Ridgeway View Campsite
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- Peaceful rural site with panoramic views of the Chiltern Hills
- On the Ridgeway Trail, less than 30 minutes from Oxford and Reading
- Dog-friendly site; campfires permitted, with wood for sale
Site type
60
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Group bookings of 8 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Facilities/activities including campfires and blocks are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
- This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- No electric barbecues allowed.
- If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
- Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Thu, 17 Apr to
Reviews
Voted 83% of visitors View breakdown
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We booked two pitches, one tent and one motorhome. We were a…
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Liked: We booked two pitches, one tent and one motorhome. We were a family plus teenage son's small group of friends. We went to the nearby activity site run by the same people first and had great fun with the shooting for son's birthday.
As for the campsite, we loved that there was so much space and we could choose where to pitch, with miles of space from others (and each other!) There was a large group booking in a designated area but we pitched far away and enjoyed the atmosphere from a distance, they did not trouble us at all.
The views are lovely and we enjoyed watching the sun go down. The site is basic with portaloos and cold water, no electricity etc but this was all as advertised and reflected in the price and we were only staying one night so barely needed the facilities. We loved the idea of having a campfire to hire on the pitch, although we had some rain which was a shame.
Remote check in by phone worked well, with good helpful communication. There was also a pizza van visiting, which we took advantage of so that made the teens happy!
Overall, the site was exactly what we wanted, a great, rustic bonding experience for the young people and real relaxation for us. 🙂
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Super site… will be back!
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Liked: Huge, open field with lovely views. Was able to choose my own pitch. Lots of well-serviced portaloos. Great pizza from Ben’s who visits on Saturdays from 5.30pm. Nice and close to Wallingford.
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Well off the main road , very spacious pitches…
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Liked: Well off the main road , very spacious pitches
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Loads of space, clean loos, easy access from the Ridgeway (I was…
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Liked: Loads of space, clean loos, easy access from the Ridgeway (I was hiking it), showers (cold okay in winter)
Disliked: Nothing really but it's an exposed site (to be noted for windy conditions)
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Really nice site, pretty basic but as advertised. Lots of room and…
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Liked: Really nice site, pretty basic but as advertised. Lots of room and nice and flat. Easy checkin/checkout. Lovely sunset.
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Great site, basic facilities but quiet and ideally placed
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Liked: Quiet, beautiful location, and great communication from the owners
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So peaceful, great views and location. Back to nature, simple facilities but…
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Liked: So peaceful, great views and location. Back to nature, simple facilities but just what we needed. Camp fires allowed.
Disliked: Cold showers
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Great campsite
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Liked: Beautiful location right next to the Ridgeway walk. Peaceful and quiet, and kept very clean. Thank you!
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Nice place for a sunny evening
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Liked: Helpful staff, lots of toilets, clean... best thing was great views, especially sunset
Disliked: It would be good if there was a system to buy more firewood, not just using the pre-made kits. Also obviously the cold water showers are not ideal.
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Saved by access to national trail. Much better campsites elsewhere.
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Liked: Ease of access to a ridgeway path. The view is alright.
Disliked: Porta loo toilets, how the toilets are in one spot -kinda far away. No hot water. Only 2 taps for drinking water for a huge campsite - queue to use them. Field is very exposed to wind and sun - super windy. A lot of cars. No facilities on site.
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From the manager: We're so sorry you didn't enjoy your stay.
I'm not sure what may have happened if you missed our 4 water taps, one by the entrance, two near the loos with sinks, and one on the other side of the wood sheds. (They're marked on the site maps on the notice board). There's even a fifth tap behind the toilets as well to top up the hand washing basins.
As a pick your own pitch site the toilets are only as far away as the pitch you choose, so we definitely recommend choosing a pitch closer to the facilities if walking too far doesn't appeal or if proximity to the loos is important for your stay.
Our facilities are basic, but we don't pretend otherwise and we are very up front about the fact we only have portaloos and cold water. It sounds like you may have missed this information when booking. But to quote what is says in bold on our website:
"Please be aware before booking that we are a back to basics site, facilities on site are cold water showers and portaloo toilets, but for many this is the charm of the place, it is basic, but filled with gorgeous nature, with access to lovely walks and splendid views! But those who don’t take note of the basic nature of the facilities risk being surprised, hence we do recommend reading about the facilities before booking. This is back to basics no frills camping."
Features
Portable toilet
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearbyType
Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Ridgeway View Campsite
Sheepcote Farm
Wallingford
Oxfordshire
England
OX10 8BP
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.58403°N
-1.09606°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Must see
Didcot Railway Centre 6.6 mi
West Wycombe Park 10.5 mi
University of Oxford Botanic Garden 13.3 mi
Christ Church Cathedral 13.3 mi
Modern Art Oxford 13.4 mi
National Trust
Basildon Park 6 mi
Greys Court 6.6 mi
Priory Cottages 10.2 mi
West Wycombe Park 13.1 mi
Long Crendon Courthouse 14 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
FAIRMILE HOSPITAL 2 mi
Cholsey - Blewbury - Ridgeway - Goring 2.8 mi
Shillingford Bridge Hotel - Brightwell-cum-Sotwell 3.3 mi
Shillingford - Benson Lock - Wallingford 3.4 mi
Shillingford - Dorchester - Warborough 3.4 mi
Local events
- Rewind South (Friday 15 August 2025 – Friday 15 August 2025)
Henley On Thames, Oxfordshire 9.1 mi
- Reading Festival (Thursday 21 August 2025 – Thursday 21 August 2025)
Reading, Berkshire 9.6 mi
- Blenheim Palace Flower Show (Friday 27 June 2025 – Friday 27 June 2025)
Woodstock, Oxfordshire 21.4 mi
- Farnborough International Airshow (Monday 20 July 2026 – Monday 20 July 2026)
Farnborough, Hampshire 25.9 mi
- CarFest (Friday 22 August 2025 – Friday 22 August 2025)
Basingstoke, Hampshire 26.2 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.
Offers
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Ridgeway View Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Ridgeway View Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Ridgeway View Campsite? On a summer’s evening, there’s nothing quite like messing about on the river – hire a boat nearby at Wallingford Bridge or Benson Waterfront (both five minutes' drive). Sipping a glass of … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Ridgeway View Campsite?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Ridgeway View Campsite? From £20 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.