Forest Pitchup
From £18 For 1 night, 5 adults
- Motorhome site five minutes’ drive from Cinderford in Gloucestershire
- Direct access to the Wysis Way, and Puzzlewood 15 minutes’ drive
- Single hardstanding pitch with rural views edging the Forest of Dean
Site type
1
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
Reviews
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A little gem of a campsite
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Liked: Everything ! This site is the kind of place you don’t want to leave a review for on case that means it is always booked up when you would like to return . We stayed for 7 days and the extra features of the toilet , outside washing up and the storage shed with a kettle meant that we could of happily stayed for a month . As we are in a motor home we have all those facilities on board but being able to have the extra space just felt like a luxury and totally extended our living space . The owner Vince was lovely and available if we needed anything and made us feel very welcome leaving fresh eggs from his chickens for us to enjoy . Even though the pitch is tucked behind the house and garden you don’t feel like you are intruding on someone’s living space. There is access to amazing walks in every direction from the pitch . We will definitely be back again.
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Well thought out, motorhome stopover
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Liked: Absolutely loved this pitch, well thought out, everything that you would think you’d need was well thought out & available, but not many come with a patio/xmas tree and a chill out shed
Disliked: The fact that due to traffic we arrived late and didn’t get to enjoy sitting outside, will re-book soon though
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From the manager: Really appreciate the review guys! You're welcome back anytime. Definitely try and visit during the day, so you can enjoy and explore the local nature. Great pics by the way. 🙂👍
Good location to visit family. Stayed 2 nights both quiet. Managed to…
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Liked: Good location to visit family. Stayed 2 nights both quiet. Managed to fit 7.5m motorhome comfortably. Access to facilities a bonus. The location is tucked out of the way and exclusive for one vehicle. The price ratio is acceptable for the location, but any higher then we would use a campsite. No need for a shower etc at the Pitchup. We had no issues with mobile signal EE and Vodafone. Thank you for the fresh eggs 😋 See you on our next trip.
Disliked: Many, some large, potholes on approach road/track to Pitchup. Grey waste pipe needs extending for larger vehicles.
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From the manager: Thanks for taking the time to review! We're glad you enjoyed your stay and were lucky enough to sample some of our hens eggs. See you again sometime. 🙂
Great level site with all needed facilities.also very clean.
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Liked: Very well set out site, we stayed with 2 kids and a dog. Very clean site and had enjoyable chat with the owner. Great views and walks on the doorstep. The owner even had some spare gloves and a sledge for the kids to play woth as when we arrived we had some snow..thank you for the service you provided would definitely stay again.
Disliked: Nothing!!!
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Perfect site with clean facilities, friendly and level surfaced pitch
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Liked: The camp spot was very secluded with all the amenities we needed. Even a kettle which was very handy meaning we didn’t need to get our stove going! There was space to store things under cover and the site was lovely and clean and tidy. Vince the owner was very helpful and happy to help with any questions we had.
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From the manager: Hey Alice! Great to hear you guys liked the spot and found it practical for your stay. Nice to hear also the storage area came in useful. Fair play for braving the cold weather.
Excellent site, very friendly host, looking forward to a return visit
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Liked: Very warm welcome, ideal location, very clean & well maintained facilities Well thought out layout, quiet spot, lovely views Dry room for storage, kettle & washing up area, rubbish & recycling Motorhome friendly with both grey waste & toilet cassette disposal available Thoughtful touches such as sensor lights around the pitch & in toilet after dark Lovely extra lighting along the fence Very reasonable charges for pitch & electric - he even provided the hook up cable! Fresh eggs on site were an added bonus! Thanks Vince, we had a great stay :)
Disliked: Nothing!
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From the manager: Hi Peter! Thanks for the detailed review...Glad you guys enjoyed your stay, plus were lucky enough to sample our hens eggs. See you again some time.
Terrific spot with a lovely host.
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Liked: This is a Wonderful site with a lovely host. This is a lovely spot to stay.. you hear the stream behind the wall and the facilities are simple but perfect. There is a loo and sink with tap and even a garage with power for your use when staying at the site. The site backs onto the forest and the cycle centre is just 5 minutes down the road. The host Vince is very welcoming and can’t do enough to make your stay enjoyable. Vince even put a kettle in the garage room so that I don’t have to use my gas supply to make coffee. You can’t really see or hear the main house but I think the fact that it is close-by will be reassuring to solo travellers.
Disliked: Would love Vince to add a shower facility which I think might be planned. The cycle centre down the road has a shower for those travelling without shower facilities on board. Would like free wifi (I’m SO demanding lol) but you get a great 5G signal anyway.
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From the manager: Great to have you stay Richard! Glad you appreciated what the site had to offer and enjoyed your stay. Shower and WiFi are on the 2024 to do list. See you again in the Summer 🌞
Good views but late check in
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Liked: Only one pitch. Behind the owners bungalow and overlooking the forest. Owner said deer and wild boar have been seen. Well laid out facilities. Toilet but no shower. Didn’t bother us as have own shower. Great walks around and lovely friendly owner Vince
Disliked: No Wi-Fi and late check in at 4pm! Not sure why but owner allowed us to come earlier but must put people off as day is gone.
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From the manager: Hi Elaine! Glad you guys enjoyed the views and and the local walks. You'll be pleased to know we've shifted the check-in forward to 1pm hopefully making it more practical for future visits. Wi-fi is on the 2024 to do list 😉
Hidden gem nestled close to the Forest of Dean
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Liked: Very welcoming host - sent a text on the day I was arriving advising where everything was so I was able to locate everything easily on arrival. Lovely and friendly host Location - right on the doorstep of the Forest so able to walk and not rely on driving Facilities- basic, clean and adequate for short stays. View - excellent views of the Forest and countryside on pitch It was one pitch only on site which meant I had the facilities to myself and also very close to owner's home which was reassuring as a lone traveller Very good value for money!
Disliked: Nothing to dislike- perfect site for overnight and weekend stays
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From the manager: So pleased we ticked the box for your short break requirements and that you enjoyed your stay. Always great to see a bongo camper...had a few over the years myself. Come see us again when it's less cold.
Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
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
Disabled facilities
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
Rail
Ferry
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
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
- Green Man Festival (Thursday, August 15, 2024 – Thursday, August 15, 2024)
Crickhowell, Wales 45.6 km
- Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Thursday, August 8, 2024 – Thursday, August 8, 2024)
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.
Want to know more about camping in Gloucestershire?
- 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?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 1 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Forest Pitchup? From $30.72 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.