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Oxfordshire, Central

Cornbury Rise Camping

— (0)Price on Pitchup51.875°N, 1.481°W
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The gentle rustle of ancient oaks marks your arrival at this quiet corner of Oxfordshire, where morning mist rolls across open meadowland and wood pigeons announce the dawn. Set within the rural heart of Central England, you're ideally placed to explore the Cotswolds' honey-stone villages, Oxford's dreaming spires, and the rolling Chiltern Hills beyond.

Perfect for touring families and couples seeking an unpretentious base, this straightforward site welcomes tents, campervans, and caravans without unnecessary frills. The surrounding landscape offers gentle walking country, historic market towns, and that distinctly English patchwork of fields and woodland that defines this genteel corner of the country.

Facilities are kept simple with toilets and showers provided for campers' comfort. Campfire enthusiasts should enquire upon arrival about current fire policies. The atmosphere here is refreshingly unfussy—a traditional camping experience where the emphasis falls on countryside tranquility rather than bells and whistles, letting Oxfordshire's natural charm take centre stage.

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Weather Outlook
Current Conditions
18°C
Partly cloudy
11 mph
80%
7-Day Outlook
Today
21° / 14°
45%
Mon
22° / 11°
1%
Tue
21° / 14°
71%
Wed
21° / 13°
2%
Thu
23° / 14°
12%
Fri
22° / 12°
4%
Sat
26° / 11°
2%
Source: Open-Meteo · Updated hourly
Walks Nearby

Local walks within 10 km

7 routes found via OpenStreetMap

Wychwood Way

Meanders 59.5km through Oxfordshire's ancient Wychwood Forest landscape, linking Hailey to Ascott-under-Wychwood via gentle farmland, woodlands and quiet Cotswold villages. Largely flat to gently rolling terrain makes it manageable for older children tackling sections, though the full route is a multi-day commitment. Dogs welcome on leads through farmland and open-access woodland. Discover remnants of medieval royal hunting grounds, hidden nature reserves, and quintessentially English countrysid

Hiking routeRegional network
1.33 km from campsite
Route length: 59.5 km
Operator: The Wychwood Project

D'Arcy Dalton Way

Stretches 107km across the Oxfordshire Cotswolds from Wayland's Smithy to Wormleighton, traversing rolling hills, open farmland and ancient woodland with moderate to steep climbs in places. Not suitable for buggies due to length, stiles and uneven terrain, though individual sections work for older children who enjoy a challenge. Dogs welcome on leads near livestock. Worth doing for the sweeping countryside views, quiet bridleways and the sense of achievement tackling one of Oxfordshire's classic

Hiking routeRegional network
3.14 km from campsite
Route length: 107 km
Operator: CPRE

Oxfordshire Way

Stretches 110km from Bourton-on-the-Water to Henley-on-Thames through rolling Cotswold hills and gentle Thames Valley countryside. Terrain varies from moderate Cotswold climbs to flat riverside sections—definitely not buggy-friendly given the length and gradients. Dogs welcome throughout on leads near livestock. Showcases quintessential Oxfordshire: honey-stone villages, ancient woodlands, and Thames-side meadows, best tackled in multi-day sections rather than one push.

Hiking routeRegional network
20.12 km from campsite
Route length: 110 km

Palladian Way

Hiking routeRegional network
26.28 km from campsite
Route length: 190 km

The Roman Way

Hiking routeRegional network
28.48 km from campsite
Route length: 274.5 km

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1 found · OpenStreetMap

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Pubs & restaurants within 5 km

  • TG's Cafe
    Cafe 0.1 km~5 min walk
    Directions
  • Missing Bean
    Cafe 0.2 km~5 min walkcoffee shop
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  • Amarelo Bistro
    Restaurant 0.2 km~5 min walksouth american;mediterranean
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  • Charlbury Deli & Cafe
    Cafe 0.2 km~5 min walkcoffee shop;sandwich;breakfast
    Directions
  • The Bull
    Pub 0.3 km~5 min walk
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