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Kings Acre
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Kings Acre

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53.222°N, 2.940°W
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The morning mist lifts slowly over the Welsh hills here, leaving your tent canvas damp and the grass glinting silver underfoot.

Kings Acre welcomes tents, campervans and caravans, so you'll find a good mix of campers — families making breakfast under awnings, couples with ridge tents, solo tourers with their vans neatly tucked in. It's proper Wales countryside, the kind of place where the landscape does the talking and you fall asleep to absolute quiet. No specific facilities are listed, so it's worth checking what's available when you book — this feels like a site that keeps things simple and lets the setting speak for itself.

Campfires are allowed but check the rules when you arrive, as it'll depend on conditions and where you're pitched. Expect an honest, no-frills Welsh camping experience with space to breathe and hills within sight. The sort of spot where you remember why you started camping in the first place.

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Walks Nearby

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14 routes found via OpenStreetMap

North Cheshire Way (Chester Spur)

Connects Chester to the main North Cheshire Way loop through rolling farmland and canal towpaths with gentle to moderate inclines. Suitable for families with older children who can manage longer distances, though stiles and field paths make it tricky for buggies. Dogs welcome on leads near livestock. Links two historic areas with varied countryside scenery, offering a proper linear walk with good transport links at either end for planning your return.

Hiking routeRegional network
3.33 km from campsite

Canalside Trail

Follows the Shropshire Union Canal towpath through peaceful Cheshire countryside, mostly flat and well-maintained underfoot. Ideal for families with buggies and pushchairs, offering easy access and gentle walking beside narrowboats and wildlife. Dogs welcome on leads near livestock and nesting birds. Perfect for a leisurely stroll with plenty of spots to watch canal boats navigate locks, plus opportunities to extend the distance as far as your energy allows.

Walking route
3.51 km from campsite

Longster Trail (alternative)

Meanders through Cheshire countryside with gentle to moderate gradients, mostly on well-maintained paths and quiet lanes. Suitable for families with older children who can manage a longer outing, though some sections may be uneven for buggies—check locally first. Dogs welcome on leads near livestock. Worth it for peaceful rural scenery, charming villages, and a proper escape from nearby urban areas without punishing climbs.

Walking route
6.71 km from campsite

Canalside Trail

Follows the towpath along the Shropshire Union Canal through gently undulating countryside with minimal incline—mostly flat, hard-packed surface ideal for families, buggies, and dogs on leads. Enjoy peaceful canal-side scenery, historic locks, and narrowboats gliding past. Perfect for easy strolls of any length, with straightforward navigation and no challenging terrain. Wildlife spotting and pub stops make this a relaxing, accessible walk for all ages.

Walking route
7.31 km from campsite

Longster Trail

Winds through Delamere Forest with mostly flat, well-maintained paths ideal for families and buggies on main sections, though some narrower woodland trails may challenge pushchairs. Dogs love the off-lead opportunities in designated areas. Expect sandy tracks under Scots pines, occasional gentle inclines, and peaceful forest scenery typical of Cheshire's largest woodland – perfect for an easy nature escape with varied route options to suit different abilities.

Hiking routeLocal network
7.91 km from campsite
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