Forest Pitchup

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Easy in and out access, garage offers additional dry space with games and books.
Easy in and out access, garage offers additional dry space with games and books.
View from the pitch
Easy to find from the main track
Forest walks nearby
View across the common
Neighbouring common
Picnic with a view
Recycling, rubbish collection, running water and grey waste disposal
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View from the pitch
Easy to find from the main track
Forest walks nearby

  • Motorhome site five minutes’ drive from Cinderford in Gloucestershire
  • Direct access to the Wysis Way; Puzzlewood 15 minutes’ drive
  • Single hardstanding pitch with rural views edging the Forest of Dean
Looking to park up for a night, or hanging around for adventures in the Forest of Dean? However long you stay, the tourer pitch at Forest Pitchup, five minutes’ drive from Cinderford in Gloucestershire, is a peaceful rural spot to lay your head, soothed by the burble of Old Engine Brook close by. What you’ll get here is a single hardstanding pitch with clearly signposted, easy access down a country lane for motorhomes. Simple facilities include a loo in a wooden hut, recycling, running water and grey waste disposal. There’s an alfresco dining area with views over the heather and gorse of the surrounding common land (keep a look out for wild boar and deer, especially at night), and a firepit for rustling up a barbecue (stock up on provisions in Cinderford supermarkets). Kids are welcome – there are a couple of playgrounds and a football field all within 25 minutes’ walk – as are any dogs, as they can be exercised along the Wysis Way, which runs across the neighbouring common. A handy 24-hour garage (five minutes) takes care of fuel and emergency supplies, and five minutes’ drive also takes you to pubs and takeaways in Drybrook village.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 1
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Dogs

  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

Reception

  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9.9

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PeacefulForest

98% would recommend this site to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a peaceful, private, single-pitch campsite nestled by the Forest of Dean. Guests praise the friendly and accommodating host, Vince, and the thoughtful amenities including a private toilet, washing-up sink, and seating area. The location offers direct access to forest walks and opportunities to spot wildlife. Fresh eggs are often provided. While no showers are available, this is clearly communicated and not an issue for most visitors.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 29/09/2026

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Great for a nights stop

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Kenneth W. 13 reviews

Electric optional hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Private facilities. Warm welcome from Vince. Vince gave us some tips on walks and where to eat.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Best pitch by far!

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 DAWN A. 1 review

Electric optional hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Amazing pitch with a fantastic warm welcome from Vince who is always on hand if needed. Pitch offers complete privacy & beautiful outlook, loved own private toilet & access to bar/shed & outside washing up facilities. The icing on the cake was a visit from a stunning young deer within minutes of pulling up. Can't wait to return again!

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Lovely to meet you both! Some really great pics you've taken. So nice that you were able to grab a sighting of the local wildlife. See you guys next time ☺️

Peaceful night sleep. The wildlife and…

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Cat Y. 7 reviews

Electric optional hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Peaceful night sleep. The wildlife and view out to the forest. A decent amount of space to unwind.

Disliked Nothing.

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From the manager: Thanks for the review guys! Glad to hear you enjoyed a relaxing stay with us. Welcome back anytime ☺️

Perfect host great communication, perfect pitch up spot

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 Leeanne C. 1 review

Electric optional hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked What an absolute gem! The location was perfect and the whole place had such a wonderfully peaceful, tranquil atmosphere.

We had everything we needed — an outside sink with running water, a toilet, plenty of space, and an outside room which was perfect for eating, relaxing and enjoying the surroundings.

Waking up surrounded by the forest, listening to the birds and the gentle sound of the little brook running alongside the property, was just magical. It felt like a proper escape from the hustle and bustle — so quiet, calm and relaxing.

For the price we paid, we were more than happy, and our dogs absolutely loved it too!

A real little slice of peace and nature. We’d definitely stay again!

Disliked Nothing to dislike

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From the manager: Hey Leeanne! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, it's very much appreciated. Some great pictures also of your stay. Hopefully get to catch you guys next time. 😊

A haven of delight in the Forest of Dean

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 Jackie G. 5 reviews

Electric optional hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked The welcome from Vince, the facilities were great, the hide and the outside table and chairs and sink were amazing topped off with fairy lights .
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay . We will be back

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Pleasure to meet you guys! Looking forward to seeing you again 😊

Would benefit greatly with a sign from the main road to find site

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 Edward H. 2 reviews

Electric optional hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Everything liked,Vincent was very helpful

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Hey Guys! Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. Glad you and your dogs enjoyed stopping over at ours. See you again sometime. Had to remove the road sign as it atracted unwanted non paying campers... At least you know where we are now! ☺️👍

Vince was great and helpful.

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 reuben c. 4 reviews

Electric optional hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked We liked the whole set up, great for walks, near to town but a peaceful place.

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Hi there Reuben! Great to hear you appreciated the set up and enjoyed your stay. Welcome anytime ☺️

Perfect weekend getaway

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Scott W. 1 review

Electric optional hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked It was fantastic!We had our own toilet sink table and bins, just a stone’s throw from the forest. Perfect for a weekend getaway. Vince was incredibly welcoming and has done a brilliant job of the pitch and facilities.

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Hey Scott! Thanks for taking the time to leave a review and appreciating the camper set up. You and your family are welcome back anytime 😊👍

great location, very private, lovely guy…

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aeris c. 6 reviews

Electric optional hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked great location, very private, lovely guy :)

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From the manager: Hey Aeris! Thanks for dropping a review. Glad you guys enjoyed your stay. Have a great time in Wales. Welcome back anytime 😊

A very good site well catered…

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Tony E. 3 reviews

Electric optional hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked A very good site well catered everything to hand clean and tidy.Vince was very helpful and pleasant.will use the site again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Pleasure to have you guys stay! Hope to see you again in the future 😊

Features

Dogs allowed

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 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

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Location

Forest Pitchup

Brook Cottage

The Branch

Cinderford

Gloucestershire

England

GL17 9DB

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.84185°N
2.51435°W

Nearest transport

Coach
5.7 mi Cantilupe Road
7.8 mi Kings Arms
7.8 mi Kings Arms
Rail
8.9 mi Lydney Rail Station
10.9 mi Cam & Dursley Rail Station
11.9 mi Gloucester Rail Station
Ferry
8.2 mi Sharpness Old Docks
9.1 mi Lydney Harbour
24.7 mi Bristol Docks Ferry Landing
Airport
15.7 mi Gloucestershire Airport

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

If you’re happy to explore the local area on foot, access the Wysis Way direct from your pitch for explorations of the Forest of Dean or longer tramps to the Severn Vale. Another local walk leads through Edgehills Nature Reserve (40 minutes’ walk) to St Antony’s Well (90 minutes), where you can cool off with a dip in a spring that’s thought to date from medieval times. Slightly further afield, outdoor adventures might take you to the Wye Valley National Landscape (10 minutes’ drive) for kayaking trips down the River Wye, or challenging cycling trails that lead to the landmark Symonds Yat Rock (two hours and 40 minutes by bike from your pitch). Looking for days out with the kids? Discover the wacky installations along the Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail (10 minutes’ drive), or the moss-covered rocks and trees lining walkways at the mysterious Puzzlewood (15 minutes), where there’s also a small farm with donkeys to cuddle. When more high-octane activity is needed, involve the whole family in an active day on treetop rope courses and zipwires at Go Ape Mallards Pike (also 15 minutes).
(within 6.2 mi)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park and Zoo (within 10 mi)

Food and drink

  • Hearts of Oak Pub 0.9 mi
  • Upper Bilson Inn Pub 1 mi
  • Curry Leaf Restaurant 1.3 mi
  • Golden Lion Pub 1.3 mi
  • lotus Restaurant 1.4 mi
  • The Dog House Pub 1.4 mi
  • The Fern Ticket Pub 1.4 mi
  • Soldiers and Sailors Pub 1.4 mi
  • Nags Head Pub 1.7 mi
  • Mount Pleasant Pub 1.9 mi

Groceries

  • Lidl Supermarket 1.2 mi
  • Tesco Supermarket 1.4 mi
  • Lidl Supermarket 5.5 mi
  • The Co-operative Food Supermarket 5.5 mi
  • Sainsbury's Supermarket 5.8 mi
  • Morrisons Supermarket 5.9 mi
  • Field Fare Supermarket 5.9 mi
  • Ross Wines Off-licence 5.9 mi
  • Aldi Supermarket 5.9 mi
  • Co-op Food Supermarket 6 mi

Parks and play

  • Miners Welfare Playing Field Park Playground 1.4 mi
  • Latimer Road Park Playground 1.5 mi
  • Double View Playing Area Playground 1.8 mi
  • Double View Playing Area Playground 1.8 mi
  • Ruspidge Recreational Ground park 2.4 mi
  • Lydbrook Recreation Ground park 2.7 mi
  • Lower Lydbrook Park 3.2 mi
  • Longhope Recreation Ground park 3.2 mi
  • RSPB Nagshead park 5.3 mi
  • Forest Holidays Forest of Dean park 5.4 mi

Family days out

  • Littledean Jail Visitor attraction 2.2 mi
  • Lea Bailey Light Railway Visitor attraction 2.2 mi
  • Ragmans Lane Farm Visitor attraction 2.9 mi
  • Pedal-a-Bike-Away Centre Visitor attraction 3.3 mi
  • Hopewell Colliery Visitor attraction 4 mi
  • Go Ape Visitor attraction 4.2 mi
  • Westbury Court Garden Visitor attraction 4.7 mi
  • Coppett Hill Butterfly Site Zoo 4.7 mi
  • Saint Augustines Working Farm Visitor attraction 4.9 mi
  • Goodrich Castle 5 mi
  • Wild Woods Centre Visitor attraction 5.2 mi
  • Clearwell Castle 7 mi
  • Slimbridge Wetland Centre Zoo 8.3 mi
  • Monmouth Castle 8.9 mi
  • Homme House Castle 9.8 mi

Public transport

  • Primary School 0.09 mi
  • The Branch 0.1 mi
  • Dunkley's Corner 0.1 mi
  • Quarry Junction 0.1 mi
  • Hawkwell Row 0.2 mi
  • Garage 0.3 mi
  • Holy Trinity Church 0.3 mi
  • Drybrook Rd junction 0.4 mi
  • Drybrook Road 0.4 mi
  • Drybrook Rd 0.4 mi

Other nearby

  • Forest Hills Golf Club Golf course 4.9 mi
  • Forest Golf Club Golf course 5.4 mi
  • South Herefordshire Golf Club Golf course 5.8 mi
  • The Maltings Shopping centre 5.8 mi

Local services

  • Steam Mills Garage Fuel station 0.3 mi
  • Forest Dialysis Centre Clinic 0.4 mi
  • Drybrook Surgery Doctors 0.7 mi
  • Forest of Dean Community Hospital 0.8 mi
  • Gulf Fuel station 0.8 mi
  • Power Fuel station 0.8 mi
  • Drybrook Pharmacy 0.9 mi
  • EG on the go Fuel station 1 mi
  • Dockham Surgery Doctors 1.1 mi
  • Forest Health Care Doctors 1.1 mi

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Must see

Goodrich Castle 4.9 mi

WWT Slimbridge Wetlands Centre 8.4 mi

Caldicot Castle & Country Park 8.9 mi

Berkeley Castle 10.9 mi

Gloucester Waterways Museum 11.2 mi

National Trust

Westbury Court Garden 4.6 mi

The Kymin 7.8 mi

Ashleworth Tithe Barn 12 mi

Skenfrith Castle 12.2 mi

Woodchester Park 13.6 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Plump Hill - Haywood Plantation - Wysis Way - Plump Hill 1 mi

Ruardean - The Pludds - Ruardean Woodside - Ruardean Hill - Ruardean 1.9 mi

Mitcheldean - Plump Hill - Abenhall - Brimps Hill - Breakheart Hill - Mitcheldean 1.9 mi

Mitcheldean - Wigpool Common - Abenhall - Mitcheldean 1.9 mi

Speculation Car Park - Bechenhurst - Speculation Car Park 2.5 mi

Local events

  • Cheltenham Festival (Tuesday, 16 March 2027 – Tuesday, 16 March 2027)

    Cheltenham, Gloucestershire 19.8 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Forest Pitchup have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Forest Pitchup dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Forest Pitchup? If you’re happy to explore the local area on foot, access the Wysis Way direct from your pitch for explorations of the Forest of Dean or longer tramps to the Severn Vale. … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Forest Pitchup?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  10:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Forest Pitchup? From £20 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.