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Faraway Follies
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Wrexham, North Wales

Faraway Follies

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53.047°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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Erddig Riverside Walk

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1.84 km from campsite
Route length: 2.4 km
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Erddig Big Wood Trail

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2.16 km from campsite
Route length: 1.6 km
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Erddig French meadow walk through Emes' pleasure park, Erddig

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2.31 km from campsite
Route length: 5.6 km
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Llwybr Clawdd Wat

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6.13 km from campsite

Dee Way

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8.18 km from campsite

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