Yurts in Stiperstones National Nature Reserve

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A knobbly backbone of ridge crested by distinctive quartzite rock formations spread-eagled across Shropshire, England, yet close to the Welsh border, the Stiperstones and the rolling green countryside surrounding them make up Stiperstones NNR. This flank of the Shropshire Hills AONB is glorious hill country, especially being framed by two further uplands, England’s Long Mynd and Wales’ Cambrian Mountains. Long-distance footpaths like the Cross-Britain Way pass through, and there are the compelling legacies of prehistoric settlements and 19th-century mining to uncover. Good camping can be found on the western edge of the NNR.

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Graig Wen - Wild Snowdonia Escapes

1. Graig Wen - Wild Snowdonia Escapes

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Nr Dolgellau, Wales · 30 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Succumb to the tranquil hills of Graig Wen. Smart, sustainable and quite simply, lush.
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Treflach Farm

2. Treflach Farm

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Oswestry, England · 7 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Bell tents and a yurt on a regenerative farm in Shropshire
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Tipis at Ponty, Greener Camping

3. Tipis at Ponty, Greener Camping

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Llansantffraid, Wales · 11 units · Tents, Glamping
Adults-only, dog-friendly camping and glamping on the Powys and Shropshire borders.
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Hinton land yurts and bell tents

4. Hinton land yurts and bell tents

Hereford, England · 2 units
Hinton Land offers a relaxed glamping experience in the Herefordshire countryside, just outside Peterchurch and a short drive from Hay-on-Wye. Set on the edge of a village next to a great pub, the site features a mix of luxury yurts and traditional bell tents, making it ideal for couples, families, and small groups. The yurts provide a more premium stay with solid structure, proper beds, and a cosy interior, while the bell tents offer a simpler, affordable way to enjoy the outdoors without bringing your own equipment. Whether you are looking for a peaceful break, a base to explore the Black Mountains, or somewhere to unwind by the fire in the evening, Hinton Land is designed to be simple, comfortable, and in nature.
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Eden's Nook

5. Eden's Nook

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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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Tipsy Tree Glamping

6. Tipsy Tree Glamping

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Englesea Brook, England · 3 units
Quirky eco-friendly glamping ideal for a rural road-trip
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Glamping West Midlands

7. Glamping West Midlands

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Enville, England · 3 units
Head here for an authentic glamping getaway in the heart of the Staffordshire countryside
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Greener Glamping

8. Greener Glamping

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Corwen, Wales · 2 units
An off-grid two-yurt glamping site in the Welsh Berwyn Mountains
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Gardd Afon/River Garden

9. Gardd Afon/River Garden

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Machynlleth, Wales · 2 units
Dog-friendly, off-grid yurt glamping on a riverside smallholding in Mid-Wales
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Woodland Tipi & Yurt Holidays

10. Woodland Tipi & Yurt Holidays

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Hereford, England · 7 units
Luxury yurt and tipi camping in a magical woodland setting
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Goytree Glamping and Treehouses

11. Goytree Glamping and Treehouses

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Walterstone, England · 4 units
Enchanting places to stay on an organic farm in Herefordshire
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Sunbank Accommodation, Llangollen

12. Sunbank Accommodation, Llangollen

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Wales · 2 units
Sunbank Yurt and Thistlebank Yurt, Llangollen, North Wales, set on a wooded hillside commanding spectacular views from every window over the Vale of Llangollen, the River Dee and the Shropshire Union Canal. Dog friendly with a secure field to exercise. A wonderful glamping retreat, making a great base to explore N Wales...1 hour from Snowdonia..
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Cledan Valley

13. Cledan Valley

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Carno, Wales · 2 units
We are a family-run family-centred site that focuses on simple pleasures of being outdoors in a beautiful peaceful setting with a stream, meadows and woodland and Cambrian mountains. We have a rich wildlife to observe and plenty of space. We have outdoor games, board games and a treasure hunt to get children started on their adventures. We are happy to show you around our smallholding field nearby with llamas, chickens, ducks, bees and sometimes lambs or pigs. We have a range of offers for keen campers or campers who want a bit more comfort with proper beds and bedding. Lovely communal spaces as well as private space for each pitch. Maximum of 8 families over 10 acres.
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Heart Of The Wye

14. Heart Of The Wye

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Clifford, England · 5 units
Modern yurt camping with views of the Wye Valley
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Fordhall Farm Yurts

15. Fordhall Farm Yurts

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Shropshire, England · 1 unit
England’s first community owned farm, offering a warm welcome to all in their cosy glamping yurts
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Eco Retreats Forest Retreat

16. Eco Retreats Forest Retreat

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Machynlleth, Wales · 3 units
A remote, off-grid yurt retreat in the heart of the Dyfi forest, where you can bathe with a view and cook over a campfire.
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Redwood Valley - Cabins & Yurts

17. Redwood Valley - Cabins & Yurts

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Presteigne, Wales · 3 units
A family-run, eco-friendly glamping site set in 25 acres of woodland on the beautiful Welsh borders
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Stiperstones National Nature Reserve camping guide

Where to go

River East Onny & Darnford Brook

These two waterways link to form a natural divide between Stiperstones NNR and The Long Mynd to the southeast. With some of the only level, grassy ground between these two popular hilly areas, this is a region attracting lots of outdoor lovers. One of the best pitching places can be found in the wildflower meadows near Ratlinghope, where the Shropshire Way and Cross-Britain Way long-distance paths pass close.

The Long Mynd

The dramatic seven-mile-long wedge of plateau southeast of Stiperstones NNR is The Long Mynd: also part of the Shropshire Hills AONB. Scored by steep valleys and covered in stark moorland, it’s a magnet for hikers as several long-distance paths, such as the Shropshire Way and Cross-Britain Way trundle through, alongside mediaeval trading route The Portway. Prehistoric sites litter the hillsides too.

Kerry Ridgeway

Running along a ravishing ridgetop with Wales on one side and England on the other, this ancient route follows the way cattle drovers would have journeyed with their livestock. It spans 15 miles between Kerry in Wales and Bishop’s Castle in England, a few miles south of Stiperstones NNR. Expect comely sites and glamping pods set in rolling fields with fire pits and picnic tables.

Montgomery Canal & Northern River Severn Loop

Partially navigable Montgomery Canal threads between Frankton Junction in England, where it intersects with the Llangollen Canal, and Newtown in Wales. It runs about ten miles west of Stiperstones NNR. Sleepy, scenic countryside makes the whole waterway a very pleasant place to walk, cycle or try narrowboating. For much of its Welsh course (Arddleen-Newtown), the canal runs close to the northernmost winds of the River Severn. This level, lush, river-laced terrain has excellent camping possibilities.

Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field
Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field

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