Butcombe New Woods
Butcombe, Bristol, Somerset
Butcombe New Woods
Please note that this is a pop-up campsite, open for a limited number of days each year.
Butcombe New Woods caters exclusively for one group at a time, providing you with a wilderness camping experience all to yourselves! Admire the natural surroundings at this idyllic site in the heart of the Mendip Hills and easy access to Blagdon Lake. Accepts tents only.
Why you'll love it at Butcombe New Woods
Exclusive site for group almost-wild camping, in the heart of peaceful woodland
Stunning views of the Mendip Hills, ideal for exploring with foot and cycle paths
A fire pit with wood provided to keep you cosy on starry nights
About the site
Nestled amongst acres of glorious countryside within the Mendip Hills AONB, you'll enjoy private use of a quiet five acre woodland surrounded by fields of sheep and a wooded valley. You have a sunny clearing to pitch your tents, 37m x 13m of grass with five small fruit trees. A fire pit is provided, along with a sack of fire wood. There's no electricity supply on site, some solar lighting is provided but this is essentially a wilderness camping experience with all the basics. This site is for tents only, no vehicles are allowed on site. Parking is immediately outside the entrance to the field and there's a 60m walk to the camping area (largely level but with a short gentle downhill slope as you enter the field). Wheelbarrows are provided to make your arrival easy.
Butcombe New Woods is open 2nd- 5th May, 23rd May- 1st June, 25th June- 1st July and then from 19th July to 28th August.
There are 1 accommodation options on-site
Bookable pitches and accommodation options
Wild Camping Pitch
Max 14 people
A large gently sloping grass clearing measuring 37m x 13m with five small fruit trees and space for up to 14 campers, for exclusive use. There's no electricity supply on site but some essential solar lighting. Suitable for tents only.
Site tariff
Interested in staying at Butcombe New Woods?
Call 07976 238591 to book.
Unfortunately Butcombe New Woods doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.
Things to do on site and in the Bristol area
Blagdon Lake is a short walk on footpaths which take you around this scenic spot in the Mendips.
The Aldwick Estate run vineyard tours and are located just a 20 minute walk from the site.
You are in the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with plenty to explore here and a network of trails taking you through the Chew Valley. The area is also popular with cyclists.
Weston-super-Mare is a popular seaside resort, or there are quieter beaches and coastal walks either side of Weston.
Popular attractions nearby:
- Cheddar Gorge
- Wookey Hole Caves
- Bristol city centre
- Weston-super-Mare
- The Mendip Hills
- Blagdon Lake
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