Boyd Valley Lake

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Fishing lake
Fishing lake
A great morning sky
Walk back from the upton pub
A great morning sky
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A great morning sky
Walk back from the upton pub
A great morning sky

  • Peaceful site with fishing lake and rod hire available
  • Easily accessible, half a mile from the A431 between Bath and Bristol
  • Village shop and pub within walking distance
Bath or Bristol? Have easy access to both at Boyd Valley Lake, set down a quiet country lane half a mile from the A431 between both cities. This is a nifty base for city and countryside days: it’s just under eight miles from here to both Bristol and Bath, and the site’s Greater Bristol setting is in the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty for gentle strolls and nature spotting. For day trips, Cheddar Gorge, Glastonbury, Cheltenham and Gloucester are all within an hour’s drive and mighty Stonehenge within an hour and 10 minutes. In between all that, retreat for peaceful days on site at the one and three quarter-acre fishing lake suitable for all abilities of angler; hire a rod from the Boyd Valley Lake team to try your luck landing carp, bream, barbel and many more slippery species. There’s plenty of space around these green grounds for wanders – and picnics – too. The village shop and local pub are within walking distance, and two garden centres and coffee shops are within a mile.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 20
Motorhome pitches 20
Rent a tent 3
Tent pitches 50
Open all year
Opens
Please note

Dogs

  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. 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.

Extras

  • Facilities/activities including Fishing are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.

Occupancy

  • Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Vehicles

  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Units longer than 6 metres are not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs
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Reviews

7.6

Overall rating from 142 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

71% would recommend this site to a friend

71% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a rural, peaceful site with lakes and wildlife, ideal for fishing and exploring Bristol/Bath. Pitches are self-selected, with some areas offering good privacy. Facilities are basic but generally clean, though some guests report issues with hygiene, lack of hot water for washing, and limited numbers during busy periods. Muddy conditions are common in wet weather. Site management is sometimes described as disorganised.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 04/08/2026

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Arrival date (latest first)

Good stopover.…

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Michael J. 5 reviews

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Good stopover.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice little place…

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Jack M. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass tent pitch (backpacker, solo)

Liked Nice little place

Recommend to friends Visit again

Pitch Perfect t

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Loved the welcome and layout of the pitches. The owner is doing a great job of letting guests settle in comfort.

Facilities are small but good with great warm showers!

Plenty of space to find your pitch.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Used as a stop over, perfect for that, otherwise would need a hookup.

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Sue D. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Able to choose pitch, so in hot weather, nicely shaded.

Recommend to friends Visit again

It was our first time and we loved it!

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 Kirstie H. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked The facilities and peacefulness, wildlife and privacy

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very friendly and wecoming owner. A…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Very friendly and wecoming owner. A large site divided up by mature trees and hedging into smaller, friendlier sections with a small lake and woody areas to wander round.
Facilities basic but well maintained and functional.

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Just what I needed for…

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Mark B. 5 reviews

Non-electric grass tent pitch (backpacker, solo)

Liked Just what I needed for one cheap night

Recommend to friends Visit again

Won't be back 😌

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Plenty of room, picked our own pitch

Disliked No where to book in , parked up , went out later for a meal, had to drive, no way was it walking distance, single track lane, with no footpath, left without meeting any staff, could have drove in and left without paying

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi John,

Thank you for your feedback.

As advertised on our website we operate a self check-in system, allowing guests to arrive and choose their pitch without needing to meet staff on arrival. Our team are often working across the site during the day and evening, particularly in peak weather conditions such as the recent heatwave in which you arrived, but are always contactable if needed.

Our mobile contact number is displayed on all main gate signage for any assistance during a stay.

In terms of local amenities, the nearest pub (The Upton Inn) is approximately a 20-minute walk, with a further option around 30 minutes away. Guests are of course welcome to walk or drive depending on preference and comfort, particularly given the rural setting and single-track lanes without pavements.

We appreciate you taking the time to leave feedback.

Not the best place

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch (backpacker, solo)

Liked The spots with shadows as I camped during the heat wave 38 degrees.

Disliked Bathrooms, toilets cleaness - the urine smell from men toilets faced to the wash up sinks, female showers not clean, bathroom floor always wet (myself I cleaned it all once), never saw any staff cleaning facilities. Sometimes sinks were parcial bocked. Drainage pipes to a hole in the bathroom. People wash clothes in the shower. Garbage disposal, bins with a disgusting bad smell, litter on the floor. In all the fields could be seen litter. Be carful not steping goose poo. The fields are not tidy, grass not cared, full of weedsThere are horses confined to hot and small field. Advertised you will be banished if you don't behave according with rules! Read in another reviews the owner will try to exclude from pitch up the costumers who give bad reviews.

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From the manager: Hi Maryann, Thank you for your feedback.

The campsite toilets and shower blocks are cleaned on a regular schedule throughout the day, with additional checks during peak periods such as the recent heatwave. Our team were on-site during your stay, including attending the facilities when toilet supplies were queried and checked at the time.

We have reviewed the points raised regarding cleanliness, drainage and bins. No ongoing blockages or drainage issues have been identified, and bins are emptied regularly as part of site maintenance.

The site is a rural campsite with livestock and wildlife in surrounding areas, including geese and horses on designated parts of the wider land, which is clearly signed as private areas and not part of the camping pitches.

We take all feedback seriously and continue to maintain and improve the site throughout the season.

Beautiful, quite location with plenty of…

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Peter W. 3 reviews

Non-electric grass tent pitch (backpacker, solo)

Liked Beautiful, quite location with plenty of shady spots to pitch the tent.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review Peter, we are glad you enjoyed your holiday!

Features

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

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

Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery 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 Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Tennis nearby

Location

Boyd Valley Lake

Golden Valley Lane

Bitton

Bristol

Greater Bristol

England

BS30 6NY

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.43413°N
2.45059°W

Route directions

On Golden Valley Lane, look out for the blue signs saying Boyd Valley Lake. Drive up and the pitching area is on your left.

Nearest transport

Coach
5.5 mi Bus Station
6.4 mi Bristol Bus Stn
6.9 mi Queen's Road
Rail
2.2 mi Keynsham Rail Station
4.9 mi Oldfield Park Rail Station
5.2 mi Lawrence Hill Rail Station
Ferry
5.8 mi Temple Meads Station Ferry Landing
5.9 mi Temple Bridge (Bristol) Ferry Landing
6.1 mi Castle Park Ferry Landing
Airport
11.7 mi Bristol 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

Want to stay close to base on days you’re not out sightseeing in Bristol or Bath? Steam along to the Avon Valley Railway a mile and a half from the site for a vintage train ride on its three-mile run through peaceful countryside (check opening times before setting out as the railway is generally only open on weekends and during school holidays). If you’d prefer to get about under your own steam, it’s a mile from Boyd Valley Lake to the Bristol to Bath cycle track, the 13-mile traffic free route between both cities. Opt to walk or cycle the path (access is provided for wheelchairs too), stopping off along the way to spot sculptures and old steam engines: the track is also an art trail and passes the steam engines at Bitton station. Options further afield include Cheddar Gorge, Wells and Wookey Hole, all 50 minutes’ drive away, and the National Trust-managed Dyrham Park (15 minutes), Prior Park Landscape Garden (25 minutes), Lacock Abbey (35 minutes) and Tyntesfield Victorian house (40 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Clevedon Beach 17.9 mi Estuary N/AGoodGoodGood
Weston-Super-Mare Sand Bay 22.7 mi Estuary N/AN/AGoodGood
Weston Main 23.9 mi Estuary PoorN/APoorN/A
Weston-Super-Mare Uphill Slipway 24.5 mi Estuary PoorPoorN/APoor
Brean 25.4 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Number One Royal Crescent 4.8 mi

Assembly Rooms 5 mi

Fashion Museum 5 mi

The Jane Austen Centre 5.1 mi

Roman Baths 5.3 mi

National Trust

Dyrham Park 4.5 mi

Bath Assembly Rooms 5 mi

Prior Park Landscape Garden 6.7 mi

Westbury College Gatehouse 8.3 mi

Blaise Hamlet 9.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

WARMLEY HOUSE 1.8 mi

Keynsham - The Dramway – Willsbridge – Keynsham 2 mi

Battle of Lansdown Hill, 1643 2.3 mi

KELSTON PARK 2.8 mi

BRISLINGTON HOUSE 3.4 mi

Local events

  • Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Friday, 7 August 2026 – Friday, 7 August 2026)

    Bristol, Greater Bristol 9.5 mi

  • Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday, 23 June 2027 – Wednesday, 23 June 2027)

    Glastonbury, Somerset 19.9 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 Boyd Valley Lake have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Boyd Valley Lake dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Boyd Valley Lake? Want to stay close to base on days you’re not out sightseeing in Bristol or Bath? Steam along to the Avon Valley Railway a mile and a half from the site for … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Boyd Valley Lake?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Boyd Valley Lake? From £12 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.