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CAMPING: Update as of 31 July 2023
Camping is allowed on the northern half of Harford Moor.
Please refer to the DNPA Camping Map.
Under the Dartmoor Byelaws and the Camping Map, backpack camping is allowed on the northern half of Harford Moor, i.e. all of it north of Piles Hill in a line from Piles Gate (SX648613) to Glasscombe Corner (SX663610). It excludes Higher Piles and Piles Copse for environmental reasons. The easy access and pressure of use in the southern half of the moor means that it is withdrawn from camping under the Byelaws at present.
In the area specified, camping is allowed under the usual rules of “leave no trace”.
- You may only take what can be carried in a backpack (no cooler boxes, chairs, etc.).
- You may stay no more than one night without contacting us first for consent to stay longer.
- There must be no more than six people in a group.
- Light no fires other than a proper small camping stove (which must not be placed on to the grass – put it on a rock).
- Take all rubbish home.
- Bury faeces and used toilet paper under at least 15 cm (6 in.) of turf (you will need to take a trowel with you); or bag it and carry it out (as you would for a dog).
- Keep peaceful and do not disturb wildlife.
- Chill out and enjoy it!
Further information is given on the Camping page.
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