Ridgeway View Campsite

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Visitor image of the views
Visitor image of the views
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Visitor image of the sunset from the field
The campsite margins and view of the chiltern hills photo by hayley worsfold
Map & directions
Morning view
Standard 9 x 12 metre pitches
Tent pitch with our campfire kit!
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Visitor image of the sunset
Visitor image of the sunset from the field
The campsite margins and view of the chiltern hills photo by hayley worsfold

  • Peaceful rural site with panoramic views of the Chiltern Hills
  • On the Ridgeway Trail, less than 30 minutes from Oxford and Reading
  • Dog-friendly site; campfires permitted, with wood for sale
Disconnect from the world and plug in to nature at Ridgeway View Campsite, a spacious, back to basics site under 30 minutes by car from both Oxford and Reading. Generous pitches here are surrounded by Oxfordshire wheatfields with the Chiltern Hills beyond. This quiet site takes its name from the ancient trackway it backs onto. Now one of the UK’s popular National Trails, the Ridgeway 87-mile route is known as ‘Britain’s oldest road’ – walk here to follow in the footsteps of 5,000 years' worth of travellers. Less than a mile away, visitors can link up with the wildlife-rich Thames Path too. Also within walking distance (just far enough to build up an appetite for lunch) are several great pubs – plot your routes to take in the hostelries in Crowmarsh Gifford or Hailey. Something a bit more active in mind (or need to get some stress out)? Book a session at Ridgeway View's own axe-throwing range, which is a 15-minute drive away from the site. For stocking up on essentials, taking tea and cake or pottering around the shops, pop to the historic market town of Wallingford (five minutes’ drive), where you should also seek out the blue plaque for famed novelist Agatha Christie (British TV watchers may also recognise the area as the setting for Midsomer Murders). Half an hour’s drive to the north brings you to Oxford, and the same distance south is Reading. Guests have access to just a few back to basics facilities, including portable toilets and cold-water showers. Barbecues and campfires are permitted if raised off the ground – firewood is available to buy, and cooking slabs can be hired. Considerate dog owners are welcome and there’s plenty of space nearby for the canines to stretch their legs. On the farm there’s a no-noise policy at night past 10.30pm, so that everyone can enjoy a bit of rural peace.

Site type

Tent sites 60
Open now
Opens 17 April
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Group bookings of 8 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Facilities/activities including campfires and blocks are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
  • This is a quiet campground/park: no music is allowed.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.
  • If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, 17 Apr to

Reviews

9.3

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95% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

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Loved it! Would definitely stay again, surrounded by wheat fields.

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Zara S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass and earth tent, campervan or trailer tent site

Liked Really peaceful, went on a Sunday on a really warm summer evening and still only around 6 people there. Basic campsite - cold showers, toilets are portaloos but clean and well-stocked. Check-in and out via text.

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From the manager: Thanks Zara. We are glad you had a nice stay, it's definitely a pretty place to be at this time of year. Hope to see you again in the future

Great flat site with beautiful views and good facilities.…

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass and earth tent, campervan or trailer tent site

Liked Great flat site with beautiful views and good facilities.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks for coming. Hope to see you again

Fully as advertised Easy check-in process Basic facilities (Portaloos/cold water showers), but well maintained Close…

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Susan B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass and earth tent, campervan or trailer tent site

Liked Fully as advertised
Easy check-in process
Basic facilities (Portaloos/cold water showers), but well maintained
Close to Oxford or Thames for water leisure activities
Perfect for my one night stop

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks for staying with us

Very peaceful. Lovely views. Great walks. Exactly as described. Portaloos very clean- lots…

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass and earth tent, campervan or trailer tent site

Liked Very peaceful. Lovely views.
Great walks.
Exactly as described.
Portaloos very clean- lots of toilet roll, running water and soap,

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From the manager: Thanks for coming. We are glad you enjoyed your stay

Basic, relaxed and quiet site perfect for Ridgeway walks.

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Victoria A. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass and earth tent, campervan or trailer tent site

Liked Great location, large open field site, generous pitch sizes which you choose on arrival. Very relaxed place and check in is really simple via text and leave your number plate.
Text number very responsive to questions and clarification ahead of our stay.

Disliked Would have loved some trees or option for shade but otherwise, very good value for money.

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From the manager: Thanks for coming Victoria

Everything...I just love this campsite, back to basics and right on…

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Sarah M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass and earth tent, campervan or trailer tent site

Liked Everything...I just love this campsite, back to basics and right on the Ridgeway. Amazing bird song, amazing sunsets.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks for coming Sarah, we are glad you enjoyed your stay

For a quiet, easy stay, I would highly recommend

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Alex S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass and earth tent, campervan or trailer tent site

Liked Wonderful, quiet location. Huge pitches, flat ground, easy to get the pegs in. The owners came round to check everyone. Good rules to keep the site as quiet as possible.

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Thanks Alex. Hope we see you again

Quiet location, perfectly adequate for the 1 night we stayed. Text check…

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Melanie C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass and earth tent, campervan or trailer tent site

Liked Quiet location, perfectly adequate for the 1 night we stayed. Text check in & check out, nice & easy

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely back to basics affordable site

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Gemma P. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass and earth tent, campervan or trailer tent site

Liked Back to basics campsite, free to pitch where you want, no road noise, no light pollution, peaceful, left to it and affordable .

Disliked Warm showers would be good

Recommend to friends Visit again

Laid back site with amazing views. Checking in was easy, and I received…

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Simon H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass and earth tent, campervan or trailer tent site

Liked Laid back site with amazing views.
Checking in was easy, and I received a text the day before with the details of how to collect the fire pit that was booked.
Portaloo toilets were checked and cleaned each morning - yes they smell, but that's the fact of them.
There were some red kites who flew close to us and the ground which was lovely to watch.

Disliked There was a youth or school group on the reserved pitches on the Saturday who arrived after a hike. They were very loud and boisterous when they arrived and into the evening, however they went to bed about 9pm and so didn't cause any issues after this. We were pitched right next to the reserved pitches, and will probably just pitch elsewhere next time.

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Features

Portable toilet

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

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 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 Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Ridgeway View Campsite

Sheepcote Farm

Wallingford

Oxfordshire

England

OX10 8BP

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.58403°N
1.09606°W

Route directions

Turn off the A4074, go up past the houses, continue up the hill, through the fields and the campsite is located up in front in the wheatfield.

Nearest transport

Coach
13.4 km Lewknor Turn M40 J6
16 km Calcot Sainsbury's
20.7 km Thornhill Park and Ride
Rail
4.6 km Cholsey Rail Station
7.4 km Goring & Streatley Rail Station
10.6 km Didcot Parkway Rail Station
Airport
31.5 km London Oxford Airport
44 km London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
45.8 km London Heathrow Airport Terminal 3

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

On a summer’s evening, there’s nothing quite like messing about on the river – hire a boat nearby at Wallingford Bridge or Benson Waterfront (both five minutes' drive). Sipping a glass of wine comes a close second, so Brightwell Vineyard (10 minutes) could be a good shout too. For wildlife enthusiasts, Cholsey Marsh Nature Reserve is 10 minutes away by car or a pleasant hour’s walk taking in the Thames Path along the river. And children (and quite possibly grownups) are bound to love a visit to Island Farm Donkey Sanctuary (15 minutes’ drive). To get the blood pumping, you could brave the local skydiving (five minutes) and watersports (15 minutes) centres.

Must see

Didcot Railway Centre 10.6 km

West Wycombe Park 16.9 km

University of Oxford Botanic Garden 21.3 km

Christ Church Cathedral 21.5 km

Modern Art Oxford 21.6 km

National Trust

Basildon Park 9.7 km

Greys Court 10.7 km

Priory Cottages 16.5 km

West Wycombe Park 21.1 km

Long Crendon Courthouse 22.5 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

FAIRMILE HOSPITAL 3.2 km

Cholsey - Blewbury - Ridgeway - Goring 4.5 km

Shillingford Bridge Hotel - Brightwell-cum-Sotwell 5.3 km

Shillingford - Benson Lock - Wallingford 5.4 km

Shillingford - Dorchester - Warborough 5.5 km

Local events

  • Rewind South (Friday, 15 August 2025 – Friday, 15 August 2025)

    Henley On Thames, England 14.6 km

  • Reading Festival (Thursday, 21 August 2025 – Thursday, 21 August 2025)

    Reading, England 15.4 km

  • Farnborough International Airshow (Monday, 20 July 2026 – Monday, 20 July 2026)

    Farnborough, England 41.6 km

  • CarFest (Friday, 22 August 2025 – Friday, 22 August 2025)

    Basingstoke, England 42.2 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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Ridgeway View Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Ridgeway View Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Ridgeway View Campsite? On a summer’s evening, there’s nothing quite like messing about on the river – hire a boat nearby at Wallingford Bridge or Benson Waterfront (both five minutes' drive). Sipping a glass of … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Ridgeway View Campsite?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Ridgeway View Campsite? From $44.91 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.