- Ainsdale Sand Dunes National Nature Reserve/
- Camping
Camping in Ainsdale Sand Dunes National Nature Reserve
98% (670) • 758 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds in Ainsdale Sand Dunes National Nature Reserve
Marbury Camp and Lodge
1. Marbury Camp and Lodge
97%
(15)
England · 23 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Small, simple family run camping and glamping site on the Cheshire / Shropshire border with local market towns a stones throw away. Around an hour away from Manchester, Liverpool, Chester and Birmingham, but most definitely far enough away for a break from city life. Great pubs within 30 mins walking distance and close to Cycle Routes, Walking Routes, Farm Shop Cafes, Markets, Supermarkets, a Gin Distillery (open to the public), three wedding venues, a kids tree top adventure amusement park, just to name a few. If camping isn’t for you, book one of our 4 glamping pods complete with central heating, a shower/WC, TV and cooking facilities. Small licensed shop on site.
For the best rates, call 01948 502250. Hollyhurst Road, Marbury, SY13 4LY
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£25
/ night
Stanley Villa Farm Fishing& Camping
2. Stanley Villa Farm Fishing& Camping
96%
(60)
Preston, England · 40 units
Lakeside rural tranquility and the 'kiss-me-quick' fun of the seaside – you can have the best of both worlds at Stanley Villa Farm's cute camping pods
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£60
/ night
Woodsworth Exploring
3. Woodsworth Exploring
98%
(68)
Ilkley, England · 12 units
Nearly wild woodland camping in West Yorkshire’s Bronte country
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from
£30
/ night
Tower Farm
4. Tower Farm
Wales · 16 units · Motorhomes, Glamping
Tower Farm is nestled beneath Castell Dinas Bran in the stunning Vale of Llangollen, North Wales.
Just a 15 minute walk from the town centre with its many attractions and activities, and only 2 minutes from the Royal Pavilion, it offers the perfect base for guests looking to explore the area’s natural beauty and adventure opportunities.
Accommodation includes a 2 bedroomed cottage, 4 electric, hardstanding/grass caravan pitches, 4 electric, hardstanding caravan/motorhome pitches and 1 shepherd's hut with 2 more coming soon.
Please note that we don't have communal toilets/showers for the caravan/motorhome pitches currently, expected August.
Also, please note that this is an adults only site.
Please note that we do not currently have communal toilets/showers for the caravans/motorhomes, these will be available in August.
Sorry, we don't accommodate camping.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£36
/ night
Moss Side Farm Campsite
5. Moss Side Farm Campsite
94%
(131)
Broughton In Furness, England · 33 units
Small-scale farm camping in the South Lakes, with campfires, wildlife and fine views
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£25
/ night
Moss Rose Campsite
6. Moss Rose Campsite
99%
(61)
Pilling, Preston, England · 28 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
We have a family friendly Quiet campsite in the heart of Lancashire on our family run farm. Our site is situated in a species rich meadow field with large mown Pitches surrounded by wild flowers and meandering pathways linking the site together.
We are surrounded by a young trees & woodland with the back drop of the Pennines. We offer both glamping and traditional non EHU camping on our site, with lovely hot showers, clean toilet facilities, fresh water point, pot wash area, phone charger lockers, communal freezers, elsan disposal point, microwave, coffee/hot chocolate machine, and our little honesty shack with all little camping essentials to might need whilst staying with us.
We also hire out picnic benches and fire pits to help enhance your camping experience.
We have a lovely little woodland walk, with a meandering mown path, that winds through our woodland/conservation area. Perfect to walk your dog, and let your kids explore.
Adjoining the campsite, we have a padock with super frindly sheep that love to say hello. We sell little bags of sheep feed, just incase you'd like to give them a little treat.
In the middle of the site, we have a little tots play area, perfect for keeping you're small kids entertained.
We are a Quiet family site, with a Reduced Noise policy from 9 pm, and Quiet Time from 10 pm to 8.30 am.
Latest check in time is 8PM, unless prearranged with the campsite.
Our site has close links to the A6 and m6 J33. We are only 13 miles from the Historic city of Lancaster, the Bright lights of Blackpool and the jubilee city of Preston. 4 miles from the first fair trade market town of Garstang and 45 mins into the Lake District. There is also lots of interesting activities to do locally.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£18
/ night
Baystone Bank Farm Campsite
7. Baystone Bank Farm Campsite
96%
(150)
Millom, England · 47 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Lake District camping on a working farm with a stream to splash in, campfires encouraged and a horse-riding centre on the doorstep
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£25
/ night
Mynydd Derwydd Wildcamping
8. Mynydd Derwydd Wildcamping
96%
(68)
Corwen, Wales · 7 units
Adventurous mountain-top camping on a hill farm in North Wales
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from
£30
/ night
Hazel Mount Fellside
9. Hazel Mount Fellside
98%
(49)
Eskdale, England · 5 units
Nearly wild camping on the western edge of the Lake District overlooking the Duddon Estuary
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from
£25
/ night
Greener Pastures
10. Greener Pastures
88%
(4)
England · 8 units · Tents, Motorhomes
This isn’t a place for drive-in, drive-out holidays. It’s for staying, relaxing and enjoying nature.
More 'nearly wild' in farming countryside, than manicured sectioned areas.
Enclosed paddocks, no nearby roads, and only the gentle hum of a distant train from across the canal, this is countryside relaxation at its finest.
Watch the canal boats drift by, or go for a walk or cycle on the network of paths beside them. If your feeling adventurous, take a paddleboard or canoe onto the water, or hire a longboat for the day.
Walk to the nearby dog friendly, local pubs, or a short drive there are many options of restaurants, from country pubs to fine dining of all different cultures including takeaways. Or stay onsite with a BBQ, campsite cooking or firepit.
Supermarkets, farm shops, garden centres, national trust, activity parks and many other off site places to visit within close proximity, such as historic Chester or the monkeys at Trentham Garden.
You can book experiences with the animals we have on site, horses, alpacas, pygmy goats, sheep, rescue hens and our own dogs love a fuss.
Your dogs are very welcome, including reactive and exempt dogs. We have enclosed 1 acre paddocks for you to stay.
With a choice of paddock or hardstanding pitches, we can accommodate you whatever the weather.
We have a glamping tent with a full size double bed available to hire. This can sleep 6 with additional beds. Subtle solar lighting, table and chairs, blankets and cushions to sit outside in the evenings and watch the sunset.
We are perfect for a technology detox, while we have electricity on site to charge your phones, there is no electric to the pitches.
Use of a fridge freezer, small kitchen area with hot water, shower bay and mains water.
1 x EHU available..
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£15
/ night
S
11. S
92%
(93)
Grizedale, England · 14 units
Lake District camping on the banks of Lake Windermere, with direct access to the water.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£50
/ night
Plas yn Llangoed
12. Plas yn Llangoed
94%
(72)
Beaumaris, Wales · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Camping pitches and bell tents on Anglesey Island with views across the Menai Strait to the mountains of Snowdonia
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£22
/ night
Tree Tops and Train Tracks
13. Tree Tops and Train Tracks
100%
(17)
Mold, Wales · 12 units · Tents, Glamping
Woodland camping on the edge of the Clwydian Range in North Wales
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£25
/ night
Over-the-Moon Luxury Shepherds Hut
14. Over-the-Moon Luxury Shepherds Hut
100%
(27)
Ruthin, Wales · 2 units
A shepherd’s hut on a smallholding in rural north Wales
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£86
/ night
Woodman's Huts
15. Woodman's Huts
99%
(58)
Haverthwaite, England · 3 units
Beautiful handmade shepherd's huts in the heart of the picturesque South Lakes
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£135
/ night
Stretton House Campsite
16. Stretton House Campsite
90%
(15)
England · 40 units · Tents, Motorhomes
If you like the sound of having farm shops and ice cream farms nearby, as well as access to lots of walking and cycling trails, Stretton House Campsite should be a fine pick for you. It has a strict no noise policy after 10pm, meaning that you should get a peaceful night's sleep too.
This site is in the grounds of the 400-year-old Stretton House surrounded by the Cheshire countryside with handy transport links nearby and outdoor activities in no short supply… that includes things like alpaca walking, golf or Manley Mere’s watersports haven (a 20-minute drive away for the latter).
You’ll have your pick of two fields, both with car parking by the pitch free of charge and dogs allowed. The facilities include separate male and female toilet blocks, pay per use shower block, mobile phone charging facilities, free wifi and chemical toilet disposal and a drinking water standpipe. You’ll have permission to start up a barbecue or firepit too (subject to the correct safety measures).
When you’re ready to get going, the friendly owners will be willing to help out however they can and suggest possible days out, which may include fishing or walking at Pickmere Lake (10 minutes’ drive), visiting an ice cream farm (within 10 minutes’ drive of the site) or going to the local golf course (five minutes’ drive).
For food, there’s a farm shop just two minutes’ walk away from the site where you’ll be able to get your hands on local produce. Pubs aren’t far away either – there is one pub five minutes' walk away, and another 15 minutes' walk away.
Festival goers are very welcome, and the Creamfields Festival site is five minutes’ drive away. Please respect the quiet hours (no noise is permitted after 10pm) and environment, as the owners' home is on the grounds (and stick to the field's facilities only).
No waste accepted onsite. All rubbish must be taken home at the end of your stay.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£30
/ night
Dolwen Riverside Camping
17. Dolwen Riverside Camping
100%
(20)
Denbigh, Wales · 8 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Peaceful, riverside camping in North Wales
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£32
/ night
Clwydian Glamping Pods and Campsite
18. Clwydian Glamping Pods and Campsite
100%
(7)
Ruthin, Wales · 7 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Pods and pitches in North Wales at the foot of the Clwydian range, with the entire site available for gatherings
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£20
/ night
Pentre Du Camping Club
19. Pentre Du Camping Club
98%
(71)
Colwyn Bay, Wales · 43 units
Simply good camping with campfires allowed near Colwyn Bay
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£28
/ night
Trawden Forest Glamping
20. Trawden Forest Glamping
100%
(13)
Trawden, England · 3 units
Grown-up pod glamping on a woodland site in Lancashire
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from
£80
/ night
98% (670) • 758 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds in Ainsdale Sand Dunes National Nature Reserve
Marbury Camp and Lodge
1. Marbury Camp and Lodge
97%
(15)
England · 23 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Small, simple family run camping and glamping site on the Cheshire / Shropshire border with local market towns a stones throw away. Around an hour away from Manchester, Liverpool, Chester and Birmingham, but most definitely far enough away for a break from city life. Great pubs within 30 mins walking distance and close to Cycle Routes, Walking Routes, Farm Shop Cafes, Markets, Supermarkets, a Gin Distillery (open to the public), three wedding venues, a kids tree top adventure amusement park, just to name a few. If camping isn’t for you, book one of our 4 glamping pods complete with central heating, a shower/WC, TV and cooking facilities. Small licensed shop on site.
For the best rates, call 01948 502250. Hollyhurst Road, Marbury, SY13 4LY
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£25
/ night
Stanley Villa Farm Fishing& Camping
2. Stanley Villa Farm Fishing& Camping
96%
(60)
Preston, England · 40 units
Lakeside rural tranquility and the 'kiss-me-quick' fun of the seaside – you can have the best of both worlds at Stanley Villa Farm's cute camping pods
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£60
/ night
Woodsworth Exploring
3. Woodsworth Exploring
98%
(68)
Ilkley, England · 12 units
Nearly wild woodland camping in West Yorkshire’s Bronte country
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from
£30
/ night
Tower Farm
4. Tower Farm
Wales · 16 units · Motorhomes, Glamping
Tower Farm is nestled beneath Castell Dinas Bran in the stunning Vale of Llangollen, North Wales.
Just a 15 minute walk from the town centre with its many attractions and activities, and only 2 minutes from the Royal Pavilion, it offers the perfect base for guests looking to explore the area’s natural beauty and adventure opportunities.
Accommodation includes a 2 bedroomed cottage, 4 electric, hardstanding/grass caravan pitches, 4 electric, hardstanding caravan/motorhome pitches and 1 shepherd's hut with 2 more coming soon.
Please note that we don't have communal toilets/showers for the caravan/motorhome pitches currently, expected August.
Also, please note that this is an adults only site.
Please note that we do not currently have communal toilets/showers for the caravans/motorhomes, these will be available in August.
Sorry, we don't accommodate camping.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£36
/ night
Moss Side Farm Campsite
5. Moss Side Farm Campsite
94%
(131)
Broughton In Furness, England · 33 units
Small-scale farm camping in the South Lakes, with campfires, wildlife and fine views
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£25
/ night
Moss Rose Campsite
6. Moss Rose Campsite
99%
(61)
Pilling, Preston, England · 28 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
We have a family friendly Quiet campsite in the heart of Lancashire on our family run farm. Our site is situated in a species rich meadow field with large mown Pitches surrounded by wild flowers and meandering pathways linking the site together.
We are surrounded by a young trees & woodland with the back drop of the Pennines. We offer both glamping and traditional non EHU camping on our site, with lovely hot showers, clean toilet facilities, fresh water point, pot wash area, phone charger lockers, communal freezers, elsan disposal point, microwave, coffee/hot chocolate machine, and our little honesty shack with all little camping essentials to might need whilst staying with us.
We also hire out picnic benches and fire pits to help enhance your camping experience.
We have a lovely little woodland walk, with a meandering mown path, that winds through our woodland/conservation area. Perfect to walk your dog, and let your kids explore.
Adjoining the campsite, we have a padock with super frindly sheep that love to say hello. We sell little bags of sheep feed, just incase you'd like to give them a little treat.
In the middle of the site, we have a little tots play area, perfect for keeping you're small kids entertained.
We are a Quiet family site, with a Reduced Noise policy from 9 pm, and Quiet Time from 10 pm to 8.30 am.
Latest check in time is 8PM, unless prearranged with the campsite.
Our site has close links to the A6 and m6 J33. We are only 13 miles from the Historic city of Lancaster, the Bright lights of Blackpool and the jubilee city of Preston. 4 miles from the first fair trade market town of Garstang and 45 mins into the Lake District. There is also lots of interesting activities to do locally.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£18
/ night
Baystone Bank Farm Campsite
7. Baystone Bank Farm Campsite
96%
(150)
Millom, England · 47 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Lake District camping on a working farm with a stream to splash in, campfires encouraged and a horse-riding centre on the doorstep
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£25
/ night
Mynydd Derwydd Wildcamping
8. Mynydd Derwydd Wildcamping
96%
(68)
Corwen, Wales · 7 units
Adventurous mountain-top camping on a hill farm in North Wales
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from
£30
/ night
Hazel Mount Fellside
9. Hazel Mount Fellside
98%
(49)
Eskdale, England · 5 units
Nearly wild camping on the western edge of the Lake District overlooking the Duddon Estuary
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from
£25
/ night
Greener Pastures
10. Greener Pastures
88%
(4)
England · 8 units · Tents, Motorhomes
This isn’t a place for drive-in, drive-out holidays. It’s for staying, relaxing and enjoying nature.
More 'nearly wild' in farming countryside, than manicured sectioned areas.
Enclosed paddocks, no nearby roads, and only the gentle hum of a distant train from across the canal, this is countryside relaxation at its finest.
Watch the canal boats drift by, or go for a walk or cycle on the network of paths beside them. If your feeling adventurous, take a paddleboard or canoe onto the water, or hire a longboat for the day.
Walk to the nearby dog friendly, local pubs, or a short drive there are many options of restaurants, from country pubs to fine dining of all different cultures including takeaways. Or stay onsite with a BBQ, campsite cooking or firepit.
Supermarkets, farm shops, garden centres, national trust, activity parks and many other off site places to visit within close proximity, such as historic Chester or the monkeys at Trentham Garden.
You can book experiences with the animals we have on site, horses, alpacas, pygmy goats, sheep, rescue hens and our own dogs love a fuss.
Your dogs are very welcome, including reactive and exempt dogs. We have enclosed 1 acre paddocks for you to stay.
With a choice of paddock or hardstanding pitches, we can accommodate you whatever the weather.
We have a glamping tent with a full size double bed available to hire. This can sleep 6 with additional beds. Subtle solar lighting, table and chairs, blankets and cushions to sit outside in the evenings and watch the sunset.
We are perfect for a technology detox, while we have electricity on site to charge your phones, there is no electric to the pitches.
Use of a fridge freezer, small kitchen area with hot water, shower bay and mains water.
1 x EHU available..
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£15
/ night
S
11. S
92%
(93)
Grizedale, England · 14 units
Lake District camping on the banks of Lake Windermere, with direct access to the water.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£50
/ night
Plas yn Llangoed
12. Plas yn Llangoed
94%
(72)
Beaumaris, Wales · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Camping pitches and bell tents on Anglesey Island with views across the Menai Strait to the mountains of Snowdonia
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£22
/ night
Tree Tops and Train Tracks
13. Tree Tops and Train Tracks
100%
(17)
Mold, Wales · 12 units · Tents, Glamping
Woodland camping on the edge of the Clwydian Range in North Wales
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£25
/ night
Over-the-Moon Luxury Shepherds Hut
14. Over-the-Moon Luxury Shepherds Hut
100%
(27)
Ruthin, Wales · 2 units
A shepherd’s hut on a smallholding in rural north Wales
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£86
/ night
Woodman's Huts
15. Woodman's Huts
99%
(58)
Haverthwaite, England · 3 units
Beautiful handmade shepherd's huts in the heart of the picturesque South Lakes
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£135
/ night
Stretton House Campsite
16. Stretton House Campsite
90%
(15)
England · 40 units · Tents, Motorhomes
If you like the sound of having farm shops and ice cream farms nearby, as well as access to lots of walking and cycling trails, Stretton House Campsite should be a fine pick for you. It has a strict no noise policy after 10pm, meaning that you should get a peaceful night's sleep too.
This site is in the grounds of the 400-year-old Stretton House surrounded by the Cheshire countryside with handy transport links nearby and outdoor activities in no short supply… that includes things like alpaca walking, golf or Manley Mere’s watersports haven (a 20-minute drive away for the latter).
You’ll have your pick of two fields, both with car parking by the pitch free of charge and dogs allowed. The facilities include separate male and female toilet blocks, pay per use shower block, mobile phone charging facilities, free wifi and chemical toilet disposal and a drinking water standpipe. You’ll have permission to start up a barbecue or firepit too (subject to the correct safety measures).
When you’re ready to get going, the friendly owners will be willing to help out however they can and suggest possible days out, which may include fishing or walking at Pickmere Lake (10 minutes’ drive), visiting an ice cream farm (within 10 minutes’ drive of the site) or going to the local golf course (five minutes’ drive).
For food, there’s a farm shop just two minutes’ walk away from the site where you’ll be able to get your hands on local produce. Pubs aren’t far away either – there is one pub five minutes' walk away, and another 15 minutes' walk away.
Festival goers are very welcome, and the Creamfields Festival site is five minutes’ drive away. Please respect the quiet hours (no noise is permitted after 10pm) and environment, as the owners' home is on the grounds (and stick to the field's facilities only).
No waste accepted onsite. All rubbish must be taken home at the end of your stay.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£30
/ night
Dolwen Riverside Camping
17. Dolwen Riverside Camping
100%
(20)
Denbigh, Wales · 8 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Peaceful, riverside camping in North Wales
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£32
/ night
Clwydian Glamping Pods and Campsite
18. Clwydian Glamping Pods and Campsite
100%
(7)
Ruthin, Wales · 7 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Pods and pitches in North Wales at the foot of the Clwydian range, with the entire site available for gatherings
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£20
/ night
Pentre Du Camping Club
19. Pentre Du Camping Club
98%
(71)
Colwyn Bay, Wales · 43 units
Simply good camping with campfires allowed near Colwyn Bay
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£28
/ night
Trawden Forest Glamping
20. Trawden Forest Glamping
100%
(13)
Trawden, England · 3 units
Grown-up pod glamping on a woodland site in Lancashire
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from
£80
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Michael
2 weeks ago
Tent
Exceptional camping spot with stunning views. The track up to the spots is well maintained and suitable for 4x4s and the host was very friendly. Perfect for a weekend in the hills!
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Jourdan
2 weeks ago
With pets
We had the most wonderful stay at this gorgeous shepherds hut. Everything about our visit was just perfect. The setting was so peaceful and private and dreamy, such a beautiful little escape to relax and switch off. The hut itself was cosy, spotless, and had everything we could possibly need, you can really tell how much care and thought has gone into it. The hosts were incredibly kind, welcoming, and attentive, which made the whole experience feel even more special. Honestly, there is nothing we would change. We left feeling so happy and refreshed and would absolutely love to come back again. Could not recommend it more 💖
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Lisa
3 weeks ago
Tent
Lovely site, friendly staff, excellent toilet and water facilities. Will be back in the summer.
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Tommy
January 2026
Tent
2nd camp here lovely place and views
Showers, toilets are clean
Lovely little shop and cafe onsite
Beautiful horses
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Alison
January 2026
Tent
My friend and I were bonkers enough to camp here on NYE and we already can’t wait to return. Honestly the best NYE we’ve had! Everything about our stay was 5*, from booking to leaving. Sian was an absolute legend, we had the best pitch on the mountain. Absolutely stunning views. Fire pit was awesome, and the sheep were an added bonus! Lovely little collie pup came to say hi too.
Thank you for an epic new years adventure, we will definitely be back!
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Graeme
January 2026
5 m Class B
Back to basics campsite with toilets, showers and tap for drinking water. Easy to find and well presented. Entrance to field is a little muddy - it's been dry recently so didn't cause any issues but something to be aware of.
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David
January 2026
3 nights at Over-the-Moon Luxury Shepherds Hut
Beautiful location, great for walking.
Hut was immaculate, cosy & had everything we needed.
Great communication prior to our arrival.
Highly recommend
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Charna
October 2025
Weekend Trip to Over-the-Moon Luxury Shepherds Hut
This is the second time I have been to Over The Moon and it was just as gorgeous as the first. Peaceful escape from the city, and Ruth is a lovely host 🙂 thankyou again for having us, I'm sure we will be back for a third visit ❤️
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Lesley
October 2025
5 m Class B
With pets
Lovely campsite, toilets and showers were spotless, beautiful views, we’ll definitely be back
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peter
October 2025
6 m Class A
Despite storm Amy, we had a decent stay. Although not needed, the Facilities were very good. Toilet blocks, shower block & chemical toilet waste disposal too. Paul was helpful when called upon for directions and a mini rescue due to downpour.
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Andrew
September 2025
With kids
Fantastic glamping pod, very quiet and peaceful site.
Everything we needed and more!
Recommended to everyone
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Andrei
September 2025
Tent
Having separate areas for each tent, but also a communal area with tables and firepits is the perfect balance between intimacy and community. Would defo come back here, possibly the best place I've ever found on Hipcamp.
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Duco
September 2025
Tent
We loved camping at Hazel Mount Fellside. The view was stunning and it felt more like a piece of nature with some scattered campsites than the opposite, which you most often find. Ruth was a very nice and welcoming host.
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Brett
September 2025
Tent
Group trip
Brilliant kept site, lovely surroundings and owners couldn’t do enough for you.
Shower and toilet block was immaculately kept, lovely hot water shower.
Defo book the flyer fire pits and magic fire dust my grandson loved it!
Will defo be coming back
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Lee
September 2025
Tent
With pets
Absolutely loved it , always wanted to try wild camping without being to wild if that makes sense, beautiful views all round, rugged scenery, great pitches, was a bit wet and blustery when I went but it was an amazing site and yes a 4x4 is recommended, hope to be back very soon.
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Yunus
September 2025
Tent
With kids
Great experince of almost woodland camping. Well organised and very helpful staff. Very handy for local attrcations.
Thanks had a wonderful short stay.
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Patrick
September 2025
Tent
With kids
Another wonderful trip to this site. This was our second trip here in a few weeks. It is very handy for Colwyn Bay and Llandudno. The site itself is peaceful, the facilities are well maintained and the hosts are very friendly.
We had another couple of fun nights with a campfire roaring and loads of safe space for the kids to run around and play.
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Dariusz
September 2025
Tent
With pets
lovely place, lovely hosts, highly recommend, I was there several times and definitely will get back again
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Isabelle
August 2025
Tent
Such a lovely spot. Very idyllic and private. Pitches were a decent distance from each other which was really nice - it was nice knowing other people were around but having your own private space. Dog friendly, which was brilliant - camped for the first time with our boy. He didn't like the owls! We will be back!
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Melissa
August 2025
Tent
With kids
We had a wonderful time at Woodsworth Exploring - our kids loved camping in a woodland, and it is well-looked after and beautiful. You do have to walk in with your gear, but they provide wheelbarrows for you to use. Emma was very responsive and helpful. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and hope to come back sometime soon!
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Camping in Ainsdale Sand Dunes National Nature Reserve guide
Where to go
Sefton Coast
Reaching from Crossens near Southport 21 miles down to Crosby on the edge of Merseyside, Sefton Coast is one of the UK’s most important sandy coastlines. The unbroken, gold-brown beachfront and epic dunes behind, containing 40% of the nationally rare dune slack habitat, make this area special—and it’s all linked by coastal trail. Camping on the coast is difficult, but small-scale campsites can be found just a short way from the water.
Leeds & Liverpool Canal
This fully navigable 127-mile waterway between Liverpool and Leeds pulls off engineering feats a-plenty—negotiating the steep contours of the Pennines, for example—but just as it provides excellent narrow-boating, walking, and cycling, the canal’s camping possibilities are also impressive. The canal loops to within seven miles east of Ainsdale Sands near Downholland—look out for farm glamping near Lathom for a sleep in a fully furnished bell tent.
Ribble Estuary
North of Crossens and about five miles northeast of Ainsdale Sand Dunes NNR, the sand merges into the marsh and mudflats of the Ribble Estuary, one of England’s largest saltmarshes. Over half the estuary is protected as an NNR, and its south side has the best camping. It’s a brilliant area for wildlife-watching, especially for wildfowl.
West Pennine Moors
A locally popular but nationally little-known chunk of stark moorland, the West Pennine Moors swoop east of Chorley, 25 miles east of Ainsdale Sand Dunes. The handiest parts of this outdoor playground are Anglezarke and Rivington Moors, where two long reservoirs divide the higher ground from the conurbation to the west. The region offers great contrasts with the Ainsdale area’s flat, sandy coastscape, as well as charming campsites with several hiking routes into the wilder terrain beyond.