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General
- Rural stays for over-16s in 200 acres of ancient Kent woodland
- Nine miles from the train station at Ashford and 1.9 from Pluckley
- Campfires welcome, with wood available on site
This Kent site is well named, for Woodsman Kent Wild Camping is indeed wild and surrounded by woods… 200 acres of ancient woodland in fact.
This is a good place for wild camping if you're escaping from London for a couple of nights, as it takes about 40 minutes to get to the site from St Pancras via the nearest Kent station at Ashford nine miles away; from there, take the train to Pluckley and it's about 40 minutes' hike to the site (or drive down from London in about an hour and a half).
And it's all very simple on site too: this is proper wild-style camping with only minimal amenities – essentially it's just you, your tent (or tarp, or bivvy) and the forest floor (although there is a compost loo available, and a five-litre water bottle can be provided for a small charge for those who aren't able to bring their own supplies).
Woodsman is on 200 acres of ancient oak, ash, birch, poplar, hazel, hawthorn and hornbeam forest. Wood for small cooking fires is provided free of charge for each booking – but please use no more than you need and keep fires small (no large heating fires).
The site asks that all guests respect the countryside code during their stay, operating on the main principle of leaving no trace (for ecological reasons, no foraging from the woodland, please).
Site type
Languages spoken
✓ English
Please note
No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
Guests under the age of 16 are not allowed on site.
This site has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.
Bookings must not be for more than 2 consecutive nights.
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Max. persons: 2 x
Pitch size : unlimited
Ground type: Forest floor
Bring a gazebo
Max. persons: 2 x
Dimensions: 4.0m width x 4.0m length (13.1ft width x 13.1ft length) Calculated area: 16.0m² (172.2ft²)
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Magical place with bluebells and white flowers carpeting the forest …
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Superb wild camping site
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Beautiful Woodland, Great Owner, Perfect pitches
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Features
Leisure on park
Bar or club house
Cycle hire
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Fitness centre
Indoor swimming pool
Kids' club
On-site restaurant/cafe
Outdoor swimming pool
Playground
Recreation room/arcade
TV room
Takeout
Tennis
Watersports
Amenities on park
Bath available
Car parking by site/unit
Composting toilet
Dog park
Drying room
Free wifi
Grocery store
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Laundromat
Parent & baby washroom
Payphone
Pick-up from public transport
Portaloo
Pub toilets
Restrooms
Shower available
Washing-up area
Wheelchair access
Wifi
Groups welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Adults only
Barbecue grills allowed
Barbecue provided
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
No dogs allowed
Camping 2.0
Bell tents
Themes
Budget/backpacker
Bush
Peaceful
Remote location
Spectacular scenery
Wild camping
Utilities
Charging facilities
Communal fridge
Dump station
Electric car charging point(s)
No drinkable water point
No hot water
No running water
Propane/gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Public transportation nearby
Type
Tiny (1-10 sites)
Location
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Ashford (Kent): Town Centre Coach Stops
— 11.1 kilometres
Willesborough (Ashford Kt): Hythe Rd. Coach Stop — 14.2 kilometres
Maidstone: Chequers Centre Bus Station — 17.6 kilometres
- Train stations
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Pluckley Rail Station
— 2.5 kilometres
Charing (Kent) Rail Station — 6.3 kilometres
Headcorn Rail Station — 6.6 kilometres
- Ferry ports
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Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal
— 29.0 kilometres
Gravesend Pier — 39.1 kilometres
Tilbury Ferry Terminal — 39.7 kilometres
- Airports
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Lydd London Ashford Airport
— 28.5 kilometres
London Southend Airport — 44.2 kilometres
Local attractions
As you're only here for two nights, you'll probably spend much of your time contentedly wandering through the woodland or finding a serene spot to sit and read… but if you're on a longer-haul trip and are moving on to other Kentish pastures after your stay, there's quite a bit to do close by.
Access the North Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty from the ancient village of Westwell 10 minutes' drive east at Westwell Downs (where locals of yore erected beacons to signal the approach of the Spanish Armada). From the Downs, you can also stride along some of the nearby 119-mile Pilgrims Way, the route taken by the devout from Winchester to Canterbury and the shrine of Thomas Becket at the city cathedral.
Heading towards the coast, it's a 40-minute drive from Woodsman to Whitstable, home of sandy and shingle beaches, an 18th-century castle, waters popular for yachting and waterskiing, and the tasty samples of the Whitstable Oyster Festival. Other Kent highlights are within easy day trip distance: try Leeds Castle (25 minutes), Port Lympne Reserve (30 minutes), Dover Castle (40 minutes) and more beaches at Folkestone and Rye (35 and 40 minutes).
Must see
- Leeds Castle (10.6 kilometres)
- Ashford Designer Outlet (11.2 kilometres)
- Sissinghurst Castle Garden (11.6 kilometres)
National Trust
- Sissinghurst Castle Garden (12.5 kilometres)
- Stoneacre (13.4 kilometres)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Policies
Permitted arrival/departure time
| Camping and touring | ||
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| Arrive: | noon – | Anytime |
| Depart by: | noon | |
Please reconfirm your estimated time of arrival with the site, the day before or the day of your arrival.
Woodsman Kent Wild Camping cancellation policy
No refunds within 30 days of arrival date.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
If you need to cancel or amend your booking, please give as much notice as possible so that someone else has the chance to book. You may wish to buy holiday insurance for cancellations and for your property/injury whilst away.
Please note that your deposit is paid to Pitchup.com and is non-refundable.
Payment
Deposit transferable during COVID-19. Woodsman Kent Wild Camping will debit the balance from your card 30 days before arrival, or if the arrival date is sooner than 30 days then the balance will be taken immediately.
Deposit transferable during COVID-19. During COVID-19 you can transfer your deposit to a future stay booked within 3 months of your arrival date. Read more.You can also opt to pay the full amount at the time of your booking.
Payment methods accepted on the park
CashTerms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditions- Does Woodsman Kent Wild Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Woodsman Kent Wild Camping dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Woodsman Kent Wild Camping? As you're only here for two nights, you'll probably spend much of your time contentedly wandering through the woodland or finding a serene spot to sit and read… but if you're on … Read more
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When can I check in and check out of Woodsman Kent Wild Camping?
Camping and touring Arrive: noon – Anytime Depart by: noon Please reconfirm your estimated time of arrival with the site, the day before or the day of your arrival.
Read more - How much does it cost to stay at Woodsman Kent Wild Camping? From $77.84 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party. Check prices and availability
