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Wrexham, North Wales

Faraway Follies

— (0)Price on Pitchup53.047°N, 2.994°W
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The crunch of gravel beneath your feet and the distant bleat of Welsh hill sheep announce your arrival at this tucked-away site on the edge of Wrexham. Morning mist often clings to the surrounding fields before burning off to reveal the rolling North Wales countryside that makes this corner of the borderlands so quietly compelling.

Faraway Follies suits campers seeking simplicity and space, whether you're pitching a tent, parking up a campervan, or settling in with a caravan. You're perfectly positioned for exploring the Clwydian Range AONB, the historic market town of Wrexham, and the engineering marvel of Pontcysyllte Aqueduct. It's genuine escape-the-everyday territory without straying too far from civilisation.

Facilities are straightforward—clean toilets and showers provide the essentials—while the campfire policy requires checking on arrival, so ask the hosts when you pitch up. The vibe here is refreshingly low-key: no bells and whistles, just good honest camping in a landscape that rewards those happy to slow down and breathe it in.

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Weather Outlook
Current Conditions
17°C
Overcast
8 mph
77%
7-Day Outlook
Today
20° / 14°
27%
Mon
21° / 12°
34%
Tue
20° / 12°
96%
Wed
19° / 13°
19%
Thu
20° / 13°
16%
Fri
18° / 12°
6%
Sat
22° / 10°
8%
Source: Open-Meteo · Updated hourly
Walks Nearby

Local walks within 10 km

13 routes found via OpenStreetMap

Erddig Riverside Walk

Dogs welcomeWalking routeLocal network
1.84 km from campsite
Route length: 2.4 km
Operator: National Trust
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Erddig Big Wood Trail

Dogs welcomeWalking routeLocal network
2.16 km from campsite
Route length: 1.6 km
Operator: National Trust
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Coed Forest Walk, Erddig

Dogs welcomeWalking routeLocal network
2.31 km from campsite
Route length: 5.7 km
Operator: National Trust
Info

Llwybr Clawdd Wat

Hiking routeRegional network
6.13 km from campsite

Dee Way

Walking route
8.18 km from campsite

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Fisheries within 10 km

1 found · OpenStreetMap

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