Wayside Camping

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Well-kept pitches
On site view
Beautiful peaceful site
Plenty of space around the pitches

  • Family-run dog-friendly site in the village of Aston on Clun
  • 20 minutes' drive from Ludlow and 40 minutes from Shrewsbury
  • Easy access to the Shropshire Way and a short walk from local pub
Spectacular views, spacious pitches and only a short stroll from the village pub… that’ll do nicely, eh? Have them all at peaceful family-run Wayside Camping, in the petite village of Aston on Clun. The outlook here is of the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, a gorgeous area that furnishes guests with a very fine backdrop to an afternoon of chilling out or an evening gathering round the firepit or barbecue. It’s also a fab place to take your boots or bike – walking and cycle trails here cater for all comers from leisure strollers to more intrepid mountain bikers. Town time can be had nearby foraging in foodie Ludlow or meandering through medieval Shrewsbury, and there are a bunch of National Trust estates to gawp at too. Back at base, owners Ian and Tracy keep their nifty tourist info board updated with details of various local attractions and events. This quiet site hasn’t gone over the top with heaps of facilities: pitches have electrical supplies and guests have access to a modern toilet block with showers and a washing-up area. A shop is a few minutes’ walk away in the village, as is that all-important country pub (with a fine range of real ales, you may be chuffed to hear).

Campground type

Tent sites 5
RV sites 8
Rent a tent 1
Camper sites 12
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Guests must bring their own duvets, pillows, sheets and towels when staying in rental accommodation. You will not be allowed to stay if you do not bring these items.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • Please note : tent pitches must be changed after 7 nights in order to preserve the grass. The charging of electric vehicles is subject to an additional cost of £10 per night per vehicle.

Languages spoken

English

Campsite types & availability

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9

97% would recommend this campground to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

Highly recommended, peaceful campsite with spotless facilities and a bar. Owners are praised for friendliness. Spacious pitches offer lovely countryside views. Minor inclines on some pitches and occasional Wi-Fi issues. Great for a relaxing break.

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A small friendly site with everything you need and more.

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Anonymous

Powered grass campsite

Liked Great pitch size.
Very friendly
The bar on sight was great.
Family and dog friendly.
Small things like a small orchard where we were encouraged to help ourselves, an area to let dogs off the lead.
Plants for sale.
All made for a great atmosphere.

Try the pizzas they are excellent.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site. Very welcoming…

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Louise C.

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Lovely site. Very welcoming

Disliked Toilet roll ran out in ladies toilet

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very clean and tidy facilities.

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Chris D.

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Bar was nice and the site is small and quite just perfect for a nice relaxing night.

Disliked It was all nice.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Five star all round

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Sharon U.

Powered grass campsite

Liked Fantastic stay as well the campsite is small and beautiful so peaceful and the owners are very nice. We have stayed at wayside many times and will definitely be coming back again. Nothing is too much trouble for the owners and staff very friendly and always on hand if you need anything

Disliked There is nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site

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lee s.

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Beautifully kept, quiet campsite with stunning views across the countryside. Very clean, well laid out with a lovely quiet bar. Would definitely recommend to others. Owners are very friendly & helpful.

Recommend to friends Visit again

An exceptional site

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Andrew W.

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Everything, nicely maintained tidy site, owners very friendly, pitches all tidy, whether grass or handstand. Nice bar serving food. Toilets and showers immaculate lovely views, very friendly owners who have obviously put a lot of effort and pride into the site. They also have facilities for a wedding venue or similar, see Wayside barn for details. A very relaxing site in easy travelling distance of attractions and local market towns

Disliked Leaving.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very much enjoyed our stay. And, we will certainly be booking again.

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Anonymous

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Friendly helpful staff. Welcoming bar. Large clean pitch. Clean showers and toilets.

Disliked None.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic spot, will definitely come again.

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Giles W.

Powered grass campsite

Liked Brilliant site and facilities. The bar was a great edition and everything was well setup and spotlessly clean. Owners very friendly and helpful.

Disliked Tent pitches are on a slight incline. Couldn't get wifi to connect but mobile 4G signal was strong so wasn't a major issue.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Hope to come again!

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Heather W.

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Our pitch with wonderful views
The layout of the site
The range of facilities

Disliked Primitive elsan emptying arrangements. The lack of signage after we’d come up the drive. We thought we’d come to the wrong place because we couldn’t see the caravan site. It only needs a sign at the first corner!
Difficulties in finding the entrance because Google Maps said it would be on the other side of the road.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Small campsite with good clean facilities, including evening bar. Friendly welcome.…

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Anonymous

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Small campsite with good clean facilities, including evening bar. Friendly welcome. Good hot showers. Have stayed several times.

Disliked Some attention to plumbing in men’s toilet block and washing up area required.

Recommend to friends Visit again


Features

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Location

Wayside Camping

Aston-on-clun

Craven Arms

Shropshire

England

SY7 8EF

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.42945°N
2.88402°W

Nearest transport

Bus
16.7 mi Nag`s Head Hotel
16.7 mi Nag`s Head Hotel
19 mi Marche Lane Jct
Rail
0.5 mi Broome Rail Station
2.2 mi Craven Arms Rail Station
2.9 mi Hopton Heath Rail Station

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

Walkers may like to make their way to the Shropshire Way, a long-distance path that’s been carved up into lots of smaller portions, or head for the hilly heaths of Carding Mill Valley, 20 minutes away. While you’re there, hike up to the top of the Long Mynd for some fab views. Meanwhile, mountain bikers can test their skills on the trails 10 minutes away at Hopton Woods. This area is also home to a fine collection of castles: Stokesay Castle (five minutes away), the ruined Clun Castle (15 minutes) and Ludlow Castle (20 minutes) are all worth a stop. Ludlow’s also the place to pick up local eats at one of the local markets or independent shops. For more historic wanderings, take a trip to Shrewsbury, 40 minutes away, to see the famed black and white buildings, the abbey and another castle (of course). Or take your pick from the local National Trust piles: Attingham Park, Berrington Hall and Morville Hall are all within a 40-minute drive.

Must see

Stokesay Castle 2.2 mi

Ludlow Castle 8.1 mi

Much Wenlock Priory 17.8 mi

Powis Castle & Garden 19.2 mi

Enginuity 21.4 mi

National Trust

Carding Mill Valley and the Shropshire Hills 8.4 mi

Croft Castle and Parkland 10.5 mi

Wilderhope Manor 11.3 mi

Attingham Park Estate: Cronkhill 18.5 mi

Attingham Park 19.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Craven Arms, Halford and the River Onny 2.3 mi

Craven Arms and Hopesay Common 2.3 mi

FERNEY HALL 3.4 mi

STOKESAY COURT 3.4 mi

WALCOT 3.7 mi

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.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Wayside Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Wayside Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Wayside Camping? Walkers may like to make their way to the Shropshire Way, a long-distance path that’s been carved up into lots of smaller portions, or head for the hilly heaths of Carding Mill … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Wayside Camping?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  5:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  noon –  5:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Wayside Camping? From $37.97 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.