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Goar Knap

Pop-up camping with spectacular views over Hampshire countryside
Stockbridge restaurants and pubs, golf and riding five minutes’ drive
Back-to-basics woodland pitches with abundant wildlife; dark skies sit

Only take photographs and leave only footprints is the ethos at Goar Knap, with pop-up wild camping pitches set in a field where a mobile US Army hospital was established ahead of D-Day during World War II. The site is backed by woodland and has huge open views to the south over Hampshire countryside. Each pitch has ample space to park next to your tent, drinking water is on hand and firewood for firepits and barbecues (please place them on the bricks provided) is free of charge. Not feeling it when it comes to alfresco cooking? Stockbridge restaurants and pubs are five minutes’ drive away. Out and about around the site, you’ll come across many microhabitats in the wood, designed to attract insects that support into the local wildlife ecosystem – and don’t be surprised if you see roe deer, muntjac, badgers, foxes or hares. Look up into the skies and you might spot kites, buzzards, sparrow hawks and ravens too. There are hives on the southern edge of the woods; please try not to disturb the bees. On cloudless nights, starlight and the moon are your only guiding lights, so you have a dazzling display of stars – but it is essential to bring a good torch with you.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

Nearby sites that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Features

No dogs allowed

Portable toilet

Pop-up campsite

Adults only

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

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

Rules

Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowed

Themes

Forest Peaceful Remote location Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Pop-up campsite Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Goar Knap

Stockbridge Down

Stockbridge

Hampshire

England

SO20 6HW

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

51.10972°N
1.46191°W

Nearest transport

Coach

11.1 km Bus Station

11.9 km Broadway Guildhall

17.9 km Red Rover

Rail

10.3 km Mottisfont & Dunbridge Rail Station

11 km Winchester Rail Station

11.5 km Andover Rail Station

Ferry

24.1 km Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal

24.3 km Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal

26.9 km Hythe (Hants) Ferry Terminal

Airport

19.1 km Southampton Airport

45.2 km Bournemouth International 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: - Riding school: five minutes’ drive - Golf club: five minutes - Danebury Iron Age Hillfort: 10 minutes - Houghton Lodge Gardens: 10 minutes - Longstock Park Water Gardens: 10 minutes - Army Flying Museum: 10 minutes - Cottonworth Vineyard: 10 minutes - Roche Court New Art Centre: 15 minutes - Chilbolton Observatory: 15 minutes - Hawk Conservancy Trust Bird of Prey Centre: 20 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Calshot	34.9 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Hillhead	36.9 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Lepe	37 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Lee-On-Solent	38.8 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Cowes	39.5 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Mottisfont Abbey Garden, House and Estate 9.4 km

Winchester Cathedral 11.7 km

INTECH Science Centre & Planetarium 14.9 km

Paultons Family Theme Park 19 km

Mid-Hants Railway 'Watercress Line' 21.1 km

National Trust

Mottisfont 9.5 km

Winchester City Mill 12 km

Hinton Ampner 22.9 km

Mompesson House 24 km

Stonehenge Landscape 25.4 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

MARSH COURT 2.2 km

HOUGHTON LODGE 3.7 km

Chilbolton Cow Common – The Test Way – West Down - Chilbolton 5.6 km

Farley Mount - Ashley - The Clarendon Way 6.1 km

LAINSTON HOUSE 7.4 km