Campsites for backpackers in Bishops Castle, Shropshire
4 bookable campsites within 15 miles of Bishops Castle
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Woodbatch Camping and Glamping
Bishops Castle, Shropshire, England- Rural Shropshire Hills escape five minutes from Bishop's Castle
- Walking, horse riding and mountain biking all nearby
- Luxury shower block with hairdryers; campers' kitchen and firebowls
The Green Caravan Park
Bishops Castle, Shropshire, England- Dog-friendly site on 15 acres of Onny Valley countryside
- River for pond dipping, paddling and fishing
- Popular pub serving food directly accessible from the site
Panpwnton Farm
Llanfair Waterdine, Shropshire, England- Shropshire farm site on the Offa's Dyke Path and by the River Teme
- A 10-minute drive to the Spaceguard Centre; 40 minutes to Elan Valley
- Stroll along the riverbank to Knighton in 20 minutes
Long Mountain Centre
Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England- Peaceful, family-run site on a working farm in rural Shropshire
- A 10-minute drive from the Shropshire Hills; 15 minutes from Welshpool
- Guided tours of the farm and stables; barbecues welcome on site
Kevindale Campsite
Craven Arms, Shropshire, England- Dog-friendly grassy pitches just outside of the Shropshire Hills
- A five-minute drive to the Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre
- A 10-minute walk to a village pub and shop; fridge and freezer on site
Minton Hill Pods
Church Stretton, Shropshire, England- Quiet purpose-built camping pods in the Shropshire Hills
- Hike for around an hour to reach Carding Mill Valley
- Firepit and gas cooker provided; three pubs and lots of trails nearby
Mowbray Meadow
Church Stretton, Shropshire, England- Peaceful 10-acre wild site with gorgeous views in the Shropshire Hills
- A 10-minute walk to the Long Mynd; 20 minutes' drive to Ludlow
- Pick your own pitch; village pub and café within walking distance
Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre
Craven Arms, Shropshire, England- Back to basics pitches in a hay meadow on the edge of Craven Arms
- On the Shropshire Way, nine miles from Ludlow and Long Mynd
- Shop and café on site, plus fishing permits to buy
Lower Vessons View
Habberly, Shropshire, England- Rural site with well-spaced pitches and pretty countryside views
- In a rural location in the Shropshire Hills National Landscape
- Pick-your-own spot stays on a nearly-wild park run by helpful owners
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Wild Lion Camping
Montgomery, Powys, Wales- Off-grid pop-up bordering the River Severn at Caerhowel in Mid Wales
- Montgomery Castle five minutes’ drive; Offa’s Dyke Path 20 minutes
- Wild swimming and walks along the river; pub five minutes’ stroll
Womerton Farm Campground
All Stretton, Shropshire, England- Peaceful, nearly wild site with views of the Long Mynd plateau
- Amid the Shropshire Hills, a 10-minute drive from Church Stretton
- Half an hour from Shrewsbury and 35 minutes from Ludlow
The Travelling Mule
Abermule, Powys, Wales- Pop-up tourer campsite behind The Abermule Inn in Powys, Wales
- Dolforwyn Castle five minutes’ drive; Powis Castle 20 minutes
- Grass and gravel pitches; pub open daily; shops five minutes’ drive
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Jenny Knoll Farm Pop-up Campsite
Clun, Shropshire, England- Remote, off-grid pop-up site in the Shropshire Hills a mile from Clun
- A 20-minute drive to Stokesay Castle or half an hour to Ludlow
- Meet resident alpacas and goats and learn about creating yarn
Windy Corner Campsite
Pontesbury, Shropshire, England- Calm wild camping site on the outskirts of the Shropshire Hills
- A 10-minute drive from Pontesbury Hill and 20 minutes to Shrewsbury
- Washing machine, charging points and water provided; pubs nearby
YHA Clun Mill
Craven Arms, Shropshire, England- In the grounds of a restored watermill, half a mile from Clun
- Walking and cycling haven deep in the Shropshire Hills
- Toilet, shower, self-catering kitchen, and drying and laundry room
Meadowtown Farm
Minsterley, Shropshire, England- Back to basics wild camping on a 32-acre Shropshire Hills farm
- In the hamlet of Meadowtown; Shrewsbury town centre 35 minutes' drive
- Dog-friendly campsite; barbecues and campfires welcome
Black Hall Wigwams
Ludlow, Shropshire, EnglandRedwood Heyope
Knucklas, Powys, Wales- Dog-friendly Mid Wales site in an off-grid 30-acre ancient woodland
- Within walking distance of the Offa’s Dyke Path and Glyndŵr's Way
- Hire a firepit on site; pub serving cask ales and food nearby
