Farm campsites in Shropshire Hills AONB

Camping in the Shropshire Hills has an appeal that’s hard to deny.

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12 top farm campsites in Shropshire Hills AONB

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Panpwnton Campsite

10 units · Motorhomes, Tents10 acres · Knighton, England
Located on the edge of Knighton (right on the England-Wales border) Panpwnton Campsite has been open to visitors since 1963. Providing travellers with a peaceful place to stop on some of England and Wales’ most famous walking and cycling routes. Now managed by Will, Roxy and family, we would love to welcome you to Panpwnton Campsite and show you why we are proud to call this beautiful place our home. The campsite is on our working farm, where we keep a flock of 300 texel cross breeding ewes. We are very passionate about farming. Our aim is to produce lamb in a green and environmentally friendly way, striving to reduce our carbon footprint whilst working alongside nature. A family run farm campsite situated on the Offa’s Dyke footpath. Located in the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, we are ideally located for those who like to walk, cycle or just take in the peaceful countryside. With magical nights under the stars listening to the owls hooting in the oak woods. It’s the perfect place for your rural camping holiday! A ten minute walk into the market town of Knighton, with its iconic clock tower, friendly pubs and cafes, and the Offa’s Dyke Centre. The River Teme runs through the farm where you can dip your feet after a long day exploring, or freshen up in our modern facilities. The heart of wales train line also runs through the farm with the Station only half a mile walk away.
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Hamperley Hideaways

6 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents5 acres · Church Stretton, England
Almost wild camping and rustic glamping in the Shropshire Hills, with campfires and compost loos
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Brandy House Farm

6 units · Glamping, Tents30 acres · Powys, Mid Wales
Sleek wooden Camping PODs and upcycled vintage caravan on the welsh border with excellent walking and mountain biking on the doorstep
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Spring Field Dark Skies Campsite

19 units · Motorhomes, Tents5 acres · Shrewsbury, England
2024 opening May 1st. Book early...... Certified secluded campsite, blessed with amazing views over the surrounding Shropshire Hills AONB. Watch Red Kites, Buzzards and Kestrels soaring overhead and Sparrow Hawks flashing by. The Owls are very active here at night. We are in a "Dark Skies" area so star watching is a must. Dont miss the Bluebell woodland walk adjacent to the site. Best in late March - April We are an "Eco Friendly Site" and generate our electricity from Solar PV. Our 180ft deep aquifer spring water supplies all our water. All site waste is certified "Zero to Landfill". Waste Water passes through a living reed-bed filter complex so we don't pollute ground water or local environment. The grass you camp on is cut with lawn mowers running on Green HVO fuel generates 90% less Co2 and 30% less Nox2 pollution and is a fully renewable resource. The fields are open plan pitches and you can generally choose your preferred spot. Families and children very welcome. Some pitches may need levelling chocks! Two dogs max per booked pitch please. NEW NEW March 24! Bookable All Weather Hard Standing areas with easy access. Flushing clean toilet pods and sinks with hot water but no showers yet. (were working on it) Large washing sinks. Disposal for Elsan chemicals and Grey water. Drive on service Aire for Motorhomes. Fresh water and many Solar Generated Eco 6A and 16A points around the field. FREE WiFi and high speed broadband over the site. The entire site may be booked for private parties end events (even when closed in winter) The fields are surrounded by other farms with livestock so your dog MUST be on a short lead at all times please. Small Touring Caravans up to 6mtrs accepted. Must be towed by 4x4 vehicle.
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68 Degrees West

10 units · Glamping, Motorhomes1 acre · Cradoc, Wales
Pod glamping and family camping on the edge of the Brecon Beacons, with a handy location near Brecon town and sunrises you'll never forget.
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Treflach Farm

8 units · Glamping, Tents100 acres · Oswestry, Shropshire, West Midlands
Bell tents and a yurt on a regenerative farm in Shropshire
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Pentwyn Dingle and Lodge Field Camp

30 units · Motorhomes, Tents10 acres · Hay On Wye, Wales
Almost wild camping with good views, near the River Wye and Brecon Beacons
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Burrs Manor Wild Camping

30 units · Motorhomes, Tents3 acres · Buxton, England
Nearly wild camping in the Peak District National Park, near Buxton
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Gwerniago Camping Site

5 units · Motorhomes, Tents1 acre · Machynlleth, Powys, Mid Wales
Leave it to your kids’ imagination when it comes to this site. Rocky outcrops and magical valleys. It’s a proper fairytale of a site.
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Knotted Roots Eco-Stay Glamping

3 units · Glamping10 acres · England
KNOTTED ROOTS ECO STAY An insight to your stay. A peaceful and idillc 10 acre organic orchard, set in the Shropshire’s rolling hills. Nestled away on a quiet country lane & located just a short walking distance from Tenbury wells known as ‘the town in the orchards ‘ . You’ll wake up and unwind to the sound of bird song through the trees. our orchard boasts a wide array of native wildflowers, birds and wildlife. regular sightings of Buzzards, red kites, merlin, owls, deer, foxes and badges. And Being nestled on a hill surrounded by ancient trees, on a clear night it creates the perfect dark setting for star gazing. We welcome you to light a evening fire, howl to the moon, and listen out for the resident owls ‘twittwoo’ in to the night sky… You can spend your days lounging in our outdoor Freya spa enjoying the hot tub, ice baths and outdoor hot shower & slipper bath. Or maybe just relax and Sway in the summer breeze, as you read a book in one of our cozy hammocks. don’t forget to Watch the sun setting over the hills from our swinging bench…..The perfect end to a summers day. Our camps are well spread out to ensure families feel safe and private. We sell firewood & grow a lot of our own produce on site and Eggs, apple juice and fresh vegetables are often available to purchase. We have avalible for hire a beautiful hand made cob oven. We highly recommend spending an evening Making your own delicious Pizza
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White Peak Camping

10 units · Tents2 acres · Buxton, Derbyshire, East Midlands
Camping on a Peak District farm near the Monsal Trail
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Out To Grass, Camping, Glamping

162 units · Motorhomes, Tents400 acres · Worcester, Worcestershire, West Midlands
Nestled in a quiet spot, a few miles from Bromyard and just minutes away from the breathtaking scenery of the Malvern Hills, Out to Grass is a stunning rural campsite surrounded by lush greenery nestled between Herefordshire and Worcestershire. OTG is a dog friendly site and welcomes tents and vans in a choice of 'family camping' or 'lively' fields. There are also beautiful glamping pods available and a wood fired outdoor hot tub for those craving a spot of luxury The enthusiastic OTG crew provide a warm welcome on arrival and are always happy to help where they can. The site boasts spotless facillities with hot showers and flushing toilets. OTG have received a gold award from Green Tourism for their eco and environental work Pitches are on grass with optional electric or you can forget the tent pegs and stay in one of the lovely glamping pods, equipped with bedding, electric sockets and cooking appliances. The site has an onsite bar and caterers selling fresh coffee, smoothies and hot food. There is Family Friendly music playing most weekends (and also some adult only late night camping weekends available to book). There is a communal covered fire pit with comfy sofas perfect for sitting around chatting and toasting marsh mellows. The site is also blessed with a beautiful open sky for stargazing on new moons. There are some lovely country walks accessible directly from the campsite Most weekends there will be workshops and activities on offer, as well as well-being services such as massages and morning yoga The site has Geodomes available for hire on numerous weekends, complete with full sound system, lights, decor and a stage for bands or DJs, perfect for playing your own music It is also possible to hire the entire site on an exclusive basis for weddings, parties, gatherings and much more. The site is open from May to September, but only open for public camping on select weekends in July and August. Please refer to our listings for full details of available dates
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This land of rolling hills, woods and rivers on the border with Wales is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Pitch your tent here and you’ll soon see why. You’ll be camping in the most beautiful part of a county that’s less populated than anywhere else in the country. Unsurprisingly, it was tucked among these hills that we found some of the best camping and glamping sites in Shropshire too.

Farm campsites in Shropshire Hills AONB guide

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The best campsites in the Shropshire Hills

We think the best campsites in the Shropshire Hills are ones that make the most of their outstanding setting. We’ve found camping and glamping sites across this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty that do just that, and have brought them together in our hand-picked collection. There are campsites which offer pitches in open meadows, places where you can park a campervan next to a stream and glamping sites with luxury accommodation on farms – and quite a lot in between too.

It’s not just camping and glamping sites that are tucked among the rolling hills of this southern part of Shropshire either. There are historic sites and picturesque villages with names that beg to be explored: The Bog, New Invention and Picklescott among them. There are market towns with farm-fresh produce offering a real taste of country life and then there’s the hills themselves. The Wrekin, Long Mynd and Stiperstones are just some of the peaks that offer great walking, cycling and incredible views.

Camping in the Shropshire Hills

If you’re heading for The Hills to walk, cycle or explore outdoors, classic camping offers the perfect way to holiday. It lets you stay outside in the fresh air for longer and immerses you in the scenery that this part of the world is famous for. Campsites, especially the more basic ones, are often permitted where other development is not so camping can put you at the heart of the places you want to explore. We’ve found campsites in the shadow of grand country houses, on the edge of streams and at the foot of some of the best-known hills in the area. Most of them are within easy reach of walking and cycling routes. Camping is not only good for you, but it’s good for the environment too. Camp responsibly and it’s a greener way to stay. It has less impact on the environment and, because it is usually great value, less impact on your wallet too.

We know that every camper is different so we’ve sought out a range of different campsites. We include everything from back-to-basics, tents-only sites to places where people with campervans and motorhomes can park up for the night. The thing they all have in common is that they have all had the thumbs-up from our travel and camping experts. They usually only stamp their approval on sites which offer something special; whether it’s an incredible view, a special location or a super-friendly host. Sometimes it’s all three! We tend to find these things in smaller sites which are independently owned and run. Thankfully, there are plenty of these sort of places within the Shropshire Hills.

Glamping in the Shropshire Hills

Our camping experts are no less picky when it comes to glamping sites in the Shropshire Hills – and there are plenty of these too. Bell tents, tipis, yurts, safari tents and shepherd’s huts are among the glamping accommodation you can book for luxury camping stays in the Shropshire Hills. Staying this way offers an easy way to camp as you don’t need to pack the car to the roof rack and you don’t need to pitch your own tent. You can simply drive to your glamping site and Settle in. You’ll be relaxing by the campfire in less time than it takes to pitch a tent.

For first-time campers and families with young children, glamping offers an easy introduction to camping. You don’t need to invest in the gear and your holiday set-up will be easier. Even seasoned campers might enjoy a holiday in a shepherd’s hut or other glamping accommodation with a few luxurious touches once in a while. You get to enjoy the freedom of camping and the great outdoors but without the hassle. For weekend stays, it gives you more time to relax and explore and it can also extend the camping season as glamping accommodation tends to be warmer than a canvas cover.

Family camping in the Shropshire Hills

Located on the edge of the West Midlands, butting up to the Welsh border, the Shropshire Hills are a part of the country that’s accessible for many. For families in Birmingham, Stoke, Worcester and the rest of Shropshire, the Hills are within an easy driving distance. For people in these areas, the short journey in to beautiful countryside is reason enough to call the Shropshire Hills a family-friendly camping location but there’s lots more to recommend the area too. For starters, the hills form a link between the Midlands and the Welsh Mountains. While there are soaring peaks in Wales, the Shropshire Hills are more manageable for little legs. Brown Clee is the highest point in Shropshire. At 540 metres it’s not to be scoffed at and can be a significant challenge, but it’s certainly achievable – and there’s plenty more family-friendly walking for all ages and fitness levels. Family-friendly attractions like the living museum at Ironbridge Gorge and the Severn Valley Railway are another reason to visit.

Wherever you choose to pitch your tent, camping in general is usually a big hit with the kids. Even if you stay on site for the duration of your holiday, your kids can have a great time. Camping offers the opportunity to play outdoors all day long, the novelty of eating and sleeping under the stars and the excitement of toasting marshmallows on the campfire. Choose a particularly family-friendly site, one with kids activities or equipment, and your children might find some little playmates too. Of course there’s always one problem when you’re camping with kids… trying to get them in the car to go home again at the end!

Adult camping in Shropshire

If you’re camping without kids, the Shropshire Hills are an equally attractive prospect. Quiet and rural it’s a great place for a peaceful adults-only getaway whether you are heading out with friends on a walking holiday, looking for a romantic break or going solo. Take a look at our adults only camping and glamping sites if you want somewhere that’s just for grown-ups. The Hills are a great place to explore without kids in tow as some of the highlights are best explored slowly. You can, for example, plan long walks through rolling countryside and even longer lunches in country inns. There are also historic sites like the Ironbridge Gorge and Stokesay Castle where you can enjoy longer visits without little ones.

The peace and quiet of the Shropshire Hills is intensified outside of the school holidays. If you’re looking for an adults-only break with privacy and seclusion, you might want to try booking your break for term-time. Campsites can be particularly quiet mid-week – and there are often great deals available too.

The Shropshire Hills AONB

The Shropshire Hills were designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty way back in 1958. The protected area covers 300 square miles and a quarter of the whole county. It was one of the first of Britain’s 46 AONBs and the designation recognises it as one of the finest landscapes in Britain. Its conservation and enhancement are considered so important as to be in the national interest. It also means it is one of the finest places to go camping in the country. It offers unspoilt landscapes that are, thankfully, protected and activities like camping are considered low-impact ways of helping the economy. But just what is it about the Shropshire Hills that makes it worthy of all this praise? The answer is not a simple one as it is actually diversity that makes the place so special. The hills are not a single range but instead showcase a variety of geology that links the plains of the Midlands to the mountains of Wales. There are rocky outcrops, quarried landscapes and volcanic mounds. There’s heather moorland, grassy commons and wooded slopes. All this variety inevitably means varied and valuable habitats too. In the lowlands, it's the clear-running rivers and human activity which has shaped the landscape. The Shropshire Hills remain largely rural so there are plenty of fields and farmland but there are also reminders of past generations in the area’s iron age hill forts, medieval castles and ancient earthworks. However you plan to explore, the Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre in Craven Arms is a good place to find out more about all aspects of the area.

The Wrekin and beyond – Shropshire’s best hills

Perhaps the best-known of the Shropshire Hills is The Wrekin. This stand-alone summit is just five miles from Telford and a popular place for walkers. At 407 metres high, it stands out in an otherwise flat landscape and offers far-reaching views. In fact, it’s said that it’s possible to see 17 counties from the top! Another popular part of the Shropshire Hills is The Long Mynd; it’s an upland area or plateau rather than a definable hill. It stands above the Shropshire Hills AONB’s only town, Church Stretton, which was a popular health resort in Victorian times. Walks across the plateau are through heather moorland with rocky outcrops. And if you don’t fancy a long walk, there’s a National Trust-run shuttle bus from the village at weekends and Bank Holidays in the summer. Stiperstones is a rocky arm off to the west of the Long Mynd and is also covered in heather in the late summer. It’s a national nature reserve and a valuable habitat for heathland flora and fauna with some distinctive rock formations that are the subject of myth and legend. For more on the hills, check out the 50 hills identified by the AONB’s website.

Walking in Shropshire

If you’re camping in the Shropshire Hills for the walking, you’ll be spoilt for choice. Grab an Ordnance Survey map, pick a peak, plot your route and off you go. The Wrekin, The Long Mynd Plateau and Stiperstones (all outlined above) are popular places to walk – but there are plenty more lesser-known hills where you’ll barely see a soul during your day’s stroll. The long-distance Wild Edric’s Way is 49-mile route, largely through the Shropshire Hills, named after a Saxon nobleman. It follows part of another long-distance route, the Shropshire Way. At 200 miles, the Shropshire Way is a serious undertaking and stretches far beyond the boundaries of the AONB, right across the county, but it is described in stages which make excellent day-long walks.

Shropshire’s western edge is also the border between England and Wales. The 8th century earthwork, Offa’s Dyke, and the 20th-century national trail, Offa’s Dyke Path, that follows it, stretch 177 miles along the border. Inevitably, a section of the national trail falls within the Shropshire Hills AONB. It’s one of three AONBs that the path winds through with the Brecon Beacons National Park also on the trail.

Other places to visit while you’re camping in Shropshire

A visit to Ironbridge Gorge is a must for most visitors to Shropshire. The gorge and town are, of course, named for a bridge that spans the River Severn; the world’s first iron bridge. It is a symbol of development in both architecture and technology, and is said to have sparked the industrial revolution. The bridge and the gorge are recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Despite this industrial heritage, there are no cities in Shropshire – except Wroxeter Roman City, which is now only a city in name. The remains of this once-important settlement are looked after by English Heritage and another popular attraction. Outside the large modern town of Telford, Shropshire offers historic market towns and villages which are great places to visit on a camping or Glamping Holiday in the Shropshire Hills. Pay a visit to the market town of Shrewsbury to see pretty medieval buildings and a maze of alleyways or explore Ludlow with its Georgian buildings and 11th-century castle.

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