The Nipstone Campsite

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Visitor image of the pitches
Visitor image of the pitches
Visitor image of the campsite
A view from the stiperstones hills
Pitching field
Lots of space
The public track leading from the pitching field
Sunset campfire
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  • Small and friendly tents-only site among spectacular scenery
  • 200 yards from the Shropshire Way
  • Campfires allowed: bring your own firewood
After some new walking inspo? If you’re bored of covering the same old trails, nip off to The Nipstone Campsite, 15 minutes' drive from Minsterley – strolls on scenic Shropshire routes are very much the order of the day here. This dog- and family-friendly site has spectacular views of the Shropshire countryside in all directions, so if you’re up for exploring the area on foot, this is a fine place to do it. It’s located 200 yards from the Shropshire Way Main Route, a long-distance path covering around 200 miles; if that sounds a tad ambitious, stick to the five-and-a-half-mile circular walk on the stunning Stiperstones ridge, and get a look at the Nipstone Rocks while you’re at it. Bit of history? The Bog Visitor Centre is 700 metres from the site, so grab the kids (and the dog, who is also welcome) and head over to the old school house, one of a few remaining buildings from The Bog Village, which was demolished in 1972. Insights into its mining history, people and wildlife can be followed up by tucking into the tea and homemade cake available at the centre. For more extensive eats, a shop and pub are a couple of miles away from the site, and a few more are dotted around Minsterley. You might also like to have a crack at campfire cookery – blazes are permitted, and you can bring wood along. This is a back-to-basics site, so facilities simply stretch to toilets and hot and cold running water.

Campground type

Tent sites 12
Opens

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Pop-up campground

Dogs allowed

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 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

Themes

Forest Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities 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

Farm Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

The Nipstone Campsite

Stone Cottage

The Bog

Minsterley

Shropshire

England

SY5 0NJ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

52.56978°N
-2.95319°W

Route directions

From Shelve, follow signs to Minsterley Ranges, Linley and More. After less than a mile, The Nipstone Campsite is on your right just after the Nipstone Boarding Kennels and before the Nipstone car park which is on the left. If you reach the Minsterley Ranges you have gone too far.

Nearest transport

Bus
8.9 mi Marche Lane Jct
8.9 mi Marche Lane Jct
9.9 mi Trewern Bus Shelter
Rail
6.7 mi Church Stretton Rail Station
9.9 mi Welshpool Rail Station
10.1 mi Craven Arms 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

Whether you plan on walking near or far, there's plenty to see (in fact, even if you don’t leave the site you’ll still benefit from endless views of the countryside). Local walking trails of various lengths take in hills, forests and little villages (and perhaps a pub or two along the way…) and there are plenty of options for pedalling bikes too. Like to head out on horseback? Kids' pony treks and hacks for grownups can be had at Long Mountain Centre (20 minutes' drive). The area isn’t shy of castles, so get some ticked off while you’re here – the National Trust’s Powis Castle and Garden is around a half an hour drive away and Stokesay Castle is about 35 minutes. Shrewsbury can be reached by car in around 35 minutes, opening up a mixed bag of attractions. What will it be… a tour of Shrewsbury prison for an insight into life behind bars, a visit to a falconry to see a variety of birds of prey, or the Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery for a culture kick?

Must see

Powis Castle & Garden 10.3 mi

Stokesay Castle 10.9 mi

Much Wenlock Priory 16.6 mi

Ludlow Castle 17.1 mi

Enginuity 19.7 mi

National Trust

Carding Mill Valley and the Shropshire Hills 5.7 mi

Wilderhope Manor 12.1 mi

Attingham Park Estate: Cronkhill 13.1 mi

Attingham Park 14.4 mi

Sunnycroft 20.2 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

The Stiperstones 0.4 mi

Nipstone Rock (The Stiperstones) 0.4 mi

LINLEY HALL 2.2 mi

Corndon Hill - Priest Weston - Mitchell's Fold Stone Circle 3.2 mi

Corndon Hill and Mitchell's Fold Stone Circle 3.2 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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see campsite type section for details

Reviews

2

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Didn't go because the weather was terrible for camping. Lost all money…

Overall 2/10
Location 2
Value for money 2
Accommodation 2
Facilities / Activities 2
Customer service 2
Child friendliness 2
Cleanliness No rating
Wifi No rating
Roy C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Didn't go because the weather was terrible for camping. Lost all money paid

Disliked: Not being able to go .

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does The Nipstone Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Nipstone Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Nipstone Campsite? Whether you plan on walking near or far, there's plenty to see (in fact, even if you don’t leave the site you’ll still benefit from endless views of the countryside). Local walking … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Nipstone Campsite?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  Anytime –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  Anytime
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