Wishtree Agroforestry and Permaculture Centre

Hazel - furthest pitch from the entrance, sheltered but open to the sun. Closest to the main road. (added by manager 28 Dec 2017)

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Hazel - furthest pitch from the entrance, sheltered but open to the sun. closest to the main road. (added by manager 28 dec 2017)
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  • Dark skies camping in a scenic forest setting and permaculture site
  • Pubs and takeaways within a few miles; Dartmoor and Bude within 16
  • Nursery and fruit and veg sales; permaculture workshops available
If simple, serene and scenic times are top of your south-west holiday wishlist – with an added helping of getting to thoroughly know your surroundings – Devon's Wishtree is the one for you. This rural wildlife haven five miles from Beaworthy is part of an off-grid permaculture project, where guests are very welcome to join in with activities and learn about Wishtree's social enterprise approach. Foraging walks and site tours are available if you want to learn more, along with permaculture workshops and info on request. Pitches at Wishtree are all secluded, set well away from each other to give a wild camping vibe across the entire site. Open fires are allowed and this is a stargazing haven where shooting stars frequently streak across the sky, so do set aside at least an evening or two to idle away under the Devon sky... Firewood is available to buy on site. Several pubs, takeaways and a social enterprise café are within six miles of the site; ask for details on arrival. Finally, as it's rural Devon, some of the paths around the site can get a tad muddy in wet weather, so do bring along your wellies as well as your cosy wet weather gear.

Site type

Tent pitches 2

Languages spoken

English

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Features

No dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

No dogs allowed

Themes

Budget/backpacker

Forest

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wild camping

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Nearby farmers' market

Public transport nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Farm

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Fishing nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Leisure/theme park nearby

Restaurant nearby

Tennis nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

Wishtree Agroforestry and Permaculture Centre

Kingsmoor Cross

Highampton

Beaworthy

Devon

England

EX21 5JN

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.81648°N
-4.20421°W

Route directions

The site is on the junction of Kinsgmoor Cross, towards Halwill. If you arrive at Brandis Corner going towards Bude, you have gone too far. If you arrive at Highampton towards Hatherleigh or Okehampton, you have passed Wishtree Agroforestry and Permaculture Centre. You will recognise the entrance to Wishtree by the produce stall just outside the gate.

Nearest transport

Coach
10.3 mi Thomas Cook
14 mi Bideford Quay
14 mi Bideford Quay
Rail
10.8 mi Okehampton Rail Station
11.6 mi Sampford Courtenay Rail Station
14.7 mi Portsmouth Arms Rail Station
Ferry
14 mi Bideford Ferry Landing
16.3 mi Instow Ferry Landing
16.4 mi Appledore Ferry Landing

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Accessible walks and bike rides are just outside the site, including the Ruby Way cycle route which passes the grounds. Nature reserves, woodland walks and archery are all within a three-mile walk; also recommended is the walk to Brandis Corner, two miles away, and the four-mile hike to Halwill Junction, via Kingslake for a cream tea by the water. History and horse fans as well as theatre buffs can dig into the War Horse story 10 miles away at the War Horse Valley Country Farm Park, where there's a musuem on World War I as well as a valley park and tearoom. Somewhat further back in time, the ruins of 11th-century Okehampton Castle are 14 miles away. For seaside and coast, Wishtree is 16 miles from Bude, 20 from Clovelly and Westward Ho!, and 30 from Tintagel and Boscastle. Exeter and Plymouth are 40 and 45 miles away.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Summerleaze 15.2 mi Sea N/A Excellent Good Good
Crooklets 15.3 mi Sea N/A Excellent Good Good
Widemouth Sand 15.5 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Northcott Mouth 15.5 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent N/A
Sandymouth 15.7 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

RHS Garden Rosemoor 9.2 mi

Castle Drogo 19.1 mi

Tintagel Castle 26.4 mi

Buckfast Abbey 29.2 mi

Dartmoor Zoological Park 29.6 mi

National Trust

Lydford Gorge 12.7 mi

Finch Foundry 13.5 mi

Lawrence House 14.2 mi

Castle Drogo 19.1 mi

Cotehele 22.3 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

GREAT TORRINGTON CEMETERY 9.7 mi

Meldon Reservoir - Brat Tor - Meldon Reservoir 10.4 mi

SIMMONS PARK 10.6 mi

HAYNE MANOR 11.1 mi

SYDENHAM HOUSE 12.6 mi

Local events

  • GoldCoast Oceanfest (Friday 21 June 2024 – Friday 21 June 2024)

    Croyde, Devon 22 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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  • Does Wishtree Agroforestry and Permaculture Centre have a swimming pool? No View all features
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  • What attractions are near Wishtree Agroforestry and Permaculture Centre? Accessible walks and bike rides are just outside the site, including the Ruby Way cycle route which passes the grounds. Nature reserves, woodland walks and archery are all within a three-mile walk; … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Wishtree Agroforestry and Permaculture Centre?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  5 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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