Lydbrook Wild Camping

Views over the countryside
Views over the countryside
Views of sloping countryside
Grass pitches
Country setting
Views of countryside
Grass being cut before the season
View over the field during grass cutting
Wild camping field
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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

Tent sites 50
Open now
Opens 1 July

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 swimming

Amenities 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Naturist (nudist) Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Bush Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campground

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Dedicated quiet space

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

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

Coach
7.8 km Cantilupe Road
9.2 km Bus Station
16.4 km Kings Arms
Rail
15.3 km Lydney Rail Station
21.8 km Cam & Dursley Rail Station
23.3 km Chepstow Rail Station
Ferry
15.6 km Sharpness Old Docks
16.3 km Lydney Harbour
38.6 km Bristol Docks Ferry Landing
Airport
30.9 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)

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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 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?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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