Walkers' paradise: Campsites in England

Horncastle Footgolf Course and Camping

• Roomy site spread over 60 acres of Lincolnshire parkland
• On the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds; Horncastle five minutes' drive
• Wildlife walks, nature ponds, 18-hole footgolf course and dog area

Hedgwick

• Quiet site on an old fruit farm overlooking the leafy Wyre Forest
• A 15-minute drive to Kidderminster and West Midland Safari Park
• Five minutes’ walk from Far Forest’s village shop and pub

Rosewood Waters Retreat

• Adults-only site near Woodhall Spa in Lincolnshire countryside
• A 30-minute drive to the Lincolnshire Wolds; 40 minutes to Lincoln
• Fishing lake on site; pubs, shops and a spa 10 minutes’ drive away

Treetops Camping

• Simple Devon site in an elevated location with far-reaching views
• A mile and a half from beaches and Ilfracombe town centre
• On the edge of Exmoor National Park

Anneth Lowen Camping

• Cosy Cornish shepherd’s hut with spectacular views to the sea
• Falmouth, Swanpool Beach and Flambards Theme Park 15 minutes’ drive
• Shower hut and well-equipped galley kitchen; pub 20 minutes’ walk

Badgers Retreat

Mackley Farm

• Quiet dog-friendly site on a small farm on the edge of Stone
• A 10-minute drive from Rye and 15 minutes from Camber Sands
• Pubs within five minutes’ drive of the site; barbecues are permitted

Thames Meadow Camping

• Back to basics grass pitches half a mile from the Thames Path
• A 20-minute drive from Witney and 25 minutes from the Cotswolds
• Working farm within walking distance of three pubs; campfires welcome

Mad Hatters Campsite

• Peaceful five-acre rural site with pond and wildflower meadows
• Two miles from Ely: walk there along the banks of the River Ouse
• Mad Hatter theme for kids, including playhouse and discovery trail

MADRA

• Spacious 12-acre family campsite in rural Norfolk
• Two miles from Mundesley beach; North Walsham 10 minutes' drive
• Kids' play area, indoor seating and pop-up bar

Priory Hill Holiday Park

Daisy Nook Camping

• No-frills camping at Daisy Nook Country Park near Oldham, Lancashire
• Five minutes’ drive to golf and riding; 20 minutes into Manchester
• Off-grid site; fishing and café in the park; shops 10 minutes’ drive

Maggie's Meadows

• Tiny family-run site 20 minutes' drive from the north Devon coast
• A mile and a half to Langtree; 15 minutes to Great Torrington by road
• Sheltered half-acre grass meadow with a shared kitchenette

Maggie's Field Campsite

• Exclusive-use site in Staunton on Wye, for family groups of up to 10
• Arthur’s Stone 10 minutes’ drive; Hereford 20 minutes
• Firepit, barbecue and cooking hut provided; farm shop close by

Acorn Cottage

• Sole lodge surrounded by the spectacular scenery of Constable Country
• Dry skiing at Ipswich, plus fishing and sailing at Ardleigh Reservoir
• Six minutes' drive to handsome Dedham village for pubs and tearooms

Malvern View Country and Leisure Park

• Well-equipped safari tents at a spacious site in the Malvern Hills
• Worcester, Hereford and Wye Valley within a half-hour drive
• 100 acres of land, including fishing lakes and a bar/restaurant

Swiss Farm Touring and Camping

Trenethick Farm

• Peaceful wild camping on a Cornish farm near Porthtowan surfing beach
• A 30-minute drive to Newquay, and 50 minutes from the Eden Project
• Simple grass site; pubs, shops and a skatepark in Mount Hawke village

Bolding Way Holidays

• Small naturist-friendly site in Weybourne on North Norfolk’s coastline
• Weybourne Beach 10 minutes’ walk; Blakeney Point 15 minutes’ drive
• Games room and hot tub (available specific times) on a dark-skies site