Tree Tops and Train Tracks

Treetops and Train Tracks is a campsite that’s eco-friendly, peaceful and, according to many of the happy campers who have stayed here, a little bit magical too. It offers just a handful of tent pitches and treetop tents in among the leafy surroundings of an 18-acre woodland in the Clwydian Valley. It’s a family run and family friendly place to stay – the perfect place to toast marshmallows round the campfire while sharing stories of the day’s adventures. Those might include hikes up nearby Clwydian Hills or trips to the seaside on the North Welsh coast, as both are within reach of here.

A train track ran along the edge of these woods a long time ago and that heritage is remembered both in the name of the site and in the facilities which are housed in a timber cabin, cleverly styled as a railway carriage. This is an off-grid place to stay so loos are composting and the hot showers are powered by gas. There’s a communal kitchen and fire pits too. All this is shared between campers who are welcome to set up tents on the six lawned pitches between the trees – or those who opt to book a pre-pitched Tentsile tree tent instead. There are three to choose from, sleeping between three and six in an off-ground tent that puts you among the trees. If you’ve not tried one before it’s an exciting experience with the eco-bonus of causing less disturbance to the forest floor below. You’ll need to be agile to get inside via a ladder – but this site suits active outdoor lovers so for most guests who head out this way, that’s no problem.

It’s outdoor adventures that abound around here: mountain biking and hilly hikes are easily found. On sunny days you can head to the seaside at Rhyl or Talacre and, whether the sun shines or not, the nearby market towns of Mold, Denbigh and Wrexham are pleasant for a wander. Your hosts here, Seb and Hannah, are part of what makes this place special. They live on site with their children, dogs and chickens and will be happy to share their tips on things to do on days out and how to make the most of this wildlife-rich, woodland site.