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Clear View Camping

Quiet campsite on a working family farm in Dorset
Half a mile from Martinstown or 10 minutes' drive from Dorchester
Uninterrupted rural views taking in Hardys Monument and Poundbury

Clear View Camping is a back to basics farm site set in the middle of Dorset. This family-run working stock farm is home to a wide range of animals both natural and domestic, with exceptional views over the local landscape. The outlook over the countryside is uninterrupted and the site is far from any busy roads, but in the distance you'll catch sight of Hardys Monument and Poundbury, a model town backed by Prince Charles. Getting a closer look at the monument is straightforward as you can simply follow a private track from the camping field. Clear View Camping is in a rural location, about half a mile from the small village of Martinstown where there's a popular local pub, a small shop and a handy post office. The site has basic portable toilets, warm showers and a washing-up point available for guests; chemical disposal is also possible here. Dogs are welcome to join you for stays at Clear View Camping. Dorchester (10 minutes' drive) is close by if you need supplies from a supermarket, fancy catching the train to Bournemouth or Weymouth or are looking to poke around a museum for a few hours. A similar distance away, there's also Maiden Castle, a spectacular hillfort with views for miles around. For beaches, fossil-hunting or watersports, you're also a straightforward 20-minute drive from the Jurassic Coast.

Site type

100

Languages spoken

English

Nearby sites that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Features

Portable toilet

Dogs 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 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

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Large (51-200 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Clear View Camping

Clear VIew

Martinstown

Dorchester

Dorset

England

DT2 9HZ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.6986°N
-2.51259°W

Route directions

After driving through the village of Martinstown from Dorchester, take the left turning towards Hardy's Monument – the entrance is a quarter of a mile further on the right-hand side.

Nearest transport

Coach

5.4 km South Station

10.6 km Marks and Spencer

18.1 km Coach Station

Rail

5.1 km Dorchester West Rail Station

5.5 km Dorchester South Rail Station

6.5 km Upwey Rail Station

Ferry

11 km Weymouth Ferry Terminal

36.7 km Poole Ferry Terminal

37.3 km Poole Quay Ferry Landing

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: - Maiden Castle: 10 minutes’ drive - Dorchester: 10 minutes - Abbotsbury Swannery: 20 minutes - Abbotsbury Castle (hillfort): 20 minutes - Cerne Abbas Giant: 20 minutes - Lulworth Castle: 30 minutes - Monkey World: 30 minutes - The Tank Museum: 30 minutes - Corfe Castle: 40 minutes

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Bowleaze Cove	9.4 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Weymouth Lodmoor	9.5 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Weymouth Central	10.3 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Portland Harbour Castle Cove	12 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	N/A	N/A
Portland Harbour Sandsfoot Castle	12.1 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Excellent	Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Abbotsbury Swannery 7.6 km

Hardy's Birthplace 9.3 km

Weymouth Sea Life Park and Marine Sanctuary 9.4 km

Radipole Lake Nature Reserve 10 km

Mapperton House & Gardens 17.3 km

National Trust

Max Gate 6.4 km

Hardy's Cottage 9.2 km

Clouds Hill 18.5 km

Montacute House 31.5 km

Corfe Castle 32.8 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

A Chess Piece Visit 0.8 km

Hardy Monument Circular 2.9 km

BRIDEHEAD 4.1 km

South from Little Bredy 4.9 km

BOROUGH GARDENS 5.3 km

Local events

Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 7, 2024 – Saturday, September 7, 2024)
Dorchester, England 6.7 km
Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival and Rally (Friday, July 19, 2024 – Friday, July 19, 2024)
Dorchester, England 16.3 km
Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday, July 25, 2024 – Thursday, July 25, 2024)
Wareham, England 22.5 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 Clear View Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Clear View Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Clear View Camping? Local attractions and activities include: - Maiden Castle: 10 minutes’ drive - Dorchester: 10 minutes - Abbotsbury Swannery: 20 minutes - Abbotsbury Castle (hillfort): 20 minutes - Cerne Abbas Giant: 20 minutes … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Clear View Camping?

RV, travel trailer and tent sites

Arrive: noon – 7 p.m.

Depart by: 11 a.m.

Read more