Clouds Hill Glade

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Grass seed coming through slowly. These were our first guests.
Grass seed coming through slowly. these were our first guests.
Visitor image of the pitches
Fantastic purbeck sunsets on the sssi heath behind cloudshill
Durdle door is around a 20-minute drive away
A gate leads to turnerspuddle heath for cycle rides and walks
Moreton ford
The river frome is a short cycle away at moreton ford
Bluebells in oakerswood nearby
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Visitor image of the pitches
Fantastic purbeck sunsets on the sssi heath behind cloudshill
Durdle door is around a 20-minute drive away

  • Small site in a woodland clearing 10 minutes' drive from Wareham
  • A 20-minute drive to Durdle Door; 25 minutes to Swanage beach
  • Monkey World and The Tank Museum five minutes' drive away
Fancy parking up at a pitch in a gorgeous little glade in the woods? Somewhere small that feels secluded but is actually handily placed for all sorts of Dorset days out? Take your motorhome along to Clouds Hill Glade, in a rural spot 10 minutes’ drive from both Bere Regis and Wareham. There’s very little by way of facilities here, so you’ll need to come along in a motorhome that’s self-contained for facilities and power (there is a septic tank for disposal but you’ll need to use green chemicals only here in order to protect the local environment). In return for bringing along your own facilities you’ll be rewarded with a peaceful place to stay, surrounded by woodland and wildlife and backing onto heathland and more woods for some splendid walks and bike rides. It all feels rather delightfully detached from the rest of the world, but when you do venture out you’re likely to find this location on the edge of the Isle of Purbeck to be rather handy. The National Trust site Clouds Hill is just over the road and the Lawrence of Arabia Memorial a few minutes’ walk away, and it’s a couple of miles to a couple of Dorset’s top attractions in the form of Monkey World and The Tank Museum. Beyond all of that are plenty more ways to fill your days – whether you fancy hitting the Jurassic Coast, taking a ride on the Swanage Railway or coming face to face with the Cerne Abbas Giant, it’s all within a half-hour drive.

Site type

RV sites 10
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • This park has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Group bookings of 2 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Please note that because of the proximity to The Tank Museum you may hear some noise from tank manoeuvres while staying here.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

7.2

Overall rating from 78 Pitchup.com customers

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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Forest

68% would recommend this site to a friend

65% would stay here again

What customers say

This secluded woodland site is perfect for off-grid camping. Pitches offer privacy, but facilities are basic (water tap, chemical disposal). Guests loved the quiet and Dorset access. Downsides included hard-to-find location, overgrowth, rubbish, and septic tank odours.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Perfect for a stop over, tucked away and just what we were looking for

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Victoria D.

Primitive gravel RV campsite

Liked Location, size and price

Disliked No bins

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Wooded area, very outdoorsy & not…

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Katie M.

Primitive gravel RV campsite

Liked Wooded area, very outdoorsy & not many other people

Disliked Difficult to find

Recommend to friends Visit again

Have already recommended to my friends with vans.

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10 out of 10
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Rachel B.

Primitive gravel RV campsite

Liked Very peaceful. Privacy between pitches. Not crowded at all. Easy booking system. No stress or pressure. Friendly and fast support via phone when needed.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely place

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10 out of 10
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Angela B.

Primitive gravel RV campsite

Liked Great stay as usual , very basic but such a lovely place. Just stayed another 10 days close to a lot of activities. Plenty of wild life . Lovely Quite we’re trying the pod next month with grandson. We’re regular campers there been in motorhome as well as camper van .

Disliked Nothing a part when sharing it with other people lol

Recommend to friends Visit again

Ideal if you essentially just want a legal parking space as a base

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5 out of 10
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Sara M.

Primitive gravel RV campsite

Liked A quiet site with lots of heathland dog walks, but not within walking distance of anything else.

We were a couple of weeks before thw summer hols and were the only ones on the site so had our pick of the pitches.

The site is tiny, with just a few pitches under trees.

Disliked Might feel a bit cramped if the site was full and there were campervans trying to manoeuvring to spaces.

None of the designated spots were quite level, despite being hard-core.

V close to the road and the chemical looks disposal stinks.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Always love our stay here 🥰…

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Pea S.

Primitive gravel RV campsite

Liked Always love our stay here 🥰

Disliked Nothing

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Lovely little site in the woods!…

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Anonymous

Primitive gravel RV campsite

Liked Lovely little site in the woods! No facilities other than a tap and septic tank but absolutely lovely! After booking look out for a text about how to find it as it is really hidden away.

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Glorified lay-by - okay for a stopover.

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3 out of 10
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Hannah S.

Primitive gravel RV campsite

Liked Nothing, only a glorified lay-by.

Disliked Small unkept site just off the main road, no facilities, no dog walk on or off site, no bins or waste emptying facilities and lots of road noise from the busy road. Would have felt uneasy if we were alone on site.
Paid £17, which still seemed too much in comparison to other similar places.
Don't be fooled by the photos on pitch up as it is now very overgrown.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Off grid tidy site

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10 out of 10
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Anonymous

Primitive gravel RV campsite

Liked Very peaceful off grid nice place too stop over and explore near by

Recommend to friends Visit again

My 2nd Easter weekend visit. A relaxing woodland glade full of nature

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Anonymous

Primitive gravel RV campsite

Liked A perfect woodland glade motorhome site making a good base to explore Dorset.

Disliked Nothing

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Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Forest

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Location

Clouds Hill Glade

Clouds Hill

Wareham

Dorset

England

BH20 7NQ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.7195°N
2.25138°W

Nearest transport

Coach
10.6 km Post Office
10.6 km Red Lion
13.2 km South Station
Rail
4.7 km Wool Rail Station
4.8 km Moreton (Dorset) Rail Station
10.1 km Wareham Rail Station
Ferry
18.3 km Poole Ferry Terminal
18.6 km Weymouth Ferry Terminal
18.8 km Poole Quay Ferry Landing
Airport
30.3 km Bournemouth International Airport

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.

Local attractions

The twin attractions of Bovington (five minutes’ drive) are likely to feature on the itinerary for many guests here – stop in at The Tank Museum to see armoured vehicles from across the ages, then have a giggle at the apes’ antics at Monkey World. Similarly, it’s pretty much impossible to resist the draw of the Jurassic Coast when staying in this area. Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove (20 minutes) are perhaps the most famous spots, but there are lots of other lovely corners to seek out, and of course some great walks linking them up on the South West Coast Path. For other days out, take your pick from madcap floating obstacles at Dorset Adventure Park, peaceful strolls at the Blue Pool, clambering over the ruins at Corfe Castle (all 15 minutes) or maybe settling on the beach in Studland or Swanage (both 25 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Durdle Door East 11 km Sea N/AExcellentN/AExcellent
Durdle Door West 11 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Lulworth Cove 11.2 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Ringstead Bay 12.1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Kimmeridge Bay 14.7 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

The Tank Museum 2.8 km

Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre 3.4 km

Lulworth Castle & Park 9.4 km

Hardy's Birthplace 9.8 km

Lulworth Heritage Centre 11.2 km

National Trust

Clouds Hill 0.2 km

Hardy's Cottage 9.9 km

Max Gate 12.2 km

Corfe Castle 16.4 km

White Mill 16.4 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Clouds Hill - Moreton 0.7 km

ATHELHAMPTON 6.1 km

Beacon Hill - Hardy's Cottage - Stinsford - Beacon Hill 8.2 km

ANDERSON MANOR 8.6 km

LULWORTH CASTLE 9.3 km

Local events

  • Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 6, 2025 – Saturday, September 6, 2025)

    Dorchester, England 12.3 km

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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Clouds Hill Glade have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Clouds Hill Glade dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Clouds Hill Glade? The twin attractions of Bovington (five minutes’ drive) are likely to feature on the itinerary for many guests here – stop in at The Tank Museum to see armoured vehicles from across … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Clouds Hill Glade?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  Anytime –  Anytime
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Clouds Hill Glade? From $31.81 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.