Greenway Touring & Glamping Park
UK England West Midlands Shropshire Ludlow
There’s no denying that Greenway is a fantastic campsite. Glowing reviews spread around the internet attest to that. Friendly owners, Jane and Brian, are constantly cited for their enthusiasm and helpfulness, the clean and spacious toilets are always highlighted and the peace and quiet created by their adults-only policy is always a hot point too. Yet, as fantastic as the campsite is, it’s the location that’s difficult to beat.
Spread around three and half acres of gently sloping land, Greenway Touring Park – home to a handful of hardstandings with grass pitches covering the rest – is a truly rural site but with easy access to a wealth of attractions. Just off the side of a quiet B-road, it has a middle-of-nowhere feel accentuated by the footpaths that trail across the surrounding open fields, yet, in reality, some of the top destinations in the county are within just a few minutes’ drive.
It's a 20-minute journey to historic Ludlow, renowned for it’s excellent restaurants and food festival and also home to a magnificent ruined medieval castle (one of the very first stone forts to be built in England). Much Wenlock and Bridgnorth are a 25 minute drive away, Ironbridge – home to a slew of different museums – is 30 minutes and it’s a 40-minute drive to Shrewsbury, the county capital. Even the local village of Craven Arms has it’s own share of history, with a museum and castle to explore, plus the slightly strange Flounders Folly tower – built in 1838 but for what purpose nobody really knows.
This isn’t to say the campsite itself has little to offer. On the contrary, it’s simple set up is part of what makes it so charming. Tent campers and caravanners mingle happily, while along one edge five glamping pods are available to rent. Each of the wooden structures features heating, lighting, a fridge and a double bed settee. They also come with a BBQ best enjoyed by grabbing some fresh meat from Craven Arms’ village butcher. However you choose to camp, this is one location that won't disappoint.
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Facilities
Eight toilets, three showers, four dishwashing sinks and three water points. Rubbish and recycling point. Information point with info on surrounding area, attractions, pubs and events. Chemical waste disposal. Glamping pods have a small double bed (bring your own bedding), fridge, kettle, heater, light, power sockets, plates, bowls, mugs, plastic glasses for 2 people, water jug, washing up bowl, rubbish bin and dustpan and brush.
Suitable For
Tents, campervans, caravans, adults, dogs – yes. Children – no. Small groups are welcome but this is a quiet site with no noise after 11pm due to the proximity of neighbours.
Nearby
The campsite is just off the National Cycle Route (NCR) 44, which links up with NCR 81 and has easy access to The Hopesay Hop, Bury Ditches Dynamo, Bishops Castle Cracker and the Six Castle Cycleways. The local town of Craven Arms boasts its fair share of history. The Land of Lost Content (01588 676176), a national museum of popular culture, is well worth a visit in the centre of town, as are the local landmarks – Flounders Folly, an imposing stone tower standing 80 feet above Callow Hill, and 13th century Stokesay Castle (03703 331181) just outside of town. For those planning a walk in the Shropshire Hills AONB, a visit to the Secret Hills Discovery Centre (01588 676060) is also recommended. The museum offers exhibitions based around the history, geography, and biology of the area.
Food & Drink
Within a seven-and-a-half mile radius there are no fewer than six pubs, all serving food: The Swan Inn (01584 841415), The Sun (01584 861239), The Tally Ho (01584 841811), The Green Dragon (01694 722925), The Ragleth Inn (01694 722711) and The Plough Inn (01588 673251). There's a supermarket there too. Ludlow Food Centre (01584 856000) is approximately four miles away selling locally sourced produce.
Opening Times
March–November.
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The Owner Says
Greenway Touring and Glamping Park is a scenic retreat for adults. We are a small friendly park, which is very gently sloping and has been well landscaped with spacious pitches for a peaceful break away. We welcome tents, trailer tents, caravans, campervans and motorhomes. We offer both hardstanding and grass piches, with or without electric hook up. For glampers we offer equipped glamping/camping pods Easily accessed just off the B4368, we are only 1.8 miles from Craven Arms, 9 miles from historic Ludlow, 20 miles from Shrewsbury and close to Church Stretton and the Welsh Border.
If your preferred dates are not showing as available please contact the site. If you have a commercial or vehicle with sign writing please contact the site prior to booking.
Accommodation
Non-electric camping pitches and 14 touring pitches with six-amp electrical hook-ups. Six glamping pods available to rent.
Grass Pitch with 6amp electric hook up
Location
Contact Greenway Touring & Glamping Park, Shawbank, Craven Arms, Church Stretton, Ludlow, Shropshire SY7 9LU
Getting There
This campsite uses What3Words so that you can find its precise location. Greenway Touring & Glamping is located at: applauded.sheep.heartburn.
From the A49, from the centre of Craven Arms travel East along the B4368 for 1.8 miles. The campsite entrance is on the left, at the centre of the wide grass splay, shortly past the crossroad sign for Norton/Upper Dinchope and a sign exclaiming Large Vehicles Turning.
The nearest main line train station is 2 miles away in Craven Arms (0845 748 4950). Bus links to Hereford, Ludlow and Shrewsbury can also be found there. Free parking is available in Craven Arms and at the station.
Reviews
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Excellent quiet site
Response from Greenway Touring & Glamping Park
We are a quiet, peaceful rural adults only site with miles of walking, cycling and sightseeing in beautiful Shropshire.
Unfortunately an over enthusiastic guest had turned the temperature knob on the thermostatic shower mixer too vigorously and broken it.
This unit was changed once we were made aware of the issue.
The water pressure is something we have little control over at the present time.
Thank you for your review.
Wonderful Quiet Campsite
Response from Greenway Touring & Glamping Park
We do have generous size pitches so that guests can pitch their unit to make the most of the views and get it level as we are on a gentle slope.
We do have plans to add at least another shower
Timed showers and cramped pitches were things that we disliked as caravanners .
Whilst the information hut is well stocked with up to date literature and always happy to discuss what is in the local area with guests.
Thank you for your kind words
Great little site
Response from Greenway Touring & Glamping Park
Thank you for your review and kind words it is much appreciated.
We were caravanners ourselves for many years so are trying to improve on some of the experiences we had and generally make life easy for our guests by having roomy pitches, clean facilities. keeping the grass cut and we provide containers to make recycling easy.
We are an ideal base for touring, discovering and exploring the beautiful Shropshire Hills by car, foot or bike.
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A wonderful time. Very tidy and well organised.
Response from Greenway Touring & Glamping Park
We are glad you enjoyed your stay and enjoyed the location of the site and the surrounding area.
We are always happy to try and help guests with advice or guidance on pitching up or the local area.
Thank you for your review.
A very organised site
Response from Greenway Touring & Glamping Park
We are glad you found the site clean and organised.
We are sorry you experienced a problem with the hot water, we do keep an eye on the gas cylinders but very occasionally demand is greater than usual and the gas in that cylinder may run out. As soon as we notice or made are aware there is a problem we will switch the gas to a new cylinder.
We do request that guests make us aware of any issues so that we can sort them out.
Thank you for your review
Beautiful quiet site in beautiful surroundings
Response from Greenway Touring & Glamping Park
There are several walks of varying length that can be taken direct from the site and we are happy to show guests them and lend out specific walking maps if required particularly if guests are wishing to walk into Craven Arms as we would not advocate walking on the B4368.
We do have spacious pitches that allow for flexibility of places units to take into account the gentle slope.
Thank you for your kind words.
The size of site
Response from Greenway Touring & Glamping Park
Very quiet retreat
Response from Greenway Touring & Glamping Park
Great site, friendly owners.
Response from Greenway Touring & Glamping Park
Perfect Break
Response from Greenway Touring & Glamping Park
Why book with Cool Camping?
- Best Price Guarantee, with no fees
- Instant booking confirmation
- Trusted for over 10 years
- A chance to win prizes in our regular competitions
