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Makins Fishery Campsite

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52.487°N, 1.386°W
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The morning mist lifts off the water just beyond your tent, rods already propped by the bank before the kettle's even on.

This is a proper anglers' camp — simple grass pitches for tents and campervans tucked beside working fisheries, where the day's rhythm follows the bite times rather than checkout clocks. It suits carp fishers settling in for a session, couples after a quiet weekend by the water, and anyone who finds peace in watching floats rather than counting facilities. The Midlands fishing scene is strong around here, and Five Ways Lakes Fishery is barely two kilometres up the road if you fancy a change of swim. Dogs are welcome by arrangement, so worth checking ahead if you're bringing four legs along.

Onsite you've got electric hookups if you need them, plus showers and toilets — nothing fancy, just what works. Campfires are sometimes allowed, but ask when you arrive rather than assuming. The vibe's quiet, purposeful, early-to-bed — this isn't a social campsite, it's a place where the fishing comes first and the camping fits around it.

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Weather Outlook
Current Conditions
21°C
Overcast
11 mph
52%
7-Day Outlook
Today
21° / 15°
43%
Tue
18° / 13°
78%
Wed
17° / 11°
4%
Thu
19° / 8°
63%
Fri
19° / 14°
69%
Sat
17° / 11°
33%
Sun
19° / 14°
33%
Source: Open-Meteo · Updated hourly
Walks Nearby

Local walks within 10 km

74 routes found via OpenStreetMap

ACW Circular Walk 13A (short-cut for C13)

Cuts across gently rolling Warwickshire farmland with modest inclines, mostly on field paths and quiet lanes. Suitable for older children but not buggies due to stiles and uneven ground. Dogs welcome on leads near livestock. Offers a quicker countryside loop with pleasant hedgerow scenery and rural views, ideal when time's limited or as a leg-stretcher between activities.

Hiking routeLocal network
3.73 km from campsite

ACW Circular Walk 14A (short-cut for C14)

Cuts through rolling Warwickshire countryside with gentle to moderate inclines, perfect for families wanting a shorter alternative to the full Circuit 14. Mostly field paths and quiet lanes, manageable with off-road buggies in dry conditions though some stiles may require lifting over. Dogs welcome on leads near livestock. Offers quintessential Midlands farmland views without the commitment of longer routes, ideal for a quick countryside fix or testing little legs before tackling bigger walks.

Hiking routeLocal network
3.74 km from campsite

ACW Circular Walk 13

Loops through Warwickshire countryside with gentle to moderate inclines, mixing farmland, woodland paths and quiet lanes. Suitable for older children with good stamina, but narrow stiles and potentially muddy sections make it tricky for buggies. Dogs welcome on leads near livestock. Part of the Arden Circular Walks network, offering peaceful rural scenery away from urban areas—ideal for a proper countryside ramble with varied landscapes and seasonal wildflowers along field edges.

Hiking routeLocal network
3.77 km from campsite

ACW Circular Walk 14

Loops through scenic countryside near Warwickshire, mixing gentle farmland paths with moderate woodland sections—expect some gradual inclines but nothing too challenging. Perfectly manageable for older children (8+), though uneven terrain and stiles make it tricky for buggies. Dogs welcome on leads near livestock. The route showcases classic English hedgerows, open fields, and likely offers peaceful solitude away from busier trails—ideal for a proper countryside ramble without the crowds.

Hiking route
3.81 km from campsite

Footpath U59

Follows a local footpath network through the West Midlands countryside with gentle to moderate inclines across mixed terrain including fields and possibly woodland edges. Suitable for families with older children who can manage stiles and uneven ground, though likely too rough for buggies. Dogs welcome on leads near livestock. Offers a quiet escape from nearby urban areas with typical Midlands pastoral views and connects local walking routes for a longer ramble.

Hiking route
3.82 km from campsite

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Reel a fish near your pitch

Fisheries within 10 km

5 found · OpenStreetMap
  • Five Ways Lakes Fishery
    1.73 km
    Managed fishery
  • Hollyhurst lakes
    5.04 km
    Managed fisheryDay tickets available
  • Hawkesbury Farm Fishery
    5.77 km
    Managed fishery
  • Hawkesbury Hall Farm - Disused Fishery (PERMINANTLY CLOSED)
    5.9 km
    Managed fishery
  • Billington Lakes
    8.88 km
    Managed fisheryDay tickets available

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