Wayside Camping

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  • Family-run dog-friendly site in the village of Aston on Clun
  • 20 minutes' drive from Ludlow and 40 minutes from Shrewsbury
  • Easy access to the Shropshire Way and a short walk from local pub
Spectacular views, spacious pitches and only a short stroll from the village pub… that’ll do nicely, eh? Have them all at peaceful family-run Wayside Camping, in the petite village of Aston on Clun. The outlook here is of the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, a gorgeous area that furnishes guests with a very fine backdrop to an afternoon of chilling out or an evening gathering round the firepit or barbecue. It’s also a fab place to take your boots or bike – walking and cycle trails here cater for all comers from leisure strollers to more intrepid mountain bikers. Town time can be had nearby foraging in foodie Ludlow or meandering through medieval Shrewsbury, and there are a bunch of National Trust estates to gawp at too. Back at base, owners Ian and Tracy keep their nifty tourist info board updated with details of various local attractions and events. This quiet site hasn’t gone over the top with heaps of facilities: pitches have electrical supplies and guests have access to a modern toilet block with showers and a washing-up area. A shop is a few minutes’ walk away in the village, as is that all-important country pub (with a fine range of real ales, you may be chuffed to hear).

Site type

Tent pitches 5
Motorhome pitches 8
Rent a tent 1
Touring caravan pitches 12
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Guests must bring their own duvets, pillows, sheets and towels when staying in rental accommodation. You will not be allowed to stay if you do not bring these items.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • Please note : tent pitches must be changed after 7 nights in order to preserve the grass. The charging of electric vehicles is subject to an additional cost of £10 per night per vehicle.

Languages spoken

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Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.6

Overall rating from 234 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

98% would recommend this site to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

Wayside is a small, friendly, and peaceful campsite with spacious, well-maintained pitches and beautiful views. Visitors consistently praise the immaculately clean facilities, including modern shower and toilet blocks. The on-site bar and cafe is a significant bonus, serving good food and drinks. Owners and staff are frequently described as exceptionally friendly, helpful, and welcoming. While some mention minor issues like the road noise, occasional WiFi unreliability, or the need for levelling blocks on pitches, the overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with many guests expressing a desire to return.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Fantastic spot, will definitely come again.

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Giles W.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Brilliant site and facilities. The bar was a great edition and everything was well setup and spotlessly clean. Owners very friendly and helpful.

Disliked Tent pitches are on a slight incline. Couldn't get wifi to connect but mobile 4G signal was strong so wasn't a major issue.

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Andrew T.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Everything was fantastic. Facilities beyond what we expected for a small site. Stunning location, lots of space and easy access to surrounding villages and towns.

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Best site in the area , well maintained. Our 6th visit

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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked The friendly welcome.
Hard standing pitches
Excellent facilities

Disliked Nothing, all good

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site very clean friendly staff…

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darren g.

Shepherd's hut

Liked Excellent site very clean friendly staff definitely recommend

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site with views across Shropshire.…

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Lynne H.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Lovely site with views across Shropshire. Bar was good as was the food. Toilet was clean and the water hot.
We had a lovely time.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very good and will be using this site again.

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Bryan W.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Nice size pitches , Nice place and people. Good bar and grub on site.

Disliked Site went directly onto main road with no pavement to walk the dog.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A definite thumbs up from us - a very friendly site.

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Violando P.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked A warm and friendly welcome, very pleasant site with clean, warm washrooms. Easy driving distance from Ludlow, which is lovely.

Disliked No good dog walks available direct from the site.

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Everything was as expected very friendly…

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Helen G.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Everything was as expected very friendly welcome

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Lovely campsite (and an actual campsite,…

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Eva L.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Lovely campsite (and an actual campsite, not just a field). Good pitches, quiet, lots of space and good facilities. We walked to the Kangooroo Inn (about 7 minutes) - along the road, but it was easy to get on the green verges when a car passed. The bar at the campsite wasn't open (perhaps it was earlier in the day - we arrived at 5.30pm).

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site

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Nigel L.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Wayside is an excellent little site with great facilities. The staff are extremely helpful and friendly. Located in a lovely location with great views. Well worth a visit.

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It was a very nice site,…

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Craig S.

Electric grass pitch

Liked It was a very nice site, very friendly with great amenities. Showers and toilets very clean and a lovely bar area to have a beer or 2

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

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

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearby

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Location

Wayside Camping

Aston-on-clun

Craven Arms

Shropshire

England

SY7 8EF

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.42945°N
2.88402°W

Nearest transport

Coach
16.7 mi Nag`s Head Hotel
16.7 mi Nag`s Head Hotel
19 mi Marche Lane Jct
Rail
0.5 mi Broome Rail Station
2.2 mi Craven Arms Rail Station
2.9 mi Hopton Heath 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

Walkers may like to make their way to the Shropshire Way, a long-distance path that’s been carved up into lots of smaller portions, or head for the hilly heaths of Carding Mill Valley, 20 minutes away. While you’re there, hike up to the top of the Long Mynd for some fab views. Meanwhile, mountain bikers can test their skills on the trails 10 minutes away at Hopton Woods. This area is also home to a fine collection of castles: Stokesay Castle (five minutes away), the ruined Clun Castle (15 minutes) and Ludlow Castle (20 minutes) are all worth a stop. Ludlow’s also the place to pick up local eats at one of the local markets or independent shops. For more historic wanderings, take a trip to Shrewsbury, 40 minutes away, to see the famed black and white buildings, the abbey and another castle (of course). Or take your pick from the local National Trust piles: Attingham Park, Berrington Hall and Morville Hall are all within a 40-minute drive.

Must see

Stokesay Castle 2.2 mi

Ludlow Castle 8.1 mi

Much Wenlock Priory 17.8 mi

Powis Castle & Garden 19.2 mi

Enginuity 21.4 mi

National Trust

Carding Mill Valley and the Shropshire Hills 8.4 mi

Croft Castle and Parkland 10.5 mi

Wilderhope Manor 11.3 mi

Attingham Park Estate: Cronkhill 18.5 mi

Attingham Park 19.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Craven Arms, Halford and the River Onny 2.3 mi

Craven Arms and Hopesay Common 2.3 mi

FERNEY HALL 3.4 mi

STOKESAY COURT 3.4 mi

WALCOT 3.7 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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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Wayside Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Wayside Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Wayside Camping? Walkers may like to make their way to the Shropshire Way, a long-distance path that’s been carved up into lots of smaller portions, or head for the hilly heaths of Carding Mill … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Wayside Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  5:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  5:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Wayside Camping? From £28 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.