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General
- Wild camping in a rural field in the North Wessex Downs
- A 10-minute walk to the Kennet and Avon Canal; Wolfhall 15 minutes
- No parking available on site or locally, but close to public transport
If you’ve got hiking or cycling blood in your veins and you’re looking for a thoroughly sustainable camping break, how about bedding down in paddocks or private woodland at car-free Wild Camping at Dark Lane? Set in the peaceful Wiltshire village of East Grafton, the site is just off National Cycle Route 4 and near to the Pewsey Vale Circular Way hiking and cycling route.
Bang in the middle of the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the off-grid, pick-your-own pitches are a doddle to access without a car (please note that there is no car parking on site or nearby in the village). Arriving by bus? The number 22 meanders via Hungerford (15 minutes, with a mainline railway station) and Marlborough (also 15 minutes) and stops about five minutes’ walk away.
From London, jump on a train from Paddington to Great Bedwyn (40 minutes’ walk; you can stock up on supplies in the handy stores) and enjoy a stroll along the glorious Kennet and Avon Canal to the site.
Burbage (45 minutes’ walk) has more shops and laundry facilities. Perhaps most importantly, there are foodie spots within walking distance too. Closest is the pub serving locally sourced food and drink in the village of Wilton (half an hour’s walk).
On site, low-key facilities include wash basins, separate composting toilets for ladies and gents, washing-up facilities and running water from a solar-powered borehole – bring your own drinking water. Dark Lane is also a dark skies site, so you may well spot the Milky Way on clear nights.
Open from 02/06/2022 to 05/06/2022
Open from 12/08/2022 to 31/08/2022
Site type
Languages spoken
✓ English
Please note
Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Touring caravans, motorhomes and campervans with the door built on the left-hand side are not permitted.
Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
This site has no on-site shower facilities.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.
No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
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Max. persons: 4 x
One Tent or Trailer tent allowed per pitch
Pitch size : Max 7.0m width x 7.0m depth (23.0ft width x 23.0ft depth) Calculated area: 49.0m² (527.4ft²)
Ground type: Grass and earth
Bring an awning
Reviews
A peaceful site where you feel really at one with nature - perfect!
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Loved the secluded and serene feel of the pitch up …
From the manager...
Lovely to have your feedback and glad the milk was appreciated. We have ordered a fresh drinking water container to offer to other walkers and cyclists who need a top up! |
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Quiet, basic but brill !
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From the manager...
We are so pleased you discovered that there is so much to do locally whilst also being able to wild camp. It has been reported that the health benefits from being in nature for two nights and three days can last up to 30 days as we are exposed to phytochemicals produced by the plants to fight off infection; boosting our own killer cells as a result. We hope you are feeling the benefits and that you come back to visit! Thank you so much for your feedback. |
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A beautiful location with amazing hosts.
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Excellent site - perfect peaceful location
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Features
Coronavirus
Capacity reduced to increase social distancing
Check-in: self check-in (unattended)
Disinfectant sprays and wipes provided
Extra toilet/shower facilities available
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
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Launderette
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Portaloo
Pub toilets
Public telephone
Shower available
Toilet block
Washing-up area
Wifi
Groups 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
Wild camping
Wildlife haven
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
No drinkable water point
No hot water
No running water
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Public transport nearby
Shop nearby
Type
Pop-up campsite
Tiny (1-10 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horse riding nearby
Indoor pool nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Restaurant nearby
Tennis nearby
Location
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Bus Shelter
— 5.0 miles
Ladbrokes — 6.5 miles
Lloyds Bank — 6.5 miles
- Train stations
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Bedwyn Rail Station
— 2.5 miles
Pewsey Rail Station — 6.0 miles
Hungerford Rail Station — 6.9 miles
- Ferry ports
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Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal
— 32.9 miles
- Airports
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Southampton Airport
— 30.1 miles
Local attractions
Local footpaths pose challenging treks or gentle meanders, and for anyone with even a passing interest in history, the camping field itself is situated at the base of the footpath to Wolfhall (15 minutes’ walk), the ancestral home of Henry VIII’s third bride, Jane Seymour. Nearby, the ancient Savernake Forest (35 minutes by bike) was once Henry’s hunting ground and today it is criss-crossed with walking and cycling trails.
Other historic hiking and biking routes include The Ridgeway (an hour), which runs over ancient paths once used by cow herders and soldiers, while the Vale of Pewsey (40 minutes) has walking, cycling and riding options a-plenty passing pretty villages.
Heritage sites are in no short supply in this area either. Built in 1821, Wilton Windmill (10 minutes) is notable for being the only operational mill in Wiltshire, while Crofton Beam Engines (five minutes) charts local industry at a former pumping station. You can also cycle to the Pewsey White Horse, carved out of the chalk hillside in the 1930s, in just under an hour.
Must see
- West Kennet Long Barrow (10.3 miles)
- Silbury Hill (10.7 miles)
- Avebury Stone Circle (11.0 miles)
National Trust
- Avebury (11.1 miles)
- Avebury Manor and Garden (11.1 miles)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Policies
Permitted arrival/departure time
| Camping and touring | ||
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| Arrive: | 3 p.m. – | 7:30 p.m. |
| Depart by: | 12 p.m. | |
Wild Camping at Dark Lane cancellation policy
No refunds within 1 week of arrival date.
Changes cannot be made once you have booked.
The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
If you need to cancel or amend your booking, please give as much notice as possible so that someone else has the chance to book. You may wish to buy holiday insurance for cancellations and for your property/injury whilst away.
Please note that your deposit is paid to Pitchup.com and is non-refundable.
Payment
Deposit transferable during COVID-19. Wild Camping at Dark Lane will debit the balance from your card 1 week before arrival, or if the arrival date is sooner than 1 week then the balance will be taken immediately.
Deposit transferable during COVID-19. During COVID-19 you can transfer your deposit to a future stay booked within 3 months of your arrival date. Read more.You can also opt to pay the full amount at the time of your booking.
Payment methods accepted on the park
CashTerms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditions- Does Wild Camping at Dark Lane have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Wild Camping at Dark Lane dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Wild Camping at Dark Lane? Local footpaths pose challenging treks or gentle meanders, and for anyone with even a passing interest in history, the camping field itself is situated at the base of the footpath to Wolfhall … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Wild Camping at Dark Lane?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 3 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Wild Camping at Dark Lane? From £27.50 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party. Check prices and availability
Thank you so much for your kind feedback. Nature is crying out for us all to reduce our carbon footprint and we are now dedicating our wild camping to cyclists, walkers and those people travelling to us by public transport. GWR tells us that leaving your car at home and taking the train cuts carbon emissions by two thirds!