Campsites for backpackers in Hewish, Somerset
10 bookable campsites within 15 miles of Hewish
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Myrtle Farm Holidays
Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, England- Small, level touring park in Banwell at the foot of the Mendip Hills
- Two miles from the M5 and five from Weston-Super-Mare
- Plenty of open space and spectacular views
Mendip Basecamp Adventure Campsite
Sandford, Somerset, England- Family-friendly site with a relaxed atmosphere on 100 acres of land
- In the Mendip Hills, a five-minute bike ride from Thatchers Cider farm
- Firepits and campfires encouraged; café-bar and outdoor activities
Swallow Barn Farm
Winscombe, Somerset, England- Off-grid Somerset farm campsite with spectacular Bristol Channel views
- A 10-minute drive to Cheddar Gorge; 25 minutes to Weston-super-Mare
- Grass pitches with basic facilities; five minutes’ walk to the pub
Peak View Gardens
Axbridge, Somerset, England- Simple Somerset farm pitches in a handy spot close to the A38
- Cheddar Gorge and Burnham-on-Sea beach 10 minutes’ drive
- Riverside location in Lower Weare; village pub a minute’s walk away
Cheddar Bridge Touring Park
Cheddar, Somerset, England- Award-winning, peaceful and adults-only park
- Overlooking the Mendip Hills; River Yeo flowing through the grounds
- A short stroll to Cheddar village and Cheddar Gorge
Petruth Paddocks
Cheddar, Somerset, England- Spacious, relaxing and free-range camping with clean facilities
- Stunning views overlooking the Mendip Hills and Somerset Levels
- Fires encouraged: pits, kindling and logs delivered at a small charge
Nettwood Country Breaks
Wells, Somerset, England- Small, friendly glampsite beside a bluebell wood in the Mendip Hills
- On the edge of a working farm, a 10-minute drive to Chew Magna’s lake
- A 20-minute drive from Cheddar Gorge and the cathedral city of Wells
Dagger Wood Campsite
Bristol, Greater Bristol, England- Secluded 34-acre farm within half-hour’s drive of Bristol and Bath
- A 10-minute woodland walk to a pub serving food; bus stop nearby
- Barbecues and firepits allowed; foraging workshops available for a fee
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Loxton Hill Wild Camping
Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, England- Exclusive-use wild camping site with stunning Bristol Channel views
- West Mendip Way 10 minutes’ walk; Cheddar Gorge 20 minutes’ drive
- Shops half an hour’s walk; Weston-super-Mare beaches 25 minutes’ drive
Wall Eden Holidays
Burnham-On-Sea, Somerset, England- Glamping units with kitchenettes near Burnham-on-Sea
- Weston-super-Mare 25 minutes' drive; Quantock Hills 35 minutes
- Archery, kayaking, canoeing, fishing, paddleboarding and axe throwing
The Batch Campsite
Cheddar, Somerset, England- Small and friendly site at the top of the Mendips
- Three miles from Cheddar and within walking distance of several pubs
- Surrounded by woodland: look out for deer, badgers, foxes and buzzards
Hillcroft Farm
Blagdon, Somerset, England- Spacious back to basics site in the Mendip Hills
- A quarter of an hour's drive from Cheddar; Wells 20 minutes
- Pick your own pitch; buy logs on site for a firepit
Ivy Cottage Campsite
Highbridge, Somerset, England- Simple Somerset pitches by an orchard in the grounds of a family home
- Burnham-on-Sea five minutes' drive; 25 minutes to Cheddar Gorge
- Handy stopover for M5 journeys; easy access from the A38
Little Eden Adventures
Bridgwater, Somerset, England- Relaxing riverside family-run campsite on the Somerset Levels
- Glastonbury, Wells and Cheddar Gorge within a half-hour drive
- Jetty for paddleboards and fishing; next to Sustrans cycle route 33
Lower Court Farm
Winscombe, Somerset, England- Quiet site on a former dairy farm at the foot of the Mendip Hills
- A 25-minute drive from Weston-super-Mare and 45 minutes to Bristol
- Within walking distance of a cider farm, activity centre and local pub
Flittermouse Copse Camping
Bleadon, Somerset, England- Peaceful pop-up site on the outskirts of the Mendip Hills
- A 15-minute drive from Weston-super-Mare; 25 minutes to Cheddar Gorge
- Access to the Mendip Way; two country pubs within walking distance
Time 4 Field Fun
Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, EnglandMendip Camp
Cheddar, Somerset, England- Spacious back-to-basics rural site in the Mendip Hills
- A 10-minute drive from Cheddar Gorge and 25 minutes from Wookey Hole
- Dog-friendly site with wood available for campfires
Mendip View Camping
Bristol, Greater Bristol, England- Repurposed tour bus a 10-minute drive from the Mendip Hills, Somerset
- Cheddar Gorge 25 minutes’ drive; Weston-super-Mare half an hour
- Fully equipped kitchen; private wetroom; woodfired hot tub
Fosters Farm
Highbridge, Somerset, England- Unfussy motorhome stop on grass pitches, just off the M5 in Somerset
- A 15-minute drive to Burnham-on-Sea, and 30 minutes to Cheddar Gorge
- Simple, dog-friendly field site close to a cider pub and supermarkets
