Avona Escapes

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Bikers' paradise
Bikers' paradise
Groups of bikers are always welcome
Biker groups setting up camp
The beautiful sunset over the site
Countryside views
Firepit area
Firepit on site
Secure parking
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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
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Guests under the age of 11 are not allowed on site.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • Units longer than 5 metres metres are not allowed.
  • 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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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

9.8

Overall rating from 113 Pitchup.com customers

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PeacefulSpectacular scenery

100% would recommend this site to a friend

99% would stay here again

What customers say

Lovely, quiet adult-only spot with great views. Guests rave about the friendly staff, spotless facilities (including compost loos!), and charming free-roaming animals. Mostly adored for peace and walks, though the access road can be steep and the ground bumpy.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 3/06/2026

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Top notch great scenery

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Miguel S. 1 review

Unpowered grass tent site

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

Unpowered grass tent site

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 :)

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Great biker friendly campsite.

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Dave E. 3 reviews

Unpowered grass tent site

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

Recommend to friends Visit again

The fact that peacock and alpacas…

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Ionela B. 1 review

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked The fact that peacock and alpacas are walking around the tents made my stay even more enjoyable .
Amazing view and very clean facilities . I will come back if I will have the opportunity !
P.s. the guy who take care of camping , was all the time around , opening the gates , cleaning , being there for our needs , he was very friendly !
Love it !

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Great stay!

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 Angela C. 2 reviews

Unpowered grass campervan site

Liked The views, the animals, the nearby walks, the vibe!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent experience, was met by Peter…

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 Gordon N. 1 review

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Excellent experience, was met by Peter and Dan at the gate, was given a warm welcome every thing about Avona was brilliantly done, the camping grounds were amazing with breath taking views, 💯 biker friendly, the hire of the fire pit and kit was great the lads delivered it to my pitch 😎👌🏻, the facilities were outstanding and very clean, lovely hot showers, witch after a long ride was well appreciated 👍🏻 so much hard work has gone into this camping ground to make your experience a good one which is clear to see , there were also charging facilities a drying room and covered shelter area to sit , so much more that I probably haven’t covered, not forgetting the pods available for hire , they looked so comfortable with everything you could ask for. All in all a brilliant professional camping site run by people that know how to make your stay unforgettable,
Many thanks again for my stay the only regret was I should have stayed longer.
Kind regards
Gordon
P.S can’t wait to return,
well done Avona Escapes first class
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Recommend to friends Visit again

Great campsite and great reception upon arrival, it’s a must do.

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Steve E. 5 reviews

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Spacious with beautiful views and a great walk to the Cloud Summit just short of 2 miles.

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Go to Avona Escapes - you'll like it

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Rob T. 2 reviews

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Tuesday night late March - not exactly a packed field. Loved it 🤣

Cracking location, loads of walking from site. Facilities are basic, but so much better than most of the sites I usually get to (hot water is a proper comfort).

Opening my tent in the morning gave me an unexpected but welcome llama suprise.

Super site will visit again defo

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Brilliant Place

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Lee S. 8 reviews

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Second time staying. Brilliant value, peaceful campsite. Beautiful local scenery and views.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site, quiet idylllic with roaming Alpacas and Peacocks

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sean w. 3 reviews

Unpowered grass campervan site

Liked Friendly, spacious, clean toilets…open space…amazing place

Disliked Nothing…..great site

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

No dogs allowed

Adults only

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 site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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 Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent sites

Themes

Budget/backpacker Bush Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) 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 Horse 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

  • Parklife Festival (Saturday, 20 June 2026 – Saturday, 20 June 2026)

    Manchester, England 31.9 km

  • Creamfields (Thursday, 27 August 2026 – Thursday, 27 August 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?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  9:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  noon –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Avona Escapes? From $45.52 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.