Dog-friendly camping in Wyre Forest

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Welcome to one of England’s most important spreads of oak wood and its largest forest NNR, set just beyond the western edge of the Midlands’ urban sprawl. Wyre Forest, its tree cover all designated either an NNR or SSSI, is a favourite for woodsy walks, running, gentle cycling, horse riding, and its Go Ape centre treetop ropes course. The best camping can be found along the southern edge, either at Bewdley or just beyond the main entrance. The forest is conveniently positioned for exploration by train too, with Severn Valley’s Bewdley, Northwood Holt, and Arley stations all flanking its eastern edge.

97% (1.7K) 666 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds in Wyre Forest

Capel Cathy

1. Capel Cathy

100%
(6)
Brierley Hill, England · 1 unit
Capel Cathy is a unique and tranquil sanctuary up in the hills on the border of England and Wales. It is bespoke traditionally built timber framed cabin on wheels with stunning views, set in a beautiful, wild garden surrounded by coppice and wildlife. With a big veranda, outdoor bathroom equipped with large bath and woodturning stove to keep you cosy, you will easily deeply relax underneath the starry skies, waking up to the beautiful birdsong and sunrises - the views are magnificent.
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£101
 / night
Digeddi Wildlife Camping

2. Digeddi Wildlife Camping

97%
(129)
Hay On Wye, Wales · 14 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Riverside camping and glamping with canoes for hire
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£15
 / night
Brook Farm

3. Brook Farm

93%
(22)
Ashbourne, England · 20 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Camping in a farmer’s field just south of the Peak District National Park
Electrical hookup
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£20
 / night
Romantic Cotswolds Off-Grid Cabin

4. Romantic Cotswolds Off-Grid Cabin

England · 1 unit
Tucked away in complete tranquility in the heart of the Cotswolds, you'll stay in a romantic secluded off-grid cabin. With no distractions it’s the perfect place to slow down, reconnect and be with nature. Wake to birdsong, drink coffee and stargaze from bed. Cosy designed interiors with everything you need for the perfect escape. Chedworth’s Roman Villa, Cotswolds pubs, bakeries and beautiful countryside walks all on your doorstep. Dog Friendly
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£122
 / night
Great Haywood Canalside Campsite

5. Great Haywood Canalside Campsite

96%
(57)
Staffordshire, England · 8 units
The simplest of canalside campsites with narrowboats chugging past and an award-winning farm shop over the road
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£20
 / night

Welcome to one of England’s most important spreads of oak wood and its largest forest NNR, set just beyond the western edge of the Midlands’ urban sprawl. Wyre Forest, its tree cover all designated either an NNR or SSSI, is a favourite for woodsy walks, running, gentle cycling, horse riding, and its Go Ape centre treetop ropes course. The best camping can be found along the southern edge, either at Bewdley or just beyond the main entrance. The forest is conveniently positioned for exploration by train too, with Severn Valley’s Bewdley, Northwood Holt, and Arley stations all flanking its eastern edge.

97% (1.7K) 666 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds in Wyre Forest

Capel Cathy

1. Capel Cathy

100%
(6)
Brierley Hill, England · 1 unit
Capel Cathy is a unique and tranquil sanctuary up in the hills on the border of England and Wales. It is bespoke traditionally built timber framed cabin on wheels with stunning views, set in a beautiful, wild garden surrounded by coppice and wildlife. With a big veranda, outdoor bathroom equipped with large bath and woodturning stove to keep you cosy, you will easily deeply relax underneath the starry skies, waking up to the beautiful birdsong and sunrises - the views are magnificent.
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£101
 / night
Digeddi Wildlife Camping

2. Digeddi Wildlife Camping

97%
(129)
Hay On Wye, Wales · 14 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Riverside camping and glamping with canoes for hire
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£15
 / night
Brook Farm

3. Brook Farm

93%
(22)
Ashbourne, England · 20 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Camping in a farmer’s field just south of the Peak District National Park
Electrical hookup
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£20
 / night
Romantic Cotswolds Off-Grid Cabin

4. Romantic Cotswolds Off-Grid Cabin

England · 1 unit
Tucked away in complete tranquility in the heart of the Cotswolds, you'll stay in a romantic secluded off-grid cabin. With no distractions it’s the perfect place to slow down, reconnect and be with nature. Wake to birdsong, drink coffee and stargaze from bed. Cosy designed interiors with everything you need for the perfect escape. Chedworth’s Roman Villa, Cotswolds pubs, bakeries and beautiful countryside walks all on your doorstep. Dog Friendly
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£122
 / night
Great Haywood Canalside Campsite

5. Great Haywood Canalside Campsite

96%
(57)
Staffordshire, England · 8 units
The simplest of canalside campsites with narrowboats chugging past and an award-winning farm shop over the road
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£20
 / night

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Dog-friendly camping in Wyre Forest guide

Where to go

Bewdley

Bewdley, hanging off Wyre Forest’s southeast corner, is the nearest community and a long-serving tourist destination on the River Severn. It’s well-known for its riverfront Georgian houses and iconic 1798 bridge designed by Thomas Telford. Several grand country house estates can also be seen while heading south to Stourport-on-Severn. To see the area’s natural beauty, the Severn’s best stretch for canoeing runs between Bridgnorth and Bewdley, and it’s an easy walk on pretty paths into Wyre Forest from town. Bewdley also boasts access to a number of family-friendly campsites and glamping sites.

Visitor Centre & the South Side

The main entrance into Wyre Forest is two miles west of Bewdley. This is the nexus of forest activity with a café, three way-marked walking trails, running trails, cycling routes, and bridleways alongside the visitor centre. The most interesting trail loops north around an arboretum, which hosts the unusual whitty pear among many other species. Camping awaits a short distance along the road from the main forest entrance toward Far Forest.

River Severn & the East Side

The eastern borderlands of the forest are framed by the River Severn, where the best stretch of kayaking on the UK’s longest river beckons, plus the long-distance Severn Way (east bank) and Geopark/North Worcestershire Ways (west bank). There are some excellent riverside campsites perfectly poised for forest forays as well—search for the best spots in the Bewdley area or near Pound Green.

Buttonoak, Earnwood Copse, and the North Side

Wyre Forest’s northern portion is less crowded, and forest-ensconced Buttonoak makes the best all-round base, with a pub and camping at nearby Pound Green. Just northwest of here, the car park at Earnwood Copse serves as a good launch point for hitting the woodsy trails. It’s also the north of the forest that has most of the NNR-designated and most ecologically important forest.