Clouds Hill Glade

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Grass seed coming through slowly. These were our first guests.
Grass seed coming through slowly. these were our first guests.
Visitor image of the pitches
Fantastic purbeck sunsets on the sssi heath behind cloudshill
Durdle door is around a 20-minute drive away
A gate leads to turnerspuddle heath for cycle rides and walks
Moreton ford
The river frome is a short cycle away at moreton ford
Bluebells in oakerswood nearby
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Visitor image of the pitches
Fantastic purbeck sunsets on the sssi heath behind cloudshill
Durdle door is around a 20-minute drive away

  • Small site in a woodland clearing 10 minutes' drive from Wareham
  • A 20-minute drive to Durdle Door; 25 minutes to Swanage beach
  • Monkey World and The Tank Museum five minutes' drive away
Fancy parking up at a pitch in a gorgeous little glade in the woods? Somewhere small that feels secluded but is actually handily placed for all sorts of Dorset days out? Take your motorhome along to Clouds Hill Glade, in a rural spot 10 minutes’ drive from both Bere Regis and Wareham. There’s very little by way of facilities here, so you’ll need to come along in a motorhome that’s self-contained for facilities and power (there is a septic tank for disposal but you’ll need to use green chemicals only here in order to protect the local environment). In return for bringing along your own facilities you’ll be rewarded with a peaceful place to stay, surrounded by woodland and wildlife and backing onto heathland and more woods for some splendid walks and bike rides. It all feels rather delightfully detached from the rest of the world, but when you do venture out you’re likely to find this location on the edge of the Isle of Purbeck to be rather handy. The National Trust site Clouds Hill is just over the road and the Lawrence of Arabia Memorial a few minutes’ walk away, and it’s a couple of miles to a couple of Dorset’s top attractions in the form of Monkey World and The Tank Museum. Beyond all of that are plenty more ways to fill your days – whether you fancy hitting the Jurassic Coast, taking a ride on the Swanage Railway or coming face to face with the Cerne Abbas Giant, it’s all within a half-hour drive.

Campground type

RV & Motorhome sites 10
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • This campground/park has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Group bookings of 2 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Please note that because of the proximity to The Tank Museum you may hear some noise from tank manoeuvres while staying here.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

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Overall rating from 84 Pitchup.com customers

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Bush

69% would recommend this campground to a friend

65% would stay here again

What customers say

Quiet, secluded bush campsite. Great for off-grid stops, private, well-spaced. Reasonable price, but tricky to find. Some mention smells and overgrowth. Many would return.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Wild camp style in a forest clearing. Roughly level pitches.

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Anonymous

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Liked You have to give this place 10 marks out of 10. You can't mark it down for poor facilities because there are no facilities. As close to wild camping as you could get in a forest clearing. In fact, there is a black waste disposal which is the only facility you need if you have a self-sufficient camper van with solar power, toilet and a decent water tank. There are a couple of taps on site.

Others say it is hard to find so here is the grid ref. Enter it into Google maps. 50.719059,-2.252085
It will take you to the entrance.

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Pretty little glade

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Anonymous

Unpowered gravel motorhome site

Liked Beautiful little glade. Nice little walk through the trees. Easy to go see Clouds Hill. Lovely waking up to sun coming through the trees

Disliked A bit tired gravel pitches could do with redoing. Electrical box opened, not sure it was live though

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Will definitely book again in the future now we've found it!

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Emma G.

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Liked Lovely, secluded small site. Back to basics.

Disliked Quite hard to find as map takes you to the forest carpark. Look out for the small green sign with a tree on it!

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Great location for tank musuem

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Anonymous

Unpowered gravel motorhome site

Liked Quiet. Next to bovington tank musuem, great location, easy to pitch up no hassle, would book again!

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Great price but could do with a clean up

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Daniel R.

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Liked Located in the countryside.very reasonably priced

Disliked Didn’t really look like it does in Pictures,previous pitches had left there rubbish there and there was a few item that had been dumped there that wasn’t nice to look at, also nearly every pitch wasn’t very level so will need leveling blocks.

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Not a serene getaway!

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Kate S.

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Liked Trees

Disliked Right next to noisy road
Water tap right next to septic emptying point
Feels uncared for
Unable to find access to any walks on site
No answer from emails

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Nice stopover. Very tranquil!!…

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Anonymous

Unpowered gravel motorhome site

Liked Nice stopover. Very tranquil!!

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Pitches reasonable level and water available.

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Anonymous

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Liked Nice sight

Disliked Smell from waste disposal, people appearing to be camping and rubbish on sight when we arrived

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PEACE AND QUIET

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Anonymous

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Liked Quiet site, no facilities as we already knew, but lovely to sit under the trees

Disliked Nothing

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Need a bigger sign

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Jose D.

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Liked Quite hard to find need a bigger signpost, it was a quiet little pitch we liked it a lot, would make a return visit.

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Features

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

Bush

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Location

Clouds Hill Glade

Clouds Hill

Wareham

Dorset

England

BH20 7NQ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.7195°N
2.25138°W

Nearest transport

Coach
10.6 km Post Office
10.6 km Red Lion
13.2 km South Station
Rail
4.7 km Wool Rail Station
4.8 km Moreton (Dorset) Rail Station
10.1 km Wareham Rail Station
Ferry
18.3 km Poole Ferry Terminal
18.6 km Weymouth Ferry Terminal
18.8 km Poole Quay Ferry Landing
Airport
30.3 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

The twin attractions of Bovington (five minutes’ drive) are likely to feature on the itinerary for many guests here – stop in at The Tank Museum to see armoured vehicles from across the ages, then have a giggle at the apes’ antics at Monkey World. Similarly, it’s pretty much impossible to resist the draw of the Jurassic Coast when staying in this area. Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove (20 minutes) are perhaps the most famous spots, but there are lots of other lovely corners to seek out, and of course some great walks linking them up on the South West Coast Path. For other days out, take your pick from madcap floating obstacles at Dorset Adventure Park, peaceful strolls at the Blue Pool, clambering over the ruins at Corfe Castle (all 15 minutes) or maybe settling on the beach in Studland or Swanage (both 25 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Durdle Door East 11 km Sea N/AExcellentN/AExcellent
Durdle Door West 11 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Lulworth Cove 11.2 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Ringstead Bay 12.1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Kimmeridge Bay 14.7 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

The Tank Museum 2.8 km

Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre 3.4 km

Lulworth Castle & Park 9.4 km

Hardy's Birthplace 9.8 km

Lulworth Heritage Centre 11.2 km

National Trust

Clouds Hill 0.2 km

Hardy's Cottage 9.9 km

Max Gate 12.2 km

Corfe Castle 16.4 km

White Mill 16.4 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Clouds Hill - Moreton 0.7 km

ATHELHAMPTON 6.1 km

Beacon Hill - Hardy's Cottage - Stinsford - Beacon Hill 8.2 km

ANDERSON MANOR 8.6 km

LULWORTH CASTLE 9.3 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 Clouds Hill Glade have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Clouds Hill Glade dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Clouds Hill Glade? The twin attractions of Bovington (five minutes’ drive) are likely to feature on the itinerary for many guests here – stop in at The Tank Museum to see armoured vehicles from across … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Clouds Hill Glade?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  Anytime –  Anytime
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Clouds Hill Glade? From $34.70 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.