Cherry Max
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- No-frills site in the Mendip Hills, five minutes’ drive from Winscombe
- Weston-super-Mare 20 minutes’ drive; Frome one hour
- Easy access to the Strawberry Line and other trails; dogs welcome
If you don’t mind getting back to basics in exchange for a privileged location at the foot of Somerset’s Mendip Hills, then Cherry Max might just be the place for you. And the warm welcome you get at this family-run site (five minutes’ drive from Winscombe) also goes a long way towards making up for the limited frills (a shared toilet, drinking water points and recycling bins).
But… look around you after setting up on the (level) camping field, and take in spectacular views of the Mendip Hills National Landscape – that’s why people travel, isn’t it? There are some excellent trails to explore in those hills – from easy short routes, to moderate circular walks (up to about nine miles in length), taking in places like Ebbor Gorge (half an hour’s drive) or Chew Valley Lake (35 minutes), the latter a birdwatching hot spot.
Then there’s the Strawberry Line, a former railway track that has been turned into a nine-mile walking and cycling route; and the Mendip Way, a long-distance trail that links Weston-super-Mare (20 minutes) to Frome (one hour) via Cheddar and Wells. Your canine buddy is welcome to join you on any of these walks, but you might have to put it on a lead in grazing fields and in areas where there might be ground nesting birds (woodland, grasslands and lake shores).
Winscombe has all the shops you might need to gather the ingredients for a barbecue (including a butcher’s, a bakery and a small supermarket), plus several cafés, restaurants and pubs.
Site type
10
5
5Open all year
This site has no on-site shower facilities.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.- 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) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
- Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
- A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
- There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
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Features
Dogs 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 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
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Peaceful Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Small (11-25 pitches)Accessibility
Level site, no steep slopesNearby leisure
Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearbyLocation
Cherry Max
Barton Road
Winscombe
Somerset
England
BS25 1DP
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.30924°N
2.85448°W
Route directions
If towing, it is best to approach the site from Winscombe along Barton Road.
Nearest transport
Coach4.4 mi Summer Lane
4.4 mi Summer Lane
5.7 mi Locking Road Car Park
Rail4.1 mi Worle Rail Station
4.7 mi Weston Milton Rail Station
5.6 mi Weston-super-Mare Rail Station
Ferry6.5 mi Weston-super-Mare Knightstone Harbour
9.3 mi Clevedon Pier
12.9 mi Bridgwater Ferry Terminal
Airport8.2 mi Bristol International Airport
21.9 mi Cardiff International 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
Local attractions and activities include:
Thatchers Cider (tours of the cider-making facilities): 10 minutes’ drive
Cheddar Gorge and Caves: 15 minutes
Weston-super-Mare (beaches, Water Adventure Play Park, Helicopter Museum): 20 minutes
Wookey Hole Caves: half an hour
National Trust - Clevedon Court: half an hour
Wells (The Bishop's Palace & Gardens): half an hour
National Trust - Brean Down Fort: 45 minutes.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston-Super-Mare Uphill Slipway | 6 mi | Estuary | Poor | Poor | N/A | Poor |
| Weston Main | 6 mi | Estuary | Poor | N/A | Poor | N/A |
| Weston-Super-Mare Sand Bay | 6.1 mi | Estuary | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
| Brean | 6.8 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Berrow North Of Unity Farm | 7.3 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Cheddar Caves & Gorge 4.3 mi
Wookey Hole Caves & Papermill 9.7 mi
Ebbor Gorge National Nature Reserve 10.6 mi
Wells Cathedral 11.3 mi
Glastonbury Abbey 12.7 mi
National Trust
King John's Hunting Lodge 2.2 mi
Clevedon Court 9.1 mi
Tyntesfield 10.8 mi
West Pennard Court Barn 15.2 mi
Westbury College Gatehouse 16.4 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Winscombe - Barton - Crook Peak - Wavering Down - Winscombe 0.9 mi
Winscombe 1 mi
Cheddar Gorge - Black Down - Rowberrow 4 mi
Burrington Combe - Rowberrow - Dolebury 4.5 mi
Burrington Combe - Black Down - Rowberrow - Dolebury 4.5 mi
Local events
- Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Friday, 7 August 2026 – Friday, 7 August 2026)
Bristol, Greater Bristol 12.2 mi
- Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday, 23 June 2027 – Wednesday, 23 June 2027)
Glastonbury, Somerset 15.5 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 Cherry Max have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Cherry Max dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Cherry Max? Local attractions and activities include: Thatchers Cider (tours of the cider-making facilities): 10 minutes’ drive Cheddar Gorge and Caves: 15 minutes Weston-super-Mare (beaches, Water Adventure Play Park, Helicopter Museum): 20 minutes Wookey … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Cherry Max?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: Anytime – Anytime Depart by: 12 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Cherry Max? From £16 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.