Camping in Mendip Hills AONB

Limestone bluffs, rocky plateaus, and grassy steppes blanket the landscapes of the Mendip Hills, providing plenty of scope for outdoor adventures. Hike beneath towering cliffs in the Cheddar Gorge, explore natural caves, and climb windswept tors for views that stretch as far as Wales. Camping is just as adventurous—pitch your tent at secluded campsites surrounded by nature or enjoy glamping in a bell tent or remote shepherd’s hut. The forests, lakes, and gorges are accessible year-round but bloom with wildflowers in spring and summer. Winter camping and hiking is possible with all-weather gear, although it’s best to leave the tent behind. 

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Top-rated campgrounds in Mendip Hills AONB

The T Barn

1. The T Barn

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(85)
Cirencester, England · 17 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Bell tents and shepherd’s huts with hot tubs on a picturesque Cotswolds farm near Cirencester
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Forest Edge Camping & Glamping

2. Forest Edge Camping & Glamping

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Sidbury, England · 18 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A welcoming and wild-ish camping and glamping site on the edge of a forest in East Devon
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Little Eden Riverside Campsite

3. Little Eden Riverside Campsite

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England · 27 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A very warm welcome to our guests at Little Eden, a restful and relaxing, riverside campsite for tents and campervans with grass pitches. We’re in a great spot if you love fishing, kayaking, gorge walking, cycling, seasides, fossil hunting, wild swimming, fell running, bird watching, archaeology or even Viking history! We are 9 miles from the mystical Glastonbury Abbey and Tor and directly on a Sustrans 33 cycle path route. The River Brue runs alongside the campsite with damsel flies fluttering by and kingfishers darting back and forth. We are on the Somerset levels so the sunsets are amazing as well as night time stargazing. We have a private, wooden jetty where you can launch your own paddle board. It’s a perfect get away for campers and nature lovers. Bring your own raised BBQs and logs or buy firewood on site. A family run campsite around 30 miles south of Bristol on the banks of the River Brue, it has a relaxed vibe and we try to keep things simple and straight forward. It’s ideal for doing some day trips nearby, then lighting the BBQ and playing Frisbee (games box you are most welcome to use). Shower and toilet, drinking water, washing-up sink in garden kitchenette. Our big sister site is just 4 miles away, and the café bar at 'Wall Eden Farm' serves fantastic coffee, cake, and family-made Somerset cider. If looking for classic countryside pub meal The Duck at Burtle and The Bird at Westhay are local favourites, be sure to book! Burnham on Sea close by has great fish and chips, a sandy beach, a pier and promenade if you like salty fingers and sandy toes. *DIRECTIONS* Little Eden Adventures is on Goole Maps Postcode takes you within 200 meters of campsite, look for white house with flagpole on stone bridge over river. What3words master.musical.titles. Our grandmother and her 5 sisters grew up milking cattle on the land. It’s steeped in history and archaeology. Bring your fishing rod as there are bream and roach in the River Brue. The site is a dream for cyclists. Electric vehicle charging at Wall Eden Farm with a Farmshop stocked with essential supplies, Moonshine and sweet treats. Sorry no pets as livestock in neighbouring fields. Big Adventures and Little Moments Warmest Wishes, Team Little Eden
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Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite

4. Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite

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(352)
Crickhowell, Wales · 17 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Simple, eco-friendly camping with epic views at the foot of a famed Welsh mountain range
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Crooked Willows Farm

5. Crooked Willows Farm

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(40)
Wimborne. Dorset, England · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Adults-only, back-to-basics camping on a Dorset farm
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Stowford Manor Farm Campsite

6. Stowford Manor Farm Campsite

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(54)
Trowbridge, England · 51 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
We are a family run farm situated in the beautiful Frome valley. The farm has a range of interests from the traditional Jersey milking cows to a community of workshops used by local craftsmen. The cafe serves cream teas from Easter to the end of September and pizzas are sold in evenings during the summer months. Ours is a small family run camp site with the River Frome on one side, next to the medieval buildings of Stowford Farm. The river is suitable for fishing, boating, swimming and paddling. Historic Bradford-on-Avon is only a 5 minute drive and the City of Bath 15 minutes. For those who enjoy more rural pleasures, 200 metres from the campsite Farleigh Hungerford boasts the only river swimming club in the country, and you can become an instant member for a very small fee.
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Camping in Nature at Vallis Veg

7. Camping in Nature at Vallis Veg

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(153)
Frome, England · 12 units
Back-to-basics, natural camping with campfires encouraged and easy walks to the local attractions in Frome
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Penylan Cider Farm

8. Penylan Cider Farm

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(26)
Pontrilas, Wales · 3 units · Motorhomes, Glamping
Pitches and tiny home glamping on a cider farm in Herefordshire
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Forest Garden Camp Spot Cardiff

9. Forest Garden Camp Spot Cardiff

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Dinas Powys · 5 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Close to Cardiff. Pitch your own tent amongst trees, or opt for budget glamping with spacious tent already and waiting for you ! There is also our rustic caravan lair. Each accommodates 2 people. There is also a spot for a VW type campervan max length 5.5 metres, or rooftop tent vehicle. Indoor shared bathroom with shower and access to party tent/ eating areaa with wood burner, gas and microwave cooking facilities. Campers can upgrade Wild One at extra cost to a pre-pitched tent on this site, complete with bedding. Range of facilities for all guests in a large party tent. shared use with microwave and stove or use the wood-burning stove and space for eating / chill out area ! In easy reach of lakes, forest, Heritage coast and Cardiff Bay. Perfect if you are coming to Cardiff to see a show or gig. 10 minutes walk from site to Eastbrook train station. 15 minutes by train to Cardiff. It's an urban oasis between the road and commuter rail line, it's screened from the road which is 40 metres away but expect some traffic/train noise. Wifi works near to the house. Wood-burning BBQ allowed on pitch. Take a look at this drone Vimeo of the property here; https://vimeo.com/user15829652 Your hosts Michele and Chris developed this unique 1-acre forest garden over the last 25 years creating a wildlife habitat and growing fresh food all year round. They have chickens ducks and a very friendly cat! So unfortunately we cannot accommodate dogs. We have winter caravan accommodation. See additional services - (click on Extras): Treat yourself to our fantastic full Welsh breakfast . Take a guided walking tour along spectacular secret costalin or scycle tour on our classic vintage tour bikes around the forgotten history of rural and inducstrial Cardiff. - all led by a knowledgeable guide around easy car-free trails you would never find on the internet - Guided cycle tours 3 hours 90% trail, with 6 stops - on lost lanes taking in forest, lakes and wild coastline - a smugglers islands, the first two way radio communication, wartime ruins, and abandoned buildings encompassing local history. Bike repair service on-site.
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Offas Dyke Retreat

10. Offas Dyke Retreat

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(5)
England · 10 units
A holiday taking in two countries – a tad ambitious? Not in the slightest. Take off to Offa’s Dyke Retreat and such escapades are very easy indeed, as you’re almost on the border of England and Wales, with plenty of gorgeous scenery and outdoorsy antics on both sides of the divide. Site is set in 3 acres with new 2023 communal space, including games room sofa snug, dinning area, new wet rooms and kitchen to be complete December 2023. You can start gazing at that scenery without even leaving this friendly glamping site in the little village of Longtown, for the outlook here is one of the Black Mountains and the Brecon Beacons National Park. Ready for a closer look? Get those boots on and set off for a wander. The Offa’s Dyke path passes nearby on its way from Pandy to Hay-on-Wye, and there are lots of little local paths to explore too. A stroll of a much less strenuous variety (barely a 7 minute, in fact) takes you to the local pub for home-cooked meals, local ales. If you can manage a little further (a 6 minutes walk), you can get to a fab village shop stacked with fresh and frozen food, local tipples and homemade cakes. Stock up there and trot back to the site for a picnic or barbecue (firepit provided, with firewood available to buy on site), or use the well-equipped communal kitchen to prep your eats. 5 ensuite railway carriages with kitchenette, 2 pods and 3 further carriages use shared facilities on site include a toilet block with a couple of showers; no need to bring your own towels, as you’ll be provided with these when you get here, along with bedding for your cosy sleeping quarters.
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Camping5Acres

11. Camping5Acres

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Taunton, England · 12 units · Tents, Motorhomes
As you'd expect from a site with such a name, there's a whole lot of space in which to relax and explore at 5 Acres, a large grassy site in the Somerset Levels. Kids and dogs are both welcome on site here, and there's plenty of scope for them to run about and play games safely away from barbecues and campfires (which are also permitted to keep you warm and fed in the evenings). Facilities on site include firepits, a toilet and shower block and outdoor sinks with mains water. We no longer sell logs. Nearest supplier is Knight Bros Garage. Dogs must be kept on leads at all time. We class ourselves as a quite site so no amplified music. The premier pitch is fully enclosed so dogs can be let off the lead. There is a maximum of six people allowed on this pitch at any one time. Visitors are allowed as long as the total number of people doesn't exceed six and they are chargeable at the overnight rate and must leave by 18:00 - Sorry, had the envelope pushed a bit! Mains hook ups are 6Amp max rated. Pitches are approximately 16m x 16m. The flag, firepit and pitch number line up in the centre of your pitch. The surrounding Somerset Levels aren’t just out in the sticks – they also produce them. Willow cane has been cultivated the traditional way in this part of the county for hundreds of years and can be seen growing within a mile of 5 Acres. The Levels are also a wildlife haven, making them an all-round top choice for country walks along the many trails nearby. And while this may be a rural retreat, it's also one that's easy to get to as it's just off the A378 (no winding country lanes to negotiate for this one…) Taunton town centre, with its wide range of shops and supermarkets, is a 15-minute drive away. The closest pub and coffee shop are five minutes away by road.
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Primrose Organic Produce

12. Primrose Organic Produce

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(1)
Stour Row, England · 1 unit · Tent, Motorhome
Stay on a small organic family farm in the heart of the North Dorset countryside, surrounded by open fields, big skies and the gentle rhythms of farm life. Our simple, spacious campsite sits within our 90-acre Soil Association certified organic farm, home to our Red Devon cattle, pastured hens, vegetable gardens and Primrose Organic Produce farm shop. This is relaxed, grown-up camping rather than a highly serviced commercial campsite. There are no regimented rows of pitches — choose a spot in the field, settle in and enjoy having space around you. Cars can be parked alongside tents, and campervans are welcome too. Facilities are deliberately simple, with toilets, hot showers and drinking water provided close to the camping field. In the mornings, wander over to the farm shop and café for proper organic coffee, pastries and produce grown and reared here on the farm. Depending on the season, you may find our own organic beef and mutton, eggs, vegetables, flowers and other carefully chosen local food and drink. Days here are wonderfully unhurried. Explore the surrounding Dorset countryside, visit nearby villages and market towns, then come back to cook supper, watch the sun go down and, on a clear night, enjoy some fabulous dark skies. We keep the campsite adults only and dog free, helping us maintain the peaceful atmosphere we want Primrose to have. It’s not about bells and whistles. It’s about fresh air, good food, plenty of space and the rather lovely experience of spending a few days on a working organic farm.
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Ebborways Farm

13. Ebborways Farm

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Wells, England · 99 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Proper camping where everyone is welcome in Somerset’s Mendip Hills
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Lower Marlpits Farm Campsite

14. Lower Marlpits Farm Campsite

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(10)
Honiton, England · 2 units
A well-connected family farm, near Honiton and the Jurassic Coast.
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Wookey Farm

15. Wookey Farm

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(198)
Wookey, England · 44 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Eco-friendly, campfire-friendly, family-friendly camping on the farm – plus Somerset's famous Wookey Hole caves on the doorstep
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Farm camping in the Blackdown Hills

16. Farm camping in the Blackdown Hills

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(61)
Honiton, England · 13 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Farm camping in the Blackdown Hills, with campfires, big views and homegrown produce for sale
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Primrose Fields Campsite

17. Primrose Fields Campsite

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(290)
Wareham, England · 20 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Back-to-basics camping in a Dorset hay meadow
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Goren Farm

18. Goren Farm

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(121)
Seaton, England · 8 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Nearly wild camping in Devonshire wildflower meadows
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Cider Farm Orchard Campsite

19. Cider Farm Orchard Campsite

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(125)
Waytown, England · 14 units
Adult-only camping amid the apple blossom of an award-winning cider orchard
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Red Sky at Night Campsite

20. Red Sky at Night Campsite

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(47)
Monmouth, Wales · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
If you’re lucky, you’ll catch at least one of the breathtaking sunsets at Red Sky at Night Campsite near Monmouth. If not, there’s always a stunning view of rolling hills all around. At night, the skies become a dazzling canvas of stars under one of Wales' official Dark Sky Reserves. This family-run camping field on our laid-back livestock farm is full of rustic charm. Pitch wherever feels right—tent or camper van. Dogs welcome but must always be kept on a lead and cleaned up after (dog waste bin on site, otherwise we are a leave no trace site and you should take your rubbish home with you). This year, we’re introducing the “Missing Camper Trail” hidden in the woodland—can you find Colin? You’ll also find a new zip line and a slackline for adventurers big and small. Mud Café and den building are still here, along with teddy bears scattered through the woods—no official trail, just hidden friends to find. Also new this season - a handcrafted washing-up area built by Farmer Ben from wood right off our farm. Coming soon: We’re hoping for showers this season, but we’ll update when they’re up and running. Wild camping here means no electricity—just two lovely compost loos and a covered cold-water tap. So bring your guitar, light a fire, and soak up the simplicity... The way camping was intended.
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Mendip Hills AONB camping guide

Where to go

Cheddar and Around

Jagged cliffs and rocky ravines carve out the Cheddar Gorge, where explorers can enjoy hiking, rock climbing, and caving. After taking in the AONB’s star attraction, hike up Black Down Hill for a view from the region’s highest point or cycle the scenic Strawberry Line. Don’t miss a visit to the town of Cheddar to sample Somerset’s famous cheese and cider. 

Northeast Somerset & the Lakes

Sweeping gorges give way to forested valleys and lowland lakes in the northern part of the Mendip Hills. Enjoy nature walks, bird-watching, and lakeside picnics at the Chew Valley or Blagdon Lakes, or escape the crowds at a peaceful country campsite. To the north, the UNESCO city of Bath and the Cotswolds AONB are within day-trip distance. 

South Mendip Hills

Hiking, cycling, and horseback riding trails traverse the southern stretch of the Mendip Hills. Adrenaline seekers should head to the Wookey Hole caves, where caving excursions incorporate abseils and Via Ferrata climbs. A short drive south, Glastonbury turns into a hippy haven each summer during the massive Glastonbury music festival, and the nearby Glastonbury Tor is both a historic landmark and a popular viewpoint.

West Mendip and the Somerset Coast

Winscombe is the gateway to the west Mendip Hills, home to some of the area’s lesser-explored hiking trails. Continue west to the coast, where sandy beaches, cliff-top walks, and lively seaside towns dot the shores of the Bristol Channel. Weston-Super-Mare, Burnham-On-Sea, and Clevedon are Somerset’s flagship beach resorts, where summer campers have a choice of seafront camping grounds. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Hiking, cycling, and horseback riding trails traverse the southern stretch of the Mendip Hills AONB. Adrenaline seekers can head to the Wookey Hole caves for caving excursions that incorporate abseils and Via Ferrata climbs. You can also explore different options for camping near Mendip Hills AONB on Hipcamp.

Jagged cliffs and rocky ravines carve out the Cheddar Gorge, where explorers can enjoy hiking, rock climbing, and caving. After taking in the AONB’s star attraction, visitors can hike up Black Down Hill for a view from the region’s highest point or cycle the scenic Strawberry Line. Don’t miss a visit to the town of Cheddar to sample Somerset’s famous cheese and cider. You can also explore different options for camping near Mendip Hills AONB on Hipcamp.

Limestone bluffs, rocky plateaus, and grassy steppes blanket the landscapes of the Mendip Hills, providing plenty of scope for outdoor adventures. Camping is just as adventurous—pitch your tent at secluded campsites surrounded by nature or enjoy glamping in a bell tent or remote shepherd’s hut. The forests, lakes, and gorges are accessible year-round but bloom with wildflowers in spring and summer. Winter camping and hiking is possible with all-weather gear, although it’s best to leave the tent behind. You can also explore different options for camping near Mendip Hills AONB on Hipcamp.

Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field
Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field

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