Ridgeway View Campsite

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Visitor image of the views
Visitor image of the views
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Visitor image of the sunset from the field
The campsite margins and view of the chiltern hills photo by hayley worsfold
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Standard 9 x 12 metre pitches
Tent pitch with our campfire kit!
Bell tent at ridgeway view campsite, with the beautiful field margins photo by hayley worsfold
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Visitor image of the sunset
Visitor image of the sunset from the field
The campsite margins and view of the chiltern hills photo by hayley worsfold

  • 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
Disconnect from the world and plug in to nature at Ridgeway View Campsite, a spacious, back-to-basics site under 30 minutes by car from both Oxford and Reading. Generous pitches here are surrounded by Oxfordshire wheatfields with the Chiltern Hills beyond. This quiet site takes its name from the ancient trackway it backs onto. Now one of the UK’s popular National Trails, the Ridgeway 87-mile route is known as ‘Britain’s oldest road’ – walk here to follow in the footsteps of 5,000 years' worth of travellers. Less than a mile away, visitors can link up with the wildlife-rich Thames Path too. Also within walking distance (just far enough to build up an appetite for lunch) are several great pubs – plot your routes to take in the hostelries in Crowmarsh Gifford or Hailey. Something a bit more active in mind (or need to get some stress out)? Book a session at Ridgeway View's own axe-throwing range, which is a 15-minute drive away from the site. For stocking up on essentials, taking tea and cake or pottering around the shops, pop to the historic market town of Wallingford (five minutes’ drive), where you should also seek out the blue plaque for famed novelist Agatha Christie (British TV watchers may also recognise the area as the setting for Midsomer Murders). Half an hour’s drive to the north brings you to Oxford, and the same distance south is Reading. Guests have access to just a few back-to-basics facilities, including portable toilets and four cold-water showers. Barbecues and campfires are permitted if raised off the ground – firewood is available to buy, and cooking slabs can be hired. Considerate dog owners are welcome, and there’s plenty of space nearby for the canines to stretch their legs. On the farm, there’s a no-noise policy at night past 10.30pm, so that everyone can enjoy a bit of rural peace.

Site type

Tent sites 85
RV sites 85
Open now
Opens May 2
Please note

Extras

  • Facilities/activities including campfires and blocks are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.

Safety

  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.

Occupancy

  • Group bookings of 8 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

General

  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.

Dogs

  • 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).

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Languages spoken

Dutch

English

French

Open from Sat, May 2 to

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Reviews

9.1

Overall rating from 454 Pitchup.com customers

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95% would recommend this site to a friend

93% would stay here again

What customers say

This no-frills campsite boasts spacious, level sites with lovely country views and direct access to the Ridgeway path. Campers rave about the quiet vibe, clean portaloos, and easy check-in. While showers are chilly and facilities are simple, many appreciate the charm. Fire pits are provided, perfect for a peaceful, natural getaway.

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 Dean H. 4 reviews

Primitive grass and earth campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Freedom of space, peace and quiet back to nature site

Disliked Nothing really

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks so much Dean, hope to see you again soon :)

Setting, space, ease…

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5 out of 10
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Anonymous

Primitive grass and earth campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Setting, space, ease

Disliked Great site but disappointing to see multiple groups lighting fires when specifically banned during this summer's drought. The lack of any staff attendance means also people flouting the rules with groups of 20+ all together and amplified music.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: We're sorry that the rule-breakers spoiled things. We do ask that guests contact us so we can get to site to deal with this sort of thing.

Did you attempt to text or call us?

If you’re looking for the basics…

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8 out of 10
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Child friendliness
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Jade L. 2 reviews

Primitive grass and earth campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked If you’re looking for the basics with a beautiful view, Ridgeway has exactly that.
It was peaceful, with available toilets and drinking water.

Disliked Nothing regarding the site itself.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks Jade!

Re your private feedback, we do ask that guests contact us so we can deal with that promptly.

Had to leave! The human muck spreading was absolutely aweful!😷🤮

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3 out of 10
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Value for money
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 Ben L. 2 reviews

Primitive grass and earth campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Scenery

Disliked Smell!?!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Sorry you didn't like the smell of the countryside that had nothing to do with us.

A nice simple camp site with plenty of room.

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8 out of 10
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Mat L. 1 review

Primitive grass and earth campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Very clean site with no litter.
Lovely views. Very.clean portable toilets.
Showers looked ok, ish.
Thats it really. Probably nice walks in the area.

Disliked Showers could be better.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks Mat, glad you enjoyed your stay.

We will be upgrading the showers at the end of this season so keep your eyes peeled for some changes.

Beautiful location…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass and earth campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Beautiful location

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for the review. What would it have needed to make it higher?

Really decent, clean, back to basics site

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10 out of 10
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Livy K. 4 reviews

Primitive grass and earth campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Big field, really good access from the main road onto a tarmac drive and straight onto the field. Loos were clean and smelt good (on a weekend stay). Grass wasn't overgrown so easy to sit out with our chairs. Plenty of space to set up. You aren't micromanaged by the owner (we didn't even see them). It's right on the Ridgeway so works well for those doing the Chiltern Way cycle route.

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From the manager: Thanks Livy, we pop every to say hello a couple of times over the weekend but that's usually the most you'll see of us :)
Hope to see you again

Stunning location…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass and earth campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Stunning location

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you!

Convenience, space & most of all…

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8 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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 David G. 1 review

Primitive grass and earth campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Convenience, space & most of all peace after 1030 pm.
Especially with 3 young children.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks for the great review David, and glad you all had a nice time :)
What would have pushed your review higher?

Great site, really clean portaloos, amazing…

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7 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Jessica W. 1 review

Primitive grass and earth campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Great site, really clean portaloos, amazing location for walks, huge field lots of space

Disliked Wish their were sinks near all toilets

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi Jessica, thanks for the feedback.

We have been trying a new layout with the loos this year, hence the lack of sinks but we do have plans to install new ones.

Features

Portable toilet

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 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 Scouts welcome 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 Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location 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 Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Watersports nearby

Location

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

Turn off the A4074, go up past the houses, continue up the hill, through the fields and the campsite is located up in front in the wheatfield.

Nearest transport

Coach
13.4 km Lewknor Turn M40 J6
16 km Calcot Sainsbury's
20.7 km Thornhill Park and Ride
Rail
4.6 km Cholsey Rail Station
7.4 km Goring & Streatley Rail Station
10.6 km Didcot Parkway Rail Station
Airport
31.5 km London Oxford Airport
44 km London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
45.8 km London Heathrow Airport Terminal 3

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

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 wine comes a close second, so Brightwell Vineyard (10 minutes) could be a good shout too. For wildlife enthusiasts, Cholsey Marsh Nature Reserve is 10 minutes away by car or a pleasant hour’s walk taking in the Thames Path along the river. And children (and quite possibly grownups) are bound to love a visit to Island Farm Donkey Sanctuary (15 minutes’ drive). To get the blood pumping, you could brave the local skydiving (five minutes) and watersports (15 minutes) centres.

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, August 21, 2026 – Friday, August 21, 2026)

    Henley On Thames, England 14.6 km

  • Reading Festival (Thursday, August 27, 2026 – Thursday, August 27, 2026)

    Reading, England 15.4 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 Ridgeway View Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Ridgeway View Campsite dog friendly? Yes 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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Ridgeway View Campsite? From $41.66 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.