Camp Site

Arial view of Collard Bridge

Site Description: Medium size campsite secluded within a narrow valley, along side a river about 5 miles north of Barnstaple

Booking Secretary

Mrs Frances Hedges, 19 Anne Crescent Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3AF

Tel : 0844 4142734  email: michael.hedges3@talktalk.net

Please click here for the official Collard Bridge Campsite Website
Activity Hut at Collard Bridge
Collard Bridge CampsiteOS Map Ref: SS 595 357

The Ordnance Survey Landranger Map for North Devon is sheet 180.

Collard Bridge is marked on two of the Explorer series maps, sheets 139 and OL9.

Sheet 139 covers Barnstaple, Bideford & Ilfracombe along with most of the glorious

North Devon coast. Sheet OL9 is a double sided map that shows the whole of the

Exmoor National Park and a large part of North Devon.

The OS grid reference for the site entrance is 595 357

Facilities
Toilets Yes Waste Disposal No Altar Fires Yes
Washing Facilities Yes Chemical Toilet Waste Disposal Yes Cooking Area Yes
Water Supply Yes Public Telephone No Providore No
Showers Yes Security Yes Mail Box No
Hot Shower Yes Car Park Yes Campfire Circle Yes
Hot Water Yes Pioneering Poles Yes Bivouacking Area
Cooking Utensil Washing Area No Freezer/Fridge Yes Chapel Yes
Laundry No

On Site Activities Local
Attractions/Activities
  • Air Riffle Shooting (with Prior notice)
  • Climbing can be arranged on our climbing tower or on rocks offsite
  • Underground ovens for backwoods cooking.
  • Archery Target and field(with prior notice)
  • Leisure Centre
  • Museum
  • South Molton and Bideford
  • Superbowl
  • Beaches and seaside towns
  • Canoeing
  • Karting Centre
  • Local market towns; Barnstaple
  • Tarka trail
  • climbing


Camping Details Indoor Accommodation
Site Available for Camping: April to October
Maximum Number of Campers: 300
Price Range: £2.00 to £3.00
Deposit Required Yes
Suitable for County Camps Yes
Suitable for District Camps Yes
Suitable for Patrol Camps Yes
Suitable for “Backwoods Camps”; Yes
Building Available: April to October
Number of Buildings: 1
Maximum Number of Residents:
Price Range: £2.00 to £3.00
Deposit Required Yes
Beds Provided 0
Fuel Type
Kitchen/Cooking Area No
Cooking/Eating Utensils No
Building Heated No
Tables/Chairs Yes
Suitable for Pack Holidays No
Suitable for Beaver Sleep Over No


Nearest
Public Transport
Train Station Barnstaple (5 miles)
Coach Station Barnstaple (5 miles)
Airport
Sea/River Port
Special Needs Facilities Provided
Site Access Yes
Camping Location
Toilet/Washing Access		 Yes
Indoor Accommodation
Access		 Yes
Activities Access Yes

Brochure Available from Warden: Yes

Tourist Information Office:

Additional Notes:

The river does run next to the campsite so supervision of Cubs and
Beavers is essential. This river is Strictly out of bounds. A local
supplier can deliver milk and fresh food to the site. Advanced orders
required.
The campers must take all rubbish Away and not burnt on site.

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