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Leicestershire, Central

Rural Relaxing

— (0)Price on Pitchup52.478°N, 0.921°W
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The gentle rustle of Leicestershire hedgerows and the distant lowing of cattle drift across this aptly named hideaway, where dawn light spills over patchwork fields that stretch toward the county's gently rolling horizon.

This is a back-to-basics retreat for campers, caravanners, and campervans seeking genuine countryside peace in the heart of Central England. Leicestershire's market towns and the National Forest lie within touring distance, while the site itself offers a proper escape from busier touring parks. Perfect for those who value tranquillity over entertainment, and starry skies over street lights.

Facilities are simple and honest—showers and toilets serve the pitch areas where tents nestle alongside touring caravans and motorhomes. The campfire policy requires checking on arrival, so ask about bringing your own firepit or chiminea when you book. The overall atmosphere is wonderfully unhurried, the kind of place where you remember what proper relaxation feels like, surrounded by nothing but Leicestershire farmland and the rhythm of rural life.

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Current Conditions
13°C
Clear
8 mph
72%
7-Day Outlook
Today
22° / 12°
1%
Tue
22° / 16°
55%
Wed
22° / 14°
14%
Thu
25° / 12°
14%
Fri
25° / 12°
4%
Sat
22° / 15°
5%
Sun
27° / 15°
4%
Source: Open-Meteo · Updated hourly
Walks Nearby

Local walks within 10 km

4 routes found via OpenStreetMap

Jurassic Way

Spans 142km across Northamptonshire and Lincolnshire, linking Banbury to Stamford through gently rolling countryside with occasional moderate climbs. The terrain varies from farm tracks to field paths and quiet lanes, mostly manageable for confident families with older children, though length and livestock gates make it unsuitable for buggies. Dogs welcome but expect frequent livestock, so leads essential. Offers a fascinating journey through England's limestone belt, passing ancient market town

Hiking routeRegional network
14.47 km from campsite
Route length: 142 km

Leicestershire Round

Circles the entire county of Leicestershire over roughly 100 miles of varied countryside, linking historic market towns, canal towpaths, and rolling farmland. Terrain alternates between gentle pastoral sections and moderate climbs through the Charnwood Forest hills. Not suitable for buggies or young children—this is a long-distance trail typically tackled in stages over multiple days. Dogs welcome on leads near livestock. Worth doing for a comprehensive tour of Leicestershire's landscapes, from

Hiking routeRegional network
20.69 km from campsite

Midshires Way

Stretches 230 miles through England's heartland from Buckinghamshire to Stockport, linking canals, ancient woodways and market towns. Terrain varies from flat towpaths to rolling Cotswold hills and modest Peak District climbs. Suitable for determined families with older children on shorter sections, but the full route demands stamina. Dogs welcome throughout. Offers a quieter alternative to busier national trails, showcasingMiddle England's pastoral landscapes, historic villages and surprising i

Hiking routeRegional network
37.93 km from campsite
Route length: 370 km

Shakespeare's Avon Way

Follows the River Avon for 88 miles from Naseby in Northamptonshire to Tewkesbury in Gloucestershire, passing through gentle rolling countryside and historic market towns including Stratford-upon-Avon. Terrain is predominantly flat to gently undulating along riverbanks and meadows, though some sections cross farmland with modest climbs. Most sections suit families with older children, but the length and occasional stiles make it challenging for buggies. Dogs welcome throughout. Combines peaceful

Hiking routeRegional network
53.76 km from campsite
Route length: 142 km

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