Boyd Valley Lake

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Fishing lake
Fishing lake
A great morning sky
Walk back from the upton pub
A great morning sky
The campsite
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Lake
Fishing swim
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A great morning sky
Walk back from the upton pub
A great morning sky

  • Peaceful site with fishing lake and rod hire available
  • Easily accessible, half a mile from the A431 between Bath and Bristol
  • Village shop and pub within walking distance
Bath or Bristol? Have easy access to both at Boyd Valley Lake, set down a quiet country lane half a mile from the A431 between both cities. This is a nifty base for city and countryside days: it’s just under eight miles from here to both Bristol and Bath, and the site’s Greater Bristol setting is in the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty for gentle strolls and nature spotting. For day trips, Cheddar Gorge, Glastonbury, Cheltenham and Gloucester are all within an hour’s drive and mighty Stonehenge within an hour and 10 minutes. In between all that, retreat for peaceful days on site at the one and three quarter-acre fishing lake suitable for all abilities of angler; hire a rod from the Boyd Valley Lake team to try your luck landing carp, bream, barbel and many more slippery species. There’s plenty of space around these green grounds for wanders – and picnics – too. The village shop and local pub are within walking distance, and two garden centres and coffee shops are within a mile.

Site type

Caravan sites 20
Motorhome sites 20
Tent sites 40
Rent a tent 3
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Facilities/activities including Fishing are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Units longer than 6 metres are not allowed.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
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Reviews

7.6

Overall rating from 154 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

71% would recommend this site to a friend

69% would stay here again

What customers say

Quiet rural escape near Bath/Bristol. Beautiful lakes, wildlife, friendly owners, clean facilities, BYO pitch. Some amenities basic, expect mud after rain, occasional cleanliness issues. Relaxing for a quiet getaway.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Lovely site and helpful owner

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent site (backpacker, solo)

Liked The lakes and surrounding area are beautiful and quiet. The wildlife is amazing and facilities are adequate and clean. Hot shower 😊

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely rural area and quiet site. Pubs nearby served good food…

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9 out of 10
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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Lovely rural area and quiet site. Pubs nearby served good food and there were plenty of lovely walks

Disliked I wasn’t sure where to pitch but a quick phone call resolved the issue

Recommend to friends Visit again

A really nice site, friendly staff and nice level pitches….

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Mike P.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked A really nice peaceful location, by a beautiful lake, with ducks, geese and other birds around……

Recommend to friends Visit again

Dog friendly, scenic and very cool!

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked The layout, faculty’s and space is amazing! Tiny Distance to town but an awesome feeling of complete isolation, no traffic noise, just animals and people enjoying life!

Disliked Nothing at all to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent site (backpacker, solo)

Liked Location, very convenient for Bristol and Bath

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site, a bit of work going on but great improvements to come

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Christina S.

Unpowered grass tent site (backpacker, solo)

Liked Tranquility of the site and the cleanliness of the shower and toilet facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

Hmmmmm…

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1 out of 10
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Mike A.

Unpowered grass caravan site

Liked Hmmmmm

Disliked Not our cup of tea I’m afraid. The site carries a sign for the Camping and Caravanning Club, but doesn’t appear on their website, of which I’m a member (?!). I wasn’t sure if I was in the right place initially, as there was no-one to meet us and no bays marked out. The site has some caravans on it that are clearly residential. There was piles of building spoil everywhere. There was no flat ground and even with the ramps I carry, I’m not sure I could have got it level. I’m sure if you’re a keen fisherman and not bothered so much about the site, this would be fine, but not for us. To be honest, I didn’t stay. Drove away and found another site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site, clean facilities and recycling facilities

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10 out of 10
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Julie H.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Peaceful, friendly campsite. Separate, secluded camping areas.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean, quiet site with lots of room.

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7 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Very quiet site, basic but adequate facilities. Liked the recycling receptacle. Like the picnic tables dotted about for campers use.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Just ok

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6 out of 10
Location
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Anonymous

Unpowered grass caravan site

Liked Clean shower and toilet
Level camping spot ( not many though )

Disliked Close proximity to other vans
No waste bins
Unkept site

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi Jayne,

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review—we’re glad you found the shower and toilet facilities clean and appreciated having a level spot to camp on.

We’re sorry to hear the site didn’t quite meet your expectations in other areas. We aim to balance the natural setting with a relaxed camping layout, but we’ll definitely take your comments on spacing and upkeep as we continue to make improvements.

There is a bin and recycling area located next to the washing-up station, but we’ll look into how we can make signage and access clearer for future guests.

Thanks again for your visit, and we do appreciate your feedback.

Features

Dogs 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

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

Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Tennis nearby

Location

Boyd Valley Lake

Golden Valley Lane

Bitton

Bristol

Greater Bristol

England

BS30 6NY

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.43413°N
2.45059°W

Route directions

On Golden Valley Lane, look out for the blue signs saying Boyd Valley Lake. Drive up and the pitching area is on your left.

Nearest transport

Coach
8.9 km Bus Station
10.3 km Bristol Bus Stn
11.1 km Queen's Road
Rail
3.6 km Keynsham Rail Station
7.8 km Oldfield Park Rail Station
8.3 km Lawrence Hill Rail Station
Ferry
9.3 km Temple Meads Station Ferry Landing
9.5 km Temple Bridge (Bristol) Ferry Landing
9.9 km Castle Park Ferry Landing
Airport
18.9 km Bristol International Airport

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

Want to stay close to base on days you’re not out sightseeing in Bristol or Bath? Steam along to the Avon Valley Railway a mile and a half from the site for a vintage train ride on its three-mile run through peaceful countryside (check opening times before setting out as the railway is generally only open on weekends and during school holidays). If you’d prefer to get about under your own steam, it’s a mile from Boyd Valley Lake to the Bristol to Bath cycle track, the 13-mile traffic free route between both cities. Opt to walk or cycle the path (access is provided for wheelchairs too), stopping off along the way to spot sculptures and old steam engines: the track is also an art trail and passes the steam engines at Bitton station. Options further afield include Cheddar Gorge, Wells and Wookey Hole, all 50 minutes’ drive away, and the National Trust-managed Dyrham Park (15 minutes), Prior Park Landscape Garden (25 minutes), Lacock Abbey (35 minutes) and Tyntesfield Victorian house (40 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Clevedon Beach 28.8 km Estuary N/AGoodGoodGood
Weston-Super-Mare Sand Bay 36.6 km Estuary N/AN/AGoodGood
Weston Main 38.4 km Estuary PoorN/APoorN/A
Weston-Super-Mare Uphill Slipway 39.4 km Estuary PoorPoorN/APoor
Brean 40.9 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Number One Royal Crescent 7.8 km

Assembly Rooms 8.1 km

Fashion Museum 8.1 km

The Jane Austen Centre 8.1 km

Roman Baths 8.5 km

National Trust

Dyrham Park 7.3 km

Bath Assembly Rooms 8.1 km

Prior Park Landscape Garden 10.8 km

Westbury College Gatehouse 13.4 km

Blaise Hamlet 15.2 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

WARMLEY HOUSE 2.8 km

Keynsham - The Dramway – Willsbridge – Keynsham 3.2 km

Battle of Lansdown Hill, 1643 3.7 km

KELSTON PARK 4.5 km

BRISLINGTON HOUSE 5.5 km

Local events

  • Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Friday, 8 August 2025 – Friday, 8 August 2025)

    Bristol, England 15.2 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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Boyd Valley Lake have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Boyd Valley Lake dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Boyd Valley Lake? Want to stay close to base on days you’re not out sightseeing in Bristol or Bath? Steam along to the Avon Valley Railway a mile and a half from the site for … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Boyd Valley Lake?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Boyd Valley Lake? From $24.67 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.