Walkers' paradise: Campsites in Central England

Crooked Willow Campsite

• Eco-friendly and laidback site, off grid among meadows and woodland
• A 10-minute stroll from Burgh-le-Marsh with takeaways and seven pubs
• Campfires welcome: private firepit on each pitch

Ayurveda Hoddesdon

• Pop-up wild campsite edging the River Lee Navigation in Hertfordshire
• A 15-minute walk to Rye House Kart Raceway and RSPB Rye Meads
• Pitches in private woodland; bike rides and walks direct from the site

Narnia

• Luxury family-friendly bell tent just outside the Lincolnshire Wolds
• A 15-minute drive from Gunby Estate and 25 minutes from Skegness
• Outdoor bathtub and picnic space under a tree chandelier

Daisy Meadow

• Family-sized pods with stargazing domes in the Malvern foothills
• Half an hour’s walk from the centre of Upton upon Severn
• Pub on site serving drinks and pub meals; fires for outdoor cooking

Rutland Rural Retreats

• Adults-only glamping cabins 10 minutes’ stroll from Belton in Rutland
• Uppingham 10 minutes’ drive and Burghley House half an hour
• Dog-friendly accommodation with securely fenced gardens

Oakdean Cottage

• Cosy Mongolian yurt with direct walking access into the Forest of Dean
• Five minutes’ drive to Soudley and 15 minutes’ walk to Blakeney
• Double bed, shower room, kitchenette, outdoor eating area and campfire

White House Hideaway

• Remote Herefordshire cabin overlooking the Wye Valley at How Caple
• A 20-minute drive to Ledbury, Symonds Yat and the Malvern Hills
• Cosy couples’ retreat with a woodburner, outdoor bath and firepit

White Mark Farm

Wild Flower Glamping

• Shepherd's huts on an organic farm 15 minutes' drive from Clun
• A half-hour drive to Craven Arms; 40 minutes to Ludlow
• Barbecue, firepit, well-equipped kitchen and private toilet provided

Wigley Orchard Caravan Park

Wigwam Holidays Millside

• Luxury wooden cabins in the Lincolnshire countryside
• Surrounded by walks and cycle routes; a 15-minute drive from Grantham
• Equipped with private hot tubs, a fully-equipped kitchen and a firepit

Wild Acorns

• Friendly, quiet site with roomy grass campervan and caravan pitches
• A 10-minute drive from Boston for boat trips to the east coast
• Next door to a nine-hole golf course; hot tub bookable on site

Willey Estates Camping

• Shepherd's huts in an old walled garden in a small Shropshire village
• In Willey, 10 minutes drive from Ironbridge; Blists Hill 15 minutes
• Private barbecue and woodburning stove for each hut

Windhover

• Winnie is a two bedroom static caravan situated in 1½ acre paddock
• Plenty of pitches for tents to wild camp
• Plenty of flat ground for your motorhome/campervan

Windy Corner Campsite

• Calm wild camping site on the outskirts of the Shropshire Hills
• A 10-minute drive from Pontesbury Hill and 20 minutes to Shrewsbury
• Washing machine, charging points and water provided; pubs nearby

Woodhall Spa Wild Camping

• Lakeside site in a secluded location near Tattershall Thorpe
• A 25-minute drive from Boston; 40 minutes from Skegness
• Pet-friendly back to basics site; near fishing lakes and a golf course

Wingbury Farm Glamping

• Luxury and award-winning glamping site on the edge of a family farm
• Pods with fitted kitchens, shower rooms, wifi and smart TVs
• Spectacular views and sunsets; all pods have decking and firepit