Campsites with rock climbing in North Wessex Downs AONB

Climbers heading to North Wessex Downs AONB will find over a dozen campsites that put you close to the best local crags and classic chalk escarpments. With options starting at £20 a night and an average price of £107, you can pitch up near bouldering spots or limestone faces without blowing your budget. Facilities that matter—like pet-friendly rules, campfires, and proper toilets—come as standard at many sites. For a pitch that’s earned a local following, try Camping in Nature at Vallis Veg (57 reviews), Great Cotmarsh Farm (9 reviews), or Rolling Fields Glamping (7 reviews). In between climbs, you’ll find trails for hiking and spots for fishing. Pack your kit, sort your rope work, and get ready—the Downs have more than just gentle hills waiting for you.

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Top-rated campgrounds near North Wessex Downs AONB

Climbers heading to North Wessex Downs AONB will find over a dozen campsites that put you close to the best local crags and classic chalk escarpments. With options starting at £20 a night and an average price of £107, you can pitch up near bouldering spots or limestone faces without blowing your budget. Facilities that matter—like pet-friendly rules, campfires, and proper toilets—come as standard at many sites. For a pitch that’s earned a local following, try Camping in Nature at Vallis Veg (57 reviews), Great Cotmarsh Farm (9 reviews), or Rolling Fields Glamping (7 reviews). In between climbs, you’ll find trails for hiking and spots for fishing. Pack your kit, sort your rope work, and get ready—the Downs have more than just gentle hills waiting for you.

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Top-rated campgrounds near North Wessex Downs AONB

1. Camping in Nature at Vallis Veg

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15 units · Tents · Frome, Somerset, South West England

Back-to-basics, natural camping with campfires encouraged and easy walks to the local attractions in Frome

2. Great Cotmarsh Farm

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6 units · Tents, Glamping · Swindon, England

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. Come and stay in one of our luxury tipis or 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 can arrange an essentials hamper of locally sourced, organic produce for some starter supplies. 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.

3. Rolling Fields Glamping

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6 units · Glamping · Oxfordshire, South East England

Luxury farm glamping with epic views, a 10-minute walk from the Thames

4. Brue Field, Gladwill Farm

1 unit · Glamping · Bruton, England

Reconnect with nature in a peaceful escape away from the hecticness of life. Exclusive to a family group or friends sharing a well equipped field kitchen & dining area in an organic meadow by the River Brue. Wildlife teems in the meadow and the surrounding Stourhead woodlands offering adventures in nature. There are 5 unique living pods with proper beds and creative interiors. A booking includes 2 days use of a natural swimming pond. This is a journey into simple living - not a party venue.

5. Stud Farm

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1 unit · Glamping · Brockenhurst, England

A shepherd’s hut on a traditional New Forest farm

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

Tent pitches are mown into our beautiful camping meadow.

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Anya

June 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Great Cotmarsh Farm

Great little site with only a few pitches so you can really enjoy some peace and the beauty of the local area! The pizza oven and individual fire pits were a great bonus. Fantastic host who was super responsive and helpful.

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Kristin

June 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Rolling Fields Glamping

We had a great time Glamping here! The tent was perfectly set up and had the food we ordered in the fridge upon arrival. The bathroom and shower was very clean. It was great to have towels, blankets, pots and pans, plates etc included, so we didn’t have to pack so much. It was very hot when we stayed, so we walked about 15 minutes to the pub and stayed for several hours on the river. It’s a very nice pub and we had a great time here watching the boats and ducks go by. If we were to stay again, we’d probably try to rent a boat. We didn’t go swimming but we heard there is a place nearby with easy access for kids to get in the water as well. Our kids also loved playing on the climbing frame and trampoline at the campsite. Fiona was very helpful and responsive to messages. I called her to ask if we were walking the right way to the pub and she answered immediately. Overall, this site is very well organized and lots of attention to detail has been paid. It’s a great setup, especially with kids, there are lots of conveniences like the gas grills and kettle. If you’re looking for somewhere a bit more off the beaten track though, you may look further afield.

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claire

May 2025

With kids

2 nights at Rolling Fields Glamping

We had a lovely few nights at Rolling Fields Glamping. The tents had everything you could think of, the kids (3 & 6) loved toasting the marshmallows on the fire and we couldn’t get them off the trampoline! It was nice having our own shower room, the shower was hot and powerful! We enjoyed the walk to Beetle and Wedge one evening and had a lovely meal by the river.

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Oliver

May 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Camping in Nature at Vallis Veg

Absolutely love Thai campsite it's a hidden gem. We've stayed in multiple pitches now and love them all. Great place to take children to experience the closest thing to wild camping without wild camping. Cordelia is super friendly and helpful as well. Would highly recommend.