Ridgeway View Campsite
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- 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
Campground type
60
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- 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).
- Group bookings of 8 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Facilities/activities including campfires and blocks are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
- This is a quiet campground/park: no music is allowed.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- No electric barbecues allowed.
- If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
- Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Thu, 17 Apr to
Reviews
95% would recommend this campground to a friend
94% would stay here again
What customers say
Ridgeway View: chill, no-frills camping with heaps of space & ace countryside views. Site's super peaceful, easy to check in & right on the Ridgeway. Basic but clean loos & showers. Great value for a relaxed break.
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Highly recommend this beautiful peaceful site for families.
Unpowered grass and earth tent, campervan or trailer tent site
Liked Beautiful site, manager introduced himself, you can report noise etc by text! Loved the basic facilities and the scenery. Lovely to see children playing in the evening. Easy access to beautiful ridgeway walking.
Disliked This is not on the campsite but some idiot in a fake rust motorhome parked up literally touching our tent! He wasn’t there when we arrived so we didn’t know, but he must have been out for the day and so territorial about the spot that he returned to the exact same spot despite our tent now being there! What a clown! There was so much space! This is a disadvantage of not having marked out spots but luckily there aren’t many idiots like that and it didn’t spoil our stay!
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We would certainly come to this campsite again but with ear plugs.
Unpowered grass and earth tent, campervan or trailer tent site
Liked First impression was fab: peaceful, lovely 360 view, no road nearby. Toilets had hand washing facilities and the showers were private. The site is flat making for easy pitch up. We had a campfire in one of the camps fire pits using our own wood. I spoke with the owner over the phone who was very polite and friendly, also they had a pizza van on site which was very handy due to the location.
Disliked Unfortunately, there was a group of drunk ‘lads’ about 30m away from our pitch, who were awake into the early hours (approx 3am) and being very loud. So I only had a few hours sleep overall and it was very broken. I really wasn’t expecting this as the site was so quiet and peaceful on arrival.
If I had earplugs this would’ve helped, however the preference would be that someone would’ve policed the noise levels and ensured folk were adhering to the ‘lower volumes after 10.30’ rule.
Due to the lack of wind, the noise was carrying well and it sounded like they could’ve been stood right outside our tent! It was very frustrating but I didn’t feel comfortable approaching a group of males in the early hours myself to ask them to be quiet.
Everything else was perfect but being as I didn’t really sleep and the groups noise were putting me on edge, I have to give a 7.
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From the manager: Hi Chloe, I'm sorry about the noise. I did do a walk around just before midnight and all was well but it is impractical for staff to be on site at 3 in the morning.
We do expect everyone to self police and we advertise that it's a quiet site although sadly some people do forget where they are.
We do hope this hasn't put you off coming back in the future!
Had a lovely stay in my camper van with my granddaughter.
Unpowered grass and earth tent, campervan or trailer tent site
Liked Lots of room. Great views
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From the manager: Thanks Grant, glad you had a nice time. Hope to see you back soon :)
Easy check in/out process. Peaceful site and plenty of space. Pizza company…
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Liked Easy check in/out process. Peaceful site and plenty of space. Pizza company on site from 5.30pm (certain dates) - great idea. Friendly owners
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From the manager: Thanks for the great review, hope to see you again with us :)
Calming.
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Liked Quiet.
Views.
Kites.
Clean.
Fires.
Special.
Space.
Relaxed.
Local.
Pizzas.
Secret.
Disliked Nothing
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From the manager: Thanks for your review and the lovely photos :)
Great back to basics site, everything you need, nothing you don't.
Unpowered grass and earth tent, campervan or trailer tent site
Liked Pitch where you like, huge flat field, loads of clean portaloos. Didn't use the open air cold showers but they looked fine. Pizza man on a Saturday was a nice touch. Easy access to the ridgeway for walks.
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From the manager: Glad you enjoyed your stay, hope to see you again :)
Peaceful, back-to-basics. All you need for a relaxing, no-fuss stay.
Unpowered grass and earth tent, campervan or trailer tent site
Liked What’s not to like?
This was our second stay at Ridgeway View. Its tranquil, calming nature drew us back once again. Pitch up, sit back, crack open a beer, and relax at this back-to-basics campsite.
There’s plenty of space for football and frisbee with the children, making it perfect for families.
The portaloos are clean and spacious, and there are cold showers and running water — everything you need to keep things simple and stress-free.
We’ll be back, again and again — without a doubt.
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From the manager: In the words of Apu Nahasapeemapetilon "Thank you, come again!" - We are open until the end of September so try and get a few more visits in before we shut :)
Very large, spacious and level field. Great views and direct access to…
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Liked Very large, spacious and level field. Great views and direct access to footpaths.
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From the manager: Thanks Mark, glad you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you again soon :)
Great location and campsite, I can highly recommend. From before arrival,checking in and…
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Liked Great location and campsite, I can highly recommend.
From before arrival,checking in and leaving, Ridgeway was easy, informative and relaxed. Facilities are great for a get away from it all , and having the cold showers in the 30°C heat was bliss. I can highly recommend, the campsite is only a few miles walk from Wallingford and easy reach of the Ridgeway path and Thames path
Disliked Nothing
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From the manager: Thanks Daniel, glad you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you again soon :)
It was just as advertised. It was well maintained with noticeable attention…
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Liked It was just as advertised. It was well maintained with noticeable attention by staff. I liked the little text messages which updated advice. Excellent value for money.
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From the manager: Thank you Angie, come and stay again soon :)
Features
Portable toilet
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 Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearbyType
Farm Medium (26-50 sites)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
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
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
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
- Rewind South (Friday 15 August 2025 – Friday 15 August 2025)
Henley On Thames, England 14.6 km
- Reading Festival (Thursday 21 August 2025 – Thursday 21 August 2025)
Reading, England 15.4 km
- Farnborough International Airshow (Monday 20 July 2026 – Monday 20 July 2026)
Farnborough, England 41.6 km
- CarFest (Friday 22 August 2025 – Friday 22 August 2025)
Basingstoke, England 42.2 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.
Nearest campgrounds
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.
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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? No 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?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: noon – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Ridgeway View Campsite? From $41.06 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.