Oatcroft

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Looking towards the three pools (added by manager 20 Oct 2022)
Sunset from oatcroft
Looking towards hereford
The field we were on

  • Wild camping on a working farm in the Welsh Marches
  • 10 minutes’ drive to Presteigne and Kington; 30 minutes to Hay-on-Wye
  • Dog-friendly, off-grid; panoramic views into Wales and towards Malvern
Stay a while at Oatcroft, a remote wild campsite on the borderland between Wales and England, and explore the wealth of walking trails connecting hills, valleys and history. With Offa’s Dyke and Mortimer’s Trail passing close by and the Wych Way leading from nearby Kington through to the Cotswolds, there are routes here to suit everyone from Sunday strollers to long-distance hikers. This simple site on a working farm in rural Herefordshire has far reaching views into Wales and across to the Malverns. About a mile away, the village of Titley has a pub where you can fill up after the day’s exertions or within 10 minutes’ drive you’ll find pubs, restaurants, takeaways and shops in the market towns of Presteigne and Kington. For pastimes that don’t involve donning your walking boots, take some quiet time at Titley Pool – a nature reserve surrounding one of the largest natural open areas of water in Herefordshire. Or experience tee-time at the highest 18-hole course in England at Kington Golf Club (15 minutes’ drive). The famed book town of Hay-on-Wye – with more than 20 second-hand bookshops and all manner of intriguing shops to explore besides – right on the England/Wales border is worth a visit any time of year, but becomes a real kingdom of culture each year during the literary festival. On site you can park your car by your pitch and bring your dog along. Groups, solo travellers and families are all welcome to experience the joys of getting back-to-nature in this secluded part of the Welsh Marches.

Site type

RV sites 3
Tent sites 10
Open now
Opens May 23
Please note
  • This park has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, May 23 to

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This site is worth coming here just for the view!!! The sunset,…

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
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass and earth tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: This site is worth coming here just for the view!!! The sunset, the sunrise, the clouds, the night sky!!! Perfect for a weekend away from it all. Walks starting from the field, cycle routes through pretty villages on almost traffic free little lanes. It definitely felt as close to wild camping as possible, but drinking water and the clean compost toilet added the right level of comfort. And there is enough signal in the field to stay connected if you need to - it was good for last minute changes to my walking and cycling plans. Super interesting chat to Philip and his dad as well. I hope to come back at some point in the not too distant future.

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A brilliant camping spot hidden away on a working farm.

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
Ed B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass and earth tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: The views and scenery. The peace and quiet. The cleanest compost toilet I’ve ever used. The friendly farmer who is so knowledge about the local area! There is so much history in this small piece of the country and the walking is brilliant.

Disliked: Nothing!

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Exceptional site for campers who want peace and quiet.

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

Primitive grass and earth tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Absolutely everything about this site. The freedom, the views, the well kept grass to pitch on. The location, the views, and tge facilities ( enough - it’s all we need when camping) and the care of the farmer who makes sure he knows who is on his site. He was exceptionally knowledgeable about the area, made recommendations for reading and went above and beyond when it got windy by surrounding our tent with hay bales!

Disliked: Nothing. (If there are scores of 0 it’s because it is NA )

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Nice, spacious field with basic but sufficient facilities.

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

Primitive grass and earth tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Plenty of space, peace and quiet and great views. Simple camping as stated in the description which is exactly what we were looking for.

Disliked: We didn’t really dislike but we hadn’t realised we’d have to drive through a field full of cows and then another field to access the camping field.

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Super place for almost wild camping, so peaceful.

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

Primitive grass and earth tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: We had a lovely week's wild (ish) camping in a super field with plenty of flat areas in such beautiful countryside with amazing views. It was great to be able to camp where you wanted, we were lucky to have the field to ourselves. Good access to water and a composting toilet which was clean and basic. The farmer Philip was super friendly and informative about the local area, with great advice on where to wild swim locally. Great walks straight from the campsite. Highly recommend.

Disliked: Nothing

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A really lovely wild camp in a clover field. Remote and…

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
Nic D. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass and earth campervan campsite

Liked: A really lovely wild camp in a clover field. Remote and very quiet with beautiful views and a friendly and knowledgeable host.

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The most stunning views, throughly enjoyed our stay at Oatcroft and will…

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

Primitive grass and earth tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: The most stunning views, throughly enjoyed our stay at Oatcroft and will definitely be back soon. As close to nature as you can get, perfect if you want a peaceful stay. Philip was extremely friendly and made us feel welcome from arrival to departure. Good toilet facilities and fresh water, the best campsite I have stayed at.

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Quiet, space, nearly wild, friendly owner, landscape and views.…

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

Primitive grass and earth campervan campsite

Liked: Quiet, space, nearly wild, friendly owner, landscape and views.

Disliked: Nothing

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Fabulous views, easy to find, plenty of space - felt private, peaceful…

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

Primitive grass and earth tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Fabulous views, easy to find, plenty of space - felt private, peaceful & relaxing - a beautiful, natural field with basic facilities.

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Wonderful stay at peak of a working farm

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

Primitive grass and earth tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Open scenery on a working farm. Gorgeous view for miles over all the open hills. Friendly knowledgeable host who even lent us a book about local history (Thanks again Philip) Secluded spot similar to wild camping Lots of local walking routes

Disliked: Not a problem for us but some may be put off by lack of shower and simple compost toilet cabin. Was well maintained

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Features

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Oatcroft

Titley

Herefordshire

England

HR5 3RU

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.23101°N
-3.00538°W

Nearest transport

Coach
27.9 km Country Bus Station
33.1 km Telephone Exchange
38.1 km Bus Station
Rail
12.9 km Knighton Rail Station
14.6 km Bucknell Rail Station
15.6 km Knucklas 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

As you’d expect in such a rural idyll, there are plenty of ways to get out and enjoy the countryside within easy reach. Several pony trekking options are available within half an hour’s drive both heading into Wales and within Herefordshire and Shropshire. And you can hire a kayak or canoe at scenic spots along The River Wye. Dip into the fascinating history of this borderland area with a trip to the picturesque market towns of Leominster (25 minutes’ drive) – well-known for its half-timbered houses and antique shops – and Ludlow (35 minutes) with its large medieval castle. Check out listings for local events as both towns host all sorts of festivals throughout the year. This part of the world is also famous for its cider, so if you fancy a tipple you can pop to some nearby pitstops on the cider circuit at Pembridge (10 minutes) and Weobley (20 minutes) where producers will be waiting with a pint and a warm Herefordshire welcome.

Must see

Ludlow Castle 24.5 km

Stokesay Castle 25.1 km

Witley Court & Gardens (English Heritage) 45.3 km

Eastnor Castle 47.6 km

Powis Castle & Garden 47.8 km

National Trust

Cwmmau Farmhouse 9.6 km

Croft Castle and Parkland 14.6 km

The Weir 21.5 km

Carding Mill Valley and the Shropshire Hills 37.1 km

Brockhampton Estate 37.2 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

EYWOOD 0.9 km

Kington - Offa's Dyke Path - Rushock Hill - Mortimer Trail 3.6 km

Kington Circular 3.8 km

HERGEST CROFT 4.5 km

Hergest Bridge - Bredward - Chickward 5.7 km

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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Oatcroft have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Oatcroft dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Oatcroft? As you’d expect in such a rural idyll, there are plenty of ways to get out and enjoy the countryside within easy reach. Several pony trekking options are available within half an … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Oatcroft?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Oatcroft? From $43.26 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.