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Near Gatten Campsite

8.5 57 reviews

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Site in the Shropshire Hills with views over a lake and the Long Mynd
A 20-minute drive from Stiperstones and half an hour from Shrewsbury
On a public footpath near Gatten, a 20-minute drive to Bishop’s Castle

Near Gatten Campsite is a small, basic site on a small farm. It's on a public footpath right in the thick of the Shropshire Hills, with views of a lovely lake and the even lovelier Longmynd moorland plateau. As you might already have gathered from reading this description and looking at the pics, there are excellent walks to be had over the heaths and around Stiperstones National Nature Reserve from this park, five miles away through cracking countryside. For shorter strolls with friends and family, a well-known pub is about half an hour away on foot. Groups are welcome at this site, but overall it’s a peaceful place spread over an eight-acre field to make sure all guests have ample room. And while the setup is simple, it does have showers, flushing toilets and multiple water points. Fancy flinging food on a fire for sustenance? Building a blaze is permitted at the park but it must be off-ground (firepits are available to borrow with a deposit, and wood is sold on site). When travelling to Near Gatten Campsite, it’s best to avoid coming over the Long Mynd as this route is along a narrow country lane with steep drops. Drive via Buildbase on Longden Road in Shrewsbury, half an hour away, instead.

Campground type

Open all year

Languages spoken

English

Nearby parks that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal fridge 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 Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Mountain biking nearby

Location

Near Gatten Campsite

Ratlinghope

Shrewsbury

Shropshire

England

SY5 0SN

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

52.57714°N
-2.89415°W

Route directions

The nearest bus stop is in Pulverbatch, less than 10 minutes, while train stations are in Shrewsbury and Church Stretton (25 minutes).

Nearest transport

Bus

9.1 mi Marche Lane Jct

9.5 mi Rural Cottages

Rail

4.7 mi Church Stretton Rail Station

9.6 mi Craven Arms Rail Station

10.7 mi Broome Rail Station

Ferry

Airport

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

Walking is your main modus operandi when in the Shropshire Hills. This Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is home to the Long Mynd and Carding Mill Valley, as well as the Stiperstones nature reserve (five minutes' drive), so it’s hardly short of places to stroll. Head to the peak of the former spot for views over a 50-mile radius or stroll about the latter to set eyes upon an intriguing ridge studded with quartzite rock. Look out for birds – rarities such as the hawfinch have been spotted in the area – or go pond dipping and wild swimming in the bodies of water scattered throughout the landscape. Mountain bike trails and bridleways are all around too for explores on the saddle (whether cycling or horse riding) and tiny towns like the Bishop’s Castle (20 minutes) with its 18th-century Town Hall are worth a stop as well.

Must see

Stokesay Castle 10.5 mi

Powis Castle & Garden 12.2 mi

Much Wenlock Priory 14.1 mi

Ludlow Castle 16.2 mi

Enginuity 17.2 mi

National Trust

Carding Mill Valley and the Shropshire Hills 3.7 mi

Wilderhope Manor 9.9 mi

Attingham Park Estate: Cronkhill 10.7 mi

Attingham Park 12 mi

Sunnycroft 17.7 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Nipstone Rock (The Stiperstones) 2.3 mi

The Stiperstones 2.3 mi

Church Stretton - Carding Mill Valley - Long Mynd 3.7 mi

LINLEY HALL 4.1 mi

Church Stretton - Caer Caradoc - Hope Bowdler Hill 4.7 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.

Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Facilities - looks of toilets, showers, wash up area

A solo tent looking out over a green hilly landscape

Quiet site with freedom to pitch up where you like

DONT STAY HERE

Overall	2/10
Location	2
Value for money	2
Accommodation	2
Facilities / Activities	2
Customer service	2
Child friendliness	2
Cleanliness	2
Wifi	2

Anonymous Oct 2023

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked: Me and my partner attempted to stay here on Saturday but were absolutely appalled at what exactly we turned up to?! Derelict toilets, graffiti on signs, it looked like a disused commune of some kind. Drove around, found no one, took pictures and left. Wouldn’t pay 22p to stay here! What a waste of £22!!

Disliked: All of the above

Recommend to friends Visit again

Back to basic campsite in a beautiful location

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	4
Child friendliness	6
Cleanliness	6
Wifi	2

Anonymous Sep 2023

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked: This is a back to basics campsite- felt very freeing! Lovely to be out in nature and the view is gorgeous. Great to have walks straight out of the door. Facilities are basic but functioning and clean- don’t expect anything glamorous! Ideal for a retreat into nature.

Disliked: Needs a check in system! Took a while to find anyone on arrival and didn’t get any answer from the phone number.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The simplistic facilities…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Alexandra d. Sep 2023

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked: The simplistic facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

No frills, stunning scenery

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	6
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Rich E. Sep 2023

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked: Peaceful site with stunning views. Basic amenities but clean and functional. Great location for cycling / walking. Dark skies for stargazing. Lots of space to pitch, including a decent amount of level ground.

Recommend to friends Visit again

I enjoyed my stay but would not like to be here if it were busy.

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	4
Facilities / Activities	4
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

John R. Sep 2023

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked: Quiet and great view over the valley. Reasonably level pitches although the soil cover was thin where I pitched but it was possible to erect the tent. A flushing toilet and a very welcome warm shower. The grass was cut and I found a random chair to sit on. I was the only person on site and that was very welcome. I had a very pleasant stay.

Disliked: Well, it is all a bit run down looking. Overall it looked like the site the world has forgotten which is a shame as the view is so good. Simple things would improve the look and feel - for example:

1. Make sure everything that is provided works. Two out of three showers blocked off, presumably broken, heater fan not working in the showers. Not that it was necessary but if it is there it should work, ditto water heater for the wash basins. If there are soap dispensers then make sure they are full.
2. Make things look straight and of good quality - make it work. The facilities cabins all look a bit lopsided, some rusty bits on the facilities cabins, odd screws poking through in the one working shower.
3. Plant some screening between the campsite and the more industrial parts of the rest of the higher land. It may be all good valuable stuff but it looks like a scrap yard. The happy campers don't really want to look at the world of work.
4. Why were all the lights on? I actually took the liberty of turning most off. It is just a waste of money when there is no one there.
5. Mow the verges that are laden with weeds.
6. Provide some bins.

I could but won't go on.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely spot

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Helena W. Sep 2023

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked: Quiet, rural location with lots of birds and wildlife. Good walking right from the site. Proper toilets and showers (don't look much from the outside but all working). Firm, gently sloping terraces to pitch on.

Disliked: Steep slope back onto the main road means a tricky handbrake start in a motorhome. Easier to turn left and turn around than turn right.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly relaxed site with excellent views

Overall	8/10
Location	6
Value for money	10
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	4
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Jonathan P. Aug 2023

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked: Very picturesque view and very quiet, basic pitch but all that was needed.

Disliked: Toilet facilities could be upgraded but we’re ok for weekend and showers hot.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice location flat ground

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	6
Accommodation	4
Facilities / Activities	4
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	6
Cleanliness	4
Wifi	2

Anonymous Jul 2023

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked: It was in a very nice part of the countryside very quiet with lovely views and plenty of walks, had all the basic needs for camping.

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

bit remote

Overall	6/10
Location	6
Value for money	6
Accommodation	4
Facilities / Activities	4
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	6
Cleanliness	4
Wifi	2

Anonymous Jul 2023

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked: views and peace and quiet

Disliked: Very basic and facilities , like on a building site

Recommend to friends Visit again

Views amazing, staff really really helpful and chatty. Toilets clean. Perfect…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous Jul 2023

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked: Views amazing, staff really really helpful and chatty. Toilets clean. Perfect

Disliked: Not sure about the toilet/shower combo as you have to wait longer to use the loo if someone is showering

Recommend to friends Visit again

Frequently asked questions

Does Near Gatten Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Near Gatten Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Near Gatten Campsite? Walking is your main modus operandi when in the Shropshire Hills. This Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is home to the Long Mynd and Carding Mill Valley, as well as the Stiperstones … Read more
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