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The Bunkroom
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The Bunkroom

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53.197°N, 2.884°W
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The timber bunkroom sits quiet at the end of a lane, wood smoke drifting from the chimney on cold mornings, the kind of place where you kick off your boots and feel instantly at home.

It's designed for walkers, cyclists, and small groups exploring the Cheshire plains and the Welsh border hills — the camping pods work brilliantly for couples or friends wanting their own space, while the hostel bunks suit solo travellers and larger parties. Chester's Roman walls and canal towpaths are close by, and you're well placed for the Sandstone Trail or a day trip into Snowdonia. Dogs are welcome by arrangement, so worth asking ahead if you're bringing one.

Inside there's wifi if you need it, and a proper communal feel without being overcrowded. Campfires depend on conditions, so check when you arrive. It's warm, unpretentious, year-round shelter — the sort of spot where you plan the next day's route over a brew and sleep like the dead.

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Weather Outlook
Current Conditions
15°C
Overcast
10 mph
73%
7-Day Outlook
Today
16° / 13°
100%
Thu
17° / 13°
88%
Fri
17° / 12°
72%
Sat
19° / 15°
47%
Sun
16° / 11°
25%
Mon
20° / 11°
12%
Tue
20° / 14°
37%
Source: Open-Meteo · Updated hourly
Walks Nearby

Local walks within 10 km

12 routes found via OpenStreetMap

Canalside Trail

Follows a peaceful stretch of canal towpath with flat, compacted surfaces ideal for families, buggies, and dogs. Expect easy walking beside calm water, passing moored narrowboats and glimpses of countryside or historic canal features. Perfect for gentle strolls of any length – turn back whenever suits. Kids love watching boats and feeding ducks, while dogs can enjoy off-lead sections away from locks.

Walking route
1.21 km from campsite

North Cheshire Way (Chester Spur)

Connects Chester to the main North Cheshire Way through varied terrain including gentle farmland, canal towpaths, and modest climbs around Delamere Forest edges. Mixed surfaces with some muddy stretches after rain. Suitable for older children but challenging for buggies due to stiles and uneven paths. Dogs welcome on leads near livestock. Offers a proper countryside escape linking historic Chester to Cheshire's pastoral heartland, with decent views and woodland shade making it worthwhile for kee

Hiking routeRegional network
2.59 km from campsite

Longster Trail (alternative)

Meanders through Cheshire countryside with gentle to moderate inclines along quiet footpaths and field edges. Suitable for families with older children who don't mind uneven ground; not buggy-friendly due to stiles and narrow sections. Dogs welcome on leads near livestock. Offers peaceful rural scenery away from busy trails, connecting farmland and wooded patches typical of the area—ideal if you want a quieter alternative to popular routes without sacrificing Cheshire's trademark green rolling l

Walking route
2.74 km from campsite

Longster Trail

Follows a gentle, mostly flat path through Cheshire countryside with occasional slight inclines. Suitable for families with young children and pushable for sturdy buggies on firmer sections, though some uneven ground may require lifting. Dogs welcome on leads near farmland. Offers peaceful woodland stretches and open field views, perfect for an easy family ramble away from busy trails without demanding climbs.

Hiking routeLocal network
6.02 km from campsite
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Baker Way

Stretches across Cheshire's gently rolling countryside with mostly flat to gentle inclines, making it ideal for families and manageable with off-road buggies on firmer sections. Dogs welcome throughout this long-distance path linking Delamere Forest with the Wirral Way. Expect mixed farmland, woodland stretches, and charming Cheshire villages, perfect for breaking into shorter day walks. The varied landscapes and relatively easy terrain make it accessible for casual walkers wanting countryside w

Hiking routeLocal network
7.42 km from campsite
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