Gwenfro Valley Wild Camping

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Tent on a secluded pitch
Tent on a secluded pitch
Pitch by the river
Sunny day on site
Plenty of places to explore and swing from
Grass tent pitch
Neatly mown pitch
Plot 5
Plot 4
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Pitch by the river
Sunny day on site
Plenty of places to explore and swing from

  • 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
When it’s time to escape people, technology and noise, it’s time to head for Gwenfro Valley Wild Camping, a pop-up wild camping site five minutes’ walk from Coedpoeth village in Wrexham, North Wales. Get back in touch with nature and take this chance to chill with your partner or the kids (and your dogs) in an untamed, slowly re-wilding valley overgrown with trees, bushes and grasses, where you can listen to the rural soundtrack of the burbling River Gwenfro accompanied by merry birdsong. Pitches are mown into meadows and tucked into copses, with numbers limited to give you and yours complete privacy while on the campsite. While you will feel like you’re right at the end of nowhere, 21st-century civilisation is in fact just down the road in Coedpoeth, which has all the amenities you’re likely to need, from shops to pubs and takeaways. If you’re looking to super-size your wild camping experience, the site owners can organise shooting, archery and bushcraft skills sessions. As there is no vehicle access to the pitches, you’ll need to walk in from the lay by designated for loading and unloading; the pitches are 50 yards’ stroll away and free on-street parking is available in Coedpoeth. And do please note that this is proper wild camping, with no electricity, no water and no showers.

Site type

Tent sites 12
Open now
Opens 14 March
Please note
  • This campground/park 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.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • The campground/park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • No gas barbecues allowed.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 14 Mar to

Open from Sat, 14 Mar to

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100% would recommend this site to a friend

100% would stay here again

What customers say

Gwenfro Wild Camping: Secluded, peaceful escape for true wild camping. Stunning valley, private pitches, friendly owners. Basic facilities but great value for first-timers. Be ready for a bit of mud!

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Excellent for the wild experience,

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Charlotte E.

Unpowered grass tent site (family)

Liked Everything the peace the space and the host, fantastic.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful Quiet Beautiful surroundings and nice little walks round the foot paths…

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Sophie D.

Unpowered grass tent site (family)

Liked Peaceful
Quiet
Beautiful surroundings and nice little walks round the foot paths kids loved it
Nice to just get away and go back to basics

Disliked Nothing, we will be coming back

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect for an escape from everything accept what you bring.

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent site (family)

Liked Beautiful scenery and a peaceful escape from the world with friendly yet inabtrusive welcome.

Disliked Nothing

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Absolutely love it here, so quiet and so much space for the…

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Jenni D.

Unpowered grass tent site (family)

Liked Absolutely love it here, so quiet and so much space for the kids to play in and explore. Owner super friendly and helpful, highly recommend.

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Brilliant place , really relaxed nick the land owner was down to…

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Keith D.

Unpowered grass tent site (family)

Liked Brilliant place , really relaxed nick the land owner was down to earth etc would stay again

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Location, swing, stream, camp site and chopping wood for fires…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent site (family)

Liked Location, swing, stream, camp site and chopping wood for fires

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great spot right on our doorstep. We will be back.

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Matthew W.

Unpowered grass tent site (family)

Liked The location was great. Once down in the valley we felt miles from anywhere, even though Coedpoeth was just a few minutes walk away. Nick the owner was really accommodating, popped down to greet us and say hi. I went for the night with my 12 year old son, who's been desperate to wild camp for ages and this was a great introduction. We were there with one other camper who was in a different part of the valley but wouldn't have known they were there due to the layout offering really secluded private pitches. We set up camp, chilled for a bit, lit the fire and made bacon cheeseburgers...perfect

Disliked Toilet is a little bit of a challenge to get to, especially in the dark

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Amazing spot, well hidden away. A real wild camping experience. Would definately…

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Kath M.

Unpowered grass tent site (family)

Liked Amazing spot, well hidden away. A real wild camping experience. Would definately book again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Level pitches very clean surroundings are beautiful staff are so nice.

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent site (family)

Liked Absaloutly incredible stay such a clean area , the surroundings where gorgeous and people are so friendly

Disliked Absaloutly nothing it was immaculate perfect for a few night get away

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Exceptional

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Michal K.

Unpowered forest floor tent site (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.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Pop-up campground

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 Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Bush Leave the car at home Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No drinkable water point No hot water No running water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Pop-up campground Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Gwenfro Valley Wild Camping

Coedpoeth

Wrexham

Wrexham

Wales

LL11 3LA

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.05855°N
3.06509°W

Route directions

There is no vehicle access to the site. There is a layby at the site entrance for loading and unloading; the gate code will be provided after booking. The camping area is 50 yards’ walk; carry luggage to the pitches and then use the free on-street parking at Castle Road, Coedpoeth LL11 3NU. Do not drive down the lane for Hafod Farm, with big, black metal gates. This is a private residence. Please respect the countryside and drive carefully.

Nearest transport

Coach
4.8 km Bus Station
5.6 km New Inn
5.6 km New Inn
Rail
3.5 km Gwersyllt Rail Station
4.3 km Wrexham General Rail Station
4.6 km Wrexham Central Rail Station
Ferry
37.6 km Woodside Birkenhead Ferry Terminal
38.4 km Birkenhead Ferry Terminal
38.8 km Liverpool Pier Head Ferry Terminal
Airport
34.1 km Liverpool John Lennon Airport

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.

Local attractions

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

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
West Kirby 35.7 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Meols 39.2 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Prestatyn 39.6 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Moreton 40.1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Marine Lake, Rhyl 40.5 km Sea N/AN/AGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Chester Castle 18.3 km

Cheshire Military Museum 18.3 km

Chester Cathedral 18.9 km

Chester Zoo 22.4 km

Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet 25.9 km

National Trust

Chirk Castle 13.8 km

Speke Hall, Garden and Estate 33.4 km

Mr Hardman's Photographic Studio 38.4 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Erddig Hall - Wrexham Steeple 5.5 km

Erddig Hall and Wat's Dyke 5.5 km

Gresford Bells and Alyn Waters 5.6 km

The Clwydian Way (4): Llandegla - Llangollen 9.1 km

Pontcysyllte Viaduct and the River Dee 10.3 km

Local events

  • Creamfields (Thursday, 21 August 2025 – Thursday, 21 August 2025)

    Warrington, England 41.6 km

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.

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?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  10:30 a.m. –  7:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  3 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Gwenfro Valley Wild Camping? From $28.59 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.