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  • Quiet campsite on a working family farm in Dorset
  • Half a mile from Martinstown or 10 minutes' drive from Dorchester
  • Uninterrupted rural views taking in Hardys Monument and Poundbury
Clear View Camping is a back to basics farm site set in the middle of Dorset. This family-run working stock farm is home to a wide range of animals both natural and domestic, with exceptional views over the local landscape. The outlook over the countryside is uninterrupted and the site is far from any busy roads, but in the distance you'll catch sight of Hardys Monument and Poundbury, a model town backed by Prince Charles. Getting a closer look at the monument is straightforward as you can simply follow a private track from the camping field. Clear View Camping is in a rural location, about half a mile from the small village of Martinstown where there's a popular local pub, a small shop and a handy post office. The site has basic portable toilets, warm showers and a washing-up point available for guests; chemical disposal is also possible here. Dogs are welcome to join you for stays at Clear View Camping. Dorchester (10 minutes' drive) is close by if you need supplies from a supermarket, fancy catching the train to Bournemouth or Weymouth or are looking to poke around a museum for a few hours. A similar distance away, there's also Maiden Castle, a spectacular hillfort with views for miles around. For beaches, fossil-hunting or watersports, you're also a straightforward 20-minute drive from the Jurassic Coast.

Site type

Tent pitches 100
Motorhome pitches 3

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Portable toilet

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 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 Dogs allowed all year

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No drinkable water point No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Large (51-200 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Clear View Camping

Clear VIew

Martinstown

Dorchester

Dorset

England

DT2 9HZ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.6986°N
-2.51259°W

Route directions

After driving through the village of Martinstown from Dorchester, take the left turning towards Hardy's Monument – the entrance is a quarter of a mile further on the right-hand side.

Nearest transport

Coach
5.4 km South Station
10.6 km Marks and Spencer
18.1 km Coach Station
Rail
5.1 km Dorchester West Rail Station
5.5 km Dorchester South Rail Station
6.5 km Upwey Rail Station
Ferry
11 km Weymouth Ferry Terminal
36.7 km Poole Ferry Terminal
37.3 km Poole Quay Ferry Landing

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

Local attractions and activities include: - Maiden Castle: 10 minutes’ drive - Dorchester: 10 minutes - Abbotsbury Swannery: 20 minutes - Abbotsbury Castle (hillfort): 20 minutes - Cerne Abbas Giant: 20 minutes - Lulworth Castle: 30 minutes - Monkey World: 30 minutes - The Tank Museum: 30 minutes - Corfe Castle: 40 minutes

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Bowleaze Cove 9.4 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Weymouth Lodmoor 9.5 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Weymouth Central 10.3 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Portland Harbour Castle Cove 12 km Sea N/A Excellent N/A N/A
Portland Harbour Sandsfoot Castle 12.1 km Sea N/A Good Excellent Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Abbotsbury Swannery 7.6 km

Hardy's Birthplace 9.3 km

Weymouth Sea Life Park and Marine Sanctuary 9.4 km

Radipole Lake Nature Reserve 10 km

Mapperton House & Gardens 17.3 km

National Trust

Max Gate 6.4 km

Hardy's Cottage 9.2 km

Clouds Hill 18.5 km

Montacute House 31.5 km

Corfe Castle 32.8 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

A Chess Piece Visit 0.8 km

Hardy Monument Circular 2.9 km

BRIDEHEAD 4.1 km

South from Little Bredy 4.9 km

BOROUGH GARDENS 5.3 km

Local events

  • Dorset County Show (Saturday, 7 September 2024 – Saturday, 7 September 2024)

    Dorchester, England 6.7 km

  • Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival and Rally (Friday, 19 July 2024 – Friday, 19 July 2024)

    Dorchester, England 16.3 km

  • Tankfest (Friday, 28 June 2024 – Friday, 28 June 2024)

    Wareham, England 19 km

  • Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday, 25 July 2024 – Thursday, 25 July 2024)

    Wareham, England 22.5 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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  • Does Clear View Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Clear View Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Clear View Camping? Local attractions and activities include: - Maiden Castle: 10 minutes’ drive - Dorchester: 10 minutes - Abbotsbury Swannery: 20 minutes - Abbotsbury Castle (hillfort): 20 minutes - Cerne Abbas Giant: 20 minutes … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Clear View Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  noon –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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