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Den and Orchard
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Somerset, South West

Den and Orchard

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51.229°N, 2.320°W
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The orchard smells of apples even in summer, and if you're lucky, you'll wake to the soft thud of fruit hitting canvas in autumn.

This is a straightforward Somerset site that works well for families after a proper country camping trip, couples wanting a quiet weekend under the trees, and anyone touring the West Country in a campervan or caravan. Tent pitches nestle among the fruit trees, giving you that proper den-building, secret-garden feel the name promises. You're in classic Somerset countryside here — cider country, with the Mendips and Glastonbury Tor within reach, and plenty of National Trust estates and market towns dotted about if you fancy a day out.

Facilities are kept simple: toilets and showers onsite, which is all most campers really need. Ask about campfires when you arrive, as policies can vary depending on the season and conditions. It's the kind of place where kids can roam safely, dogs are likely welcome, and the pace drops the moment you pitch up.

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Weather Outlook
Current Conditions
17°C
Overcast
11 mph
88%
7-Day Outlook
Today
19° / 14°
65%
Thu
24° / 17°
37%
Fri
19° / 15°
71%
Sat
19° / 13°
4%
Sun
25° / 15°
8%
Mon
20° / 15°
18%
Tue
18° / 13°
47%
Source: Open-Meteo · Updated hourly
Walks Nearby

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3 routes found via OpenStreetMap

East Mendip Way

Traverses rolling Mendip Hills with moderate climbs and occasional steep sections over limestone terrain. Mixed surfaces from grassy paths to stony tracks mean it's challenging for buggies, though older children who enjoy longer walks will manage well. Dogs welcome but keep leads handy near livestock in fields. Rewards you with sweeping Somerset views, ancient woodlands, and classic limestone grassland – a proper taste of the Mendips' distinctive character across varied countryside.

Hiking routeRegional network
11.47 km from campsite

Mid Wilts Way

Follows a gentle-to-moderate 44-mile trail through Wiltshire countryside, connecting the Kennet and Avon Canal to Salisbury Plain. Terrain mixes canal towpaths, farmland tracks, and quiet lanes with some gradual climbs—manageable for steady walkers but too long and uneven for buggies or very young children. Dogs welcome throughout on leads near livestock. Offers classic English downland scenery, medieval villages, and historic sites including ancient hill forts, making it ideal for multi-day wal

Hiking routeRegional network
29.97 km from campsite

Macmillan Way

Spans 290km across the Midlands and Cotswolds with varied terrain from gentle farmland to moderate limestone hills—definitely not a single-day stroll. Best tackled in sections, though most segments are manageable for reasonably fit families with older children. Buggies won't cope with stiles and field paths. Dogs welcome on leads near livestock. Worth doing for quintessential English countryside, historic market towns, and the satisfying challenge of a long-distance trail supporting Macmillan Ca

Hiking routeRegional network
96.5 km from campsite
Route length: 290 km
Operator: Macmillan Way Association
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