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Cheshire, North West

Overwater Glamping

— (0)Price on Pitchup53.067°N, 2.522°W
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The morning mist lifts off still water, and you realise the site's name isn't just decoration — this is proper Cheshire lakeside camping, the kind where you wake to moorhens pottering about and nothing but birdsong for company.

It's a quiet one, suited to couples after a digital detox or families happy with simple pleasures — walking the dog along the water's edge, letting kids poke about with fishing nets, settling into that slow campsite rhythm. You've got space for tents, campervans and caravans, so it works whether you're canvas devotees or prefer your home comforts on wheels. Cheshire's gentle countryside spreads out around you, all dairy farms and hedgerows, with market towns within reach when you fancy proper supplies or a potter round the shops.

Facilities are straightforward — toilets and showers onsite, nothing fancy but everything you need. Campfires are a maybe, so ask when you arrive if you're planning to cook over flame. The vibe's properly peaceful, the sort of place where you remember why you started camping in the first place.

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Weather Outlook
Current Conditions
18°C
Overcast
10 mph
73%
7-Day Outlook
Today
21° / 13°
33%
Mon
21° / 11°
31%
Tue
21° / 14°
92%
Wed
19° / 13°
25%
Thu
20° / 14°
27%
Fri
19° / 12°
10%
Sat
22° / 10°
9%
Source: Open-Meteo · Updated hourly
Walks Nearby

Local walks within 10 km

10 routes found via OpenStreetMap

Weaver Way (Nantwich Loop)

Loops through Nantwich's historic town centre and surrounding Cheshire countryside on flat to gentle terrain, perfect for families and buggies on paved sections though muddier field paths may challenge pushchairs after rain. Dogs welcome throughout. Combines Georgian architecture, canal towpaths along the Shropshire Union, and pastoral farmland views, offering an easy-going introduction to the area's heritage and landscape without demanding hills or navigation skills.

Walking routeLocal network
0.83 km from campsite

Walk around Nantwich and Acton

Circles the historic Cheshire town of Nantwich and nearby Acton village on mostly flat paths through agricultural land and alongside the River Weaver. Suitable for families and buggies on firmer sections, though some field paths can be muddy after rain. Dogs welcome on leads near livestock. Offers a gentle taste of rural Cheshire with glimpses of Nantwich's Tudor architecture and peaceful countryside, ideal for a leisurely half-day stroll.

Walking routeLocal network
0.98 km from campsite

South Cheshire Way

Stretches across gentle Cheshire countryside with rolling farmland, quiet villages and canal towpaths. Mostly flat to gently undulating terrain, making it suitable for families with older children who can handle longer distances—though the full route spans many miles, so pick your section. Dogs welcome on leads near livestock. Offers classic English pastoral scenery, historic market towns, and peaceful walking away from crowds, perfect for those wanting a proper countryside ramble without seriou

Hiking routeRegional network
4.15 km from campsite

Crewe and Nantwich Circular Walk

Loops through South Cheshire countryside linking two historic market towns via canal towpaths, farmland and quiet lanes. Mostly flat terrain with gentle undulations, making it manageable for older children, though the full distance and stile crossings rule out buggies. Dogs welcome on leads near livestock. Combines Nantwich's Tudor streets with Crewe's railway heritage, plus peaceful stretches along the Shropshire Union Canal where you'll likely spot narrowboats and waterbirds.

Hiking routeLocal network
4.97 km from campsite

Walk around Wybunbury

Loops through gentle Cheshire farmland and past the famous leaning church tower of St Chad's, one of England's most tilted buildings. Mostly flat terrain on quiet lanes and field paths, suitable for families though paths can be muddy after rain so sturdy footwear recommended. Dogs welcome on leads near livestock. The characterful village pub and historic church make natural stopping points on this easy countryside ramble showcasing South Cheshire's rural charm.

Walking route
5.97 km from campsite

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