- Camping with Horseback riding
The best campsites in Mendip Hills AONB with horseback riding
98% (711) • 697 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds in Mendip Hills AONB
Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite
1. Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite
99%
(366)
Crickhowell, Wales · 19 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Simple, eco-friendly camping with epic views at the foot of a famed Welsh mountain range
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Red Sky at Night Campsite
2. Red Sky at Night Campsite
99%
(35)
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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Goren Farm
3. Goren Farm
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(98)
Seaton, England · 7 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Nearly wild camping in Devonshire wildflower meadows
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The Yellow Submarine!
4. The Yellow Submarine!
100%
(1)
England · 1 unit
Stay in the only Yellow Submarine Glamping in the UK!
Our Yellow Submarine is comfy and cosy and lots of interactive fun. Its a unique, magical (and totally land-based!) experience!
The Yellow Submarine is complete with Radar, Giant Octopus Detector, Shark Warning System, Anti-Whale-Bump technology and a special cool space for Mums' wine. There are buttons to press, and knobs and dials and gauges and lights and real portholes. Look through the Periscope to check for any Sharks, Whales, Dolphins and Sea Monsters lurking nearby. There's a Galley Kitchen with Hob, Fridge, Sink, Crockery, Cutlery, and all the bits and bobs you'll need. Outside you'll find a BBQ & Firepit.
When not deep under the Ocean, you'll find the Yellow Submarine at Petruth Paddocks - the best fun Free-Range Camping in Somerset. The vibe is as chilled as a rather good Prosecco thanks to the cucumber-cool Jules and the team there. There's a Family Field with an activity area where kids are free to clamber on old cable reels, sleepers, tractor tyres and an old Land Rover.
You’ll find a great food shack serving delicious Paninis, Loaded Chips, Baked Potatoes, and brekky rolls in the morning and get your caffeine hit with proper coffee, or great tea, iced milkshakes and hot choccy! Veggy / dairy free available too!
‘Kev the Ice-Man’ has the most delicious flavours of Marshfield’s Ice Cream, and the most wonderful Stone-Baked Pizzas are on Friday evenings from June - end August with Vegan & dairy-free options available.
A small shop in Reception sells the essentials - drinks, snacks, toiletries and a few other bits and bobs!
In the Village nearby;
6 great Restaurants
5 lovely Take-aways (some deliver)
8 fabulous pubs plus lots more a short drive away
Local stores, farm shops, supermarkets
In the area;
Buses, Bike / E-Bike hire, Taxis, Trains
9 Gorgeous Beaches
Marshes, Lakes, Cheddar Gorge, Wookey Hole, RSPB / Nature Reserves,
Animal Parks and Zoos, Landscaped Gardens,
Culture, Historical Landmarks and the Paranormal! Whooooooo!
Local activities;
A Shooting Range, Yachting, Kayaking, Horse Trekking, Alpaca Experiences,
Activity Centres, Ballooning, Gliding, Racing, Karting, a Steam Railway
Walking, Running, Cycling, River activities, Wild Swimming, Carboot and Local Market, Cakery, Softplay, Gym and Leisure Centre… Phew!
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Hardyes Countryside Camping
5. Hardyes Countryside Camping
98%
(45)
Weymouth, England · 35 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Camping in a Dorset field between Dorchester and the Jurassic coast.
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The T Barn
6. The T Barn
99%
(93)
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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Offas Dyke Retreat
7. Offas Dyke Retreat
100%
(2)
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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Harry's Field New Forest
8. Harry's Field New Forest
92%
(61)
Fordingbridge, England · 63 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Family-friendly, traditional New Forest camping with a pub next door and footpaths leading directly from the gateway
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Gurt Yurts
9. Gurt Yurts
100%
(25)
Churchill, England · 9 units · Tents, Glamping
Off the beaten track on top of the Mendips in an area of outstanding natural beauty. A mixture of four acres of wild woodland, orchard and field set on a hillside.
Our Yurt is set up in the trees giving you peaceful seclusion and a clear view across the sea to Wales and the mountains of the Brecon Beacons. The Yurt is big and sleeps up to four very comfortably. It has its own stove and outside is a washroom just for you with hot shower , toilet and sinks. Your own meadow allows you to just relax and be.
Up on the campfield you can bring your own tent or hire a Belle tent from us with all the fittings to camp contentedly. Our new Wash House has hot showers, flushing toilets and basins. You can light a fire and cook up a BBQ or maybe just watch the world go by.
A huge range of activities are possible or you can lie in the hammock with a good book. We have very friendly dogs and rescue chickens who may come and visit. Wild deer wander past in the early morning mist and the odd buzzard picks an argument with a bunch of crows but nothing much else should disturb you.
We moved here after an 18 month search 11 years ago. It was close to everything we wanted and we've spent some time getting a bit closer.
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Penylan Cider Farm
10. Penylan Cider Farm
96%
(24)
Pontrilas, Wales · 3 units · Motorhomes, Glamping
Pitches and tiny home glamping on a cider farm in Herefordshire
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Cuddfan - The Hiding Place
11. Cuddfan - The Hiding Place
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(15)
Crickhowell, Wales · 2 units
A secluded, riverside bell tent in the heart of The Black Mountains
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Camping in Nature at Vallis Veg
12. Camping in Nature at Vallis Veg
99%
(150)
Frome, England · 14 units
Back-to-basics, natural camping with campfires encouraged and easy walks to the local attractions in Frome
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Bowhayes Farm - Glamping & Camping
13. Bowhayes Farm - Glamping & Camping
98%
(20)
Sidmouth, England · 12 units · Tents, Glamping
Nearly-wild camping in a Devon cider orchard, 5 miles from the Jurassic Coast
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Southover Woods Wild Camping
14. Southover Woods Wild Camping
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(103)
Dorchester, England · 10 units · Tents, Glamping
Nearly wild camping in a vast Dorset woodland
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Camping at Brandiers Farm
15. Camping at Brandiers Farm
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(12)
Upper Minety, England · 2 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Bucolic rural glamping in a beautiful natural beauty spot on the borders of Wiltshire and Gloucestershire.
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Electrical hookup
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Great Cotmarsh Farm
16. Great Cotmarsh Farm
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(14)
Swindon, England · 6 units · Tents, Glamping
Nature isn't tidy so expect some wilderness when you visit. We manage Great Cotmarsh Farm in a way that helps nature flourish and our small campsite, with panoramic views of the Marlborough Downs, is managed to the same philosophy. Small and quiet, tucked away in the Wiltshire countryside our campsite is arranged around pathways and pitches mown into one of our fields for Spring and Summertime. Bring your own tent to share our little slice of heaven.
Sleep under canvas and enjoy the pleasures of campfires and proper outdoor cooking. We have our own delicious 100% pasture fed lamb and beef to buy for hearty evening meals and a pizza oven for your to make the best tasting stonebaked pizzas with bases provided. When you visit you can say hello to our stunning native breed cattle and sheep and explore our wonderful, species diverse pasture. If you are after the kind of holiday where you can have fun outdoors, nourish yourself with delicious food and discover your connection to nature - Great Cotmarsh Farm is the perfect place to come and stay.
Whether you're an outdoor adventurer, foodie fanatic or love touring historic homes and gardens, Wiltshire and the surrounding area has tons on offer and we will provide you with a welcome pack full of useful information. If you want to keep your stay super local, there are footpaths leading off the farm into local meadows and up onto the Marlborough Downs, including access up onto the White Horse Trail. Within walking or quick cycling distance of the farm is the fantastic Broad Town Brewery and Hop Garden where you can enjoy locally brewed ales and street food vendors at the weekends.
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Buckland Farm Camping
17. Buckland Farm Camping
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(21)
Wellington, England · 12 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Dog-friendly camping on the edge of the Blackdown Hills
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Feltham’s Farm Cheese Barn
18. Feltham’s Farm Cheese Barn
100%
(8)
Shepton Mallet, England · 1 unit
Farm stays on a Somerset smallholding with a cheese dairy
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West Holme Glamping, Wareham,Dorset
19. West Holme Glamping, Wareham,Dorset
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(6)
Wareham, England · 2 units
West Holme Glamping is a micro-site with pre-erected bell tents in the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Just the job for romantic mini-breaks or holidays for small families, it's set in 20 acres, so there’s plenty of privacy and lots of space to roam around.
The bell tents here come equipped with a double bed, rugs, picnic tables, lanterns, a gazebo and a gas barbecue. The three showers and three toilets are shared between six tents.. You'll just need to bring your own bed linen and towels or add them to your booking.
You can explore the area by car – medieval castles, beaches, National Trust sites and the Jurassic Coast are all less than half an hour’s drive away. Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove are 20 minutes' drive away. Pretty market towns like Dorchester (also 30 minutes) or seaside resorts like Swanage (20 minutes) are all worth a mosey, while historic Wareham has Saxon town walls and riverside churches to explore. The sandy beaches of Studland and Swanage are also within half an hour's drive of the site.
If you’re feeling energetic, the Isle of Purbeck has plenty of walks and bike rides on the rocky peninsula overlooking the English Channel, as well as parts of the South West Coast Path.
The local farm shop is a five-minute walk and sells the very best of local Dorset produce if you fancy cooking on the barbecue. And if you don’t, there’s a cosy tea shop attached, and there are plenty of gastropubs serving real ales and great grub in less than a 15-minute drive too.
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Lickham Bottom Camp
20. Lickham Bottom Camp
100%
(9)
Taunton, England · 3 units
Ready-made camping in Devon’s Blackdown Hills
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Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Phil
2 days ago
Tent
With pets
Really beautiful campsite, lots of space and not crowded, incredible view and great facilities. Pridie and James are lovely too.
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Aurélie
2 days ago
Tent
The location is beautiful with stunning sunset!
I really like that every tent spot is far enough from the other so we have privacy. Also the fact that every spot has been levelled and with a fire pit is amazing!
We spent the summer solstice there and we had a delightful time!
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Alexandra
2 days ago
With kids
We had a fantastic time staying in the Butterfly bell tent. Very nicely decorated and situated.
Pridie was super helpful and great at communicating.
Happy to highly recommend!
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Ryan
2 weeks ago
Tent
Great place, great host and great views, highly recommend
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Holli
3 weeks ago
Tent
We had a great time camping at Goren Farm! The cream teas and cider were amazing. Julian was really friendly and helpful and the pitch was really beautiful and private.
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Barry
3 weeks ago
Tent
With kids
Lovely site, small and out of the way.
No signal unless you walk up the hill.
Great large showers with perfect temperature water. Probably the best composting loos I've used!
Eloise is lovely and did all she could when the village's water supply was interrupted.
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Andreas
May 2026
Tent
With kids
The campsite is fantastic! Nestled in a valley, with amazing views. The owners do a great job hosting, providing everything needed and giving useful information to make the most of our time there. Highly recommended!
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Kunal
May 2026
With kids
We loved our stay! Pridie's place is gloriously situated with views of the hills and lots to do nearby. The bell tent was very comfortable, facilities all there, hosts welcoming and helpful. Will be back!
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Clare
May 2026
Tent
With kids
Excellent host, idyllic setting, delicious cider, hot showers. What more could you want from a camping holiday.
Julian goes out of his way to make you feel welcome and comfortable at his beautiful farm.
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Phil
May 2026
Tent
With kids
Absolutely fabulous quiet campsite , with wonderful views of meadows full of wild flowers. The kids loved it and where able to explore the various paths
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Arnoldas
May 2026
Tent
With kids
We had a lovely stay at lordship campsite. The place is very beautiful, clean, private. Would highly recommend to everyone
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Zoe
May 2026
Tent
With kids
This camp site was absolutely fantastic! I could not recommend it enough. Beautiful setting, great location, lovely facilities and very nice host.
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Aisha
May 2026
Tent
Group trip
Everything was absolutely perfect, the lordship pitch had everything you could need, it was the perfect weekend camping trip. Everything was there waiting for us and even came back to fresh wood after a day out. Couldn’t have asked for anymore, and will 100% be back!
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Khaled
May 2026
Tent
With kids
Was nice, clean and quiet. The children liked the place and we had a good time.. only thing the campers needs to know is the reception is the not the best so download offline maps ... We got lost following our GPS for 10 minutes before being able to find the camp site 😅
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Katy
May 2026
With pets
It was a wonderful hideaway next to the river. So peaceful and relaxing. We brought our two spaniels who were in heaven running around. The kitchen was nifty and great for us to make breakfast and dinner. The yurt was cozy and clean. The outhouse was also nice and shower section.
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Ellen
May 2026
Tent
With kids
Beautiful scenic campsite, very peaceful. Note that some areas aren't suitable for children to roam because of wildflower planting, but plenty to do using designated paths.
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Thomas
May 2026
Tent
Great spot - quiet, secluded and felt like we had our own slice of the countryside for the weekend. Julian was a friendly host and we really appreciated hearing the story of the farm. Also highly rate the local produce including great steaks and some local cider. We would come back and recommend to others!
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Ed
May 2026
Tent
With pets
amazing camp site ! loved it loved it loved it loved it
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Jocelyn
April 2026
Tent
With pets
Lovely quiet site, good pitches , great views. Welcoming host, thank you
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Sian
April 2026
5 m campervan
With pets
This is a brilliant spot. Really beautiful views, quiet and super clean. Good facilities and friendly host. Our schnauzers loved it too. Will be back!
See moreMendip 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.
