Coed Derw Camping

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  • Vale of Clwyd site a mile from Ruthin town centre
  • Half an hour's drive from Snowdonia and 40 minutes from the coast
  • Views of the Clwydian Range: Moel Famau within walking distance
Even a quick look at the pics gives away that Coed Derw Camping has some cracking views out over the Clwydian Range… and that in turn should give you a hint that this Denbighshire site, within the grounds of the Vale Country Club, is a fine spot for a walking holiday. It’s a particularly fine spot if you’re in the area to climb Moel Famau, the region’s highest peak. This popular hiking area is within walking distance of the park so you can tackle it without any need to consider car parking – always something of a bonus. Your boots won’t be done once you’re back down from there: have a chat with the folk on site for ideas on where else to walk locally or take a drive to Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park (about half an hour away). While you’re over there, you might like to tackle mountain bike trails, whitewater rafting or zipwires too; if that all sounds a bit much, head north to the seaside with a drive of 40 minutes or so. Got any more walking in your legs? It’s handy to know you can walk to the town of Ruthin in about 20 minutes (along a road that’s got pavement all the way) – although you could also drive in five minutes if you’re out of puff. Either way, there are plenty of places to eat and drink over there, plus takeaways and shops to pick up supplies for a barbecue back at base. Back at base, facilities include toilets, showers and wifi.

Campground type

Camper sites 3
Tent sites 30
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.
  • The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Welsh

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0 dogs

Reviews

9.2

Overall rating from 95 Pitchup.com customers

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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Spectacular scenery

95% would recommend this campground to a friend

91% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite earns praise for stunning views, a peaceful vibe, and great, clean facilities. Campers loved the friendly owners, well-kept grounds, and convenient location for walks and visiting Ruthin. A few noted sloping pitches. Some guests mentioned dogs roaming and occasional road noise.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Great campsite, well worth a visit.

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Chris M. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked The campsite location and the views were amazing, just what we were looking for - a few beers and a decent Saturday afternoon walk in the nearby hills. We were the only ones on the campsite on the second night, as they had mistakenly accepted our booking while there was a big wedding in the Country Club. But were very good about it. It was just a little strange being the only ones walking around using the facilities and shower, while everyone else was all dressed up. But would definitely return.

Disliked The showers were a little 'communal', but being the only ones camping, this wasn't a problem for us.
The road next to the campsite was loud at times, but seemed to reduce at night.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice and quiet. Only me and…

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Jonathan R. 2 reviews

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Nice and quiet. Only me and two others in the non-electric field.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice clean toilets. Lovely views.…

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Anonymous

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Nice clean toilets. Lovely views.

Disliked The whole site is on slope, which would make almost impossible to access when wet, the caravan pitches are not level.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Stunning views, so peaceful highly recommend!…

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 Chloe G. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Stunning views, so peaceful highly recommend!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect location!

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 Dan C. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Stunning location with great facilities! Absolutely amazing stay with a fantastic host!

Recommend to friends Visit again

The team at the camp site…

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Jason H. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked The team at the camp site were really friendly and helpful. The showers and other facilities were excellent. It was a nice touch that the bar was open in the evenings too. Keep up the great work :-)

Recommend to friends Visit again

Incredibleeeeee campsite, very friendly family hosting…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Incredibleeeeee campsite, very friendly family hosting us, very cool atmosphere and great views… The facilities and hospitality was the best!

Disliked nothing to dislike, everything was spot on!

Recommend to friends Visit again

The campsite facilities are beautiful and…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked The campsite facilities are beautiful and clean. The bathrooms are great. Plus, the host is super nice and friendly!

Disliked There are two female toilet stalls and one male toilet stall.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Will definitely go back

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10 out of 10
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 Rebecca P. 1 review

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Beautiful campsite, lovely scenery, very clean and well kept, owner super friendly and very accommodating.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The site is kept really well,…

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10 out of 10
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Ciara O. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked The site is kept really well, a credit to the owners. The toilets / showers are amazing. The host is really welcoming and helpful. The location is great for walks and scenery. Highly recommend a short walk to the Griffin for dinner. LOVE the dog!!!

Disliked Absolutely nothing.

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Features

Pop-up campground

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

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

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery

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 Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campground

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Coed Derw Camping

Vale Country Club

Mold Road

Ruthin

Denbighshire

Wales

LL15 1SL

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.1166°N
3.28743°W

Nearest transport

Bus
11.2 mi Parade Street 2
11.2 mi McDonalds
11.2 mi Ship
Rail
9.8 mi Penyffordd Rail Station
10.1 mi Buckley Rail Station
10.4 mi Hope (Flintshire) Rail Station
Ferry
22.4 mi Woodside Birkenhead Ferry Terminal
22.7 mi Birkenhead Ferry Terminal
23.2 mi Seacombe Ferry Terminal
Airport
23.6 mi Liverpool John Lennon 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

Best way to get out for a walk? Head straight out from the site for the likes of Ruthin Gaol (half an hour on foot) or Moel Famau (an hour and 15 minutes). Once you’ve wandered locally there are heaps more fab routes in Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park (half an hour’s drive) or out on the Denbighshire moors, where Llyn Brenig (half an hour) is a top spot for waterside walks, plus sailing and fishing. If you’ve got a bit of an adventurous streak, there are plenty of places to unleash that around here. If it’s moving at speed that gets your heart going, try out the mountain bike trails at One Planet Adventure (20 minutes), or scream along the ziplines at Zip World Betws-y-Coed (45 minutes). For water-based antics, head to The National White Water Centre (40 minutes), or for something subterranean, bounce on the underground trampolines at Zip World Llechwedd (an hour). Time for a breather? Rhyl (40 minutes) is a fine choice for a day at the seaside, playing on the beach and riding the miniature railway.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Marine Lake, Rhyl 16.2 mi Sea N/AN/AGoodGood
Rhyl East 16.7 mi Sea GoodGoodGoodGood
Prestatyn 16.7 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Kinmel Bay (Sandy Cove) 17 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Rhyl 17.2 mi Sea GoodN/AN/AN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Bodelwyddan Castle 13.3 mi

Rhuddlan Castle 14.1 mi

Chester Castle 17 mi

Cheshire Military Museum 17.1 mi

Chester Cathedral 17.2 mi

National Trust

Chirk Castle 15 mi

Bodnant Garden 22.7 mi

Speke Hall, Garden and Estate 22.8 mi

Mr Hardman's Photographic Studio 23.4 mi

Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 23.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

The Forge near Ruthin - a Clwydian Round 1.6 mi

Clwydian Hill-Forts (6): Foel Fenlli 1.9 mi

Clwydian Hill-Forts (5): Moel-y-Gaer Llanbedr 1.9 mi

Loggerheads and the Leete Path 4.4 mi

Cilcain - the Circuit of Moel Llys-y-Coed 4.4 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 Coed Derw Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Coed Derw Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Coed Derw Camping? Best way to get out for a walk? Head straight out from the site for the likes of Ruthin Gaol (half an hour on foot) or Moel Famau (an hour and 15 … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Coed Derw Camping?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Coed Derw Camping? From $46.33 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.