Dagger Wood Campsite
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- Secluded 34-acre farm within half-hour’s drive of Bristol and Bath
- A 10-minute woodland walk to a pub serving food; bus stop nearby
- Barbecues and firepits allowed; foraging workshops available for a fee
Site type
10
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Group bookings of 8 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- Single-sex bookings of 8 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Mon, 3 Mar to
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric forest floor tent pitch
8 people maximum Ground type: Forest floor
Pitch size: unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £10 1 night, 2 adults
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Non-electric grass tent pitch
8 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £10 1 night, 2 adults
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Bell tent (adults only)
2 people maximum 
No dogs allowed Dimensions: 3.0m width x 3.0m length (9.8ft width x 9.8ft length) Calculated area: 9.0m² (96.9ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £20 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 85% of visitors View breakdown
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We had a top quality stay at Dagger Wood over the Easter…
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Non-electric forest floor tent pitch
Liked: We had a top quality stay at Dagger Wood over the Easter weekend! Perfect for that secluded wild camping feel, with the bonus of toilet and wash facilities on site. Henry even threw in a free bag of kindling as there was a little wait on the logs I'd purchased 😎 Plenty of wood for a 4 hour fire each evening! We also walked along the old railway line into the local villages and enjoyed some drinks at the Temple, and Railway Inn before heading back to camp. Highly recommend if traditional woodland camping is your thing! We'll be staying again 🏕️
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Remoteness of pitches. Nice quiet site. Clean and tidy.…
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Liked: Remoteness of pitches. Nice quiet site. Clean and tidy.
Disliked: No hot water but it did say that in advance, I just didn't notice so not marked down!
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Lovely wild camping feel
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Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked: It's like wild camping but with the permission of a friendly and helpful landowner (Henry) and an easy way to pay to say thank you. Wish there were more places like this.
Plus you can buy logs so you can make a fire easily and in places the land owner is happy with.
Disliked: Not much. The pitch we were on suffered from constant noise from the busy A37. Easily sorted with ear plugs, but be aware in case this is an issue for you.
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Fantastic site!
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Non-electric forest floor tent pitch
Liked: The campsite was absolutely beautiful and had a real off-grid feel — exactly what we were hoping for. There are compost toilets dotted around the site and drinking water taps within easy reach. There were plenty of pitches to choose from, and the kids loved having the freedom to explore for hours on end — it felt like a proper little adventure for them.
Henry, the campsite manager, was brilliant — super friendly and full of knowledge. He took us on a foraging walk around the site where we learned to identify all sorts of edible plants (and got to taste them too!). Our favourite was the common marrow, which surprisingly tastes a bit like apple skin — that was definitely a highlight of the trip and such a memorable experience.
Disliked: If you want kindling & logs supplied to you it's quite pricey due to an increase in costs from the sites sustainable log supplier. (Nets of logs £13.00 and kindling for £10.00).
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A nice place, simple and cheap. They have good basic amenities and…
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Liked: A nice place, simple and cheap. They have good basic amenities and the freedom to choose your pitch.
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Shhhhh ... don't tell anybody about this amazing site!
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Liked: The secret I want to keep!!
This is one of my favourite sites, 6 miles outside of Bristol, nestled in the countryside surrounded by woods and open fields. You will not want to leave.
Facilities are basic (compost toilets and cold water taps), but are always clean and perfect for that 'wild camping' experience.
40 minute walk to the pub (Hunters Rest - recommended), or 20 minutes to the Railway Arms, both accessible on foot along the disused railway line running through the site, or a short drive by car.
Open fires are permitted and logs are available to buy, along with fresh eggs and even a secondhand bookshop, all managed by Henry, who is an outstanding host.
Wildlife and birdlife are aplenty - don't be surprised to wake up to a cacophony of birdsong, be woken by the delight of tawny and little owls at night, or have the surprise of having pheasants and squirrels visit your camp, oh, and there's plenty of deer around (both fallow and muntjac)
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Great, would definitely recommend/return
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Liked: Beautiful site with a very wild camping feel to it. Lots of privacy with the pitches secluded and well spaced out. We did the air rifle shooting which was very well run with a great standard of instruction and equipment.
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Lovely site, will stay here again!
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Non-electric forest floor tent pitch
Liked: Hands-off type of site, plenty of room between pitches, quiet. It's perfect for that 'wild camping' feel, but with the luxury of water and loos! Pitches are looked after, but not in the boring normal campsite style, it's a bit more real.
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From the manager: Thank you for your review! A bit more real and authentic is exactly what we aim for. Hopefully we can welcome you back in the future.
Super cheap and properly wild.
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Liked: The variety of pitches, the relaxed vibe, the compost toilets with loads of roll (but might be different on a busy weekend), instructions on how to get to the nearest pub via the woods and fields!
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From the manager: Hi Michael! Thank you so much for your kind words, we always make sure there is plenty of loo roll and we are really happy to read that our map to the pub actually worked. Hopefully see you again sometime in the future.
There's a lot of pitches to choose from and many feel very…
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Liked: There's a lot of pitches to choose from and many feel very secluded while still being a short walk back to the carpark.
The foraging course was amazing. My 11 year old son and I loved it, and then had a nice side of mushrooms and burdock root for breakfast on our last morning and nettle soup at home later in the week!
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From the manager: Nothing beats some wild mushrooms for breakfast Andy! Was a pleasure to take you and your son foraging, hopefully see you again in the future.
Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires 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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Forest Remote location Wild campingUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Small (11-25 pitches)Accessibility
Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mudNearby leisure
Climbing nearby Fishing nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Dagger Wood Campsite
Northend Farm
Clutton
Bristol
Greater Bristol
England
BS39 5QR
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.34447°N
-2.53832°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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| Clevedon Beach | 15.5 mi | Estuary | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Weston-Super-Mare Sand Bay | 18.5 mi | Estuary | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
| Weston Main | 19.2 mi | Estuary | Poor | N/A | Poor | N/A |
| Weston-Super-Mare Uphill Slipway | 19.6 mi | Estuary | Poor | Poor | N/A | Poor |
| Brean | 20.5 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
At-Bristol 7.8 mi
Brunel's ss Great Britain 7.8 mi
Number One Royal Crescent 7.9 mi
The Bristol Hippodrome 8 mi
The Jane Austen Centre 8 mi
National Trust
Bath Assembly Rooms 8.1 mi
Prior Park Landscape Garden 8.5 mi
Tyntesfield 10.3 mi
Westbury College Gatehouse 10.9 mi
Westwood Manor 11.5 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Publow - Compton Dando - Lord's Wood - Publow 2.2 mi
STON EASTON PARK 4.1 mi
NEWTON PARK 4.9 mi
Keynsham - The Dramway – Willsbridge – Keynsham 5.6 mi
KELSTON PARK 5.9 mi
Local events
- Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Friday 8 August 2025 – Friday 8 August 2025)
Bristol, Greater Bristol 8.9 mi
- Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday 25 June 2025 – Wednesday 25 June 2025)
Glastonbury, Somerset 12.9 mi
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.
Offers
Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details
Nearest sites
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Dagger Wood Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Dagger Wood Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Dagger Wood Campsite? Check out Chew Valley Lake (10 minutes’ drive) if you’re into birdwatching and fishing, or attempt to get a glimpse of some of the UK’s native four-legged animals at the Avon Valley … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Dagger Wood Campsite?
Camping and touring Arrive: Anytime – Anytime Depart by: Anytime On-site accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 11 a.m. Upon arrival the site gate should be unlocked and open. If it is not, please contact site manager Henry using the number provided on your booking form.
Read more - How much does it cost to stay at Dagger Wood Campsite? From £10 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.