Campsites for hikers in Shropshire Hills AONB

Name: Shropshire Hills AONB
Address: Camping
Rating: 4.804

Set up camp in the Shropshire Hills AONB and you’ll have over 800 hiking-friendly options to choose from. The terrain cuts across open ridges, winding valleys, and ancient woodlands—perfect for boots that like a challenge. Prices start as low as £9 a night, with the average around £93. Hikers favour spots with facilities for pets, showers, and toilets, so you won’t be roughing it more than you want to. Top picks include Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite (185 reviews), Pwllyn Farm Camping (117 reviews), and Hamperley Hideaways (79 reviews). Wildlife-watching and horseback-riding are easy to tack onto your stay. Bring sturdy boots and a decent map—the hills are steeper than they look from the car park.

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Top-rated campgrounds in Shropshire Hills AONB

Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite

1. Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite

99%

(368)

Crickhowell, Wales · 19 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Simple, eco-friendly camping with epic views at the foot of a famed Welsh mountain range

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Pytingwyn Woods

2. Pytingwyn Woods

97%

(177)

Brecon, Wales · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Almost-wild camping on the banks of the River Honddu, edging the Brecon Beacons

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Campfires

Picnic table

Torrent Walk Campsite and Bunkhouse

3. Torrent Walk Campsite and Bunkhouse

90%

(152)

Dolgellau, Wales · 75 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Campfires, mountain views and ample grassy space in the heart of Snowdonia National Park

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Electrical hookup

Campfires

Stanford Farm

4. Stanford Farm

Shrewsbury, England · 4 units

Glamping on a farm that doubles up as award-winning wedding venue

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Pwllyn Farm Camping

5. Pwllyn Farm Camping

100%

(224)

Brecon, Wales · 18 units · Tents, Motorhomes

A wild-feeling, adult-only campsite in the Brecon Beacons National Park, with impressive views of Pen y Fan

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Hamperley Hideaways

6. Hamperley Hideaways

99%

(146)

Church Stretton, England · 3 units · Tents, Glamping

Almost wild camping and rustic glamping in the Shropshire Hills, with campfires and compost loos

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Potable water

Pentwyn Dingle and Lodge Field Camp

7. Pentwyn Dingle and Lodge Field Camp

98%

(66)

Hay On Wye, Wales · 30 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Almost wild camping with good views, near the River Wye and Brecon Beacons

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Electrical hookup

Campfires

Red Sky at Night Campsite

8. Red Sky at Night Campsite

99%

(39)

Monmouth, Wales · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes

If you’re lucky, you’ll catch at least one of the breathtaking sunsets at Red Sky at Night Campsite near Monmouth. If not, there’s always a stunning view of rolling hills all around. At night, the skies become a dazzling canvas of stars under one of Wales' official Dark Sky Reserves. This family-run camping field on our laid-back livestock farm is full of rustic charm. Pitch wherever feels right—tent or camper van. Dogs welcome but must always be kept on a lead and cleaned up after (dog waste bin on site, otherwise we are a leave no trace site and you should take your rubbish home with you). This year, we’re introducing the “Missing Camper Trail” hidden in the woodland—can you find Colin? You’ll also find a new zip line and a slackline for adventurers big and small. Mud Café and den building are still here, along with teddy bears scattered through the woods—no official trail, just hidden friends to find. Also new this season - a handcrafted washing-up area built by Farmer Ben from wood right off our farm. Coming soon: We’re hoping for showers this season, but we’ll update when they’re up and running. Wild camping here means no electricity—just two lovely compost loos and a covered cold-water tap. So bring your guitar, light a fire, and soak up the simplicity... The way camping was intended.

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Elmwicke Camping

9. Elmwicke Camping

95%

(67)

Cheltenham, England · 50 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Family camping on a Severn Valley farm, with campfires to enjoy, animals to meet and tractor-and-trailer rides

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Electrical hookup

Campfires

Bwch Yn Uchaf

10. Bwch Yn Uchaf

98%

(167)

Bala, Wales · 20 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Narrow-gauge steam railway station, countryside views, gorgeous riverside setting. What's not to love?!

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Digeddi Wildlife Camping

11. Digeddi Wildlife Camping

97%

(132)

Hay On Wye, Wales · 13 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Riverside camping and glamping with canoes for hire

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Eden's Nook

12. Eden's Nook

100%

(46)

Welshpool, Wales · 6 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

The most welcoming camping park in the heart of the Welsh Countryside. Forest View is situated 9 miles from the Town of Llanfyllin and 3 miles from Lake Vyrnwy. We are nestled next to the Dyfnant Forest and offer superb views and access to the Welsh countryside Eden's Kitchen Serves Breakfast 8am to 11am

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Gwersyllt Rhos y Gallt Campsite

13. Gwersyllt Rhos y Gallt Campsite

94%

(63)

Welshpool, Wales · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Guests to Rhos y Gallt describe the campsite as a little gem of a site - small, quite and tranquil with wonderful sunsets. The site can accommodate up to 5 caravans and 10 tents situated on a level 2 acre site within the beautiful rolling hills of Montgomeryshire in Mid Wales. There are hard standing pitches with electric hook-up as well as grass pitches with and without electric hook-up. There is also a field bordering a river which is used for wild camping - but you'll have to share it with the sheep! The toilet block has a family wet room with shower, toilet, wash hand basin and baby changing unit, a separate toilet, shower and kitchen area with freezer. The site borders a river meadow where visitors can wonder down and take a walk down with the river bank, relax by the water edge, throw a few skimmers, do a spot of fishing or even go wild water swimming (at your own risk!). Well behaved dogs are welcome (maximum 2 per unit). We were delighted to receive a nomination for The Camping and Caravanning Club Best Hideaway Site in 2021 and grateful to our wonderful guests for the nomination.

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Electrical hookup

Campfires

Gwerniago Camping Site

14. Gwerniago Camping Site

97%

(75)

Machynlleth, Wales · 5 units · Tents, Motorhomes

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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Celtic Woodland Holidays

15. Celtic Woodland Holidays

99%

(146)

Maesmynis, Wales · 13 units · Tents, Glamping

An idyllic, wooded, Wye Valley escape, offering glamping pods, a treehouse and traditional woodland camping on levelled pitches

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The White Lodge

16. The White Lodge

91%

(62)

Cannock Chase, England · 5 units · Tents, Motorhomes

A traditional campsite close to Staffordshire’s canals, river, and stately homes.

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Wild conTENTment

17. Wild conTENTment

99%

(68)

Morda, England · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Wild-ish but family-friendly camping and glamping on a canalside farm on the English-Welsh border

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Tipis at Ponty, Greener Camping

18. Tipis at Ponty, Greener Camping

100%

(61)

Llansantffraid, Wales · 11 units · Tents, Glamping

Adults-only, dog-friendly camping and glamping on the Powys and Shropshire borders.

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Chase Camping

19. Chase Camping

97%

(59)

Rugeley, England · 42 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Tent camping and bell tents for hire on a family farm within easy walking distance of Cannock Chase Forest

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Potable water

Tackeroo Campsite

20. Tackeroo Campsite

96%

(74)

Staffordshire, England · 49 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Basic pitches (without toilet facilities) in Forestry Commission-owned woods beside a renowned mountain biking trail

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Potable water

Picnic table

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

Alice

2 days ago

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Eden's Nook

Eden’s Nook was a beautiful spot. Neville was very welcoming and helpful. The facilities were fab, especially the loos which were two individual shower rooms.

Lauren

2 days ago

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Pytingwyn Woods

This campsite is beautiful! We were a group of 11 and stayed in the woodland next to the river. The woodland was so cool during a very hot weekend and having the option to just have a sit down in the river was a game changer (the river itself is super clean and seems very healthy!). David is also a lovely host ☺️ we will definitely be coming back!

karen

6 days ago

Tent

With pets

4 nights at Pytingwyn Woods

A lovely spot on a quite river/stream - just as described.

Benjamin

1 week ago

Tent

1 night at Pytingwyn Woods

David gave me a warm welcome and I was able to moto camp in the woods near the river in a beautiful peaceful setting, I will return!

Mat

1 week ago

Tent

Weekend Trip to Pytingwyn Woods

Excellent spot to stay, lovely woods nearby and easy to find, absolutely no complaints.

jackie

1 week ago

Tent

With pets

3 nights at Pytingwyn Woods

David was a fabulous and friendly host. We had a lovely pitch and the site was just right for its proximity to Pen Y Fan which was one of the reasons we picked this site. The site was great for our dog who loved the water and freedom of having some off lead adventures. David is very easy going and as long as they're not a nuisance it's fine. We loved saying hello to George the horse and he had some little treats from us. Overall a great experience however if I were to be at all critical there's only one thing .. Another few campers arrived the following day and set up their tents right in front of the toilet area making it a little awkward for us as we then had to navigate around their camp to use it. The site instructions do ask politely for campers to keep the area around the toilet accessible... but I know not everyone follows those.. I think the toilet could do with a little bit of TLC as the door is a little worn out .. also it was a bit messy in there on our arrival so I did have to have a little tidy up Overall though a great little wild camping site where you can enjoy camp fires and the tranquility and listening to the sound of the water.. we would stay here again.

Clare

1 week ago

2 m campervan

With pets

Weekend Trip to Pytingwyn Woods

Absolutely loved this site! A warm and friendly welcome on arrival. The individual pitches were perfect and all the facilities anyone could need! I had a wonderful and peaceful stay. Will definitely return if im down this way!

Jon

2 weeks ago

5 m campervan

With pets

Weekend Trip to Eden's Nook

If you want camping away from the crowd in a beautiful serene part of the world then this is for you. So quiet and peaceful. As a small site we had two other "neighbours" about 50 yards away so you really did feel like you were the only ones there. Great facilities though quite rustic. Access road is narrow and would struggle with large camper or caravan. Hosts were lovely and nothing was too much trouble. If you do stay then Lake Vyrnwy down the road is a must.,

Quy N.

2 weeks ago

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Hamperley Hideaways

Love the semi wild camping at this site! We tracked into the woods and found a lovely spot that had a fire pit, picnic bench and compost toilet 😃 Ryan was very communicative and helpful 👍❤️

Phillip

2 weeks ago

Tent

Weekend Trip to Pytingwyn Woods

One night at Pytingwyn Woods wasnt enough. I originally selected David's site for its ability to handle hammocks without searching too hard for a suitable trees, plus George the resident horse was very friendly even to the 1yo we had with us. The river below our pitch was clear and easy to access if trout fishing is your thing or even cooling down after the hot weather we've had. David, while I never crossed paths for my stay, had left a message stating what to expect and the basics. Will most definitely be booking another stay for longer

Donna

2 weeks ago

Tent

With pets

2 nights at Gwersyllt Rhos y Gallt Campsite

Lovley little camp with a lovley river great toilt facilities freezer kettle microwave... firepit to hire lovley flat field

Matty

3 weeks ago

5 m campervan

With pets

1 night at Pytingwyn Woods

Loved the site, very quiet, we were the only folk there. The river was perfect during a heatwave

Rachel

3 weeks ago

4 m campervan

Weekend Trip to Digeddi Wildlife Camping

We really loved this site. We were at the top of the hill with great views, close to Hay on Wye and able to walk down the the river for a paddle. The facilities were really clean and although it was quite full, they have done in such a way that there's lots of privacy.

Emma

3 weeks ago

7 m campervan

With pets

Weekend Trip to Pentwyn Dingle and Lodge Field Camp

Absolutely fabulous Really thee best. You need to be self sufficient, but Martin is amazing and the best is that you’re not told what to do etc. But I love this, respect others, and this beautiful spot SO, NO LITTER OR MESS. 👌👍and be free! Simply awesome! Really A spot Of heaven ! 🤩 xx Can’t wait to go back 👌 Em Darren and two German sheps xxx

Paul

3 weeks ago

Tent

Weekend Trip to Eden's Nook

Really nice little campsite, Jayne and Neville are fantastic hosts and really made us feel welcome would highly recommend

Phil

3 weeks ago

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite

Really beautiful campsite, lots of space and not crowded, incredible view and great facilities. Pridie and James are lovely too.

Naomi

3 weeks ago

5 m campervan

With kids

Weekend Trip to Red Sky at Night Campsite

A lovely simple setup with sweeping views. Large pitches and lots of thoughtful touches - compost loos, hand washing, washing up station, natural play area, woodland activities, etc. We'll be back.

Elizabeth

3 weeks ago

Tent

Weekend Trip to Hamperley Hideaways

Holy moly, I can't believe how stunning this place is and how cheap for the exclusive use! We absolutely loved our stay here, beauty & wild nature all around, no other annoying campers disturbing our peace, totally perfect. The compost loo was clean and had a lovely view like everywhere else at our spot. Plenty of pretty stony streams not far away to have a wash which I much prefer to showers any day! So quiet, not even the distant rumble of any roads, just lots of lovely birdsong, the breeze and the gentle fluttering of the many butterflies' wings in our meadow-with-a-view. Felt like a real privilege to be there. We'll definitely be back. Thanks Ryan & family for our wonderful weekend getaway ❤️😊

Aurélie

3 weeks ago

Tent

Weekend Trip to Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite

The location is beautiful with stunning sunset! I really like that every tent spot is far enough from the other so we have privacy. Also the fact that every spot has been levelled and with a fire pit is amazing! We spent the summer solstice there and we had a delightful time!

Martin

3 weeks ago

Tent

Weekend Trip to Red Sky at Night Campsite

Beautiful campsite that has the things you need and none of the things you don't. Good spacing between the pitches so it doesn't feel crowded. Monmouth and local facilities are a short drive away. Stunning views across the valley with beautiful sunsets. Highly recommended.