Ridgeway View Campsite

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Visitor image of the views
Visitor image of the views
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
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Standard 9 x 12 metre pitches
Tent pitch with our campfire kit!
Bell tent at ridgeway view campsite, with the beautiful field margins photo by hayley worsfold
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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, three cold-water showers and one gas-heated shower. 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 85
Motorhome sites 85
Open now
Opens 2 May
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.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.

Languages spoken

Dutch

English

French

Open from Sat, 2 May to

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Reviews

9.1

Overall rating from 409 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

95% would recommend this site to a friend

93% would stay here again

What customers say

A chilled-out rural escape with awesome views & space. Love the freedom to pick your spot, direct walking access, and fire pits. Facilities are clean but basic (portaloos, cold showers). A few mentioned noise, and toilet upkeep issues, though management's sorting it. Great for peace and natural beauty.

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Charming place

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 Paulina P. 2 reviews

Unpowered grass and earth campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Very lovely place. Quiet and charming <3 nice walks nearby as well.

Disliked There was no bonfire at this day but some people didnt care and had a bonfires … nothing was done about that.
The dashboard… that is impossible to see anything while you driving. We should check in as per dashboard but we had no clue as we wasnt walking that way to see.

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Always fun to return to the campsite.

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Anonymous

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Liked I love the location, the flat field, the massive space for kids to play and the view. We have been there quite a few times now.

Disliked Portaloos are not great, clean but no toilet paper or soap available on our last visit.

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Quiet location, beautiful views.…

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Anonymous

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Liked Quiet location, beautiful views.

Disliked No toilet paper in toilets and no soap for handwashing. But can be solved by bringing own from home.

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Lovely chilled spacious site, thanks!

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Anonymous

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Liked Space, sunsets, quiet

Disliked Toilet cleanliness, rubbish piled up by bins

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A really great campsite in such…

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Laura P. 1 review

Unpowered grass and earth campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked A really great campsite in such a lovely location. We had loads of space eventhough it was a busy weekend. Facilities are basic but very clean. It was a lovely peaceful site and the owners made sure that there was no noise after 10.30. We had such a lovely weekend with our family. I’d highly recommend.

Disliked Nothing

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Great weekend for relaxing

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass and earth campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked The spot is absolutely stunning and facilities are clean.
I was there during some hot hot weather so no fires allowed which is totally understandable.
Site gets busy at the weekends with families and kids which really nice to see and hear.
Local walks are beautiful and full of wildlife.

Disliked It’s great that you can choose your pitch … however while out for lunch a pitch turned up in my parking spot. Easily resolved.

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A scenic location perfect for exploring the area on foot.

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Anonymous

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Liked Scenic campsite, surrounded by fields and with easy access to walk along the Ridgeway and other walking routes. Plenty of space to pitch up a tent away from others. I paid extra to check out late but it seemed silly as there was hardly anyone there.

Disliked There was a lot of noise from motorbikes on the nearby road, which disrupted an otherwise very peaceful location. The campsite field and surrounding paths weren't suitable for cycling. It's a farming area so there was the standard farm smell lingering in the air.

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Lovely and quiet…

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 Dave L. 2 reviews

Unpowered grass and earth campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Lovely and quiet

Disliked Nothing to dislike

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I liked it.

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass and earth campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked The campsite is a large, fairly flat grassy field that is ideal for tents. The Ridgeway runs along one side of it and is accessible from the campsite which is surrounded by attractive countryside while at the same time not being very far from Wallingford (approximately 40 minutes to one hour on foot depending on speed and route chosen…..obviously much quicker by car but I didn’t drive there so I don’t know what it is like for parking).
Facilities are fairly basic (cold water showers, open air washing up sinks and portaloos) but that is made clear when booking and is reflected in the price and is less than what my friends paid in a hotel in Wallingford.

Disliked Not a dislike but more of a recommendation that it might be useful for signage to say that the water is drinkable. A couple of people I asked who had been there for a few days said that they had been drinking it with no ill effects and another mentioned that all of the water comes in on one pipe and is drinkable.

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Would recommend and return

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Marta M. 1 review

Unpowered grass and earth campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Simplicity of the arrangements, spaciousness of the site, amazing views, peaceful vibe despite many campers

Disliked Not a dislike, just a wish for more showers on site.

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From the manager: Thanks Marta, we have discussed adding more showers but it's not currently viable with the current layout. Watch this space though as we are looking to change a few things next season.

Features

Portable toilet

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 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 Large (51-200 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, 21 August 2026 – Friday, 21 August 2026)

    Henley On Thames, England 14.6 km

  • Reading Festival (Thursday, 27 August 2026 – Thursday, 27 August 2026)

    Reading, England 15.4 km

  • Wilderness Festival (Thursday, 30 July 2026 – Thursday, 30 July 2026)

    Oxford, England 41.2 km

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

    Farnborough, England 41.6 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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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 $51.72 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.