Avona Escapes

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Bikers' paradise
Groups of bikers are always welcome
Biker groups setting up camp
The beautiful sunset over the site

  • Biker-friendly site on a hill overlooking the Cheshire countryside
  • A 10-minute drive from Congleton; five miles from the Peak District
  • Sociable firepit area on site; meet free-roaming peacocks and alpacas
High time for a ride to the Cheshire countryside? Then make your way to Avona Escapes, a scenic adults-only site near Congleton that’s been set up primarily with bikers in mind. Owners Shez and Graham have been riding their motorbikes for over 20 years, so they've learned a few things about how to create a biker-friendly place to stay. Security is a top priority, so they’ve installed full CCTV here to make sure your wheels are safe and sound. Modern shower and toilet facilities are provided to help you freshen up, and there’s a lovely 10-foot firepit where guests can gather to share tips and tales. This is a lovely place to soak up a bit of rural peace – there are stunning views from the hilltop location and there are almost no neighbours so it's likely to be pretty quiet. Alpacas, peacocks, ducks and chickens roam free though, so don’t be surprised if they pay you a visit sometimes. Barbecues are permitted but you'll be asked to place them on the paving slabs provided for safety. Logs, charcoal and firelighters are sold on site, and there are supermarkets on the edge of Congleton (about 10 minutes’ ride/drive away) for other supplies. Groups are welcome at Avona Escapes, and those with over 10 people can ask the site (before their arrival) for an evening meal, with food such as barbecued goods, homemade pizzas, curry, chilli con carne or toasties for a set price per person.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 4
Tent sites 20
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Guests under the age of 11 are not allowed on site.
  • Units longer than 5 metres metres are not allowed.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • There is a big black bin next to the shower and toilet block. Please only put bin bags in there and no loose items.

Languages spoken

English

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10
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10
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10
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9
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10
Child friendliness
9
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10
Wifi
8

99% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite boasts spectacular views and a tranquil vibe, with free-roaming alpacas and peacocks adding charm. Guests rave about the friendly hosts, spotless facilities, and prime location near walking trails. The steep access road and composting toilets are noted, but most visitors are eager to return.

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Brilliant

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Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked 2nd time here now, fantastic location and clean

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place - watch out for noisy, selfish groups.

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Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Location view size working farm Peacocks Alpacas open nature of camping field

Solo motorbike traveller next door - had a good chat.

Disliked Large group of young peeps who stayed awake being noisy, throwing up and then left all their litter in bags for the camp staff to clear up. Pretty sickening, selfish attitudes that made a nice stay not so nice.
Just no consideration.

Recommend to friends Visit again

All good. Thanks…

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Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked All good. Thanks

Recommend to friends Visit again

Well worth the pitch price. Great value.. a tip site ..

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Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked The location is absolutely perfect, a ten minute walk to the cloud look out . The site is a good size . With very good Amenities. Clean. Has some interesting animals too..
The views a great from the site.. I will be going again..

Disliked Not a dislike, bit of a warning the entrance is an incline double s only one car wide .. can be interesting on a bike .. if you meet someone coming the other way..

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place to stay - quality grounds and great atmosphere.

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Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Friendliness of Staff
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Peacefulness

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great views, peaceful site, lovely animals…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked Great views, peaceful site, lovely animals

Recommend to friends Visit again

The View is fantastic…

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7 out of 10
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Ivan C. 1 review

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked The View is fantastic

Disliked the toilet is clean but too simple.
Only 2 male toilet block, 2 female toilet block and two shower block.

It is not enough when peak season

Recommend to friends Visit again

Top notch great scenery

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Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Brilliant location very friendly paul the guy over seeing the camp is a good guy made us feel welcome and we had a good laugh 10/10

Recommend to friends Visit again

So friendly and welcoming!

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Niki G. 1 review

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked This was my first solo trip camping, Pete made me feel so welcome and safe! All of the facilities were clean and well maintained.. the place has such a friendly atmosphere, whether you’re here to mingle or here for your own space, it’s perfect! I will 100% be back for another chilled out weekend! Having animals on site is a massive perk, they’re so cute!!

Disliked Nothing at all :)

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great biker friendly campsite.

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Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Great biker friendly campsite, will definitely be using you again.
Many thanks to Pete for looking after me.👍

Recommend to friends Visit again


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 Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Adults only Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowed

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent sites

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Avona Escapes

Cloudside

Red Lane

Congleton

Cheshire

England

CW12 3QG

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.16719°N
2.14107°W

Route directions

If you follow Satnav direction, it will bring you to a small layby with three large rocks and a sign for Avona. This is the bottom of the drive. Continue to the top of the drive and then around the back of the house. Continue through the large gate in front of you to the camping field, find a space and pitch up. Keep an eye out for wet ground near the pond if it has been raining. The owners will greet you when you arrive, or if they aren’t there, they’ll visit at some point. What3words: Zipped.regarding.punch.

Nearest transport

Coach
16.2 km Bus Station
16.3 km Bus Station
16.3 km Bus Station
Rail
3.6 km Congleton Rail Station
10.3 km Macclesfield Rail Station
11.3 km Kidsgrove Rail Station
Airport
23.2 km Manchester Airport Terminal 3
23.3 km Manchester Airport
23.5 km Manchester Airport Terminal 1

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

Itching to get out and ride through some of that fabulous rural scenery? You won’t have far to go – the edge of the Peak District National Park is just five miles away from the site, with some top spots to aim for including The Roaches (25 minutes' drive/ride), Thor’s Cave (35 minutes) and Arbor Low Stone Circle and Gib Hill Barrow (45 minutes). Buxton (35 minutes), Bakewell (50 minutes) and Matlock Bath (an hour) are all good shouts for town destinations with good food. Meanwhile, the Cat and Fiddle Inn, a Peak District distillery in a 17th-century building running tours and tastings, is 25 minutes’ drive away. If you fancy a break from the bikes, you can follow walking trails or ride a steam train at Rudyard Lake (15 minutes), try various watersports at Tittesworth Reservoir (20 minutes) or go for all the big rollercoasters at Alton Towers (35 minutes).

Must see

Little Moreton Hall & Gardens (NT) 8.6 km

Capesthorne Hall & Gardens 11.5 km

Hare Hill Gardens (NT) 13.6 km

Royal Stafford 13.9 km

Royal Doulton Factory Shop, Trentham 17.9 km

National Trust

Biddulph Grange Garden 4.4 km

Hare Hill 13.5 km

Nether Alderley Mill 14.2 km

Lyme Park 21.5 km

The Old Manor 30.2 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Timbersbrook - The Cloud - Bridestones - Timbersbrook 1.3 km

Timbersbrook - Macclesfield Canal - Bosley - The Cloud - Timbersbrook 1.3 km

Timbersbrook - Biddulph Way - Mow Cop - Kidsgrove 1.4 km

Rushton Spencer - Danebridge - Rushton Spencer 3 km

Congleton - Poole Bank - The Cloud - Mossley Hall - Congleton 3.5 km

Local events

  • Creamfields (Thursday, August 27, 2026 – Thursday, August 27, 2026)

    Warrington, England 38 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Avona Escapes have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Avona Escapes dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Avona Escapes? Itching to get out and ride through some of that fabulous rural scenery? You won’t have far to go – the edge of the Peak District National Park is just five miles … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Avona Escapes?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  9:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  noon –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Avona Escapes? From $37.72 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.