Clayford Field

9.3 23 reviews
Tent pitch at Clayford field camping
Tent pitch at clayford field camping
Grass pitches surrounded by trees
Vw t5 campervan
Lots of space to relax
Castleman trailway through the forest
Direct access to the castleman trailway
Pitch your tent under the oaks
Busy bank holiday
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  • Rural six-acre site 10 minutes' drive from Wimborne
  • Just off the 17-mile Castleman Trailway and 10 miles from Bournemouth
  • A 10-minute forest walk from a country pub
Walkies time… whether you’ve brought a dog pal along or not, Clayford Field is a cracking spot for those who like a bit of rural roaming on foot. This simple Dorset site is surrounded by places to get out and stretch your legs: it’s reached via two miles of gravel bridleway and encircled by the woods and fields of the Holt Heath National Nature Reserve, Uddens Park and Ferndown Forest, and a 10-minute toddle from the nearest pub through the forest (perhaps the most rewarding walk of all?). Ferndown and Wimborne Minster are both about 10 minutes’ drive away for urban bits like supermarkets and restaurants. Cycling types and more energetic walkers can head straight out onto the Castleman Trailway, a 17-mile stretch of disused railway line that leads all the way to Poole or the New Forest depending on which way you angle your sights. Golf, fishing and watersports are also nearby, and it’s half an hour's drive to the coast for beach days. Free spirits will be in their element here, as this is a place where you can pick your own pitch, to have as much space and shade as you like in the secluded six-acre field. There’s plenty of space for games, and access to basic facilities in the form of flushing toilets, hot showers and fresh water standpipe.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 3
Tent pitches 40
Opens

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Pop-up campsite

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 Rallies welcome 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 Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campsite

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Clayford Field

Clayford House

Clayford

Wimborne

Dorset

England

BH21 7BJ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.82398°N
1.91557°W

Nearest transport

Coach
5.6 mi Bournemouth University
5.6 mi Meeting House Lane
6.7 mi St Johns Church
Rail
6.7 mi Branksome Rail Station
7 mi Bournemouth Rail Station
7.1 mi Parkstone (Dorset) Rail Station
Ferry
8.3 mi Poole Quay Ferry Landing
8.5 mi Tuckton Tea Gardens Ferry Landing
8.7 mi Poole Ferry Terminal
Airport
4.9 mi Bournemouth International Airport
25.8 mi Southampton 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

Boots or bikes are a given, so you can get out onto all those local trails, but it’s also worth chucking your fishing kit and/or golf clubs in the car – the White Sheet Trout Fishery is about a five-minute drive away and the Ferndown Forest Golf Club about 10. A riding stables is 20 minutes away for those who’d like to hack through the woods, and there’s wakeboarding, kayaking, paddleboarding and a crazy inflatable obstacle course on the lake at New Forest Water Park (25 minutes). It’s a 25-minute drive to the Dorset coast from here – set your sights on Bournemouth or Sandbanks for a sweep of sandy beaches, or head to Poole for boat trips to the nature reserve on Brownsea Island. Treating the kids to a day out? Let them pick from Farmer Palmer's Farm Park, the waterslides at Splashdown waterpark, the friendly cartoon characters of Peppa Pig World or animal antics at Monkey World; all are within a 45-minute drive. On a smaller scale (literally) is Wimborne Model Town, 10 minutes away.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Bournemouth Pier 7.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Bournemouth Durley Chine 7.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Bournemouth Alum Chine 7.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Bournemouth Boscombe Pier 7.9 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Bournemouth Manor Steps 8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Adventure Wonderland 4.6 mi

Kingston Lacy House and Gardens 5.3 mi

The Bournemouth Balloon 7.4 mi

Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum 7.6 mi

Bournemouth Pier Beach 7.6 mi

National Trust

Kingston Lacy 5.2 mi

White Mill 6.5 mi

Brownsea Island 9.6 mi

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 12.5 mi

Corfe Castle 14.3 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Holt Heath - Horton Tower - Holt Heath 1 mi

AVON HEATH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 19/05/1998) 4.2 mi

Pamphill - Eye Bridge - Lambs Green - Wimborne 4.5 mi

CRICHEL HOUSE 5.1 mi

Canford Heath 5.1 mi

Local events

  • Dorset County Show (Saturday 6 September 2025 – Saturday 6 September 2025)

    Dorchester, Dorset 23.4 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.

Reviews

9.3

Overall rating from 23 Pitchup.com customers

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ForestPeaceful

91% would recommend this site to a friend

91% would stay here again
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Almantas D.

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Great location

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Anonymous

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Liked This is a fantastic location for a basecamp to explore the surrounding area. It offers a pleasant 10-minute walk through the woods to reach the local pub, a convenient 15-minute drive to the river for a refreshing swim on sunny days, and just 30 minutes to reach the beach. The facilities here are adequate.

Disliked The noise from the A31 can be audible during certain weather conditions and may be bothersome to individuals who are sensitive to such sounds.

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Excellent site, great base, friendly staff.

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Anonymous

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Liked Easy access to the site, facilities were maintained well. Any issues Sam was on site to help.

Disliked The only downside was large amount of ticks, but that is outside of the site’s control and it is wild/budget camping.

Recommend to friends Visit again

First time in our camper van and first time using pitch up. Brilliant!

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Anonymous

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Liked Peaceful and pretty site
Pitch where you like
Toilets, showers and washing up available
Lovely walks in the forest

Disliked Not a lot!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place for a stopover

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Renee G.

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Liked We liked the self check-in. The toilets and showers were clean and there was plenty of space.

Disliked It’s a bit of a long trek down an unmade road, but it wasn’t too bad.

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A site which I felt safe at as a first time solo traveller. 😀

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Anonymous

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Liked The gated entrance which required a code, this made it feel safer as a solo traveller and also the flatness of the field...no trying to work out the best way to pitch your tent! Text from Sam on arrival, nice to have a contact.

Disliked Washing up water could be warm to help clean away the grease easier.

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Would definitely stay again

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Luke M.

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Liked Great small grass site surrounded by trees. Good communication and easy to access. Friendly staff on site.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site

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Anne W.

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Liked What a gem of a place as we arrived Sam the owner welcomed us. Pitch anywhere. Toilet, shower and washing up facilities, kept clean. Lovely walk through forest to a great pub, good food, very friendly. Will definitely visit again.

Disliked Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely well kept site, level pitches, really friendly, helpful owners

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Anonymous

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Liked Just had a very chilled weekend at this lovely pop-up site with our dog. The site is gated so very safe with key code entry sent to you prior to arrival. Perfect for children and dogs. You can more or less pitch up wherever you fancy. Ample room.
Sam the owner was absolutely fantastic, so friendly and nothing was too much trouble. We hired a firepit which was perfect. The showers and toilets are well kept and cleaned regularly. There are some lovely walks and highly recommend a walk to The Forest Inn for food and drink. All in all a lovely peaceful retreat and we will definitely return.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really loved this simple site, peaceful and not overcrowded. Love that you…

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Jennie H.

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Really loved this simple site, peaceful and not overcrowded. Love that you can pitch wherever you like. The staff running this site were so lovely and helpful and not intrusive in any way.
Appreciated the locked main gate with a code for access made it feel very safe. Lovely walking with the forest all around and a lovely walk to the nearest Pub/Inn The Forest Inn situated in the golf course but again lovely friendly staff and super food.

Disliked Nothing to dislike about this small basic camping field.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Clayford Field have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Clayford Field dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Clayford Field? Boots or bikes are a given, so you can get out onto all those local trails, but it’s also worth chucking your fishing kit and/or golf clubs in the car – the … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Clayford Field?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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