Berry's Ground Lane Campsite

From £28 For 1 night, 2 adults 9.8 39 reviews
Tent pitches (added by manager 17 Aug 2022)

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Tent pitches (added by manager 17 aug 2022)
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Great views over the surrounding countryside; some pitches have sea views too (added by manager 27 feb 2021)
Campervan pitch (added by manager 17 aug 2022)
Campervans on the site (added by manager 18 apr 2021)

  • Spacious wild camping pitches at an Exmoor farm with sea views
  • A 10-minute drive to Lynton and Lynmouth; 15 minutes to Exmoor Zoo
  • Firepits available to borrow, with logs to buy on site
If it’s spectacular views, coastal strolls and wild camping vibes that you rate highly, head over to Berry’s Ground Lane Campsite, part of a farm within the Exmoor National Park just outside of the pretty north Devon hamlet of Martinhoe. This pretty place is half an hour's drive from Barnstaple and a 10-minute walk from the South West Coast Path, meaning the seaside strolls galore… As you might expect from such a cracking location, the views here are rather spectacular, looking out over the pristine countryside and with sea views from some pitches. You may also spot deer loitering in the neighbouring fields (and this is one of the reasons why, although dogs are allowed, they must be kept on leads while on site). Keeping these gorgeous surroundings as nature intended means that the pitches here are very much in the ‘wild camping’ style, although they do have access to composting loos. Each pitch is around half an acre in size, so there’s plenty of space to run about, play games, fly kites or just relax. Campfires are permitted too (but only in firepits, which are available to borrow free of charge) and logs are available to buy. For either of these you’ll need to drop the site a line in advance so they can sort them out for you. Loud music, however, is not permitted in order to preserve the peace of the place; you’ll be asked to take all rubbish away with you as well. There are of course heaps of excellent walks to take around here – either along the coast path or out into the countryside looking out for wild ponies (and cosy pubs). For beach time, head to Lynton and Lynmouth (10 minutes’ drive) or get your surfboard and set off to Woolacombe (half an hour).

Site type

Tent pitches 30
Motorhome pitches 6
Opens 10 May
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • Low-slung cars are not recommended as accessing the site may be difficult.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 10 May to

Open from Fri, 24 May to

Open from Fri, 28 Jun to

Open from Fri, 26 Jul to

Reviews

Features

Pop-up campsite

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

No hot water

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Pop-up campsite

Nearby leisure

Horse riding nearby

Surf school nearby

Location

Berry's Ground Lane Campsite

Martinhoe

Devon

England

EX31 4QT

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.22064°N
-3.90979°W

Nearest transport

Coach
9.3 mi Methodist Church
11.7 mi Bus Station
13 mi Garage
Rail
12.1 mi Barnstaple Rail Station
15 mi Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station
15.8 mi Umberleigh Rail Station
Ferry
8.8 mi Ilfracombe Ferry Landing
16.7 mi Instow Ferry Landing
16.8 mi Appledore Ferry Landing
Airport
27.3 mi Swansea Airport
27.6 mi Cardiff International Airport

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

It’s an hour’s walk from the site to a stunning stretch on the South West Coast Path with wild goats, named the Valley of Rocks. Plus, more great seaside spots can be tracked down slightly further out… Perhaps the villages of Lynton and Lynmouth (10 minutes' drive) with their sea kayaking tours and cliff railways or beach days and boat trips to Lundy Island from Ilfracombe (half an hour). There's swimming, surfing and horse riding in Woolacombe (half an hour) too. With Exmoor Zoo (15 minutes) and Combe Martin Wildlife & Dinosaur Park (20 minutes) also a short car ride away, fans of wildlife will also be in for a treat. Otherwise, climb into a Victorian railway carriage for a memorable steam train ride at The Lynton & Barnstaple Railway Company (five minutes). Watermouth Castle (25 minutes) is another historical spot, but with rides, slides and shows for kids.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Lynmouth 3.8 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Combe Martin 5.6 mi Sea Poor Poor Poor Poor
Ilfracombe Hele 8.1 mi Sea N/A Good Good Good
Ilfracombe Tunnels Beach 9.4 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Porlock Weir 12.3 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

RHS Garden Rosemoor 21.6 mi

National Waterfront Museum 27.4 mi

National Trust

Heddon Valley 0.9 mi

Watersmeet 4.8 mi

Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum 6.1 mi

Holnicote Estate 15 mi

Dunster Working Watermill 20.2 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Woody Bay and the Spectacular Coastline 0.6 mi

Hunters Inn - Woody Bay - South West Coast Path - Hunters Inn 0.8 mi

Hunters Inn - SW Coast Path - Trentishoe - Hunters Inn 0.8 mi

Hillsford Bridge - Watersmeet - Lynmouth - Hillsford Bridge 4.6 mi

ARLINGTON COURT 6.4 mi

Local events

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

    Croyde, Devon 15.3 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.

Want to know more about camping in Devon?

  • Does Berry's Ground Lane Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Berry's Ground Lane Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Berry's Ground Lane Campsite? It’s an hour’s walk from the site to a stunning stretch on the South West Coast Path with wild goats, named the Valley of Rocks. Plus, more great seaside spots can be … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Berry's Ground Lane Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Berry's Ground Lane Campsite? From £28 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.