Camping in Cannock Chase AONB

Hikers, mountain bikers, and campers will find peace and quiet at The Chase.

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Cannock Chase AONB

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Star Hosts in Cannock Chase AONB

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Bwch Yn Uchaf

20 units · Motorhomes, Tents1 acre · Bala, Wales

Narrow-gauge steam railway station, countryside views, gorgeous riverside setting. What's not to love?!

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Hamperley Hideaways

6 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents5 acres · Church Stretton, England

Almost wild camping and rustic glamping in the Shropshire Hills, with campfires and compost loos

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Camp Llandudno

80 units · Tents6 acres · Llandudno, Wales

Old-school camping in an excellent location near the Llandudno seaside and Great Orme

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Eden's Nook

6 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents2 acres · Welshpool, Wales

The most welcoming camping park in the heart of the Welsh Countryside. Forest View is situated 9 miles from the Town of Llanfyllin and 3 miles from Lake Vyrnwy. We are nestled next to the Dyfnant Forest and offer superb views and access to the Welsh countryside Eden's Kitchen Serves Breakfast 8am to 11am

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Woodsworth Exploring

10 units · Tents10 acres · Ilkley, West Yorkshire, North East England

Nearly wild woodland camping in West Yorkshire’s Bronte country

Available this weekend

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Stanley Villa Farm Fishing& Camping

36 units · Glamping30 acres · Preston, Lancashire, North West England

Lakeside rural tranquility and the 'kiss-me-quick' fun of the seaside – you can have the best of both worlds at Stanley Villa Farm's cute camping pods

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Cuckoo Farm Campsite

13 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents130 acres · Rutland, East Midlands

Family camping with campfires on an organic farm, set alongside the beautiful River Chater

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White House Farm Campsite, Wardlow

60 units · Motorhomes, Tents4 acres · Wardlow, England

What a little Derbyshire gem: back to basics Whitehouse Farm Campsite is a simple site in a most scenic setting five minutes’ drive from the pretty village of Tideswell. The site’s central location in the Peak District National Park means it’s a top spot for those who want to ramble or ride bikes – several circular trails leave from Tideswell and the traffic-free Monsal Trail is a five-minute drive away. And there’s plenty more activity if you require it too, as activity centres nearby can sort you out days of horse riding, abseiling, climbing and caving. All this activity isn’t mandatory, of course – this is an equally fine location for days pottering off to local pubs, pigging out on pudding in Bakewell or taking a leisurely stroll around the Chatsworth Estate, 20 minutes away. And if even that’s too much, you’d be welcome to spend some time loafing about on site: there’s heaps of space here, and as facilities have been kept quite minimal (just showers and toilets) there should be a good serving of peace and quiet to go with it all. Guests are welcome to light up a barbecue or campfire for cookouts and keeping warm; Tideswell’s the place for supermarket supplies, and it’s also handily got a fish and chip shop and a couple of pubs for days when your firelighting skills aren't up to much.

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Tree Tops and Train Tracks

11 units · Glamping, Tents18 acres · Mold, Wales

Woodland camping on the edge of the Clwydian Range in North Wales

Booked 3 times

Weston Caravan and Campsite

31 units · Motorhomes, Tents2 acres · England

A small family run site in Weston-on-the Green village located with a local pub 5 minutes walk away and on site cafe. The site also has newly refurbished toilet and shower facilities. Amazing location to access Oxford city and easy access to M40 (Junction 9). Good things await for those who grab a berth at Weston Caravan and Campsite, in the Oxfordshire village of Weston-on-the-Green. For starters, space seekers should be pleased to see that there’s plenty of breathing room around this former dairy farm – excellent news for kids or dogs that need a bit of haring-about time after being cooped up in the car. Depending on where you’ve plonked down you may find that your nearest neighbours are the resident beef cattle, sheep or horses; it’s worth keeping your eyes open for sightings of the hedgehogs that often scuttle about the place too. Perhaps most crucially for those whose stomachs dictate a site’s success is the presence of a café that serves up a tempting range of freshly cooked goodies: breakfasts (no rush – they’re served all day), salads, cakes and coffees, plus cheeses, pies and the like to take away. And the crème de la crème – literally: homemade ice cream in up to 16 (yes, a lipsmacking 16) different flavours. Evening appetites can be sated with a barbecue out on the field, or trotting off to the local pub five minutes’ walk away. The site added a new toilet and shower block in 2018. And how to get to this little slice of rural loveliness? The village is just a few minutes’ drive from the A34 and Junction 9 of the M40, making it both a useful stopover on cross-country voyages and a handy spot for Oxfordshire breaks (perhaps taking in Oxford, Blenheim Palace or bagging bargains in Bicester).

12 top campsites in Cannock Chase AONB

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Camping at The Hollies

50 units · Motorhomes, Tents6 acres · Buxton, Derbyshire, East Midlands

Back-to-basics camping at the foot of the Roaches in the Peak District National Park

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White Peak Camping

18 units · Motorhomes, Tents2 acres · Buxton, Derbyshire, East Midlands

Camping on a Peak District farm near the Monsal Trail

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Burrs Manor Wild Camping

30 units · Motorhomes, Tents3 acres · Buxton, England

Nearly wild camping in the Peak District National Park, near Buxton

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Smugglers Cove Boatyard

7 units · Glamping, Tents1 acre · Gwynedd, North Wales

Camping and rustic glamping in a working boatyard with an exceptional waterside location on the Dyfi estuary

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Pytingwyn Woods

8 units · Motorhomes, Tents4 acres · Brecon, Powys, Mid Wales

Almost-wild camping on the banks of the River Honddu, edging the Brecon Beacons

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Celtic Woodland Holidays

13 units · Glamping, Tents7 acres · Powys, Mid Wales

An idyllic, wooded, Wye Valley escape, offering glamping pods, a treehouse and traditional woodland camping on levelled pitches

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Panpwnton Campsite

10 units · Motorhomes, Tents10 acres · Knighton, England

A riverside campsite on Offa’s Dyke Path near Knighton

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Abbey Home Farm

21 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents1600 acres · Cirencester, Gloucestershire, South West England

Eco-camping for real. Cooking on an open fire. Unspoilt natural beauty.

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Woodside Country Park

75 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents28 acres · Ledbury, Herefordshire, West Midlands

Glamping pods, Scandinavian lodges and first-class camping and caravanning in 25-acre's of Herefordshire countryside, covered by pockets of woodland

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68 Degrees West

10 units · Glamping, Motorhomes1 acre · Cradoc, Wales

Pod glamping and family camping on the edge of the Brecon Beacons, with a handy location near Brecon town and sunrises you'll never forget.

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Graig Wen - Wild Snowdonia Escapes

32 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents45 acres · Gwynedd, North Wales

Succumb to the tranquil hills of Graig Wen. Smart, sustainable and quite simply, lush.

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Torrent Walk Campsite and Bunkhouse

58 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents2 acres · Dolgellau, Gwynedd, North Wales

Campfires, mountain views and ample grassy space in the heart of Snowdonia National Park

Under £50

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Wild Camping in the Cotswolds

2 units · Motorhomes, Tents110 acres · Aldsworth, England

Nearly wild camping with acres of space hired on an exclusive basis

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Belan Bluebell Woods

4 units · Glamping, Motorhomes60 acres · Llanidloes, Wales

We are a small family farm site hidden in the Cambrian Mountains of Mid Wales, near the lovely town of Llanidloes. Our easy to find, just off A470 location makes a stay with us convenient yet once you wind up to our drive you are on top of the world with spectacular views both day and night - we are a recognised Dark Skies Wales area for outstanding stargazing due to our lofty 1300ft height and un-light polluted sky. With over 60 acres to explore space and quite is guaranteed. Choose from secluded Idris the Shepherds hut with repurposed horsebox shower and woodfired outdoor bath, family glamping geo-domes Willow & Oak and Daisy bell tent each with covered camp kitchens or wild meadow camping plus a campervan spot. Our mission is to rewild the farm, manage the ancient woodland, support the abundant wildlife & finally protect its 5 acre peat-bog (peat bogs are as environmentally important as rain forests – peat holds more carbon than the combined forests of Britain, France and Germany!)

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Alder Carr Farm

2 units · Tents10 acres · Ashbourne, Derbyshire, East Midlands

A perfectly simple, riverside Hipcamp on the edge of the Peak District

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The Pig Place Campsite

45 units · Motorhomes, Tents4 acres · Oxfordshire, South East England

Canal-side camping for adults on a rustic Oxfordshire pig farm

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Great Haywood Canalside Campsite

8 units · Tents3 acres · Staffordshire, West Midlands

The simplest of canalside campsites with narrowboats chugging past and an award-winning farm shop over the road

Dog-friendly getaways

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Cuckoo Farm Campsite

13 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents130 acres · Rutland, East Midlands

Family camping with campfires on an organic farm, set alongside the beautiful River Chater

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Tackeroo Campsite

54 units · Motorhomes, Tents1 acre · Staffordshire, West Midlands

Basic pitches (without toilet facilities) in Forestry Commission-owned woods beside a renowned mountain biking trail

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Oakwood Marina

26 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents1 acre · Cheshire, North West England

Canal-side camping with campfires, set in 30 acres of countryside and with an on-site tea rooms

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Cotswolds Glamping

4 units · Glamping12 acres · Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, South East England

Fun, laid-back, glamping that's ideal for groups, with silent discos and wood-fired hot tubs.

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Pentwyn Dingle and Lodge Field Camp

30 units · Motorhomes, Tents10 acres · Hay On Wye, Wales

Almost wild camping with good views, near the River Wye and Brecon Beacons

Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field

Camping in Cannock Chase AONB guide

Overview

It might be the smallest Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in mainland England, but what Cannock Chase lacks in size it makes up for in idyllic English countryside. Think rolling meadows, wildlife-filled woodlands, and sweeping heathlands that bloom with purple heather through the summer months and blaze with fall foliage through autumn. Miles of public access trails afford plenty of options for hiking, and bikes, horses, and dogs are welcome, too. Camping is available throughout the AONB, whether you prefer a family-friendly caravan park, a tranquil country campground, or a glamping pod with views across the heath.

Where to go

North Cannock Chase

The wooded valleys of the Punch Bowl, Seven Springs, and Abraham’s Valley are ideal for exploring on foot, by bike, or on horseback, and there are more than 80 miles of bridleways to discover. Hike along the Cannock Chase Circular Walk to see Fairoak Pool and the Stepping Stones; visit the 17th-century stately home and gardens of Shugborough Hall, a National Trust property; then park your motorhome at a quiet family campground.

Central Cannock Chase

Rugeley sits on the eastern edge of the AONB, affording easy access to the hiking and horseback riding trails of Cannock Chase Forest. Nearby, Birches Valley Forest Centre is a hit with mountain bikers, as well as offering Segway rides and a Go Ape Treetop Adventure course, or you can escape the crowds to wander the heathlands of Sherbrook and Oldacre Valleys.

South Cannock Chase

Cannock and Hednesford are the gateways to the southernmost stretch of Cannock Chase AONB, which is dotted with historic sites. Dive into the region’s fascinating WWI history at the Museum of Cannock Chase, marvel at the Iron Age hill fort of Castle Ring, or head to Chasewater Country park to ride the Chasewater heritage railway and go kayaking or paddleboarding on the lake.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are some popular activities in Cannock Chase AONB?

Cannock Chase AONB offers a variety of activities including hiking, biking, horseback riding, and dog walking. The region is known for its idyllic English countryside, rolling meadows, wildlife-filled woodlands, and sweeping heathlands that bloom with purple heather through the summer months and blaze with fall foliage through autumn.

What are some attractions near Rugeley in Cannock Chase AONB?

Rugeley, located on the eastern edge of Cannock Chase AONB, offers easy access to hiking and horseback riding trails in Cannock Chase Forest. Nearby, Birches Valley Forest Centre is popular for mountain biking, Segway rides, and a Go Ape Treetop Adventure course. You can also escape the crowds to wander the heathlands of Sherbrook and Oldacre Valleys.

What are the camping options available in Cannock Chase AONB?

Camping is available throughout Cannock Chase AONB, offering a variety of options including family-friendly caravan parks, tranquil country campgrounds, and glamping pods with views across the heath. Visitors can also explore different options for camping near Cannock Chase AONB on Hipcamp.