Runnis Meadow Camping

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  • Family-friendly site in the Shropshire Hills, near the Welsh border
  • Offa’s Dyke Path 10 minutes’ drive; Ludlow and Shrewsbury 40 minutes
  • Close to hiking and biking trails; campfires and barbecues allowed
Have bike, will travel… If you’re itching to let rip on your mountain bike and are looking for a site close to hills, ridges and challenging trails, Runnis Meadow Camping might just tick all of those boxes. Sitting on the banks of the River West Onny, close to the Welsh border, this family-friendly site has easy access to cycling and walking trails within the spectacular Shropshire Hills. The rugged landscape of Stiperstones National Nature Reserve (15 minutes’ drive), an area of quartzite rock formations, can be explored on foot or by bike. Keep an eye out for red kites and skylarks while you’re there. Walkers can also tackle Offa’s Dyke Path, which follows the English-Welsh border, and Corndon Hill (both 10 minutes’ drive), while mountain-bikers might like to sample the routes in the Carding Mill Valley and Long Mynd (half an hour). In terms of facilities, the site has fresh water on tap, plus showers and a toilet block. There are firepits for hire and bags of logs to buy, and barbecues are allowed. For provisions, you can head into the town of Bishop’s Castle (10 minutes), which also has numerous restaurants and takeaways. There are also several good pubs nearby that would make good rest stops on your walk or bike ride.

Site type

Tent pitches 10
Touring caravan pitches 10
Motorhome pitches 10
Open now
Opens 1 April
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. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 6 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • 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.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Tue, 1 Apr to

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Accommodation

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Reviews

9.8

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99% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite is highly praised for its fantastic, tranquil location amidst beautiful scenery, offering a peaceful escape. Visitors highlight the exceptionally clean and well-maintained facilities, including spacious wet rooms with excellent hot showers. The friendly and helpful owners are frequently mentioned. Ample space between pitches and a focus on nature, including limited phone signal, are popular features. Some minor points were raised regarding chemical waste disposal and ground conditions after rain, which the management is addressing.

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Kate J.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked I booked the site last minute to try and break up the drive ahead of me the next day but wish I could have stayed longer!
Runnis meadow is in a beautiful peaceful spot, facilities are spotless. The owner was lovely and let me know about the local wildlife and dog walks.
There are plenty of kids play things to borrow on site which was lovely to see.

Disliked Phone signal on some networks isn't great on site so save anything you need onto your phone before going. But it was actually a nice break!

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Great facilities. Very clean. Very quiet.…

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david h.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Great facilities. Very clean. Very quiet.

One of the best we have stayed in for the showers. Good walks nearby.

Definitely we would like to stay here again.

Disliked Grass was very long so we got quite wet going to the facilities.

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Great site overall.

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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked Spacious pitches, clean and well laid out toilet block, peaceful site.

Disliked Grass was a bit long , needed wellies!

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Wonderful, quiet location. Recommended

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Steve H.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Wonderful location, quiet and facilities were clean and very welcome. Hot water, great showers, fire pit hire and dish washing facilities.

Disliked Nothing

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Beautiful views, clean facilities and the…

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Sophie E.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Beautiful views, clean facilities and the highland cows in the neighbouring field were a bonus!

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Excellent

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Bridget A.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Gorgeous site - so close to nature and in the middle of gorgeous scenery. Plenty of space - nice flat pitch - everything we needed - very warm welcome - dog friendly - lovely clean facilities and hot water - looking forward to going back.

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Everything! Amazing clean wet room with…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Everything! Amazing clean wet room with hot showers...clean toilets...small washing up area with fresh drinking water. Big pitches...dog friendly...great for walking and running...great host...little cake shop at weekends with homemade cakes. Really great find...will be back!

Disliked Leaving and only staying for 1 night!!

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Edith H.

Electric grass pitch

Liked We really enjoyed our stay at the Runnis Meadow, actually it's the best campsite we have ever been to! Thank you so much for maintaining it so nicely, everywhere!

ps. Thanks again for lending us the connector to our extension socket, and sorry that I didn't get time to tell you that I left it next to the fridge as there's no signals on site and later it slipped my mind...

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Simon P.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Very friendly owners Very clean toilets and showers not to crowded and very peaceful

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Yung-Fang C.

Electric grass pitch

Liked I like the site because it is so peaceful, quiet and clean. No light hazard so the sky is crystally clear. If you like an internet free holiday break, it is the best destination.

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Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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

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

Peaceful

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

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Runnis Meadow Camping

Shelve

Minsterley

Shropshire

England

SY5 0JW

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.55339°N
2.99445°W

Nearest transport

Coach
8.5 mi Nag`s Head Hotel
8.5 mi Nag`s Head Hotel
9.5 mi Welshpool NX
Rail
8.1 mi Church Stretton Rail Station
9.4 mi Welshpool Rail Station
10.1 mi Craven Arms 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

The remains of an Iron Age fort are not the only draw at Roundton Hill National Nature Reserve (15 minutes’ drive). This Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) is also a haven for bats (who roost in disused lead mines), lizards and butterflies, plus birds such as yellowhammers and woodpeckers. Had enough of grilling your own meals? A thriving dining scene awaits in Ludlow (40 minutes). For a small market town, Ludlow has a surprising amount of award-winning restaurants, plus traditional pubs and deli shops selling local specialities. If you visit in September, you might also catch the food festival, which takes place inside the medieval castle. In addition to its castle and cathedral, Shrewsbury (40 minutes) is known for the Quarry, a garden stretching along the River Severn. There is plenty to do here besides admiring colourful flower beds and relaxing on the lawn: National Cycle Route 81 skirts the water, you can hire canoes, or let the kids tire themselves out at the Quarry Splash Park.

Must see

Powis Castle & Garden 9.6 mi

Stokesay Castle 10.9 mi

Ludlow Castle 17.2 mi

Much Wenlock Priory 18.5 mi

Enginuity 21.7 mi

National Trust

Carding Mill Valley and the Shropshire Hills 7.2 mi

Wilderhope Manor 13.6 mi

Attingham Park Estate: Cronkhill 15.1 mi

Attingham Park 16.4 mi

Croft Castle and Parkland 20.1 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

LINLEY HALL 1.4 mi

Corndon Hill and Mitchell's Fold Stone Circle (Shorter Version) 2.2 mi

Corndon Hill - Priest Weston - Mitchell's Fold Stone Circle 2.2 mi

Corndon Hill and Mitchell's Fold Stone Circle 2.2 mi

The Stiperstones 2.4 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 Runnis Meadow Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Runnis Meadow Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Runnis Meadow Camping? The remains of an Iron Age fort are not the only draw at Roundton Hill National Nature Reserve (15 minutes’ drive). This Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) is also a haven … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Runnis Meadow Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Runnis Meadow Camping? From £23 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.