Tent campground in Somerset woodland with just a handful of pitches, campfires allowed, and direct access to forest walks.
About Butcombe New Wood
Butcombe New Wood is a tiny campground tucked into Somerset forest, with fewer than ten pitches scattered through the trees. Pitches are simple and set among the woodland; what you arrive to is a quiet, remote setting rather than manicured facilities. Campfires and barbecues are permitted, and dogs are welcome year-round.
The site has showers, a composting toilet and a washing-up area. It operates as a wild camping venture on farmland, leaning towards the low-key and peaceful rather than the organised. The location sits within a landscape of forest, lake and hills, making it a natural base for walkers and cyclists, with mountain biking also available nearby. Fishing is possible in the area. The Hermitage at Butcombe is just a few minutes' walk away.
What's nearby
- The Hermitage Butcombe 300m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free street
Details via Google — worth confirming with the site before you travel.
Photos
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Can I bring...?
Pitch types
- Non-electric grass tent pitch
Pitch details as listed by the booking provider — availability and exact pricing shown at checkout.
Facilities
Takeaway & food delivery
Handy if you fancy a night off cooking — here's what delivers near this site.
Just Eat — 5 takeaways deliver to this postcode (BS40 7UR)
Darlington Arms
5.0 · Indian, Fish & Chips
Stoke Inn
5.0 · Burgers, British
Emmz kebap
5.0 · Grill, Kebab
BLAGDON STORES
5.0 · Groceries, Alcohol
Subway - Portishead New
1.0 · Sandwiches, Lunch
Checked 26 Aug 2026 — always confirm on justeat.co.uk before ordering, as coverage can change.
Deliveroo — 93 restaurants nearby
Sainsbury's Supermarket
Iceland
Athenian - Pita, Gyros & Wraps
Hamid's Pizza Fish, Chips and Kebab
Co-op
Checked 26 Aug 2026 — always confirm on deliveroo.co.uk before ordering, as coverage can change.
Nearest supermarkets
Handy if you're self-catering or need to stock up on arrival.
- Co-op, Chew Magna 4.2 miles
- Sainsbury's, Cheddar 5.9 miles
- Morrisons, Bristol 6 miles
- Lidl, Bristol 6.1 miles
- Tesco, Nailsea 6.4 miles
- Aldi, Bristol 6.6 miles
- Asda, Bristol 7.4 miles
Straight-line distances — the drive will be longer. Store data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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