Vehicle overnightNot included
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Wild Camping
Selworthy Beacon / North Hill
Holnicote Estate / North Exmoor, Somerset
Why Go Here
Open ridge and coastal moor above Selworthy with direct community evidence of cliff-top wild camping in the Porlock/Selworthy area.
At a glance
Sea andmoor viewsGood to know
South West Coast Path accessGood to know
Holnicote landscapeGood to know
Sunset potentialGood to know
Coast-path walkersGood to know
Wild camping
Access & camping
COMMUNITY-REPORTED · PERMISSION REQUIREDThere is no blanket public right to wild camp here. Exmoor National Park states that landowner permission is required before pitching overnight anywhere on Exmoor; the anchor is not an.
Permit Not required Style Backpack · Coastal Moor · Tent · Informal
Read access guidance
There is no blanket public right to wild camp here. Exmoor National Park states that landowner permission is required before pitching overnight anywhere on Exmoor; the anchor is not an authorised pitch.
Authority: Relevant landowner; Exmoor National Park Authority access rule
Restrictions: styles: backpack, coastal_moor, tent, informal difficulty: moderate walk in: text: Approach from Selworthy, Bossington or the North Hill/South West Coast Path network. tent only: Unknown vehicle overnight included: No max stay nights: Unknown conditions: Obtain permission from the relevant landowner before pitching., The map pin is a landscape/navigation anchor, not an exact campsite., Do not block paths, gates, livestock access or the South West Coast Path., Firesor BBQs require explicit permission and may be prohibited.
Evidence checked: 2026-09-16
What to expect
Facilities & approachApproachApproach from Selworthy, Bossington or the North Hill/South West Coast Path network.
TerrainModerate
Wild camping — no serviced facilities confirmed.
View facilities details
toilets: Not provided
showers: Not provided
drinking water tap: Not provided
bins: Not provided
electricity: Not provided
warden: Not provided
No serviced facilities should be assumed at the informal landscape anchor.
Highlights
Good to know before you go
Practical guidance- Permission required.
- Keep clear of the Coast Path and livestock routes.
- Obtain permission from the relevant landowner before pitching.
- The map pin is a landscape/navigation anchor, not an exact campsite.
More guidance
- Do not block paths, gates, livestock access or the South West Coast Path.
- Firesor BBQs require explicit permission and may be prohibited.
Sources & evidence
Evidence: Reviewed structured evidence@if (HasText(wildCamping.AccessStatus)) { · COMMUNITY-REPORTED · PERMISSION REQUIRED }
Checked: 2026-09-16
Authority: Relevant landowner; Exmoor National Park Authority access rule
- Exmoor — Wild camping and camper vans · access_rule Checked 2026-09-16
- National Trust — Selworthy · official_landscape Checked 2026-09-16
- Reddit — cliff-top wild camp near Porlock / Selworthy · modern_trip_report Checked 2026-09-16
- Reddit — Exmoor route from Selworthy and Bossington cliffs · community_route Checked 2026-09-16
Weather & tides
Selworthy Beacon / North HillWeather unavailable
Map
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