Nearly wild camping in England

Sweet Meadows and Wild Woods Country Holidays

• Site surrounded by wild woods with a stream in Dartmoor National Park
• A quarter of a mile from the Teign River in a wildlife-rich haven
• An hour's walk through forest and woodland to a couple of pubs

Hedgerow Huts

• Peaceful adults-only rural site in the Looe Valley
• A 15-minute drive from Liskeard and the coast at Looe
• Wildlife haven with great views and easy access to local footpaths

Dales View Campsite

• Wild camping with spectacular views over the Yorkshire Dales
• A 35-minute drive to Richmond and 10 minutes to Aysgarth Falls
• Exclusive-feel meadow site only accessible by 4x4 or walking

Fire Beacon Camping

• Peaceful wild campsite with views of Devon countryside near Sidmouth
• A 20-minute drive to Branscombe beach; 25 minutes from Exmouth
• Just off the East Devon Way and close to the South West Coast Path

Lower Gazegill Farm

• Wild-style camping on a working organic farm in Lancashire
• Two miles from Gisburn; Skipton 20 minutes' drive
• Farm shop; pitch near the farm or in a remote location

Ash Hill Camping

• Traditional Oxfordshire farm on the edge of the Cotswold Hills
• Blenheim Palace 20 minutes' drive; central Oxford 40 minutes
• Well-behaved dogs allowed; half a mile from the village pub

The Meadow

• Luxury bell-tent glamping in a secluded Northumberland hay meadow
• A 30-minute drive to Alnwick Castle, and 15 minutes to Blyth beach
• Outdoor cooking, animals on site; close to a farm shop, café and pub

Feather Down Country Retreats (Layer Marney Tower)

West Twitchen Ball Farm

• Hilltop grass pitches with outstanding Exmoor National Park views
• A 30-minute drive to Exmoor Zoo; the South West Coast Path 40 minutes
• Close to major cycle routes, an ancient monument, pubs and shops

Swanworth Farm

• Simple but scenic Surrey riverside field in the Mole Gap
• Located in the North Downs three miles north of Dorking
• Surrounded by organic sheep and cattle pastures

Rose Villa Farm

• Quiet rural campsite on a Herefordshire family farm
• Within a 15-minute drive of Hereford and Hampton Court Castle
• Dogs, campfires and barbecues allowed; opposite a small shop

Outways Glamping and Camping

• Peaceful family-friendly Cornwall site 10 minutes’ drive from Looe
• East Looe beach 10 minutes’ drive; Eden Project half an hour
• Dog-friendly site with a playground, outdoor games and animal therapy

Merry Meadows Farm

• Eco-friendly meadow site set on scenic working farmland
• A 10-minute drive to the Eden Project; 15 to Cornwall's south coast
• On-site farm shop selling local produce

Lower Calver Hill Farm

• Simple dog-friendly site surrounded by the Herefordshire countryside
• A 10-minute drive from Hay-on-Wye and Hereford; walks nearby
• Farm shops, takeaways, a pub and restaurants all a short drive away

Swallows Meadow

• Small, scenic rural site 10 minutes' drive from Camelford
• Within 20 minutes' drive of beaches and Bodmin Moor
• Tintagel Castle, Port Isaac and coast path within 25 minutes' drive

Wild Meadow Glamping

• Dog-friendly farm site in the Cheshire countryside
• Half an hour’s drive to BeWILDerwood Cheshire; 45 minutes from Chester
• Access to walking and cycling paths; farm shop and country pubs nearby

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

Apple Tree Farm

• Back-to-basics field with horses, a five-minute drive from Pocklington
• York half an hour’s drive; Danes Dyke Nature Reserve 55 minutes
• Dog-friendly site; pub and walking trails within a half-hour walk

Field 725 Eco Camping and Glamping

• Peaceful site on a large estate 10 minutes' drive from Frome
• Within half an hour of Longleat, Wookey Hole, Glastonbury and Bath
• Camp kitchen, café and barbecues or firepits to hire