Ridgeway View Campsite

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Visitor image of the views
Visitor image of the views
Visitor image of the sunset
Visitor image of the sunset from the field
The campsite margins and view of the chiltern hills photo by hayley worsfold
Map & directions
Standard 9 x 12 metre pitches
Tent pitch with our campfire kit!
Bell tent at ridgeway view campsite, with the beautiful field margins photo by hayley worsfold
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Visitor image of the sunset
Visitor image of the sunset from the field
The campsite margins and view of the chiltern hills photo by hayley worsfold

  • Peaceful rural site with panoramic views of the Chiltern Hills
  • On the Ridgeway Trail, less than 30 minutes from Oxford and Reading
  • Dog-friendly site; campfires permitted, with wood for sale
Disconnect from the world and plug in to nature at Ridgeway View Campsite, a spacious, back-to-basics site under 30 minutes by car from both Oxford and Reading. Generous pitches here are surrounded by Oxfordshire wheatfields with the Chiltern Hills beyond. This quiet site takes its name from the ancient trackway it backs onto. Now one of the UK’s popular National Trails, the Ridgeway 87-mile route is known as ‘Britain’s oldest road’ – walk here to follow in the footsteps of 5,000 years' worth of travellers. Less than a mile away, visitors can link up with the wildlife-rich Thames Path too. Also within walking distance (just far enough to build up an appetite for lunch) are several great pubs – plot your routes to take in the hostelries in Crowmarsh Gifford or Hailey. Something a bit more active in mind (or need to get some stress out)? Book a session at Ridgeway View's own axe-throwing range, which is a 15-minute drive away from the site. For stocking up on essentials, taking tea and cake or pottering around the shops, pop to the historic market town of Wallingford (five minutes’ drive), where you should also seek out the blue plaque for famed novelist Agatha Christie (British TV watchers may also recognise the area as the setting for Midsomer Murders). Half an hour’s drive to the north brings you to Oxford, and the same distance south is Reading. Guests have access to just a few back-to-basics facilities, including portable toilets, three cold-water showers and one gas-heated shower. Barbecues and campfires are permitted if raised off the ground – firewood is available to buy, and cooking slabs can be hired. Considerate dog owners are welcome, and there’s plenty of space nearby for the canines to stretch their legs. On the farm, there’s a no-noise policy at night past 10.30pm, so that everyone can enjoy a bit of rural peace.

Campground type

Tent sites 85
RV & Motorhome sites 85
Open now
Opens 2 May
Please note
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Group bookings of 8 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Facilities/activities including campfires and blocks are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
  • This is a quiet campground/park: no music is allowed.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.

Languages spoken

Dutch

English

French

Open from Sat, 2 May to

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Reviews

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95% would recommend this campground to a friend

93% would stay here again

What customers say

A chill, no-frills spot with heaps of room & great country views, perfect for hikers with direct Ridgeway access. Guests loved the simple, quiet vibe & easy check-in. Basic but clean portaloos & cold showers, fire pits to hire. Site can be windy, facilities are basic, but good value & a relaxed feel.

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Vasil A.

Unpowered grass and earth campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Perfect cam site . All we needed was there- peace, fire pit, toilets,showers

Recommend to friends Visit again

Exactly what it says on the tin. Honest budget friendly campsite.

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass and earth campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Plenty of space, love the fire pits provided (at small cost) close to local amenities but when on site feels like you are away from everything, beautiful views morning and evening and ran by good friendly people. Will definitely be visiting again.

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Great for back to basics camping. No frills.

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jane t.

Unpowered grass and earth campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Great to get away from it all. Back to basics.

Disliked Queues for the toilets in the morning because of big school group.

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Relaxing stay away from everyday life.…

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Sophie H.

Unpowered grass and earth campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Relaxing stay away from everyday life. Fire pit was a great addition for a late night fire.

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Excellent simple camping site. Very chilled, great views and walks.

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Helen A.

Unpowered grass and earth campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Spacious site and pitches, great views, very clean, no road noise and beautiful walks on the Ridgeway. Easy check in / out process. Full visibility of little ones too so allows them to roam free a bit further. Great for a night or two stay.
Yes the toilets are portaloos, but it clearly states this and they are very clean and well stocked, never had to wait either. Could possibly add a second wash up station in the future - it wasn’t too busy for our stay, but it could at busier times.

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Great site, easy to find, lots of space

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass and earth campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Honestly really enjoyed the stay
Easy to find
Lots of space
Close to great walking routes
Has portiloos, showers, sinks
Can pitch up next to car
Quite & peaceful

Disliked The site was quite big (which is good) but meant that there was quite a walk each time to use the 6 or so portiloos. Can maybe consider spreading them out if possible?

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Great site, basic but plenty of space & in a great location.

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Mark L.

Unpowered grass and earth campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Lots of space, lovely surroundings.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks Mark, good to see you again. Glad you enjoyed :)

Wonderful wide open site.

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Peter R.

Unpowered grass and earth campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Wide open spaces.
Peace and Quiet
Flat site

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From the manager: Thanks Peter, glad you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you again :)

Lovely location, back-to-basics site. Check the wind forecast!

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Rob C.

Unpowered grass and earth campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Lovely location, easy to get to & right next to a walking path. Beautiful views all around. The manager was really friendly and checked in multiple times during the day. Walking distance to Wallingford town, which is on the Thames and well worth a visit in itself. Noon check-in was great. Great walking for those with a dog, loads of space on the field at this time of year.

Disliked Very open to the wind across the entire field - zero protection, saw a tent get partially blown away when I was there and I struggled with my T6 wind out awning deployed. I don't know how common that amount of wind is but depending on your camping setup it could be an issue, just be aware.

Absolute bare-bones facilities on the site, but to be entirely fair this is called out very clearly online when booking - it's just a fact that the toilets are a bank of portaloos, the showers are cold and there are cold water taps at various points around the field. Be aware and manage your expectations accordingly.

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From the manager: Thanks Rob, glad you enjoyed your stay. Although the site is very open the winds this week have been unusually strong but this seems to be the case across the country. Hope to see you again :)

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass and earth campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Beautiful views, choose where to pitch, friendly. Clean facilities.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks for the great review and photos, hope to see you again :)

Features

Portable toilet

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 Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. 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 Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Ridgeway View Campsite

Sheepcote Farm

Wallingford

Oxfordshire

England

OX10 8BP

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.58403°N
1.09606°W

Route directions

Turn off the A4074, go up past the houses, continue up the hill, through the fields and the campsite is located up in front in the wheatfield.

Nearest transport

Coach
13.4 km Lewknor Turn M40 J6
16 km Calcot Sainsbury's
20.7 km Thornhill Park and Ride
Rail
4.6 km Cholsey Rail Station
7.4 km Goring & Streatley Rail Station
10.6 km Didcot Parkway Rail Station
Airport
31.5 km London Oxford Airport
44 km London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
45.8 km London Heathrow Airport Terminal 3

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

On a summer’s evening, there’s nothing quite like messing about on the river – hire a boat nearby at Wallingford Bridge or Benson Waterfront (both five minutes' drive). Sipping a glass of wine comes a close second, so Brightwell Vineyard (10 minutes) could be a good shout too. For wildlife enthusiasts, Cholsey Marsh Nature Reserve is 10 minutes away by car or a pleasant hour’s walk taking in the Thames Path along the river. And children (and quite possibly grownups) are bound to love a visit to Island Farm Donkey Sanctuary (15 minutes’ drive). To get the blood pumping, you could brave the local skydiving (five minutes) and watersports (15 minutes) centres.

Must see

Didcot Railway Centre 10.6 km

West Wycombe Park 16.9 km

University of Oxford Botanic Garden 21.3 km

Christ Church Cathedral 21.5 km

Modern Art Oxford 21.6 km

National Trust

Basildon Park 9.7 km

Greys Court 10.7 km

Priory Cottages 16.5 km

West Wycombe Park 21.1 km

Long Crendon Courthouse 22.5 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

FAIRMILE HOSPITAL 3.2 km

Cholsey - Blewbury - Ridgeway - Goring 4.5 km

Shillingford Bridge Hotel - Brightwell-cum-Sotwell 5.3 km

Shillingford - Benson Lock - Wallingford 5.4 km

Shillingford - Dorchester - Warborough 5.5 km

Local events

  • Henley Royal Regatta (Tuesday 30 June 2026 – Tuesday 30 June 2026)

    Henley On Thames, England 14.5 km

  • Rewind South (Friday 21 August 2026 – Friday 21 August 2026)

    Henley On Thames, England 14.6 km

  • Reading Festival (Thursday 27 August 2026 – Thursday 27 August 2026)

    Reading, England 15.4 km

  • Blenheim Palace Flower Show (Friday 19 June 2026 – Friday 19 June 2026)

    Woodstock, England 34.4 km

  • Wilderness Festival (Thursday 30 July 2026 – Thursday 30 July 2026)

    Oxford, England 41.2 km

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 Ridgeway View Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Ridgeway View Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Ridgeway View Campsite? On a summer’s evening, there’s nothing quite like messing about on the river – hire a boat nearby at Wallingford Bridge or Benson Waterfront (both five minutes' drive). Sipping a glass of … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Ridgeway View Campsite?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Ridgeway View Campsite? From $41.27 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.