Gwenfro Valley Wild Camping
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- 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
Site type
12
This site has no on-site shower facilities.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
- Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- No gas barbecues allowed.
- No electric barbecues allowed.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 14 Mar to
Open from Sat, 14 Mar to
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric forest floor tent pitch (solo, wild)
1 person maximum Ground type: Forest floor
Pitch size: Min 3.0m width x 3.0m depth (9.8ft width x 9.8ft depth) Calculated area: 9.0m² (96.9ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £12.50 1 night, 1 adult
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Non-electric grass tent pitch (family)
5 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £25 1 night, 2 adults
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Non-electric forest floor tent pitch (solo, wild)
Liked: Absolutely stunning calm place. Excellent for chill out and recharge batteries. Owner o hr land was very kind and helpfull. Definitely will recommend this place.
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Lively site back to nature. Beautiful stream.
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Non-electric forest floor tent pitch (solo, wild)
Liked: A gem of a place. Tucked away in a valley. Tons of space - 7 acres in fact. Nick the landowner could not have been more helpful. Nice genuine guy. Had a brilliant couple of nights
As the site clearly says this is wild camping so no facilities but perfect for me. Plenty of wood to have fire which is fab
Disliked: Nothing to dislike. Be prepared to walk down steepish hill with your gear.
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Excellent a hidden gem
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Liked: So peaceful and the sound of the stream is so relaxing
Disliked: Absolutely nothing
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Owner was very lovely and made sure I was all settled in.…
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Non-electric forest floor tent pitch (solo, wild)
Liked: Owner was very lovely and made sure I was all settled in. campsite was such a nice and secluded spot, even heard owls at dark.
Disliked: nothing!
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Awesome place to get away with just the basics. Very helpful owner.
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Non-electric grass tent pitch (family)
Liked: As wild as you can get on a campsite. I usually do wild camping and hate official sites, but this wad good in every way. Don't expect the The Hilton, but you will get the red carpet treatment from the owner Nick. He can't do enough to help. Very secluded yet right on the village doorstep for all modern conveniences. 5mins walk, Spar and Asda.
Don't take an attitude. Don't be a princess. Do take common sense. Do chill out. Do take wellies.
The ground is wet, muddy and slippy in places, but then you're in a wild river valley so what do you expect?
All of the tent pitches were out of sight of each other and plenty of woodland for hammocks etc.
One composting toilet that is a challenge to get to. No showers. No electricity. No fresh running water. Take your own water/drinks etc. Fire pits and wood available.
My 10yr old daughter loves the place, especially the stream running through the site.
Great for first time wild campers to try out their kit, families with a wild side and solo travellers trying to stay away from stricter campsites.
Disliked: The trip to the toilet in the dead of night was a miracle of survival. It's muddy, slippy, across the stream and could do with a door. I'm sure these things are on the list as it's a new venture and the owner is always improving the place. It is wild camping after all.
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Great location, very secluded and peaceful despite being a 5 min walk…
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Non-electric grass tent pitch (family)
Liked: Great location, very secluded and peaceful despite being a 5 min walk from the village, where there were plenty of shops.
Owners were really friendly and helpful and the site was great fun for our two young children to explore.
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Take a break. Get to Gwenfro Wild Camping
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Non-electric forest floor tent pitch (solo, wild)
Liked: Seen as the Mrs and kids went to Turkey. I decided to take my dog camping along with my friend. The owner of the site Nick, has an amazing site here with amazing scenery, streams, trails. The pitch we chose was next an embankment, with a rocky pool.
Would definetly recommend!
Perfect for first time campers also as there are local amenities and bus routes to Wrexham, Llangollen etc.
And the price, well, a tenner! Will be returning very soon.
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Great location, the host was really helpful. Would highly recommend.…
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Liked: Great location, the host was really helpful. Would highly recommend.
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Overall fantastic experience. Will definitely return.
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Liked: Host was very friendly and made us feel welcome.
Amazing seclusion.
Great area.
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Privacy and surroundings. Open for sunlight but with shaded areas, pitches…
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Non-electric grass tent pitch (family)
Liked: Privacy and surroundings. Open for sunlight but with shaded areas, pitches are good size and private
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Features
Pop-up campsite
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Forest Leave the car at home Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No drinkable water point No hot water No running water Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Pop-up campsite Tiny (1-10 pitches)Accessibility
Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mudNearby leisure
Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Gwenfro Valley Wild Camping
Coedpoeth
Wrexham
Wrexham
Wales
LL11 3LA
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
53.05855°N
-3.06509°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Kirby | 22.2 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Meols | 24.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Prestatyn | 24.6 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Moreton | 24.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Marine Lake, Rhyl | 25.2 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Chester Castle 11.3 mi
Cheshire Military Museum 11.4 mi
Chester Cathedral 11.7 mi
Chester Zoo 13.9 mi
Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet 16.1 mi
National Trust
Chirk Castle 8.6 mi
Speke Hall, Garden and Estate 20.7 mi
Mr Hardman's Photographic Studio 23.8 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Erddig Hall - Wrexham Steeple 3.4 mi
Erddig Hall and Wat's Dyke 3.4 mi
Gresford Bells and Alyn Waters 3.5 mi
The Clwydian Way (4): Llandegla - Llangollen 5.6 mi
Pontcysyllte Viaduct and the River Dee 6.4 mi
Local events
- Creamfields (Thursday 21 August 2025 – Thursday 21 August 2025)
Warrington, Cheshire 25.8 mi
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Offers
Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details
Nearest sites
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Gwenfro Valley Wild Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Gwenfro Valley Wild Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Gwenfro Valley Wild Camping? Wrexham AFC (obviously) Minera Lead Mines and country park Minera Limestone Quarry One Planet Adventure Llandegla Pontcysyllte Aqueduct Chirk Aqueduct Worlds End Park in the past Brymbo Cricket Club Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Gwenfro Valley Wild Camping?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 10:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 2 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Gwenfro Valley Wild Camping? From £12.50 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.