Ridgeway View Campsite

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Visitor image of the views
Visitor image of the views
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Visitor image of the sunset from the field
The campsite margins and view of the chiltern hills photo by hayley worsfold
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Standard 9 x 12 metre pitches
Tent pitch with our campfire kit!
Bell tent at ridgeway view campsite, with the beautiful field margins photo by hayley worsfold
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Visitor image of the sunset
Visitor image of the sunset from the field
The campsite margins and view of the chiltern hills photo by hayley worsfold

  • 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
Disconnect from the world and plug in to nature at Ridgeway View Campsite, a spacious, back-to-basics site under 30 minutes by car from both Oxford and Reading. Generous pitches here are surrounded by Oxfordshire wheatfields with the Chiltern Hills beyond. This quiet site takes its name from the ancient trackway it backs onto. Now one of the UK’s popular National Trails, the Ridgeway 87-mile route is known as ‘Britain’s oldest road’ – walk here to follow in the footsteps of 5,000 years' worth of travellers. Less than a mile away, visitors can link up with the wildlife-rich Thames Path too. Also within walking distance (just far enough to build up an appetite for lunch) are several great pubs – plot your routes to take in the hostelries in Crowmarsh Gifford or Hailey. Something a bit more active in mind (or need to get some stress out)? Book a session at Ridgeway View's own axe-throwing range, which is a 15-minute drive away from the site. For stocking up on essentials, taking tea and cake or pottering around the shops, pop to the historic market town of Wallingford (five minutes’ drive), where you should also seek out the blue plaque for famed novelist Agatha Christie (British TV watchers may also recognise the area as the setting for Midsomer Murders). Half an hour’s drive to the north brings you to Oxford, and the same distance south is Reading. Guests have access to just a few back-to-basics facilities, including portable toilets and four cold-water showers. Barbecues and campfires are permitted if raised off the ground – firewood is available to buy, and cooking slabs can be hired. Considerate dog owners are welcome, and there’s plenty of space nearby for the canines to stretch their legs. On the farm, there’s a no-noise policy at night past 10.30pm, so that everyone can enjoy a bit of rural peace.

Site type

Tent pitches 85
Motorhome pitches 85
Open now
Opens 2 May
Please note
  • 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).
  • Facilities/activities including campfires and blocks are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • Group bookings of 8 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.

Languages spoken

Dutch

English

French

Open from Sat 2 May to

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Reviews

9.1

Overall rating from 443 Pitchup.com customers

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95% would recommend this site to a friend

93% would stay here again

What customers say

This back-to-basics campsite offers stunning countryside views, vast spacious pitches and a peaceful atmosphere, ideal for walkers. Facilities are clean but basic, with portaloos and cold showers being a common feature, though some guests experienced queues or found them less than ideal during busier periods. The ability to choose pitches and enjoy campfires is popular. Manager responses indicate improvements and a commitment to addressing guest feedback regarding facilities and noise.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass and earth campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Stunning location

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From the manager: Thank you!

Great site, really clean portaloos, amazing…

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Jessica W. 1 review

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Liked Great site, really clean portaloos, amazing location for walks, huge field lots of space

Disliked Wish their were sinks near all toilets

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For no frills and plenty of space this place is brill!

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Emily W. 1 review

Non-electric grass and earth campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Loads of space, easy check in/out, portaloos were cleaned and emptied daily, bins emptied daily, beautiful sunset, quiet!

Disliked Nothing.

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Excellen Stay

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Anonymous

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Liked Good directions, all as described. Nice and flat, great views. Loos etc clean. Bins maintained

Disliked One of the site signage posts broken and on the ground, looked a bit sad.

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From the manager: Thank you for the great review.

The signpost is on our list to repair this week.

Fabulous field to pitch your tent in - would stay again.

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Julie M. 7 reviews

Non-electric grass and earth campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked The space is fantastic and it is so peaceful watching the red kites flying around or the aircraft on their lessons. As the field is so big you can be as sociable as you want. Links to the walks are great - literally on your doorstep!
Cold water for dishes and showers (if it’s hot enough that’s lovely)

Disliked We arrived the day before the porta-loos were being emptied…whilst they were clean you could definitely tell they needed emptying!!
They were emptied whilst we were there and additional loos put in - if we’d arrived on that day we’d have given the site a 10

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From the manager: Thanks Julie, annoyingly the portaloos should have been delivered weeks before but there was a problem at the supplier's end outside of our control.

Glad you enjoyed your stay though, we love the kites too :)

Peaceful, scenic and simple.

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Simon D. 2 reviews

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Liked This was my third stay at Ridgeview. I do like it here. It’s a lovely and peaceful place to camp. Flat pitches, very simple, right by the Ridgeway and other nice paths. Short walk to the King William IV pub. Good value. Decent phone signal if that matters to you.

Disliked The featured portaloos are not the nicest place to answer the call of nature. They are kept clean though. Weather during my stay was very hot so the cold water only showers were bearable. Some modest upgrades would greatly improve the experience i.e. compost loos and a solar panel to heat the showers.

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From the manager: Thanks Simon, always good to have you with us.

We do explore alternative shower solutions. Last year we had a very nice gas setup but someone decided to trash it so we're a bit nervous to look at something else quite yet. Keep your eyes peeled though.

Lovely campsite, good facilities. Really good…

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Louise J. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass and earth campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Lovely campsite, good facilities. Really good walks nearby, including the Ridgeway.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks Louise, hope to see you again :)

Lovely views. Flat surface. Helpful owners.…

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 Darren J. 1 review

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Liked Lovely views. Flat surface. Helpful owners.

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From the manager: Happy to help! Thanks Darren

Great big beautiful field with lovely…

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Anonymous

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Liked Great big beautiful field with lovely vistas all around, lots of space.

Disliked Portaloos were in a bad shape, no toilet roll and no hand sanitiser. Sanitiser in particular looked as if it had been missing for a long time. As that's literally all I'm paying for besides bare land, that's responsible for the 7 missing stars.

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From the manager: We're sorry the toilets were not up to standard. We have investigated and found there was a large cross over in the schedules as we were changing staff members after a sick break.

We always ask that if something isn't up to standard that guests get straight on the phone to us.

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Anonymous

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Liked Beautiful and peaceful campsite.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you, lovely photo :)

Features

Portable toilet

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 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

D. of E. 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 Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise 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 Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Watersports nearby

Location

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

Turn off the A4074, go up past the houses, continue up the hill, through the fields and the campsite is located up in front in the wheatfield.

Nearest transport

Coach
8.3 mi Lewknor Turn M40 J6
9.9 mi Calcot Sainsbury's
12.9 mi Thornhill Park and Ride
Rail
2.8 mi Cholsey Rail Station
4.6 mi Goring & Streatley Rail Station
6.6 mi Didcot Parkway Rail Station
Airport
19.5 mi London Oxford Airport
27.3 mi London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
28.5 mi London Heathrow Airport Terminal 3

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

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 wine comes a close second, so Brightwell Vineyard (10 minutes) could be a good shout too. For wildlife enthusiasts, Cholsey Marsh Nature Reserve is 10 minutes away by car or a pleasant hour’s walk taking in the Thames Path along the river. And children (and quite possibly grownups) are bound to love a visit to Island Farm Donkey Sanctuary (15 minutes’ drive). To get the blood pumping, you could brave the local skydiving (five minutes) and watersports (15 minutes) centres.

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, 21 August 2026 – Friday, 21 August 2026)

    Henley On Thames, Oxfordshire 9.1 mi

  • Reading Festival (Thursday, 27 August 2026 – Thursday, 27 August 2026)

    Reading, Berkshire 9.6 mi

  • Wilderness Festival (Thursday, 30 July 2026 – Thursday, 30 July 2026)

    Oxford, Oxfordshire 25.6 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 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?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Ridgeway View Campsite? From £22 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.