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Umberleigh C&CC Site
Over Weir
Umberleigh
Devon
EX37 9DU

Tel. 01769 560009

 

Map Ref: 180/606242

on the A377, about 10 miles SE of Barnstaple.

An established site (we were there last year) although trees have recently been planted to give the place some character, because without them it is a somewhat open site with very little shelter from the wind.

In wet weather (which we experienced) the ground, which suffers from poor draining, gets very muddy and the Warden is busy towing cars and vans off pitches with his Land Rover, which, I should add, he does without any hesitation.

Most pitches are reasonably level, but there are very few hard standings, and those few seemed to be reserved for motor caravans. The village is about 10 minutes walk away and has at least one pub/hotel where, I understand, they do a fair meal and dogs are allowed in the bar.

There are plenty of walks around; Exmoor is only a few miles away and Dartmoor not very much farther. Locally there is a good walk along the River Taw, although we were unable to do it at time of year as the river was in flood and the path was un-passable.

There is a games room on the site, with a pool table and table tennis etc.
The Wardens go out of their way to be helpful and on Saturday evenings in the summer Alan (Warden) gets out his electric organ and gives a recital of popular music, finishing up with a general sing-song. Simple, but, very enjoyable.

We like the site and intend going there again.

The toilet blocks are spotless and the water piping hot.

 

The Tarka Line runs through the village of Umberleigh

 

Don Lowndes.

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