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High Ridge

9.6 5 reviews

Visitor image of the spacious camping pitch area

Visitor image of the stunning view from their pitch

Well-maintained, peaceful Hampshire site on the edge of Hook
A half-hour drive to Winchester; direct access to walking trails
Simple pitches within walking distance of pubs and train station

What a handy location for a break in the Hampshire countryside – High Ridge is just on the edge of the village of Hook, about a mile from its train station and within easy walking distance of its pubs, shops and takeaways. Walks around here don’t just involve heading to the village – there’s a footpath right next to the pitching field that leads to an extensive network of rural paths and byways, some of which can take you to an excellent country pub for a pint of something local. You can also stroll along to Tylney Hall for afternoon tea or a round on the golf course. Looking a little further afield, there are more walks in the South Downs National Park and North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, or you could plan a day trip to Winchester or Marwell Zoo (or even London, given the proximity of the train station). Back at base you’ll be staying in a peaceful 20-acre field that’s been kept very much as nature intended other than the addition of a portable toilet – just the ticket for those who like the idea of wild camping but appreciate having toilet facilities on hand…

Site type

Languages spoken

English

Nearby sites that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Features

No dogs allowed

Pop-up campground

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 pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette 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 No dogs allowed

Themes

Peaceful Walkers' paradise

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campground Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Golf nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

High Ridge

Owens Farm

Newnham Road

Hook

Hampshire

England

RG27 9NG

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.28032°N
-0.9823°W

Route directions

The site is located on Ridge Lane. If you’re coming from the M3, you will find the site on your right just after the 30mph signs. If you're coming from the M4, it will be on your left, just after the 30mph signs. Look out for the brown gates with brick pillars. When you arrive, please press the buzzer on the gates to enter.

Nearest transport

Coach

7.4 km Coach Stop

14.7 km The Borough

14.9 km South Street

Rail

1.4 km Hook Rail Station

5.3 km Winchfield Rail Station

7.4 km Basingstoke Rail Station

Ferry

38.3 km Shepperton Ferry Landing

38.3 km Weybridge Ferry Landing

45.5 km Moulsey - Hurst Park Ferry Landing

Airport

40.4 km London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5

41.9 km London Heathrow Airport Terminal 3

42.2 km London Heathrow Airport Terminal 4

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

You may well spot some wildlife on site, but there are also plenty of opportunities around here to see larger animals too, starting with the chance to cuddle farmyard animals at Miller’s Ark Animals and walk with alpacas at Pennybridge Farm (both five minutes’ drive). A day among the penguins, parrots and flamingos at Birdworld (25 minutes) is another great option, as is a trip to 140-acre Marwell Zoo (40 minutes). Keeping things rural, you could head to Wellington Country Park (15 minutes) for animal petting sessions, a ride on the miniature train and a bit of fun at the splash zone, or learn about lives of the past at Rural Life Living Museum (half an hour). There’s more history on display in the Tudor mansion at National Trust - The Vyne (15 minutes) and Jane Austen’s House (25 minutes). Winchester (half an hour) mixes up the old and new with attractions including the cathedral and the planetarium at Winchester Science Centre.

Must see

Birdworld 14.7 km

Jane Austen's House 16.3 km

The Look Out Discovery Centre 20.5 km

Mid-Hants Railway 'Watercress Line' 24.8 km

Highclere Castle and Gardens 26.9 km

National Trust

West Green House Garden 4.2 km

The Vyne 7.8 km

Hindhead Commons and The Devil's Punch Bowl Cafï¿½ 25.4 km

Sandham Memorial Chapel 25.7 km

Basildon Park 26.1 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

TYLNEY HALL 1.3 km

Rotherwick 2.3 km

Greywell - Basingstoke Canal - Mapledurwell 2.9 km

Mapledurwell 3.8 km

BASING HOUSE 4.9 km

Local events

Farnborough International Airshow (Monday, 22 July 2024 – Monday, 22 July 2024)
Farnborough, England 15.1 km
Reading Festival (Wednesday, 21 August 2024 – Wednesday, 21 August 2024)
Reading, England 20.3 km
CarFest (Friday, 23 August 2024 – Friday, 23 August 2024)
Basingstoke, England 20.4 km
Rewind South (Friday, 16 August 2024 – Friday, 16 August 2024)
Henley On Thames, England 30.9 km
Wickham Festival (Thursday, 1 August 2024 – Thursday, 1 August 2024)
Fareham, England 44.4 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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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Took mostly videos so only a photo of pond on the way to the pub

Very peaceful, rural location.

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Clare L. Jul 2023

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: In my camper van I found myself the only one booked in that night, so it was lovely to have a huge, reasonably flat meadow all to myself! The considerate, friendly owner checked I was OK. I will come again!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you very much!

Very clean well manicured land fences ect David was mor than helpful l

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Mark R. Jul 2023

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Stayed in a hay field which looked more like a meadow..
David came to meet us to show us where the field was.
Beautiful five minute walk to local village pub..
Saw two deer on the way back
Only 2 vans on the site
We had A lovely walk in the morning
Lovely place will definitely stay
Again..
The post code was wrong on the site..
What three words for location is
Washerble.climbing.orchids
Which I marked when I got there

Disliked: No toilet but I knew that anyway so nothing bad to say

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you very much

Super Platz vor den Toren Londons…

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Anonymous Aug 2022

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Super Platz vor den Toren Londons

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for staying with us 👍😊

Clean toilet very friendly owner, good and level ground.

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Anonymous Aug 2022

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Great place, lovely and quiet, fresh water and a loo, lots of room , will be back

Disliked: Footpath, nosey walkers

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for staying, it was a pleasure to have you here. We look forward to seeing you again.

Toilets, price, host & location is A+++

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Jessica N. Aug 2022

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: I can’t put into words how next level stunning this site was. We stayed is a beautiful hay field and us adults slept under the stars and watched a beautiful meteor shower. The host was ever so accommodating and we took a short walk through the woods to a gorgeous common and country pub. I will be going back every opportunity I humanly can whilst the pop up is open

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your kind words. It was a pleasure to have you.

Frequently asked questions

Does High Ridge have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is High Ridge dog friendly? No View all features
What attractions are near High Ridge? You may well spot some wildlife on site, but there are also plenty of opportunities around here to see larger animals too, starting with the chance to cuddle farmyard animals at Miller’s … Read more
When can I check in and check out of High Ridge?

Camping and touring

Arrive: noon – 7 p.m.

Depart by: noon

Read more