Hamperley Hideaways

9.6 17 reviews

Nearly wild site at the foot of The Long Mynd in the Shropshire Hills
Ten minutes’ drive to Stokesay Castle, and 25 minutes to Ludlow
Picnic benches, firepits and composting loos; shops 10 minutes’ drive

The Shropshire Hills sit between wild Welsh mountains and the flat landscapes of Central England. And set in the shadow of the heather-clad Long Mynd ridge, Hamperley Hideaways is as ‘in between’ as its location – it’s almost-wild camping with a few extras thrown in – and on a site where neighbouring tents are so far away that you simply can’t see them. Based on a 100-acre sheep farm, ‘wild-ish’ Hamperley Hideaways has individual pitches located in the corners of fields or under the trees. Owner Ryan won’t be too far away if you need anything during your stay, but generally you’re left pretty much to your own devices. On arrival, collect wood and water from the farm, leave your car in the designated parking area and then take the short walk to your pitch – family-friendly pitches are just a couple of minutes walk, while some are up to ten minutes away on foot. You’ll understand the ‘-ish’ of this ‘wild-ish’ campsite when you arrive at your pitch – namely bonuses like a picnic bench, a ready-dug, stone-encircled firepit and – joy-of-joys for most guests – your very own exclusive-use composting loo. Once settled, you can hike or bike straight out onto The Long Mynd, go wild swimming or simply chill in nature around your pitch. If you need a restock of supplies (or a pint in the pub), head for the pretty market town of Church Stretton (10 minutes’ drive).

Site type

Open all year

Languages spoken

English

Nearby sites that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

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 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

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

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No running water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal sites

Location

Hamperley Hideaways

Hamperley Farm

Hamperley

Church Stretton

Shropshire

England

SY6 6PT

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

52.4978°N
-2.85641°W

Nearest transport

Coach

23.8 km Marche Lane Jct

24 km Rural Cottages

Rail

5.7 km Church Stretton Rail Station

6.3 km Craven Arms Rail Station

8.6 km Broome Rail Station

Ferry

Airport

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 campsite is in the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with footpaths and bridleways crossing the heathland ridge of The Long Mynd, so you can soon be out admiring the hilly landscapes. From the Visitor Centre at Carding Mill Valley (15 minutes’ drive), take a dip in Carding Mill Reservoir (five minutes’ stroll from the car park), or head up to the dramatic Lightspout Waterfall (an hour). Meet the mammoth skeleton at Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, where you can also learn about regional history at the interactive exhibition, enjoy a delicious afternoon tea and walk it off again in 30 acres of riverside meadows. Close by is Stokesay Castle (both 10 minutes’ drive), open for tours of the 700-year-old Great Hall and its half-timbered, ochre-coloured gatehouse. For more medieval architecture, the ‘black-and-white’ market town of Ludlow (25 minutes) is packed with timber-framed houses, and has a Norman-era castle to explore as well as gentle strolls along the River Teme. This historic town also has a thoroughly modern dining scene, with all manner of options from tapas to traditional pub grub.

Must see

Stokesay Castle 7.7 km

Ludlow Castle 17.2 km

Much Wenlock Priory 22.8 km

Powis Castle & Garden 26.6 km

Enginuity 28.4 km

National Trust

Carding Mill Valley and the Shropshire Hills 5.7 km

Wilderhope Manor 13 km

Attingham Park Estate: Cronkhill 22.2 km

Croft Castle and Parkland 23.9 km

Attingham Park 24.3 km

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 5.7 km

Church Stretton - Caer Caradoc - Hope Bowdler Hill 5.7 km

Church Stretton - Pole Bank - Carding Mill Valley 5.7 km

Church Stretton and Acton Scott 5.8 km

Church Stretton - Carding Mill Valley - Long Mynd 5.8 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.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Our pitch, complete with fire pit and picnic bench

lovely peaceful stay

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

Emma J. Sep 2023

Shepherd's hut

Liked: the shepherds hut was lovely in a small fenced off area very quiet great for star gazing pub 1.5 miles away and a fire pit and cooking stove we had a great stay

Disliked: nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

The woodland site was great. It had a wild camping vibe.…

Overall	6/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	6
Child friendliness	No rating
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Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Sep 2023

Primitive forest floor tent campsite (wild)

Liked: The woodland site was great. It had a wild camping vibe.

Disliked: The water point was not working, so had to walk up to the farm

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks for the review! Apologies for the confusion on the water point.

Hope to see you again one day.

Ryan

Great stay would stay again

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	No rating
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Aug 2023

Primitive forest floor tent campsite (wild)

Liked: Access to some great walks, fire pit, amazing views, the freedom on site and Milo the pony!

Disliked: Bit of a mix up with the pitch initially but it was easily resolved.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Adam C. Aug 2023

Primitive forest floor tent campsite (wild)

Liked: Peace and quiet. The view was amazing.
Owner was very helpful when needed communication was fantastic.

Disliked: Bit of a mix up meant someone else had our pitch, but not really a dislike tbh.

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Second time we have been and we love it. We love the…

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

Pauline W. Aug 2023

Primitive forest floor tent campsite (wild)

Liked: Second time we have been and we love it. We love the peace and that we have the camp to ourselves. The grandkids love the rope climbing up the hill. Great base to explore church Stretton hills. Would recommend if you don’t mind living wild.

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The privacy and location you really felt on the set of im…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	6
Child friendliness	6
Cleanliness	No rating
Wifi	No rating

Jessica a. Jul 2023

Primitive forest floor tent campsite (wild)

Liked: The privacy and location you really felt on the set of im a celebrity

Disliked: Only one thing there was no water which was stated on the pitch up description - we did bring our own but would have had to go to find shops if we hadn’t

Recommend to friends Visit again

Wonderful site for wild(ish!) camping!

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Olivia P. Jul 2023

Primitive forest floor tent campsite (wild)

Liked: Wonderful remote area, only sound being the cows and sheep nearby.. very peaceful!
Lots of wonderful walks nearby.
Would definitely recommend, we will be back for sure!

Disliked: Nothing!

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Wife and I had fab time staying one night in the Shepherds…

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

Andrew M. Jul 2023

Shepherd's hut

Liked: Wife and I had fab time staying one night in the Shepherds hut. Beautiful scenery all around, lovely campsite, the hut is amazing, so cosy and comfortable with a nice old log fire to keep us warm on a chilly night. Loved it.

Disliked: Nothing, was all good.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Exactly as described, very private space and lovely area.…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities	No rating
Customer service	No rating
Child friendliness	No rating
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Deb K. Jul 2023

Primitive forest floor tent campsite (wild)

Liked: Exactly as described, very private space and lovely area.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful and family friendly

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Annie C. Jul 2023

Primitive forest floor tent campsite (wild)

Liked: The peace, quiet and little set up of picnic tables and a fire pit. Places to explore and ease of access. Toilet was clean with enough facilities for a one or two night stay.

Disliked: Couldn’t find bins. There is a very steep drop (see pics) so I wouldn’t recommend to families with toddlers.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Hamperley Hideaways have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Hamperley Hideaways dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Hamperley Hideaways? The campsite is in the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with footpaths and bridleways crossing the heathland ridge of The Long Mynd, so you can soon be out admiring the … Read more