Windy Corner Campsite

Calm wild camping site on the outskirts of the Shropshire Hills
A 10-minute drive from Pontesbury Hill and 20 minutes to Shrewsbury
Washing machine, charging points and water provided; pubs nearby

Wild is the way of Windy Corner Campsite on the outskirts of the Shropshire Hills. A calm nature-oriented site with a brook and comfortable facilities, here, hilly walks may be on the horizon – quite literally, as the site has views over Pontesbury Hill (10 minutes’ drive away for the scenic hiking spot). Nature’s at the forefront of this site but that doesn’t mean it compromises on facilities, as there are showers, toilets, dishwashing facilities and a washing machine for those extra-mucky days. You’ll also have access to charging points and fresh water. While there are horses and a pet lamb on the site, birdsong is also a common addition from the animal world. There’s a calm brook and laidback walks directly from the site so that you can get stuck into the surrounding Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty – and Devil’s Chair half an hour’s drive away and Eastridge Wood 20 minutes away. You might want to back up your batteries with some filling food before you set off on your wanders. Handily, the site is around 45 minutes’ walk away from Pontesbury village, where there’s a chemist, shop, butchers and bakery, plus pubs and a Chinese and Indian restaurant so you may either top up your snack store or get a good meal in.

Site type

Languages spoken

British Sign Language (BSL)

Nearby sites that are bookable on Pitchup.com

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Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campsite

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

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Pop-up campsite Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

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

Location

Windy Corner Campsite

The Radleigh

Plealey

Pontesbury

Shropshire

England

SY5 0XG

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.64352°N
2.86433°W

Nearest transport

Coach

7.7 km Rural Cottages

7.8 km Rural Cottages

9.8 km Marche Lane Jct

Rail

10.9 km Shrewsbury Rail Station

12.5 km Church Stretton Rail Station

18.7 km Welshpool 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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Pontesbury Hill (circular walk): 10 minutes’ drive - Eastridge Wood (scenic walking, horse riding and mountain biking trails): 20 minutes - Shrewsbury (attractions including the quarry, parks, shopping and bowling alley): 20 minutes - The Stiperstones (circular walk across rocky outcrops with legends and the Devil’s Chair): half an hour - Mitchell's Fold Stone Circle (Bronze Age stone circle): half an hour - Powis Castle and Garden (National Trust site): 35 minutes - Chirk Castle (National Trust 13th-century castle): 50 minutes.

(within 10 km)

Castle, Aquarium, Theme park and Zoo (within 16.1 km)

Food and drink

The Nag's Head Pub 1.2 km
The Plough Pub 1.6 km
Zenna Restaurant 2 km
The Horseshoes Inn Pub 2.3 km
Red Lion Pub 2.4 km
The Mytton Arms Pub 2.5 km
The Tankerville Arms Pub 2.8 km
Lea Cross Tandoori Restaurant 2.9 km
The White Horse Pub 3.2 km
Crown and Sceptre Pub 4.1 km

Groceries

Your Coop Food 8.4 km
Co-op 8.9 km
The Co-operative Food 8.9 km
Sainsbury's 9 km
M&S Foodhall 9 km
The Food Warehouse 9.2 km
Lidl 9.4 km
ALDI 9.8 km

Parks and play

Minsterley Play Area Playground 4.1 km
Minsterley Play Ground park 4.1 km
Netley Hall park 6.6 km
Bayston Hill Playground 6.9 km
Sweetlake Meadow Play Area Playground 8 km
Rowton Castle Hotel & Country Club park 8.1 km
Radbrook Green Park 8.5 km
Rad Valley Road Play Area Playground 8.6 km
Longnor Deer Park 8.7 km
Douglas Way Play Area Playground 8.9 km

Family days out

Shepherd's Rock Visitor attraction 6.9 km
Devil's Chair Visitor attraction 7.9 km
Manstone Rock Visitor attraction 8.4 km
Cranberry Rock Visitor attraction 8.9 km
Wattlesborough Castle 9.4 km
The Bog Visitor Centre Visitor attraction 9.6 km
The Bog Mine Visitor attraction 9.7 km
Ritton Castle 10.6 km
Shrewsbury Castle 10.8 km
Cound Hall Castle 14.5 km
Sundorne Castle 14.9 km

Public transport

Pontesford, opp. Pontesford Garage 1.1 km
Pontesford, Pontesford Garage 1.1 km
Nags Head 1.2 km
Opp. Nags Head 1.2 km
Pontesford, Bridge 1.2 km
Cliffdale 1.5 km
Pontesbury, opp Red Lion 1.7 km
Pontesbury, opp Shops 1.8 km
Pontesbury, Hall Bank 1.9 km
Pontesbury, Pharmacy 2 km

What’s nearby

Arscott Golf course 3.5 km
Shrewsbury Golf Club Golf course 6.9 km
Meole Brace Golf Course 9.6 km
Pengwern Boat Club Marina 9.7 km
Shrewsbury School Boathouses Marina 9.8 km
Hillview Trout Fishery Fishing 9.9 km

Local services

Pontesbury Primary Care Centre Doctors 1.7 km
Pontesbury Pharmacy 1.9 km
Texaco Fuel station 3.9 km
Beeches Road Medical Practice Doctors 7.1 km
Rowlands Pharmacy 7.1 km
Westbury Medical Centre Doctors 7.4 km
Ford Service Station Fuel station 7.8 km
Gridserve Charging station 8.1 km
Shrewsbury Service Station Fuel station 8.2 km
The Shropshire Nuffield Hospital 8.2 km

Must see

Powis Castle & Garden 19.9 km

Much Wenlock Priory 21.2 km

Stokesay Castle 23.8 km

Darby Houses (Ironbridge) 24.9 km

Blists Hill Victorian Town 25.1 km

National Trust

Carding Mill Valley and the Shropshire Hills 11.2 km

Attingham Park Estate: Cronkhill 12.2 km

Attingham Park 14 km

Wilderhope Manor 18 km

Sunnycroft 24 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

CONDOVER HALL 7.9 km

Nipstone Rock (The Stiperstones) 9.5 km

The Stiperstones 9.5 km

QUARRY PARK, AND DINGLE GARDENS SHREWSBURY 9.9 km

Shrewsbury Town Centre 10.8 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Windy Corner Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Windy Corner Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Windy Corner Campsite? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Pontesbury Hill (circular walk): 10 minutes’ drive - Eastridge Wood (scenic walking, horse riding and mountain biking trails): 20 minutes - Shrewsbury (attractions including the quarry, … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Windy Corner Campsite?

Camping and touring

Arrive: 08:00 – 19:00

Depart by: 16:00

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