the kids had a great time with the rubber rings and our paddleboard. The compost toilets were really well kept and the always hot showers a real luxury. Would definitely come again!

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Louisa

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to South Dean Camping

We loved our stay at South Dean Camping. The sea views and sunsets were spectacular. Facilities great and loads of space. We’ll be back!

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Sade

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to South Dean Camping

We absolutely loved our stay at this campsite! The view is spectacular and the amenities are spot on. Would highly recommend staying here.

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Kimberley

August 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Pittaford Farm

Absolutely loved our time, both sally and Paul were lovely and super friendly. The spot was so peaceful and had a homely atmosphere, everyone we meet was very friendly. 100% going back!

Daniel

August 2025

4 m Class B

With pets

Weekend Trip to Wookey Farm

Lovely flat field and just about quite enough at bedtime, only downside for me was almost all dogs apart from mine were not tied up and wondering. My kids particularly enjoyed the stream .

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Jade

August 2025

With kids

3 nights at Charisworth Farm

Great little campsite! Richard welcomed us and asked if we needed anything. We asked for a firepit and logs which he brought over straight away. Showed us where everything was and we saw him round the site regularly. We saw many animals from sheep to cows, to geese. It was a quiet site when we first arrived midweek.

Jessica

August 2025

Tent

1 night at South Dean Camping

The view is spectacular and the site has easy access to coastal walkways and Heddon's Mouth. Great toilet/shower and washing up facilities - clearly well thought out and maintained. Will likely be back - it was also cool to go see the alpacas. We didn't stay here for the peak of the Perseids - but the night after and it was great star and meteor gazing! Be mindful that the campsite is very open so it gets the wind! We had a teepee type tent (we were just car tripping around) and it was not suitable for wind exposure but nothing wild just to keep in mind!