
COOL FACTOR That lost-world feeling.
WHO'S IN? Tents, vanners, dogs - yes. Croups - no.
ON SITE Thirty pitches on small, level, riverside ground; a section with 8 hook-ups. Decent facilities: toilets, showers (2W, 2M), washing-up sinks, laundry, shop for food, alcohol, and beach combustibles. The small cafe does traditional breakfasts. No campfires, but BBQs off the ground okay.
OFF SITE Visit the Valley of the Rocks, a 30-minute, almost level, walk from the site. The Lynton Cliff Railway (01598 753486) eases the pain of getting up to Lynton from Lynmouth, where there are a couple of boat trip options from the harbour. Explore the Exmoor Hills on horseback from nearby Outovercott Riding Stables (01598 753341),
FOOD AND DRINK Lynton and Lynmouth have several top-notch eating places. The Vanilla Pod Restaurant (01598 753706) has imaginative, tasty vegetarian and vegan grub, and the Cliff Top Cafaurant (01598 753366) astounding views.
GETTING THERE The site is ½ mile uphill, next to the B3234 from Lynmouth (off the A39).
PUBLIC TRANSPORT Regular buses from Lynmouth and Lynton to Minehead,Taunton, llfracombe, and Barnstaple.
OPEN Mid March-late October.
THE DAMAGE Adult Ј6.25-Ј7.50; child £ 3.25; dog £ 2.50.