Along The Milky Way

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Spacious open camping field
Spacious open camping field
Camping field
Camping field
Camping field
The gate to the camping field
Camping field and adjacent orchard at the pump house
A photo taken from the field on a clear night
The milky way photographed from the camping field
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  • Simple dog-friendly site in the south of the Shropshire Hills
  • In between Clun and Knighton, both 10 minutes' drive away
  • Great stargazing on site; footpath opposite for access to walks
Setting your sights on a scenic walking break in the Shropshire Hills? Bag a pitch at Along The Milky Way and you’ll be in prime position to get out along the trails of this lovely rural area. This simple pop-up site sits alongside the river Redlake about 10 minutes’ drive from the towns of Clun (in England) and Knighton (just over the border in Wales). It’s easily accessed from the A488, a couple of minutes’ drive away, and there’s a footpath just across the road from the camping field so you’ll be able to get straight out for strolls. Whether you’re planning to wander along the riverbank, explore some of the Offa’s Dyke Path or amble around the best historic towns in Shropshire, you’ll be well placed at this quiet little site, which is a little bit away from some of the busiest parts of the Shropshire Hills National Landscape. Dogs are welcome to join you here as long as they promise to be well behaved around the wildlife that lives on and around the site. Things have been kept simple on site, with just toilets and showers on the facilities front. The real bonus of this approach is that it makes sure there’s no light pollution to spoil your evenings of stargazing – the skies around often have some dazzling displays (hence the name of the site…) Both Clun and Knighton have plenty of amenities to keep you fed and watered – between them they muster several pubs, cafés, takeaways and shops, and Knighton also has a railway station for travels further afield.

Site type

Tent pitches 10
Motorhome pitches 1
Open now
Opens 1 May
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • Group bookings of 5 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (excluding couples) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • Minimum spacing of 6 metres between pitches.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • Bookings must not consist of more than 2 different households.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, 01 May to

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children

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Features

Pop-up campground

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed

Themes

Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market

Type

Pop-up campground Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Level site, no steep slopes

Location

Along The Milky Way

Pump House

Purlogue

Clun

Shropshire

England

SY7 8LT

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.38868°N
-3.0542°W

Route directions

What3Words: ///harmony.eternally.revealing

Nearest transport

Coach
22.8 km Bus Station
23.5 km Nag`s Head Hotel
23.5 km Nag`s Head Hotel
Rail
4.3 km Knucklas Rail Station
4.9 km Knighton Rail Station
8.1 km Bucknell 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

There are plenty of options for walks in this area, whether you choose to stay local or head out to a hotspot like Carding Mill Valley and the Long Mynd (40 minutes’ drive). The Offa’s Dyke Path is a popular trail too, and you can find out more about it at the Offa’s Dyke Centre in Knighton (10 minutes). As well as country rambles, the area has some lovely urban strolls. You may like to start in Clun (10 minutes) to see the 15th-century packhorse bridge and the ruins of Clun Castle. Hopton Castle (20 minutes) and Stokesay Castle (25 minutes) are also worth visiting, and the latter is close to the Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre (25 minutes), a useful hub of information and activities. Shrewsbury (an hour) is a pretty town to wander around, but if you don’t want to drive that far you may prefer Ludlow (35 minutes) – it’s got a splendid medieval castle and has developed a reputation as a foodie hotspot thanks to its market, indie food businesses and annual food festival.

Must see

Stokesay Castle 15.8 km

Ludlow Castle 22.7 km

Powis Castle & Garden 30 km

Much Wenlock Priory 40.6 km

Enginuity 46.3 km

National Trust

Croft Castle and Parkland 20.3 km

Carding Mill Valley and the Shropshire Hills 23.4 km

Cwmmau Farmhouse 26.2 km

Wilderhope Manor 30.3 km

The Weir 38.4 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Knucklas Station - Beacon Hill - Knucklas Station 4.4 km

Clun – Sunnyhill and Bury Ditches - Clunton Circular 4.4 km

Knighton - Rhos-y-Meirch - Bailey Hill - Knighton 5 km

BRAMPTON BRYAN 9.3 km

WALCOT 10 km

Local events

  • The Hay Festival (Thursday, 22 May 2025 – Thursday, 22 May 2025)

    Hay-on-Wye, England 35.3 km

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 pitch type section for details

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Along The Milky Way have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Along The Milky Way dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Along The Milky Way? There are plenty of options for walks in this area, whether you choose to stay local or head out to a hotspot like Carding Mill Valley and the Long Mynd (40 minutes’ … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Along The Milky Way?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Along The Milky Way? From R446,76 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.