Directions

Satellite Navigation

If towing a caravan or in a very large motorhome it is recommended that Satellite Navigation isn't used if travelling from the direction of the Tamar Bridge and Plymouth.

Since the Big Sites Book was published a new by-pass for Dobwalls has been opened. The directions are now:-

Directions from Plymouth

Head west on A38 until have travelled past Liskeard.

At the new roundabout at Dobwalls take the A390 to St Austell.

~ At Middle Taphouse take B3359 signposted to Looe and Polperro. On the far side of the road there is also a brown signpost for Deerpark Forest and Porfell Animal Land.

After approximately 3 miles take left signposted to Deerpark Forest and Herodsfoot.

The first sign for our road is on the left. The second is on the right opposite the road.As you can see in the second photograph, there is a big lay by a few yards past our turning.

After 0.5 mile go past the Forestry Commission carpark, picnic area and forest trails.

The caravan site is on the right a further 0.3 mile

The entrance to the site is marked with the Camping and Caravanning Club Certificated Site sign. It is positioned on the ground.  The entrance is approximately 18 ft wide so allows easy access for large vehicles.

Directions from Bodmin

Head west on A38 towards Dobwalls and Liskeard.

At the new roundabout at Dobwalls take the A390 to St Austell and follow directions from this point ~ as above.

Directions from St Austell and Lostwithiel

Head east on A390 towards Middle Taphouse and follow directions from this point ~ as above.