Wild Camping at Dark Lane
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- Wild camping in a rural field in the North Wessex Downs
- A 10-minute walk to the Kennet and Avon Canal; Wolfhall 15 minutes
- No parking available on site or locally, but close to public transport
Campground type
Languages spoken
English
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Features
Pop-up campground
Dogs allowed
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No drinkable water point No hot water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearbyType
Pop-up campground Tiny (1-10 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearbyLocation
Wild Camping at Dark Lane
Dark Lane
East Grafton
Marlborough
Wiltshire
England
SN8 3DL
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.34986°N
-1.63296°W
Nearest transport
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
Must see
West Kennet Long Barrow 10.3 mi
Silbury Hill 10.7 mi
Avebury Stone Circle 11 mi
Highclere Castle and Gardens 11.8 mi
Stonehenge 14.5 mi
National Trust
Avebury Manor and Garden 11.1 mi
Avebury 11.1 mi
Ashdown House 12.7 mi
Sandham Memorial Chapel 12.7 mi
Stonehenge Landscape 14.2 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Great Bedwyn – Crofton Pumping Station – Great Bedwyn 2.5 mi
Tidcombe Down - Scot's Poor - Hippenscombe Bottom 2.8 mi
TOTTENHAM HOUSE AND SAVERNAKE FOREST 3.3 mi
Little Bedwyn - Shalbourne - Great Bedwyn - Little Bedwyn 3.6 mi
Upper Chute - Blackmore Down - New Zealand Farm 5.2 mi
Local events
- CarFest (Friday, August 23, 2024 – Friday, August 23, 2024)
Basingstoke, England 18.6 mi
- Reading Festival (Wednesday, August 21, 2024 – Wednesday, August 21, 2024)
Reading, England 28.9 mi
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.
Reviews
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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Would visit again and suggest it to like minded friends.
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Primitive grass and earth tent or trailer tent campsite (backpacker, no cars)
Liked: Really pretty site and well looked after to give the wild camping feel. The compost toilet is very well kept and in a friendly welcoming hut. The owner was super attentive and caring. Liked to find a spot on the hill side amongst the grass and trees as my tent is tiny and can pitch in small area.
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment. We are delighted you were happy with everything and look forward to maybe meeting some of your friends if they decide to visit.
Fantastic place to stay, close to beautiful walks
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Liked: Peacefulness, surroundings, friendliness of owner , clean very well maintained compost toilets,
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Friendly, pretty site in a great location!
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Liked: Lovely quiet sites in a great location, eco-friendly, nice loo!
Disliked: No drinking water available yet- will be especially important when it’s solely wild camping- it would be tough to show up hiking or cycling and not have water
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From the manager: Thank you for your kind comments and for staying with us. I completely agree with the need for drinking water so we do supply drinking water in a water carrier. It was under the table in the wash up area so I will make it more obvious next time!
A peaceful site where you feel really at one with nature - perfect!
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Liked: Simplicity of campsite, that no cars were allowed as it’s ideal for cycle tourers, the tranquility of the site, it had water/toilets, great hospitality from Louise providing us with local milk and more if we wanted.
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your kind feedback. Nature is crying out for us all to reduce our carbon footprint and we are now dedicating our wild camping to cyclists, walkers and those people travelling to us by public transport. GWR tells us that leaving your car at home and taking the train cuts carbon emissions by two thirds!
Loved the secluded and serene feel of the pitch up - also…
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Liked: Loved the secluded and serene feel of the pitch up - also the small lovely touches of having a local dairy farm’s milk on offer to drink as well as a grill/firepit available to book! It was definitely the off the grid experience we were looking for with our busy London lives!
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From the manager: Lovely to have your feedback and glad the milk was appreciated. We have ordered a fresh drinking water container to offer to other walkers and cyclists who need a top up!
Beautiful spot with lovely walking areas and lovely hosts…
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Liked: Beautiful spot with lovely walking areas and lovely hosts
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Quiet, basic but brill !
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Liked: How peaceful it was with wildlife in every direction, was a great place to take the dogs and kids😊
Disliked: Nothing 😁
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Wild Camping at Dark Lane have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Wild Camping at Dark Lane dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Wild Camping at Dark Lane? Local footpaths pose challenging treks or gentle meanders, and for anyone with even a passing interest in history, the camping field itself is situated at the base of the footpath to Wolfhall … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Wild Camping at Dark Lane?
RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 3 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Depart by: noon