Ridgeway View Campsite

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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

  • 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 four 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 85
Motorhome sites 85
Open now
Opens 2 May
Please note

Extras

  • Facilities/activities including campfires and blocks are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.

Safety

  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.

Occupancy

  • Group bookings of 8 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

General

  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • This is a quiet campground/park: no music is allowed.

Dogs

  • 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).

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Languages spoken

Dutch

English

French

Open from Sat, 2 May to

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9
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9
Child friendliness
9
Cleanliness
9
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6

95% would recommend this site to a friend

93% would stay here again

What customers say

A simple campsite with stunning rural views. Praised for its spacious, level pitches and clean portaloos. Perfect for walkers, with direct Ridgeway access. Campfires welcome. Basic facilities are adequate for the price and vibe. A top recommendation for a peaceful break.

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Campsite with great sunset view

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8 out of 10
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kay L. 1 review

Unpowered grass and earth campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Quiet and spacious. Clean

Disliked Just nothing, even trees and shades.

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Great campsite, very peaceful, and the…

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Rosy S. 2 reviews

Unpowered grass and earth campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Great campsite, very peaceful, and the fantastic combination of great views and flat pitches, a combo which feels hard to come by! Loos and sink are well cared for, and beautiful walks nearby. We have been before and we will definitely come again. Thank you!

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All good

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9 out of 10
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Anonymous

Unpowered grass and earth campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Quiet

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely stay, would happily stay there again

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Unpowered grass and earth campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Loads of space. Relaxed and quiet. Remote spot.

Disliked No soap or hand sanitizer in toilet.

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A very nice quiet campsite with lovely views.

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Ben C. 1 review

Unpowered grass and earth campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Lovely area, lots of space nice and quiet and owners responded to queries very quickly and efficiently.

Disliked Nothing to dislike will be returning in the future

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Toilet facilities simple but clean…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass and earth campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Toilet facilities simple but clean

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great views lots space little bit of wildlife and great sunsets

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Unpowered grass and earth campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked We love the big open views and you can get a good phone signal up there . Also the toilets always been nice clean when we have been . Also I like the cold shower especially in this heat.

Disliked It would be nice if they had a Elson point for the chemical toilet.

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Back to basics, relaxing site

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10 out of 10
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Steve 2 reviews

Unpowered grass and earth campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Open field, no shade, spotlessly clean portaloos, bins around site provided and emptied daily, fresh water provided, back to basics, relaxing site.

Disliked A little out the way,(I had no transport this time) but within a cars distance to Wallingford and Benson

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Our second visit here, it’s just…

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Unpowered grass and earth campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Our second visit here, it’s just perfect for a back to basics stay.

Disliked Nothing

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Its exactly what you would expect…

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9 out of 10
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10
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Unpowered grass and earth campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Its exactly what you would expect and thats simple camping. Great you can pick your pitch but its more like a section and plenty of room. The owner popped over at night to say hi and thats a nice touch and she allowed us to check in early which helped.

Toilets are clean and it was in a good location

Disliked Not a big one but the showers are ice cold

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Features

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

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 $50.62 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.