Forest Pitchup

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Easy in and out access, garage offers additional dry space with games and books.
View from the pitch
Easy to find from the main track
Forest walks nearby

  • Motorhome site five minutes’ drive from Cinderford in Gloucestershire
  • Direct access to the Wysis Way; Puzzlewood 15 minutes’ drive
  • Single hardstanding pitch with rural views edging the Forest of Dean
Looking to park up for a night, or hanging around for adventures in the Forest of Dean? However long you stay, the tourer pitch at Forest Pitchup, five minutes’ drive from Cinderford in Gloucestershire, is a peaceful rural spot to lay your head, soothed by the burble of Old Engine Brook close by. What you’ll get here is a single hardstanding pitch with clearly signposted, easy access down a country lane for motorhomes. Simple facilities include a loo in a wooden hut, recycling, running water and grey waste disposal. There’s an alfresco dining area with views over the heather and gorse of the surrounding common land (keep a look out for wild boar and deer, especially at night), and a firepit for rustling up a barbecue (stock up on provisions in Cinderford supermarkets). Kids are welcome – there are a couple of playgrounds and a football field all within 25 minutes’ walk – as are any dogs, as they can be exercised along the Wysis Way, which runs across the neighbouring common. A handy 24-hour garage (five minutes) takes care of fuel and emergency supplies, and five minutes’ drive also takes you to pubs and takeaways in Drybrook village.

Site type

RV sites 1
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • This park has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

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98% would recommend this site to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

Highly recommended secluded pitch on Forest of Dean edge. Guests rave about friendly host Vince & great facilities (private toilet, wash-up, optional electric). Direct forest access for walks/wildlife. Minor traffic noise/toilet view noted, but overwhelmingly positive with guests wanting to return.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 2026-06-03

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Power optional cement/asphalt RV campsite

Liked The welcome, location, facilities - everything really :-)

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Wow great pics Lisa! The spring is the perfect destination on a hot day. Glad you managed to navigate there on foot. Thanks for the review, much appreciated. Hopefully see you guys again in the future.

Lovely host, location great and secluded spot.

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Liked One pitch, a private nook over looking a stream and the Forest of Dean. Vince was a lovely host. We even got some freshly laid eggs to take away!

Disliked Not applicable, it suited the type of get-aways we like. So nothing to dislike!

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From the manager: Hey guys! Great to meet you both. Wishing you lots more adventures in the new van. You know where we are if you want to revisit. Welcome back anytime.

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Liked Wow! What an amazing stopover. A lot of thought has gone into this place. We liked the signage and all the facilities but the little cabin was amazing. The weather was great so we sat looking at it rather than sitting in it. The gently bubbling brook was so relaxing too

Disliked Loved it all

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From the manager: Hey Lorraine! Thanks for taking the time to leave a review, it's very much appreciated. Glad you liked everything including the new cabin seating area. Welcome back anytime 😊

Excellent place to stay, on the…

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Liked Excellent place to stay, on the edge of the forest. Quiet location.

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From the manager: Great to see you both again! Enjoy your camper adventures. See you next time 😊👍

A great little pitch - everything…

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Liked A great little pitch - everything I needed, even good mobile phone reception.

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From the manager: Hey Joanne! Pleased you had everything you needed for the duration of your stay. See you again sometime 😊👍

Such a peaceful loacation with everything…

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Liked Such a peaceful loacation with everything you could need. Only one pitch and your left to yourselves. We come back again and again. Great for the dog as forest right on door step. Little terrace to sit out and a new converted cosy bar for sole use. Vince the owner is always friendly and welcoming too. A real little gem of a site.

Disliked Absolutley nothing.

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From the manager: Always a pleasure to have you both, and your dog stay. Glad you had a relaxing time. So pleased you managed to snap a pic of the deer also. See you next time 😊

Excellent pitchup, in a perfect location, with friendly owners!

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Liked Our second time staying at this gem of a pitchup! We love what Vince has done with the site, perfect for all of our needs. It's such a peaceful spot with access to a variety of different hiking trails from the doorstep. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend this site to anyone and we will definitely return again.

Disliked Absolutely nothing!

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From the manager: Hey Guys! Great to see you back again, always a pleasure. Fair play to you Cyril for taking the cold water plunge, great pics too! See you next time 😊

Lovely simple place for an overnight…

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Power optional cement/asphalt RV campsite

Liked Lovely simple place for an overnight stop.

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From the manager: Thanks for leaving a review Marcus! It's really appreciated 👍 looks like you had some decent weather too. Welcome back anytime 😊

A secluded spot right in the forest.

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Liked It is always improving, the stay was perfect!

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From the manager: Hey Mali! Had some cracking weather this time round 🌞, I wasn't around unfortunately to say hi, catch you next time 😊👍

Lovely little spot

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Power optional cement/asphalt RV campsite

Liked The location and the facilities - having our own proper loo and wash up sink was fab. There is also the Stag's Hide but we didn't really use it.

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Hey Carol! Thanks for taking the time to leave a review, it's really appreciated. Glad you enjoyed your stay. Welcome back anytime 😊


Features

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No hot water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Location

Forest Pitchup

Brook Cottage

The Branch

Cinderford

Gloucestershire

England

GL17 9DB

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.84185°N
2.51435°W

Nearest transport

Coach
9.2 km Cantilupe Road
12.5 km Kings Arms
12.5 km Kings Arms
Rail
14.2 km Lydney Rail Station
17.5 km Cam & Dursley Rail Station
19.2 km Gloucester Rail Station
Ferry
13.2 km Sharpness Old Docks
14.7 km Lydney Harbour
39.8 km Bristol Docks Ferry Landing
Airport
25.2 km Gloucestershire 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

If you’re happy to explore the local area on foot, access the Wysis Way direct from your pitch for explorations of the Forest of Dean or longer tramps to the Severn Vale. Another local walk leads through Edgehills Nature Reserve (40 minutes’ walk) to St Antony’s Well (90 minutes), where you can cool off with a dip in a spring that’s thought to date from medieval times. Slightly further afield, outdoor adventures might take you to the Wye Valley National Landscape (10 minutes’ drive) for kayaking trips down the River Wye, or challenging cycling trails that lead to the landmark Symonds Yat Rock (two hours and 40 minutes by bike from your pitch). Looking for days out with the kids? Discover the wacky installations along the Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail (10 minutes’ drive), or the moss-covered rocks and trees lining walkways at the mysterious Puzzlewood (15 minutes), where there’s also a small farm with donkeys to cuddle. When more high-octane activity is needed, involve the whole family in an active day on treetop rope courses and zipwires at Go Ape Mallards Pike (also 15 minutes).

Must see

Goodrich Castle 7.9 km

WWT Slimbridge Wetlands Centre 13.5 km

Caldicot Castle & Country Park 14.3 km

Berkeley Castle 17.5 km

Gloucester Waterways Museum 18.1 km

National Trust

Westbury Court Garden 7.4 km

The Kymin 12.5 km

Ashleworth Tithe Barn 19.4 km

Skenfrith Castle 19.6 km

Woodchester Park 21.9 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Plump Hill - Haywood Plantation - Wysis Way - Plump Hill 1.6 km

Ruardean - The Pludds - Ruardean Woodside - Ruardean Hill - Ruardean 3 km

Mitcheldean - Plump Hill - Abenhall - Brimps Hill - Breakheart Hill - Mitcheldean 3.1 km

Mitcheldean - Wigpool Common - Abenhall - Mitcheldean 3.1 km

Speculation Car Park - Bechenhurst - Speculation Car Park 4.1 km

Local events

  • Cheltenham Festival (Tuesday, March 16, 2027 – Tuesday, March 16, 2027)

    Cheltenham, England 31.8 km

  • Green Man Festival (Thursday, August 20, 2026 – Thursday, August 20, 2026)

    Crickhowell, Wales 45.6 km

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

    Bristol, England 45.6 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 Forest Pitchup have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Forest Pitchup dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Forest Pitchup? If you’re happy to explore the local area on foot, access the Wysis Way direct from your pitch for explorations of the Forest of Dean or longer tramps to the Severn Vale. … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Forest Pitchup?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  10:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Forest Pitchup? From $37.34 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.