Bickerton Sandstone Trail Campsite

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Visitor image of the nice peaceful, welcoming site to stay
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The farmhouse
Visitor image of the nice peaceful, welcoming site to stay
Grassy pitches

  • Quiet four-acre adults-only site half a mile from the Sandstone Trail
  • A five-minute drive from Bickerton Hill and 25 minutes from Chester
  • Barbecues permitted; cold water point available; a few pubs nearby
After somewhere quiet to prop your feet up between long walks? Sure thing – Bickerton Sandstone Trail Campsite has it sorted. The peaceful site is in rural Cheshire five miles from Malpas, half a mile from the Sandstone Trail and 25 minutes from Chester’s historical centre. So, that’s your trail sorted too… and a big cluster of historical sites, like a Roman amphitheatre, city walls and The Shambles. As a relaxing rural retreat, Bickerton Sandstone Trail Campsite is a basic site for adults only. Dogs have the green light, excellent news for all those who can’t bear to tackle a trail without their trusty sidekick. The four-acre lawn on site is well-maintained (only tents are allowed). There are just simple facilities there, including a toilet, a hot power shower and a cold-water point. Please note that this is a small site that does not provide toilet roll. All litter must be taken home with you. Barbecues have the go-ahead here too, so feel free to put your cooking skills to the test. Handily, there are a couple of farm shops within 10 minutes’ drive of the site if you want to hook yourself up with some fresh meat for the grill. Bickerton Hill, a National Trust site, is just five minutes’ drive away from the site. This wildlife haven links up to the Sandstone Trail, but get to the trail even quicker if you like, as it runs by half a mile away from the site too. No need to search high and wide for a pub to rest up in after you’ve finished your activities for the day. Conveniently, there are several pubs within five minutes’ drive of the site.

Campground type

Tent sites 10
Open now
Opens April 1
Please note
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
  • Bookings must not consist of more than 2 different households.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed, Apr 1 to

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Reviews

9.4

Overall rating from 51 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

96% would recommend this campground to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

This site's praised for its quiet, rural setting, clean grounds, and roomy spots. Tim, the owner, is called friendly and welcoming. It's adult-only. Facilities are clean and work well, with hot water. Great value for relaxing or exploring nearby. Some noted basic facilities, needing to bring toilet paper and take trash. No on-site transport.

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Was so pretty very clean and…

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 Joanne G. 3 reviews

Powered grass tent campsite

Liked Was so pretty very clean and a warm welcome

Recommend to friends Visit again

Will be coming back

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Anonymous

Field primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Nice and quiet
Decent facilities
Nice walks around the gardens

Disliked Says fishing available but not really a place you can fish no biggy tho

Recommend to friends Visit again

If you have transport i highly recommend this lovely farm.

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Bee C. 1 review

Field primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Beautiful peaceful place, Owner Tim was very friendly. Gorgeous area, big field for tents, toilets clean, shower was great. Highly recommend if you have transport.

Disliked Transport. Difficult of you have no transport, no buses, tried ubers and taxi's to no avail, ended up getting a lift of a lovely local lady into town, came back with a local food delivery driver. All worked out in the end.

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Everything! Clean campsite, spacious pitches! Felt…

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Ellie B. 1 review

Field primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Everything! Clean campsite, spacious pitches! Felt very safe as I was staying in my own tent. Excellent customer service. I cannot wait to go back

Disliked Not enough facilities, one shower and 2 toilets per site. However these were all very clean so that makes up for it

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Total relaxation in a beautiful spot.

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 Karen H. 2 reviews

Powered grass tent campsite

Liked Such a beautiful location. Really enjoyed my stay there. Will definitely return 10/10

Disliked Nothing to dislike.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Wonderful little site, everything you could need in a peaceful setting

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Kelsey S. 4 reviews

Field primitive grass tent campsite

Liked I was the only tent here during my stay and the site is absolutely stunning. The pitches are spacious and the stone table and bench is very useful! I had a lovely welcome by the host who showed me around the facilities. These were perfectly adequate, the shower was hot and refreshing after a day of hiking and the loos were clean and functional. The wash up tap provides wonderfully hot water ( hot enough to fill my hot water bottles ) which made washing up very easy. The pitch itself was flat, clean and clear with lovely views and friendly cow neighbours. My dog loved it here so much she didn't want to get in the car to go home!

Loads to do nearby with the sandstone trail ( I walked out and back northwards on my first afternoon and then south to Whitchurch catching the bus back to Duckington and then walking across to Bickerton from there ). There's plenty of castles and gardens to explore and the brilliant Stretton WaterMill which is a fun little museum!

I typically choose campsites with ice pack freezing or a fridge but the great British weather meant that wasnt much of an issue during my stay. If this was ever added though I would definitely be back for a longer duration and with family!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site. Lovely owner. Accommodated us on our dogs first trip

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Jo T. 2 reviews

Powered grass tent campsite

Liked Spacious pitches. The only tent in the tent field all weekend. Left to it. Really quiet and has a few great trips out

Disliked The shower and loo are pretty basic but always clean. Not a problem at all

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Nice peaceful location away form man…

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 Jamie C. 1 review

Powered grass tent campsite

Liked Nice peaceful location away form man roads

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect Getaway

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Keira J. 1 review

Field primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Quiet, spacious, peaceful and great value for money.

Disliked Would be good to have a shelter over washing up facilities in case its raining

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Facilities clean, pitches nice and level

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 John S. 1 review

Powered grass tent campsite

Liked Lovely camp site!

Disliked Nothing

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Features

Pop-up campground

Adults only

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 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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Wild camping

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 Nearby farmers' market

Type

Farm Pop-up campground Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby

Location

Bickerton Sandstone Trail Campsite

Manor Farm

Egerton

Malpas

Cheshire

England

SY14 8AN

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.06756°N
2.71873°W

Route directions

Please use the drive signposted Egerton Manor Farm cottages.

Nearest transport

Bus
8.3 mi Bus Station
11.3 mi Bus Exchange
11.6 mi Bus Station
Rail
6.1 mi Wrenbury Rail Station
7.2 mi Whitchurch (Shrops) Rail Station
8.3 mi Nantwich Rail Station
Ferry
25.7 mi Woodside Birkenhead Ferry Terminal
26 mi Liverpool Pier Head Ferry Terminal
26.1 mi Liverpool Isle of Man & Dublin Terminal
Airport
19.5 mi Liverpool John Lennon Airport
27.5 mi Manchester Airport
27.5 mi Manchester Airport Terminal 3

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

Wild swims to wake you up in the morning? No problem. Alderford Lake (15 minutes’ drive) is a swimming lake where you don’t just have to breaststroke… it also has an aqua park and watersports rental. Alternatively, get the fresh air whizzing past your ears from Wrenbury (15 minute), where there’s canal boat rental. Fully awake now, you might feel like a little trip back in time, so to say. The 19th-century gardens at Cholmondeley Castle Gardens (five minutes) now have sweet creatures like llamas and pygmy goats, while Bolesworth Castle (10 minutes) and Beeston Castle (15 minutes) various have exhibitions and events. You might feel like a lord or lady after leaving Erddig (half an hour), a National Trust country house and estate with family collections. The same goes for Chirk Castle (40 minutes), a medieval fortress. Of course, Chester (25 minutes) is chock-full of Roman sites. Chester Zoo (35 minutes), outside of the city, has heaps of animals – it’s a family-friendly day out indeed.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
West Kirby 28.7 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Wallasey 29.3 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Moreton 29.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Meols 29.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Cheshire Military Museum 10.9 mi

Chester Castle 10.9 mi

Chester Cathedral 11.2 mi

Delamere Forest 11.3 mi

Chester Zoo 12.7 mi

National Trust

Chirk Castle 18 mi

Speke Hall, Garden and Estate 19.7 mi

Biddulph Grange Garden 23.5 mi

Nether Alderley Mill 24.8 mi

Mr Hardman's Photographic Studio 25.2 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Bickerton - Larkton Hill - Maiden Castle - Bickerton 0.7 mi

The Sandstone Trail S to N (Part 2): Bickerton - Willington 0.9 mi

CHOLMONDELEY CASTLE 1.7 mi

Beeston Castle and the Peckforton Hills 2.5 mi

Burwardsley - Raw Head - Higher Burwardsley 2.5 mi

Local events

  • Creamfields (Thursday, August 27, 2026 – Thursday, August 27, 2026)

    Warrington, England 18.6 mi

  • Shrewsbury Folk Festival (Friday, August 28, 2026 – Friday, August 28, 2026)

    Shrewsbury, England 24.4 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Bickerton Sandstone Trail Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Bickerton Sandstone Trail Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Bickerton Sandstone Trail Campsite? Wild swims to wake you up in the morning? No problem. Alderford Lake (15 minutes’ drive) is a swimming lake where you don’t just have to breaststroke… it also has an aqua … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Bickerton Sandstone Trail Campsite?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Bickerton Sandstone Trail Campsite? From $54.13 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.