Ridgeway View Campsite

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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, 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 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.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.

Languages spoken

Dutch

English

French

Open from Thu, 17 Apr to

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Reviews

9.2

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Peaceful

95% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

Superb, basic campsite with amazing views & Ridgeway access. Peaceful, friendly staff. Basic but clean facilities (portaloos, cold showers). Great for quiet nature breaks, but can be windy. Good base for exploring.

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Anonymous

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Liked Beautiful views, choose where to pitch, friendly. Clean facilities.

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Awesome site! Right by the Ridgeway,…

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Anonymous

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Liked Awesome site! Right by the Ridgeway, but also near lots of other nice walks, including the Chiltern Way and Thames path. We didn’t meet the owners, but they were really friendly and responsive over text. The site has flat ground, lots of space, toilets and running water, all in unspoilt countryside - what’s not to like?! We will be back!

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Another relaxing stay Sorry it’s closing for…

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Tracy G.

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Liked Another relaxing stay
Sorry it’s closing for the winter

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Super basic cold showers and porta loos but that’s what we love

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jolie m.

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Liked Space for everyone to spread out and location was perfect for us. Pitch cost really fair too. We will be back!

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I camp alot with friends THIS IS THE WORST SITE I HAVE EVER STAYED

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DONNA F.

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Liked Family of kites flying over farmland

Disliked Big scary dog running around camp field when I arrived, absolutely no one else on site. Big whie van, motorbike and gazebo set up, occupants out. Rang farmer to check-in as instructed, no answer but he did eventually call back. Told him about dog, he said he would find out who owned it. Pretty obvious who, as only 2 small abandoned tents and a row of porta loos. Farmer turned up later and then man & woman in van. Farmer did not come over to me and apologise, he just drove off. Couple caught dog, put lead on it and shut it in fabric cage type thing outside their van, but only after she had kicked it and bloke punched dog. They picked up all the rubbish the dog had got out of 4 or 5 bin bags (so they must have been on site for some time). They drove off straight away, left dog barking and howling. I was left in field on my own, not knowing what would happen next. I did not know the area, and I had an early start the next day...otherwise I would have left. The couple came back sometime in the night and I saw them (at a distance) at 7am, and then they drove off, leaving dog again. I packed up and left. DISGUSTING SITE FOR £20 PER NIGHT ONLY SHITTY PORTA LOOS. THIS SITE SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM PITCHUP...RIP OFF

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Will be back again; not just for Bunkfest!

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Anonymous

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Liked The space and the location. Perfect for leaving the van and walking or bussing into Wallingford. And the site was huge!

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Great stay, with Bunkfest being the icing on the cake.

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Anonymous

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Liked Rustic site, wonderful views, lots of space, provision of open fires, regular cleaning of loos and showers.
Communication good throughout whole process.

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From the manager: Thanks so much for the review. Hope to see you back next year :)

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Anonymous

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Liked Perfect back to basics campsite.

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From the manager: Thank you for the great review :) Hope to see you back again

The space, the views and the…

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Charlotte H.

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Liked The space, the views and the efficiency of those who worked there for the camp fire etc

Disliked The portaloos, but not the sites fault people can't flush their poo!!

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From the manager: Thanks Charlotte, glad you had a nice time :) Hope to see you again

Would revisit

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Mandy B.

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Liked Spacious quiet camp site with good basic facilities as advertised

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks Mandy, hope to see you again :)

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 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

  • 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 $22.76 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.