Campsites near Welshpool

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Welcome to one of Wales’ best outdoor destinations you’ve never heard anyone rave about. Welshpool’s red-brick Georgian buildings are handsome, but as a base for exploring the Wales-England border’s seldom-travelled countryside, it is exceptional. As for long-distance paths, you’re on the Offa’s Dyke Path, running all along the border, and on the Glyndŵr's Way, a trail tracing the legacy of Welsh revolutionary hero Owain Glyndŵr’s cross-country route to Machynlleth. Meanwhile, Powis Castle sits outside town, while scenic cycling and narrowboating can be done on the Montgomery Canal. Caravan parks are set outside town on the River Severn.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Welshpool

Tipis at Ponty, Greener Camping

1. Tipis at Ponty, Greener Camping

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13km from Welshpool · 11 units · Tents, Glamping
Adults-only, dog-friendly camping and glamping on the Powys and Shropshire borders.
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Wild conTENTment

2. Wild conTENTment

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17km from Welshpool · 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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Cae Nant Glamping

3. Cae Nant Glamping

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17km from Welshpool · 4 units
Glamping domes on a small-holding, with breath-taking views of the Welsh countryside
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Lower Vessons View

4. Lower Vessons View

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18km from Welshpool · 1 unit
Lower Vessons View Campsite is situated in a rural location of the Shropshire hills, area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Featuring a range of wildlife, red kites, hares, deers are often spotted around the family run farm. Enjoying easy access to an array of walks including stiperstones ridge walk, the hollies & poles coppice circular and the Gatten Valley circular walk. We are approximately 6 miles from the long mynd which offers a classic Shropshire hills scenery, featuring valleys, moorland and woodland. If you're a mountain biker we are a 5 minutes bike ride to eastridge woods notorious for its diverse terrain and challenging trails. We provide basic facilities on our family run site with friendly local knowledge and advice we can give. Children and dogs are welcome. Dogs must be kept on leads at all times. Surrounded by several country pubs seeking a refreshing pint we are just 1 mile drive to the local pub with other takeaways and restaurants within a couple of miles. Including a local butchers and bakery in Pontesbury (Hignetts) as well as a Co-op. If you love history and are looking to explore the local area we are close to Snailbeach Whitegrit Mine: Located in the immediate vicinity, Snailbeach is home to the most complete lead mining site in Britain. Guests can explore the remarkably preserved engine houses, the blacksmith`s shop, and the distinctive "Whitegrit" spoil heaps that characterize the valley`s skyline. Guests can opt for a 30 minute walk through the countryside or a 20 minute drive. A 30 minute drive takes you to the medieval market town of Shrewsbury, famous for its timber-framed "black and white" buildings and steep, narrow passageways known as "shuts." Shrewsbury Prison: A premier "dark tourism" attraction. This decommissioned Victorian jail offers immersive guided tours led by former officers, escape rooms, and a fascinating look into 200 years of penal history. The Quarry Park & River Severn: Enjoy a walk through the 29-acre riverside park or take a boat trip on the Sabrina to see the town from the water. Are site offers well spaced pitches with outstanding views of the Shropshire hills.
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Treflach Farm

5. Treflach Farm

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19km from Welshpool · 7 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Bell tents and a yurt on a regenerative farm in Shropshire
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Gwersyllt Rhos y Gallt Campsite

6. Gwersyllt Rhos y Gallt Campsite

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20km from Welshpool · 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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Eden's Nook

7. Eden's Nook

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21km from Welshpool · 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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Fords Farm Glamping

8. Fords Farm Glamping

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23km from Welshpool · 4 units
Bell tent glamping in the grounds of a 17th-century farmhouse in Shropshire.
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Hamperley Hideaways

9. Hamperley Hideaways

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27km from Welshpool · 2 units · Tents, Glamping
Almost wild camping and rustic glamping in the Shropshire Hills, with campfires and compost loos
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Brandy House Farm

10. Brandy House Farm

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(28)
27km from Welshpool · 6 units · Tents, Glamping
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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Cwmllwyd Getaways

11. Cwmllwyd Getaways

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28km from Welshpool · 3 units
Welsh valley glamping with panoramic views and hot tubs
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Castle Farm Holidays Shropshire

12. Castle Farm Holidays Shropshire

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34km from Welshpool · 5 units
Tucked against the Welsh border, these cosy pods are perfectly positioned to explore Shropshire's rolling hills, castles and attractive villages
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Panpwnton Campsite

13. Panpwnton Campsite

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35km from Welshpool · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A riverside campsite on Offa’s Dyke Path near Knighton
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Nook Cabin

14. Nook Cabin

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40km from Welshpool · 1 unit
Located near Bronington, Whitchurch (Shropshire) SY13 3HT Tucked away two bedroom log cabin. Off the beaten track, in natural peaceful surroundings. Located near to 2000 acres of wild peat bog for walking in English nature. Cabin is fully equipped for cooking. Shower and toilet facility included. Two rooms with one double bed each. Tranquil setting for anyone looking for a peaceful gateway, and unwinding away from life's stresses and strains.
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Capel Cathy

15. Capel Cathy

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41km from Welshpool · 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.
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Bwch Yn Uchaf

16. Bwch Yn Uchaf

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41km from Welshpool · 20 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Narrow-gauge steam railway station, countryside views, gorgeous riverside setting. What's not to love?!
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The Peacock Shepherds Hut

17. The Peacock Shepherds Hut

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44km from Welshpool · 1 unit
This newly opened Peacock Shepherds Hut is set on our 20 acre smallholding in beautiful North Wales. We have many animals..llamas, alpacas, sheep, goats. Peacocks and Guinea fowl wander freely on our land. Our guests are welcome to meet all of our creatures as well as relaxing in the peace and quiet here.
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Ty Famau Geo Lodges

18. Ty Famau Geo Lodges

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47km from Welshpool · 3 units
Luxury geodesic domes with hot tubs in the Clwydian mountains of North Wales
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Mynydd Derwydd Wildcamping

19. Mynydd Derwydd Wildcamping

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47km from Welshpool · 7 units
Adventurous mountain-top camping on a hill farm in North Wales
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Maes Heddwch/Peaceful Field

20. Maes Heddwch/Peaceful Field

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47km from Welshpool · 2 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Luxury Glamping or Meadow Camping at Maes Heddwch/Peaceful Field you can really get the 'away from it all feeling' on our small holding and wild flower meadow 'Over the Moon’/'Dros y Lleuad'. Our award winning luxury ensuite Shepherds Hut sleeps two adults in a comfy king-size double bed, is nestled in our enclosed orchard Visit all year round for weekends or longer stays. In the summer you can book a whole 3 Acre camping meadow for yourselves and/or friends and family. Popular with friendship groups and extended families for holidays and special occasions you have 24 hour exclusive access to the shelter if the Hay Barn and it's facilities. If you would like to be introduced to our sheep or hens please ask! One of the things people love about staying here is the amazing views - including watching the moon rise over the mountains. The developing Clwydian dark sky region means there are great views of the night sky and sometimes northern lights. You may just want to hang out and relax but there’s lots to do too! There are lovely local forest and waterside walks, neolithic burial sites, a stone circle, Osprey, butterfly and (if you are lucky) red squirrel watching, a secret waterfall and river swimming, easy and challenging off road cycling options, access to water sports. Or if you want to use a car to help get up higher the Clwydian and Berwyn Mountains and Eryri (Snowdon) National Park are all within a half an hour drive. If history and mooching is your thing we are just 5 miles from Ruthin - one of the oldest existing Tudor towns - boasting an historic gaol, a craft centre with regular exhibitions and a castle with a spa and peacocks. Denbigh with its stunning castle, Corwen, Llangollen, Llyn Tegid (Bala) and the North Wales Coast are easy to reach by car. There are also options for days out using public transport including taking a steam train. Please ask - they aren't all known to Google! The nearby village has a community run pub and shop with the Glan Llyn tafan offering food by local gastro company Sorbus. In fact there are loads of great little villages near by each with their own character and points of interest including great cafes, walks, Punjabi pub food, historic churches and sacred wells.
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Welshpool camping guide

Where to go

Montgomery Canal & River Severn

The partially navigable Montgomery Canal threads between Frankton Junction in England and Newtown in Wales, running right through Welshpool. Meandering almost parallel is the River Severn, and the sleepy countryside in between makes the waterway a very pleasant place to walk or cycle along the towpath or go narrowboating. This level, lush terrain has excellent camping possibilities, too.

Kerry Ridgeway

Trundling along a ravishing ridgetop with Wales on one side and England on the other, this ancient route follows the route cattle drovers once travelled in centuries gone by. It spans 15 miles between Kerry in Wales, 13 miles south of Welshpool, and Bishop’s Castle in England. Camping options include comely sites set in rolling fields, as well as glamping pods.

Stiperstones National Nature Reserve

A knobbly backbone of ridge crested by rock formations spread-eagled across Shropshire, this flank of the Shropshire Hills AONB is glorious hill country. 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.

Dyfnant Forest & Lake Vyrnwy

Just outside the Snowdonia (Eyri) National Park boundary, the Dyfnant Forest area begins 18 miles northwest of Welshpool. You can hike there on the Glyndŵr's Way long-distance path, which bisects the forest, though the whole area promises stunning wild countryside, switching between big spreads of conifer and steep, stark hills. The forest has a remarkably high concentration of beautifully located campsites, too, both traditional and forms of glamping such as pre-pitched safari tents.

When to go

Weather in Welshpool is warmer than average for Wales, with the June to August period averaging around 68°F (20°C) while simultaneously scoring some of the lowest precipitation, under 2.36 inches (60mm) monthly. Be warned, though: it can still get mighty wet at any time! This is not a busy part of the country, so summer visits work well. July’s Country Music Festival, held at Powis Castle, is a vibrant time to come.

Frequently Asked Questions

Good camping can be found on the western edge of the Shropshire Hills AONB near Welshpool. You can also explore different options for camping near Welshpool on Hipcamp.

During the summer, Welshpool experiences warmer than average temperatures for Wales, with low precipitation. However, it can still get wet at any time. July’s Country Music Festival, held at Powis Castle, is a vibrant time to visit Welshpool.

Near Welshpool, you can explore long-distance footpaths like the Cross-Britain Way, Offa’s Dyke Path, and Glyndŵr's Way. These paths offer exceptional opportunities for exploring the Wales-England border countryside. You can also explore different options for camping near Welshpool on Hipcamp.

Caravan parks are set outside town on the River Severn near Welshpool. This area offers excellent opportunities for scenic cycling and narrowboating on the Montgomery Canal. You can also explore different options for camping near Welshpool on Hipcamp.

Welshpool serves as an exceptional base for exploring the Wales-England border countryside, with opportunities for scenic cycling, narrowboating, and exploring historical sites like Powis Castle. Additionally, the Dyfnant Forest area, located 18 miles northwest of Welshpool, promises stunning wild countryside and a high concentration of beautifully located campsites. You can also explore different options for camping near Welshpool on Hipcamp.

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Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field

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