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Dorset, South West

Back of Beyond Touring Park

— (0)Price on Pitchup50.831°N, 1.838°W
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The crunch of gravel under tyres and the rustle of hedgerows signal your arrival at this aptly named retreat, tucked away in Dorset's rolling countryside. Morning mist clings to the fields here before the sun breaks through, illuminating a landscape that feels genuinely remote yet remains accessible to the county's famous Jurassic Coast and market towns.

This year-round site welcomes tent campers, caravans, and campervans seeking a proper escape from busier touring parks. The Dorset location places you within reach of fossil-hunting beaches, ancient hill forts, and honey-stoned villages, though the peaceful setting might tempt you to linger onsite longer than planned.

Facilities are kept refreshingly straightforward with clean toilets and showers serving pitches scattered across the grounds. The site's name promises seclusion, and it delivers — this is a place where you'll hear birdsong more clearly than traffic. Check about campfire possibilities when you arrive, as policies can vary. The laid-back atmosphere suits those who appreciate simplicity and genuine countryside tranquillity over manicured perfection.

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Weather Outlook
Current Conditions
16°C
Clear
9 mph
66%
7-Day Outlook
Today
21° / 10°
0%
Sun
22° / 7°
4%
Mon
21° / 12°
22%
Tue
19° / 14°
34%
Wed
19° / 16°
27%
Thu
22° / 16°
4%
Fri
26° / 15°
16%
Source: Open-Meteo · Updated hourly
Walks Nearby

Local walks within 10 km

9 routes found via OpenStreetMap

Play Trail

Walking routeLocal network
2.19 km from campsite
Operator: Forestry Commision

Kingston Lacy walk at Holt Heath, Kingston Lacy

Walking routeLocal network
5.57 km from campsite
Route length: 9.6 km
Operator: National Trust
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Castleman Trailway

Hiking routeLocal network
5.7 km from campsite
Route length: 26.5 km

A Short Stroll Around Hightown, SW Hants

Dogs welcomeWalking routeLocal network
6.71 km from campsite
Route length: 1.9 km
Operator: National Trust
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Ferndown, Stour and Forest Trail

Hiking route
7.39 km from campsite

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Fisheries within 10 km

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