Setthorns Campsite

Setthorns campsite sits within the Setthorns enclosure and is largely unchanged from how it looked decades ago, meaning, if you came here as a child you will be pleased to know that the paths you walked along are still in existence.

The pitches are nestled in between the trees, underneath the pines, most pitches have a respectable distance from neighbouring pitches.

Probably the most important thing to know about Setthorns is that it has no toilet or wash facilities, you must use your own. It has plenty of water and chemical waste points at convenient distances throughout meaning you are never too far away. I like to be further from the bins and disposal points because in the summer, they can smell a bit. Bin collection is loud and happens early morning. There are no shared facilities.

Pitch types offered are: Hardstanding with electric, Hardstanding no electric, Select with electric (also hardstanding), XL pitches & Grass pitches.

Setthorns is has its pitches in zones: Pine Tops, Oaken Bottom, High Tops and The Brow. Standard hardstanding pitches with and without electric can be found in Pine Tops, Oaken Bottom and The Brow. Select pitches which are a bit larger are located in High Tops (and the looped paths are perfect for little kids on bikes). Grass & tent pitches are in Oaken Bottom. There are about 5 XL pitches & these are all located in Pine Tops.

The disused railway line runs through the middle of the site which makes it really convenient for walkers and cyclists. You can access the path from Oaken Bottom.

From the rear of Setthorns, through High Tops or through Oaken Bottom, the open forest is a gate away. There is a large river not far away which is great for dogs to splash in.

Through Pine Tops, there is a footpath to the village of Sway, signposted from the campsite, it took us a little while to find the right path, you have to turn right at the first cross road, then left at the next one.

Given the setting, it's not uncommon to see ponies and roe deer in amongst the caravans and tents, they sometimes come close. You aren't short of a few squirrels either. Feeding the animals is not allowed so that they don't become dependent on humans for food but when it's hot we put a bowl of water out for the animals.

Over the road from the entrance of Setthorns, Longslade Bottom offers some great walks.

Setthorns is as close to nature as you can be when camping.