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Spring Hill Wild Camping

9.7 7 reviews

Wild camping in the bourne valley on the test way in hampshire

Family-friendly wild camping field in the village of St Mary Bourne
On the Test Way footpath and a 35-minute drive from Stonehenge
Firepits welcome; walk to the village shop, pubs and a PYO fruit farm

Countryside walks, open fires and sublime views? What a trio - and they're some of the staples at Spring Hill Wild Camping. This is a fine spot for wild camping and those seeking a low-impact, eco-friendly site. It’s also in Bourne Valley in the Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty – hence the scenery – and alongside the 44-mile-long Test Way footpath for guests who fancy sauntering across the chalk downs and along riversides. Get yourself a good meal first, perhaps at one of two local pubs (10 or 15 minutes' walk). The pretty Hampshire village of St Mary Bourne, where this site is located, has a well-stocked village shop (10 minutes’ walk) and a pick-your-own fruit farm with play areas and a café for more fresh eats and punnets of berries to whisk back to your grassy plot. Because of those eco, low-impact goals, the site only has the basic necessities. There are well-maintained toilets and clean running water, but if you’re looking for hot showers and a pool, you should look elsewhere. Here, it’s all about multicoloured sunsets over the surrounding fields, evenings cooking sausages over the fire and lots of walks in the countryside. Come prepared with your bikes if you wish, because there are bike rides all over the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, including pedals along chalk plains, country lanes and a few hill climbs such as Walbury Hill (20 minutes’ drive). For keen anglers, there are places set down locally, such as the Bourne Rivulet (20 minutes’ walk). Further out, the iconic Stonehenge circle is just 35 minutes’ drive away, so you’ll be well based for ticking it off your bucket list.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

Nearby sites that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Features

No dogs allowed

Pop-up campsite

Campfires 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 pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed

Themes

Budget/backpacker Leave the car at home Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campsite Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Spring Hill Wild Camping

1 Breach Farm Cottages

St Mary Bourne

Andover

Hampshire

England

SP11 6DH

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.2565°N
-1.40028°W

Nearest transport

Coach

7.8 km Bus Station

16.7 km Bus Station

19.7 km Charnham Lane

Rail

4.8 km Whitchurch (Hants) Rail Station

8.1 km Andover Rail Station

9.8 km Overton Rail Station

Ferry

40.1 km Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal

40.3 km Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal

42.9 km Hythe (Hants) Ferry Terminal

Airport

34.2 km Southampton 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

What a handy location this is, 45 minutes’ drive from the New Forest National Park for outdoor activities like archery and canoeing and 25 minutes’ drive from walks in the South Downs National Park. On the edge of the South Downs, Jane Austen's House (25 minutes) has been turned into a living museum dedicated to the author’s life in the 17th-century cottage. Back the Wessex Downs, it’s not all about hiking and cycling, as lovely as these may be (especially over the chalk ridge of the long-distance path The Ridgeway, approximately 40 minutes' drive). At Highclere Castle (15 minutes), you’ll get to wander rooms used as the setting for Downtown Abbey and peer around the old cellars. Avebury (50 minutes) is also home to Europe’s largest Neolithic stone circle. If you have time, stop by in Basingstoke (half an hour), where there’s a museum with antique cars and an old candy store, as well as a local gallery and a Tudor mansion.

Must see

Highclere Castle and Gardens 8.3 km

Winchester Cathedral 22.5 km

INTECH Science Centre & Planetarium 23.8 km

Mid-Hants Railway 'Watercress Line' 25.1 km

Mottisfont Abbey Garden, House and Estate 25.9 km

National Trust

Sandham Memorial Chapel 10.6 km

The Vyne 22.4 km

Winchester City Mill 22.7 km

Mottisfont 26 km

Hinton Ampner 29.4 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

HURSTBOURNE PARK 4.1 km

Ashmansworth - Crux Easton - Wayfarer's Walk - Faccombe - Ashmansworth 6.6 km

LAVERSTOKE PARK 7.9 km

HIGHCLERE PARK 8.8 km

Wherwell - Harewood Forest - Goodworth Clatford 10.1 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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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

As close to wild camping but with water and toilets

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Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Oliver P. Aug 2023

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Friendly staff that took the time to show us around and feed the on site alpacas and chickens. Simple clean toilets, running water. Great to be around working fields as it gave the kids things to see on walks. It was still quiet in the evenings though considering it was harvest too! Watched buzzards and kites over the site and heard deer, foxes and owls in the evening. Very spaced out pitches, only one night where we were closer than 150yards from another tent! Basic camping fun!!

Disliked: Not a dislike but suggestion, there was only one wheel barrow to assist in getting to the pitch. Could do with an honesty box where the firewood is. Signage would also be an improvement as we drove past it the first time.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Definitely worth a visit if you like wild camping.

Overall	10/10
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Anonymous Aug 2023

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Beautiful location with stunning views.

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site for the basics.

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	6
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Anonymous Aug 2023

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: You're basically just paying for clean water, a mown pitch and a roof over your head while you do your business. It's not rocket science but is worth it particularly with the sparsity of wild camp opportunities in the area. Staff very amenable and whole process simple. Pitch was level enough in a one man to have options. Toilets basic but clean.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful site but very basic as they advertise.

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	6
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	4
Customer service	4
Child friendliness	6
Cleanliness	4
Wifi	2

Adam L. Aug 2023

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Beautiful location, quite, family friendly and camp fires allowed. Honesty of their listing, what they say is all you get through.

Disliked: Stoney ground under the pitches made pegging the tent difficult and uncomfortable to stand on. As the stones are mostly sharp flint our ground sheet was punctured. The toilet and wash facilities are basic as advertised and I respect the eco vision the owners have but the toilets are not nice to use and way too cramped.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely welcoming (but not overbearing) hosts. Great pitches with plenty of space…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Aug 2022

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Lovely welcoming (but not overbearing) hosts. Great pitches with plenty of space between each. Walking distance to a lovely pub. Exceptionally cheap for what it is. Incredible views and scenery.

Disliked: Not a dislike for me but may be worth knowing for anyone with mobility issues - the loos are uphill from the pitches.
Some very faint road noise (you may not notice this if you're not from the middle of nowhere, like I am).

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful summer meadow, loos and water. That's all you need...

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Aug 2022

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Long meadow grass mowed with paths and pitches, sweet composting toilets, sinks and water taps, close to the village shop and pub, quiet, peaceful, dark night skies.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Wow what more can I say wild camping at its best. Great location,…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	4
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	4

Anonymous Jul 2022

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Wow what more can I say wild camping at its best.
Great location, Scenic walks and a pub a stone throw away.

Disliked: None

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Frequently asked questions

Does Spring Hill Wild Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Spring Hill Wild Camping dog friendly? No View all features
What attractions are near Spring Hill Wild Camping? What a handy location this is, 45 minutes’ drive from the New Forest National Park for outdoor activities like archery and canoeing and 25 minutes’ drive from walks in the South Downs … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Spring Hill Wild Camping?

Camping and touring

Arrive: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Depart by: noon

Read more