Lydbrook Wild Camping
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- Family-run wild camping site in the Wye Valley National Landscape
- Peaceful spot a couple of miles from Lydbrook in the Forest of Dean
- Within walking distance of the river Wye, a café and a pub
You know that excited feeling you get on holiday, first thing upon waking? You should be pretty familiar with that after your first night at Lydbrook Wild Camping, for it has gorgeous views of sloping countryside within the Wye Valley National Landscape. If you're a keen wild camper, even more so…
Set a couple of miles outside of Lydbrook in the Forest of Dean, this wild camping site is incredibly peaceful. While it’s a family-run business, there is always someone on hand to help you set up and get started, and they also provide firewood for free. A limited number of firepits are also available to use, but they may be popular, so they’re subject to availability.
Roast your breakfast over the fire or walk 20 minutes to the local café for a bit of coffee and brunch. Very handily, the field is 20 minutes’ walk from the local pub and the river Wye too (some folks ditch their canoes on the riverside and walk up the lane for a drink). In Lydbrook, five minutes’ drive away, there is also a small shop, a fish and chips takeaway, a hairdresser’s, a church and a doctor’s surgery.
For a little canoeing, outdoor activity centres are 15 minutes’ drive away and can drop you off or pick you up at a designated point along the Wye. For a little stroll instead, take off onto river walks directly from the site, first following the local river When. Forest of Dean attractions are 10 minutes’ drive away.
Site type
50 Open now
This campground/park has no on-site shower facilities.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
- There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Tue, 1 Jul to
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Features
Pop-up campground
Dogs allowed
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 Wild swimmingAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Naturist (nudist) Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Bush Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearbyType
Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campgroundAccessibility
Accessible parking at site Dedicated quiet spaceNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Lydbrook Wild Camping
Tump Lane
Lower Lydbrook
Lydbrook
Gloucestershire
England
GL17 9NE
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.84499°N
2.59939°W
Nearest transport
Coach7.8 km Cantilupe Road
9.2 km Bus Station
16.4 km Kings Arms
Rail15.3 km Lydney Rail Station
21.8 km Cam & Dursley Rail Station
23.3 km Chepstow Rail Station
Ferry15.6 km Sharpness Old Docks
16.3 km Lydney Harbour
38.6 km Bristol Docks Ferry Landing
Airport30.9 km Gloucestershire 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
If you like to get your bearings with a scenic stroll when you arrive someplace new, Coppett Hill (15 minutes’ drive) is an excellent place to start. From the 188-metre peak, you should be able to see all the way back to Lydbrook, as well as towards the Forest of Dean and the Black Mountains.
One of the most famed places in the Wye Valley National Landscape is Abaty Tyndyrn / Tintern Abbey (half an hour), a ruined Cistercian abbey surrounded by the valley’s forested slopes. Here, there are excellent pubs and more trails to get out onto such as the Devil’s Pulpit and the nearby Offa’s Dyke path.
For trails within the stunning Forest of Dean, begin with the easy Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail (10 minutes) or head to the Forest of Dean Cycle Centre (10 minutes) to rent a pair of wheels rather than walk. That’s not the only way to travel around the forest, however, with the Dean Forest Railway running steam trains from Lydney and Parkend. The Dean Forest Railway Parkend Station (15 minutes) is the closest stop to the site.
Must see
Goodrich Castle 3.1 km
Caldicot Castle & Country Park 8.9 km
WWT Slimbridge Wetlands Centre 17.7 km
Raglan Castle 19.1 km
Berkeley Castle 20 km
National Trust
The Kymin 7.3 km
Westbury Court Garden 13.1 km
Skenfrith Castle 13.8 km
Ashleworth Tithe Barn 24.5 km
Woodchester Park 26.7 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Lydbrook - Ruardean - Brierley - Mierystock 1 km
English Bicknor - Hillersland - Symonds Yat East 1 km
Bishopswood (Kerne Bridge) - Stowfield - Coppet Hill 2.5 km
Wye Valley Walk, Howle Hill and Bishop's Wood 2.5 km
Kerne Bridge - Wye Valley Walk - The Folly 2.5 km
Local events
- Green Man Festival (Thursday, 14 August 2025 – Thursday, 14 August 2025)
Crickhowell, Wales 39.7 km
- Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Friday, 8 August 2025 – Friday, 8 August 2025)
Bristol, England 44.9 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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- Does Lydbrook Wild Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Lydbrook Wild Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Lydbrook Wild Camping? If you like to get your bearings with a scenic stroll when you arrive someplace new, Coppett Hill (15 minutes’ drive) is an excellent place to start. From the 188-metre peak, you … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Lydbrook Wild Camping?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: noon – 7 p.m. Depart by: noon - How much does it cost to stay at Lydbrook Wild Camping? From $44.79 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.