Woodsman Kent Wild Camping
View prices & book- Rural stays for over-16s in 200 acres of ancient Kent woodland
- Nine miles from the train station at Ashford and 1.9 from Pluckley
- Campfires welcome, with wood sold on site
Site type
- This site has no on-site shower facilities.
- Guests under the age of 16 are not allowed on site.
- No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
- There are no bins onsite: all rubbish will need to be taken home with you.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
Reviews
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Truly fills that wild camping itch with quiet, spacious pitches!
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Liked: Comfortable commute from London to private quiet spacious pitches in nature
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Value for money, limited accessibility and utility available
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Liked: Modest wild camping? Peaceful Utilities, limited Accessibility difficult due to driveway conditions supposed to be improving soon hopefully Friendly people, helpful
Disliked: Where is my health condition and back pain difficult to get back and forward to load, with camping equipment You need to be in a good healthy condition or at least improvement to do this Camp. PS I dropped my wallet, so be careful with your property keys act because it’s a needle in a haystack to find them
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I loved everything about my 2 night stay. Michael was helpful, knowledgeable…
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Liked: I loved everything about my 2 night stay. Michael was helpful, knowledgeable and friendly and gave me some tips on what birds I could see and where to look and the woodlands were beautiful and peaceful, the pitch was level and perfect. No phone service which was a blessing as it gave me the chance to really disconnect for a while. I would have happily stay for longer. Really looking forward to booking another stay.
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This was a wonderful visit to a magical wood. We were allowed…
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Liked: This was a wonderful visit to a magical wood. We were allowed to pitch out tent in a beautiful thicket of mature and young trees so the forest canopy was over us. It is the most perfect way to get away from the city, surrounded by the trees with the air full of birdsong all day. Michael, the forester was there to help if we needed him and provided firewood. He is very about the forest and the animal habitats. The forest in managed sustainably and bird life is encouraged and fostered. The pease and tranquility was wonderful. This place is a tonic for the soul.
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The peace and wilderness of this camping. Michael is a great tree…
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Liked: The peace and wilderness of this camping. Michael is a great tree surgeon and takes care of the land properly. It’s the second time we go and always have a real nourishing time of disconnection from city life and connection to nature.
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It is a quiet secluded woods, and if you are seeking back…
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Liked: It is a quiet secluded woods, and if you are seeking back to basics, this is it. No water on site, but available with wood and eggs to buy when we arrived, and very good they were too. Fire pits are provided and easy to cook on. Facilities are basic with just one composting toilet and one latrine, but basic is what we wanted. Close to Derring Woods, and Pluckley for those seeking Ghosts, but all we found was lots of owls and squirrels to keep us company at night. Michael is very friendly, and had everything we asked for waiting when we arrived. If you are looking for a wild camping experience, this fits the bill.
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A nice getaway
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Liked: Peaceful secluded site, firewood for sale.
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If you are used to wildcamping you will appreciate this ancient woodland…
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Liked: If you are used to wildcamping you will appreciate this ancient woodland setting
Disliked: Nothing at all
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Beautiful ancient woodland - friendly staff, reasonably priced.
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Liked: Beautiful ancient woodland. Would definitely recommend and visit again.
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Idilic forest retreat for a minimalist getaway.
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Liked: Everything! Exactly as described and expected. Beautiful pitches and site, properly private and off the beaten track. So obvious and refreshing that the natural habitat is prioritised over human convenience. Many thanks to Micheal for being a welcoming but unobtrusive host, and for the work he does maintaining the area. Don't forget your binoculars for bird watching as the sun comes up!
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Features
No dogs allowed
Adults only
Campfires allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house
Cycle hire
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Fitness centre
Games room
Indoor swimming pool
Kids' club
On-site restaurant/cafe
Outdoor swimming pool
Play area
TV room
Take away
Tennis
Watersports
Amenities on site
Bath available
Car parking by pitch/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Launderette
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Portable toilet
Pub toilets
Public telephone
Shower available
Toilet block
Washing-up area
Wifi
Groups welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Adults only
Barbecue provided
Barbecues allowed
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
No dogs allowed
Themes
Budget/backpacker
Forest
Peaceful
Remote location
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
Wild camping
Wildlife haven
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
No drinkable water point
No hot water
No running water
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Public transport nearby
Type
Tiny (1-10 pitches)
Location
Woodsman Kent Wild Camping
Pluckley
Egerton
Ashford
Kent
England
TN27
Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.17224°N
0.72135°W
Nearest transport
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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Dymchurch | 15.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
St Mary'S Bay (Kent) | 15.9 mi | Sea | Good | N/A | Good | Good |
Camber | 16.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
Littlestone | 17.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Hythe | 17.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Leeds Castle 6.6 mi
Ashford Designer Outlet 7 mi
Sissinghurst Castle Garden 7.2 mi
Kent & East Sussex Railway 7.3 mi
Great Dixter House and Gardens 13.2 mi
National Trust
Sissinghurst Castle Garden 7.8 mi
Stoneacre 8.3 mi
Smallhythe Place 9.3 mi
Sprivers Garden 13.4 mi
Bodiam Castle 14.1 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
CHILSTON PARK 3.3 mi
GODINTON PARK 5.1 mi
LEEDS CASTLE 6.6 mi
SISSINGHURST CASTLE 7.3 mi
Hollingbourne 7.3 mi
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Nearest sites
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- When can I check in and check out of Woodsman Kent Wild Camping?
Camping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Woodsman Kent Wild Camping? From £40 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.