Mowbray Meadow

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Camping pitch (added by manager 11 jan 2022)

  • 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
Choices, choices… it’s a pick-your-own-pitch setup at Mowbray Meadow, so you can take a stroll around and settle down with whichever view takes your fancy. And what views they are – this 10-acre site is in the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with 360-degree views over the surrounding countryside. One thing you won’t have to factor in when selecting your spot is the ground quality – the pitching area is all flat and level, so setting up should be straightforward enough. Composting toilets and showers are available to guests, and you’re welcome to build fires to keep toasty in the evenings as long as you buy fuel on site (no foraging in the undergrowth for sticks, thanks – it’s very disturbing for the wildlife). Speaking of wildlife, you may well spot various beasts around the place during your stay. Red kites frequently circle overhead and you may hear a woodpecker tapping in the trees on a summer day. To see more of the locals, take a walk over to the nearby Long Mynd, where wild ponies roam. That’s just one of the places you could visit for a day out nearby – there’s also plenty to explore around Ludlow or with trips to the likes of Stokesay Castle and Acton Scott Historic Working Farm. The local towns of Church Stretton and Craven Arms are both less than 10 minutes away by car for cafés, pubs and shops. Even closer is the village of Marshbrook – it's about five minutes' walk away and has a pub, a bike hire place and a café that does a very fine cooked breakfast.

Site type

Tent pitches 50
Motorhome pitches 50
Open all year
Please note
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 17 or over.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • There are no bins onsite: all rubbish will need to be taken home with you.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

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96%

would recommend this site to a friend

95%

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Beautiful and well-kept site

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Beautiful views and ground flat and in good condition. The campsite owner Sophie was very helpful and friendly. The compost toilet was clean and pleasant to use.

Disliked: The site is close to a busy A road and the noise from the traffic disturbed the tranquility of the setting. This is the only reason I haven't given the site a 5*

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Lovely little place

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
Ruth J. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Funnily enough I was the only person booked in for 2 nights so pretty much had the campsite to myself. Sophie and her partner were both friendly and welcoming people.

Disliked: There's only 1 shower but then again I had it to myself so it was great. But just thinking if a lot of people book into the campsite at the same time.

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Good as long as you can cope with the steep walk

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Good location. Easy walk to excellent pub/restaurant. Walking routes direct from the campsite and many more within a short drive. Campsite hosts were friendly and helpful. Camping area was generally flat and there was plenty of space. Facilities were basic (compost toilets) but clean. Shower was electric so no chance of running out of hot water - very important when 8 of us were trying to get clean after a long days hiking.

Disliked: What is not clear from the website description is that it is a very steep walk from the sinks/shower up to the camping area. (There is a much longer less steep rough track for vehicles which you could walk). The site worked for us but it would not be suitable for people with mobility problems. Only one shower (although see positives - lots of hot water)

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Beautiful views, warm hosts

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
America Z. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Beautiful views, flat sites, lovely hosts, clean facilities.

Disliked: Drive to the campsite can be a bit tricky if you have a delicate city car.

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Lovely location quite well situated for walking…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Lovely location quite well situated for walking

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Exactly what we wanted. All the best bits of wild camping!

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Karen A. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Loved it! Fabulous back to basics camp site quiet, peaceful, stunning scenery and views and the owners were so lovely. Felt so welcome, so helpful. Basic facilities (compost toilet & shower and cold water tap), but very clean and well maintained. Minutes from some great walking in the Shropshire Hills. Campsite is on top of a hill (great views) but plenty of flat pitches and loads of space. Camp fires allowed and logs available were great quality. Great find. Will be going back as soon as we can. Loved the goats, chickens, ducks and rabbits. Hoping to spot the deer on our next visit. Highly recommend.

Disliked: Absolutely nothing! Couldn’t fault it.

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Nice site.

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Peter K. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: View, location, environment, and ducks!

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Friendly owners who gave plenty of information, ideal facilities and a lovely…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Hollie M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Friendly owners who gave plenty of information, ideal facilities and a lovely camping spot with beautiful views of the shropshire hills. Couldn’t fault!

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Beautiful views from the hill where our tent was pitched, and we…

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Beautiful views from the hill where our tent was pitched, and we loved seeing the goats, chicken and ducks on our way in and out of the site. Enjoyed stargazing and listening to the owls too!

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Great location - fantastic views and walks around. Loads of space. Toilets…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Matthew T. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Great location - fantastic views and walks around. Loads of space. Toilets really clean. Good facilities for washing-up. Great to have all the animals (goats and chickens) wandering around. Hosts really friendly and helpful.

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Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campsite

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Location

Mowbray Meadow

Marshbrook

Church Stretton

Shropshire

England

SY6 6QE

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.50068°N
-2.82166°W

Nearest transport

Coach
14.8 mi Rural Cottages
14.8 mi Bus Station
14.8 mi Rural Cottages
Rail
2.7 mi Church Stretton Rail Station
4.1 mi Craven Arms Rail Station
6 mi Broome Rail Station

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Might you possibly have come to this area for a walk or few? It’s a very fine choice, as the Shropshire Hills are renowned for their hiking potential. Carding Mill Valley and the Long Mynd are the most well-known spots (and you can walk to the Long Mynd in 10 minutes or so), but there’s plenty more out there too. A good place to start for ideas is in Craven Arms (10 minutes’ drive), where you can drop in on the Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre. While you’re there, take a look at Stokesay Castle as well, and browse through the collections at the Land of Lost Content museum. For other days out, you can rent bikes in the local village or head to Church Stretton (10 minutes) for a round of golf or a dip in Carding Mill Reservoir. Acton Scott Historic Working Farm (five minutes) is a good pick for a kid-friendly day out; meanwhile, Ludlow (20 minutes) is an appealing prospect for grownups, with its independent food shops and restaurants making particularly tasty options.

Must see

Stokesay Castle 4.9 mi

Ludlow Castle 10.1 mi

Much Wenlock Priory 12.8 mi

Enginuity 16.3 mi

Ironbridge Gorge Museums 16.4 mi

National Trust

Carding Mill Valley and the Shropshire Hills 3.1 mi

Wilderhope Manor 6.6 mi

Attingham Park Estate: Cronkhill 12.9 mi

Attingham Park 14.2 mi

Croft Castle and Parkland 14.9 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Caer Caradoc from Church Stretton, via Three Fingers Rock 2.7 mi

Church Stretton - Caer Caradoc - Hope Bowdler Hill 2.7 mi

Church Stretton - Pole Bank - Carding Mill Valley 2.7 mi

Church Stretton and Acton Scott 2.7 mi

Church Stretton - Carding Mill Valley - Long Mynd 3.1 mi

Local events

  • Camp Bestival Shropshire (Thursday 15 August 2024 – Thursday 15 August 2024)

    Telford, Shropshire 25.9 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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  • Does Mowbray Meadow have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Mowbray Meadow dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Mowbray Meadow? Might you possibly have come to this area for a walk or few? It’s a very fine choice, as the Shropshire Hills are renowned for their hiking potential. Carding Mill Valley and … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Mowbray Meadow?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  7:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  4 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Mowbray Meadow? From £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.