Castle Camping
A family-run hilltop site above Mow Cop where three long-distance trails pass the gate and the views go on further than you'd expect.
Castle Camping sits high in the Staffordshire hills near Mow Cop, with the kind of open views you have to earn with a drive up a hill road. Barry runs a tight ship: 25 pitches, clean facilities, a welcome that reviewers describe as warm without being performative.
Three named trails pass close to the site. The Gritstone Trail, the South Cheshire Way, and the Staffordshire Way are all within reach on foot, which makes this a practical base for multi-day hiking or day walks with a car parked up. Three pubs are within walking distance, though check opening times before setting off.
The facilities go further than the basics. Alongside showers, toilets, electric hookup, and laundry, guests have access to a fridge and freezer, board games, a washing-up area outside the block, and campfires are permitted with firewood available on site. The family shower-toilet room is a practical touch for those travelling with small children. Pitches from £12 per night make this one of the more affordable hill-setting sites in the region.
Mow Cop Castle is the local landmark: a folly on the ridge that gives the village its name and the site its backdrop. Two train stations are under a ten-minute drive away, and several supermarkets sit within the same radius.
Before you book
- Check pub opening times before planning an evening walk down the lane.
“A well-kept hilltop site with trail access that genuinely earns its place, run by someone who takes the job seriously and keeps the prices honest.”
Why it made the cut
- Three long-distance trails pass the gate: the Gritstone Trail, South Cheshire Way, and Staffordshire Way
- Barry's family-run operation comes through in the details: clean facilities, a personal welcome, fridge and freezer for guests
- 25 pitches keeps it from feeling overcrowded; from £12 a night it punches well above its price
- Campfires permitted with wood available on site
The Feeling
Mixed tempo
Good For
- Family
- Dog holiday
- Solo
Best For
- Family camping with kids' play area and under-5s welcome
- Walking access to South Cheshire Way and Staffordshire Way trails
- Budget-friendly hardstanding and grass pitches near Mow Cop Castle
In Campr's collections
- Slow familyA small, well-run hill site with a family shower room, play space, and under-5s genuinely welcome at budget prices.
- Dog holiday hqDogs welcome on a peaceful hilltop site with footpath access straight from the gate.
- Vanlife friendlyHardstanding pitches with electric hookup, elsan disposal, water fill-up, and a dump station: the practical roll-in the rolling-home crowd wants.
Facilities
Quick answers
- Does Castle Camping allow dogs?
- Yes, dogs are welcome at Castle Camping.
- What kind of stays does Castle Camping offer?
- Tent, Motorhome, on a hillside.
- How much does Castle Camping cost?
- Pitches from £12 per night. Book directly with the site.
- Where is Castle Camping?
- Haven, Congleton Rd, Mow Cop, Stoke-on-Trent ST7 3PL, UK.
Where it is
Haven, Congleton Rd, Mow Cop, Stoke-on-Trent ST7 3PL, UK
On a hillside · Staffordshire · West Midlands · 53.118° N, 2.207° W
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