Walkers' paradise: Campsites in Central England

The Nipstone Campsite

• Small and friendly tents-only site among spectacular scenery
• 200 yards from the Shropshire Way
• Campfires allowed: bring your own firewood

Scaldersitch Farm

• Luxury glamping in the Peak District National Park
• Luxury yurts and tipis all with private wood fired hot tubs
• Woodburning stove, Nespresso machine and USB charging in each tipi

Shuttlefast Lane Campsite

• Peaceful farm campsite with spectacular Malvern Hills views
• Great Malvern and Upton upon Severn 10 minutes' drive
• Within walking distance of events at the Three Counties Showground

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

Ashminton Farm

• Quiet farm site set on 56 acres with a lake and watercress stream
• Five minutes' drive from Brockhampton; Worcester 25 minutes
• Organic veg grown on site; two miles from local shops

Birchcanoes

• Small, rural and simple site by the River Wreake
• Sustainable approach using reclaimed materials
• Electric car charging point, a play area, hammock space and free wifi

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

North End Farm Glamping

• Small and secluded glamping site on a peaceful family-run farm
• A mile from the village of Stagsden; Milton Keynes 20 minutes' drive
• Furnished bell tents in a spacious meadow; kids and pets welcome

Sitwell Arms

• Peaceful site in the grounds of a traditional Derbyshire village pub
• Peak District/Matlock within 25 minutes' drive; Alton Towers an hour
• Pub-restaurant, takeaway and play area

Heart of the Wye

• Peaceful modern yurts in a scenic Herefordshire two-acre meadow
• Hay-on-Wye 10 minutes' drive away; half an hour to Hereford
• Private deck area, firepit and barbecue for each yurt; dogs welcome

Woodleigh

• Wild camping with spectacular views of Gloucestershire’s Severn Vale
• A 25-minute drive to Highgrove Gardens, and 45 minutes to Bristol
• Access to the Cotswold Way, pubs, shops and neolithic ruins nearby

Sandybrook Country Park

Woodlands Lodge Park

• Well-equipped family lodge on a quiet Shropshire park
• Two miles from Bridgnorth and eight from Ironbridge
• Fishing and woodland walks on site; activity centre 15 minutes' drive

Wellington Farm

• Simple adults-only campsite edging the Peak District National Park
• A 10-minute drive to Leek; 20 minutes to Alton Towers theme park
• Moorland views and close to hiking and cycling routes

Huntsham Bridge Camping

• Riverside site in the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
• A five-minute drive to Symonds Yat Rock, and 10 minutes to Ross-n-Wye
• Grass pitches on the Wye river, close to watersports, pubs and shops

Clock Tower Camping

• Family-friendly working farm site in the Worcestershire countryside
• A 20-minute drive to a farm park and Wyre Forest; access to footpaths
• A shop, a hotel and spa and pubs for meals out 20 minutes’ walk away

Woodland Escapes

• Secluded 45-acre woodland retreat with views over six local counties
• In the scenic Shropshire Hills, a 10-minute drive from Ludlow
• Luxury accommodation with upscale furnishings

Hay Field Camping

• Peaceful and dog-friendly pop-up site in the eastern moors
• A 15-minute drive to Bakewell and Chatsworth House; walks nearby
• Space for barbecues on site; five minutes’ drive to restaurants