Westhill Camping at Bakers Folly

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  • Hilltop site with amazing views across Dorset, Wiltshire and Somerset
  • A mile from Bulbarrow Hill; 45-minute drive to the Jurassic Coast
  • Simple site for cyclists and dog walkers; pub within a 15-minute walk
Westhill Camping at Bakers Folly is a small pop-up campsite with spectacular views from the hilltop camping field – reaching right across the countries of Dorset, Wiltshire and Somerset. You can pick your own pitch on a spacious, grassy field, and as there are only a few tents allowed, you’ll never feel on top of your fellow guests. Remember to bring a torch as this back-to-basics spot has no lighting – you’ll have to rely on starlight at night. Amenities include an indoor toilet and shower, along with extra portable toilets. You can bring a barbecue from home, and there’s a designated cooking area in the camping field – please do not have a barbecue around your tent. Walking and cycling paths abound close to the site, so you can exercise your canine chums direct from the camping field. There are the remains of an Iron Age hill fort to stroll to on Bulbarrow Hill (a mile away) and you could be pottering around stately Stourhead House and Gardens in 40 minutes. It’s a 15-minute walk to a friendly country pub with locally sourced food, or you can pick up essentials at convenience stores in Okeford Fitzpaine (five minutes’ drive) or Shillingstone (10 minutes) – both have pubs too. If it’s a major stock up you’re after, you’d best head for Blandford Forum (20 minutes), with its shops and markets (Thursday and Saturday).

Campground type

Tent sites 20
Opens

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campground

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Westhill Camping at Bakers Folly

Ibberton

Blandford Forum

Dorset

England

DT11 0EN

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.86613°N
-2.29642°W

Nearest transport

Bus
9 mi Virginia Ash
9 mi Virginia Ash
9.9 mi Queens Head
Rail
10.7 mi Templecombe Rail Station
10.9 mi Sherborne Rail Station
11.4 mi Moreton (Dorset) Rail Station
Ferry
17.2 mi Poole Ferry Terminal
17.3 mi Poole Quay Ferry Landing
19 mi Weymouth Ferry Terminal
Airport
21.2 mi Bournemouth International Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Local attractions and activities include: - Cycling and walking: from site - Bulbarrow Hill: five minutes' drive - North Dorset Trailway (walking): 10 minutes - Hambledon Hill (walking): 20 minutes - The Tank Museum: 30 minutes - Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre: 30 minutes - National Trust - Kingston Lacy: 30 minutes - National Trust - Stourhead House and Gardens: 40 minutes - Lulworth Cove: 45 minutes - Durdle Door: 45 minutes - Weymouth: 45 minutes - Chesil Beach: 50 minutes

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Poole Harbour Rockley Sands 15.1 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Poole Harbour Lake 15.8 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Ringstead Bay 16.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Bowleaze Cove 16.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Durdle Door East 16.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentN/AExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Hardy's Birthplace 10.3 mi

Kingston Lacy House and Gardens 12 mi

The Tank Museum 12 mi

Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre 12.2 mi

Lulworth Castle & Park 16.1 mi

National Trust

Hardy's Cottage 10.3 mi

Clouds Hill 10.5 mi

White Mill 11.1 mi

Kingston Lacy 12.1 mi

Max Gate 12.2 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Ibberton Hill – Coombe Bottom – Ibberton Hill 0.3 mi

MILTON ABBEY 2.5 mi

BINGHAM'S MELCOMBE 3.5 mi

Fiddleford Manor - Hammoon - Child Okeford - Fiddleford 3.8 mi

Fiddleford Mill - Sturminster Newton - Fiddleford 3.8 mi

Local events

  • Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 6, 2025 – Saturday, September 6, 2025)

    Dorchester, England 11.4 mi

  • Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday, June 25, 2025 – Wednesday, June 25, 2025)

    Glastonbury, England 23.9 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Westhill Camping at Bakers Folly have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Westhill Camping at Bakers Folly dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Westhill Camping at Bakers Folly? Local attractions and activities include: - Cycling and walking: from site - Bulbarrow Hill: five minutes' drive - North Dorset Trailway (walking): 10 minutes - Hambledon Hill (walking): 20 minutes - The … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Westhill Camping at Bakers Folly?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  10 a.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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