Campfires, wood-fired pizza nights and an indoor climbing wall. The Cotswolds' coolest family site.
Our verdict
The coolest site in the Cotswolds, and the only one where a wet day makes the holiday better.
| Distance from SN7 | 21 miles |
|---|---|
| County | The Cotswolds |
| Price band | ££ what the bands mean |
| Open | April to October |
| Tents | Yes |
| Campervans & motorhomes | Yes |
| Electric hook-up | Yes |
| Campfires | Yes |
| Swimming pool | No |
Far Peak is what happens when a climbing centre and a campsite share a hilltop farm in the middle of the Cotswolds. Days here have a rhythm: morning on the indoor climbing wall, bouldering barn or padel courts, afternoon exploring Northleach and the Coln Valley, evening around the fire pit waiting for the wood-fired pizza oven to hit temperature.
The camping fields are spacious and relaxed, with campfires allowed and big skies in every direction. The on-site café does proper coffee and cake, and the pizza nights are the stuff of local legend. For families with restless tweens and teens, that climbing wall is worth its weight in gold on a drizzly day.
Why children love it
- Indoor climbing wall and bouldering barn with instructed sessions
- Wood-fired pizza nights in high season
- Campfires allowed, fire pits and wood available on site
Days out nearby
- Northleach's medieval wool church and Old Prison café (walkable)
- Chedworth Roman Villa, National Trust (10 minutes)
- Bourton-on-the-Water (15 minutes)
Know before you go
- Book climbing sessions ahead in school holidays.
- The A429 is close, pitches further into the farm are quietest.
- Northleach is one of the Cotswolds' most underrated small towns, don't skip it.
The honest bit
The A429 is close enough to hum on still nights, so pick a pitch deeper into the farm if you are a light sleeper.
Camping weather this week
Live 7-day forecast for Northleach, straight from Open-Meteo.
Quick answers
Are campfires allowed at Far Peak Camping?
Yes. Campfires or fire pits are part of the experience at Far Peak Camping. Follow the site's current fire rules, keep fires off the grass where asked, and check ahead in very dry spells.
Does Far Peak Camping have a swimming pool?
No. The nearest pool site in this guide is Hoburne Cotswold Holiday Park, about 17 miles away. Far Peak Camping makes up for it outdoors.
How far is Far Peak Camping from Faringdon and Oxford?
Far Peak Camping is about 21 miles from Faringdon (SN7) and roughly 33 miles from Oxford city centre. Distances are approximate road miles.
When is Far Peak Camping open?
Far Peak Camping is typically open April to October. Dates shift a little year to year, so confirm with the site before travelling.
Peg & Lantern is an independent guide and takes no commission. Details last checked July 2026; facilities and opening dates change season to season, so always confirm directly with the campsite before travelling. Photography is illustrative, not of the campsite itself.
