Vehicle overnightNot included
Photo needed
Wild Camping
Tarr Ball Hill / Nutscale Reservoir
Dunkery / Luccombe, Central Exmoor, Somerset
Why Go Here
Historic but specific backpacking evidence records an actual wild camp on Tarr Ball Hill around Nutscale Reservoir.
At a glance
Natural water nearbyTreatment required
Open Exmoor hillsideGood to know
Nutscale ReservoirGood to know
Dunkery route connectionGood to know
Recorded overnight useGood to know
Wild camping
Access & camping
COMMUNITY-REPORTED · PERMISSION REQUIREDCamping is not included in the statutory right to roam on open-access land in England. This record is an evidence-backed landscape anchor, not a standing permission to pitch.
Permit Not required Style Backpack · Moorland · Reservoir · Tent · Informal
Read access guidance
Camping is not included in the statutory right to roam on open-access land in England. This record is an evidence-backed landscape anchor, not a standing permission to pitch.
Authority: Relevant landowner; GOV.UK open-access rules
Restrictions: styles: backpack, moorland, reservoir, tent, informal difficulty: moderate walk in: text: Walk in on Exmoor footpaths/open-access routes from the Luccombe, Wheddon Cross or Dunkery side; the reservoir pin is a navigation anchor only. tent only: Unknown vehicle overnight included: No max stay nights: Unknown conditions: Obtain landowner permission before pitching., The pin is a broad navigation anchor, not an exact campsite., Leave paths, gates, livestock access and heritage features unobstructed., Do not assume fires or BBQs are permitted.
Evidence checked: 2026-09-16
What to expect
Facilities & approachNatural water nearbyTreatment required
ApproachWalk in on Exmoor footpaths/open-access routes from the Luccombe, Wheddon Cross or Dunkery side; the reservoir pin is a.
TerrainModerate
Wild camping — no serviced facilities confirmed.
View facilities details
toilets: Unknown
showers: Unknown
drinking water tap: Unknown
bins: Unknown
electricity: Unknown
warden: Unknown
Natural water: Nearby
Water treatment: Required
No serviced facilities should be expected. Reservoir/streams are natural water and should be treated.
Highlights
Good to know before you go
Practical guidance- Permission required.
- Open-access walking rights do not include camping.
- Treat any natural water.
- Obtain landowner permission before pitching.
More guidance
- The pin is a broad navigation anchor, not an exact campsite.
- Leave paths, gates, livestock access and heritage features unobstructed.
- Do not assume fires or BBQs are permitted.
Sources & evidence
Evidence: Reviewed structured evidence@if (HasText(wildCamping.AccessStatus)) { · COMMUNITY-REPORTED · PERMISSION REQUIRED }
Checked: 2026-09-16
Authority: Relevant landowner; GOV.UK open-access rules
- Exmoor — Wild camping and camper vans · access_rule Checked 2026-09-16
- Walking Forum — overnight camp on Tarr Ball Hill / Nutscale Reservoir · historic_trip_report Checked 2026-09-16
- Wikimedia Commons — Nutscale Reservoir · reusable_image Checked 2026-09-16
Weather & tides
Tarr Ball Hill / Nutscale ReservoirWeather unavailable
Map
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