Westhill Camping at Bakers Folly

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  • Hilltop site with amazing views across Dorset, Wiltshire and Somerset
  • A mile from Bulbarrow Hill; 45-minute drive to the Jurassic Coast
  • Simple site for cyclists and dog walkers; pub within a 15-minute walk
Westhill Camping at Bakers Folly is a small pop-up campsite with spectacular views from the hilltop camping field – reaching right across the countries of Dorset, Wiltshire and Somerset. You can pick your own pitch on a spacious, grassy field, and as there are only a few tents allowed, you’ll never feel on top of your fellow guests. Remember to bring a torch as this back-to-basics spot has no lighting – you’ll have to rely on starlight at night. Amenities include an indoor toilet and shower, along with extra portable toilets. You can bring a barbecue from home, and there’s a designated cooking area in the camping field – please do not have a barbecue around your tent. Walking and cycling paths abound close to the site, so you can exercise your canine chums direct from the camping field. There are the remains of an Iron Age hill fort to stroll to on Bulbarrow Hill (a mile away) and you could be pottering around stately Stourhead House and Gardens in 40 minutes. It’s a 15-minute walk to a friendly country pub with locally sourced food, or you can pick up essentials at convenience stores in Okeford Fitzpaine (five minutes’ drive) or Shillingstone (10 minutes) – both have pubs too. If it’s a major stock up you’re after, you’d best head for Blandford Forum (20 minutes), with its shops and markets (Thursday and Saturday).

Campground type

Tent sites 20
Opens

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campground

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 Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by site/unit 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

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

Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Westhill Camping at Bakers Folly

Ibberton

Blandford Forum

Dorset

England

DT11 0EN

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.86613°N
-2.29642°W

Nearest transport

Coach
14.5 km Virginia Ash
14.5 km Virginia Ash
16 km Queens Head
Rail
17.3 km Templecombe Rail Station
17.5 km Sherborne Rail Station
18.4 km Moreton (Dorset) Rail Station
Ferry
27.6 km Poole Ferry Terminal
27.8 km Poole Quay Ferry Landing
30.6 km Weymouth Ferry Terminal
Airport
34.2 km Bournemouth 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: - Cycling and walking: from site - Bulbarrow Hill: five minutes' drive - North Dorset Trailway (walking): 10 minutes - Hambledon Hill (walking): 20 minutes - The Tank Museum: 30 minutes - Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre: 30 minutes - National Trust - Kingston Lacy: 30 minutes - National Trust - Stourhead House and Gardens: 40 minutes - Lulworth Cove: 45 minutes - Durdle Door: 45 minutes - Weymouth: 45 minutes - Chesil Beach: 50 minutes

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Poole Harbour Rockley Sands 24.3 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Poole Harbour Lake 25.5 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Ringstead Bay 26.4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Bowleaze Cove 27.1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Durdle Door East 27.2 km Sea N/AExcellentN/AExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Hardy's Birthplace 16.5 km

Kingston Lacy House and Gardens 19.3 km

The Tank Museum 19.4 km

Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre 19.6 km

Lulworth Castle & Park 26 km

National Trust

Hardy's Cottage 16.6 km

Clouds Hill 16.8 km

White Mill 17.9 km

Kingston Lacy 19.5 km

Max Gate 19.6 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Ibberton Hill – Coombe Bottom – Ibberton Hill 0.4 km

MILTON ABBEY 4 km

BINGHAM'S MELCOMBE 5.7 km

Fiddleford Manor - Hammoon - Child Okeford - Fiddleford 6.1 km

Fiddleford Mill - Sturminster Newton - Fiddleford 6.1 km

Local events

  • Dorset County Show (Saturday 6 September 2025 – Saturday 6 September 2025)

    Dorchester, England 18.4 km

  • Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday 25 June 2025 – Wednesday 25 June 2025)

    Glastonbury, England 38.4 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 Westhill Camping at Bakers Folly have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Westhill Camping at Bakers Folly dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Westhill Camping at Bakers Folly? Local attractions and activities include: - Cycling and walking: from site - Bulbarrow Hill: five minutes' drive - North Dorset Trailway (walking): 10 minutes - Hambledon Hill (walking): 20 minutes - The … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Westhill Camping at Bakers Folly?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  10 a.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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