5 nearly wild Tent Campsites in Ellesmere, Shropshire
5 bookable campsites with tent pitches within 15 miles of Ellesmere
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Willenhall Way
Ellesmere, Shropshire, England- Dog-friendly campsite on a family farm near Ellesmere in Shropshire
- Five minutes’ drive to boating on The Mere; 35 minutes to Llangollen
- Spacious pitches with a shared covered eating area
Chapel Farm Meadows
Whitewell, Wrexham, Wales- Small family-run caravan park 10 minutes’ drive from Whitchurch
- Marches Mosses 15 minutes’ drive; Chester 35 minutes
- Dogs welcome; picnic tables; nearby woodland and wetland walks
James Caravan Park
Wrexham, Wrexham, Wales- Well-maintained rural site with pitches surrounded by trees
- On the edge of Ruabon; Llangollen 15 minutes' drive
- Easy access from A539; half a mile to pubs and a railway station
New 
Plas Issa Farm
Wrexham, Wrexham, Wales- Rural adults-only site five minutes’ drive from Pontcysyllte Aqueduct
- A 15-minute drive to Llangollen and Chirk; Offa’s Dyke Path two miles
- Dog-friendly location with discounted access to secure dog fields
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
Gwenfro Valley Wild Camping
Wrexham, Wrexham, Wales- Pop-up wild campsite in a secluded valley at Coedpoeth, North Wales
- Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Park in the Past both 15 minutes’ drive
- Car-free site with hike-in access; archery and bushcraft available
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
Bickerton Sandstone Trail Campsite
Malpas, Cheshire, England- 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
The Happy Pheasant Caravan Park and Campsite
Malpas, Cheshire, England- Well-maintained adults-only site on a rural Cheshire farm
- A 35-minute drive to Chester, and 15 minutes to Cholmondeley Castle
- Access to walking trails, including Sandstone Trail
Pentreheylin Park
Ellesmere, Shropshire, England- Dog-friendly wild camping meadows on a working livery farm
- A 25-minute drive from Llangollen and 40 minutes from Chester
- Walks, shops, restaurants and pubs in Ellesmere, five minutes’ drive
Smithy Campsite
Ellesmere, Shropshire, England- Secluded Shropshire campsite five minutes' walk from a lake
- In the hamlet of Colemere; Ellesmere 10 minutes' drive
- Pet-friendly campsite with a dog-walking area; barbecues welcome
Chestnut Heights Campsite
Wrexham, Wrexham, Wales- Well-maintained semi-rural site on the outskirts of Wrexham
- Llangollen and Pontcysyllte Aqueduct within a 20-minute drive
- Off-grid site with woods to play in and footpaths just outside
Hale's Camping
Chester, Cheshire, England
