Budget/backpacker: Tent Campsites in Pontesbury, England
6 bookable campsites with tent pitches within 24,1 kilometres of Pontesbury
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
The Green Caravan Park
Bishops Castle, Shropshire, England- Dog-friendly site on 15 acres of Onny Valley countryside
- River for pond dipping, paddling and fishing
- Popular pub serving food directly accessible from the site
Sychpwll Centre
Llandrinio, Powys, Wales- Hosted eco-friendly site surrounded by spectacular Powys countryside
- Eco buildings surrounded by a wildflower camping meadow
- Straw-bale kitchen, wooden play area, toilets and showers
Trinio Camping
Llandrinio, Powys, Wales- Rural site on a family-run working farm in Llandrinio
- A 10-minute drive to Welshpool; 35 minutes to Lake Vyrnwy
- Severn Way passes through the farm; local pub a few minutes' walk
Spring Field Dark Skies Eco Camp
Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England- Off-grid campsite with spectacular views over the Shropshire Hills
- Ironbridge Valley of Invention 25 minutes’ drive; hiking from site
- Spacious grass pitches in a dark-skies area; shops 15 minutes’ drive
Woodbatch Camping and Glamping
Bishops Castle, Shropshire, England- Rural Shropshire Hills escape five minutes from Bishop's Castle
- Walking, horse riding and mountain biking all nearby
- Luxury shower block with hairdryers; campers' kitchen and firebowls
Fairhaven Camping and Glamping
Oswestry, Shropshire, England- Family-run site in peaceful rural Shropshire, with firepit hire
- Near the Montgomery canal; British Ironwork Centre five minutes' drive
- Within walking distance of pubs serving food; buy eggs on site
Lower Vessons View
Habberly, Shropshire, England- Rural site with well-spaced pitches and pretty countryside views
- In a rural location in the Shropshire Hills National Landscape
- Pick-your-own spot stays on a nearly-wild park run by helpful owners
Womerton Farm Campground
All Stretton, Shropshire, England- Peaceful, nearly wild site with views of the Long Mynd plateau
- Amid the Shropshire Hills, a 10-minute drive from Church Stretton
- Half an hour from Shrewsbury and 35 minutes from Ludlow
Brook House Farm Camping and Caravan Site
Crewgreen, Powys, Wales- Peaceful and secluded farm site on the banks of the River Severn
- Private stretch of river and pond available for fishing
- Breakfasts and café on site; firepit hire available
Mowbray Meadow
Church Stretton, Shropshire, England- Peaceful 10-acre wild site with gorgeous views in the Shropshire Hills
- A 10-minute walk to the Long Mynd; 20 minutes' drive to Ludlow
- Pick your own pitch; village pub and café within walking distance
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Wild Lion Camping
Montgomery, Powys, Wales- Off-grid pop-up bordering the River Severn at Caerhowel in Mid Wales
- Montgomery Castle five minutes’ drive; Offa’s Dyke Path 20 minutes
- Wild swimming and walks along the river; pub five minutes’ stroll
Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre
Craven Arms, Shropshire, England- Back to basics pitches in a hay meadow on the edge of Craven Arms
- On the Shropshire Way, nine miles from Ludlow and Long Mynd
- Shop and café on site, plus fishing permits to buy
Meadowtown Farm
Minsterley, Shropshire, England- Back to basics wild camping on a 32-acre Shropshire Hills farm
- In the hamlet of Meadowtown; Shrewsbury town centre 35 minutes' drive
- Dog-friendly campsite; barbecues and campfires welcome
Broadmeadow
Church Stretton, Shropshire, EnglandUpper Severn Farm Camping
Welshpool, Powys, Wales- Simple site on a working Powys farm with access to the Severn river
- A 10-minute drive to Welshpool, the Montgomery Canal and Powis Castle
- Secluded grass pitches by a pond, with pubs, shops and castles nearby
Tranquil Hill
Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England- Scenic dog-friendly hilltop site just outside the Shropshire Hills
- A 25-minute drive from Ironbridge Gorge; half an hour from Shrewsbury
- Barbecues and campfires allowed; shops and pubs 10 minutes’ drive away
YHA Wilderhope Manor
Longville in the Dale, West Midlands, England- Simple, peaceful pitches in the grounds of an Elizabethan manor house
- In the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
- Self-catering facilities, restaurant and licensed bar on site
