There’s no denying that Greenway is a fantastic campsite. Glowing reviews spread around the internet attest to that. Friendly owners, Jane and Brian, are constantly cited for their enthusiasm and helpfulness, the clean and spacious toilets are always highlighted and the peace and quiet created by their adults-only policy is always a hot point too. Yet, as fantastic as the campsite is, it’s the location that’s difficult to beat.
Spread around three and half acres of gently sloping land, Greenway Touring Park – home to a handful of hardstandings with grass pitches covering the rest – is a truly rural site but with easy access to a wealth of attractions. Just off the side of a quiet B-road, it has a middle-of-nowhere feel accentuated by the footpaths that trail across the surrounding open fields, yet, in reality, some of the top destinations in the county are within just a few minutes’ drive.
It's a 20-minute journey to historic Ludlow, renowned for it’s excellent restaurants and food festival and also home to a magnificent ruined medieval castle (one of the very first stone forts to be built in England). Much Wenlock and Bridgnorth are a 25 minute drive away, Ironbridge – home to a slew of different museums – is 30 minutes and it’s a 40-minute drive to Shrewsbury, the county capital. Even the local village of Craven Arms has it’s own share of history, with a museum and castle to explore, plus the slightly strange Flounders Folly tower – built in 1838 but for what purpose nobody really knows.
This isn’t to say the campsite itself has little to offer. On the contrary, it’s simple set up is part of what makes it so charming. Tent campers and caravanners mingle happily, while along one edge five glamping pods are available to rent. Each of the wooden structures features heating, lighting, a fridge and a double bed settee. They also come with a BBQ best enjoyed by grabbing some fresh meat from Craven Arms’ village butcher. However you choose to camp, this is one location that won't disappoint.
The campsite is just off the National Cycle Route (NCR) 44, which links up with NCR 81 and has easy access to The Hopesay Hop, Bury Ditches Dynamo, Bishops Castle Cracker and the Six Castle Cycleways. The local town of Craven Arms boasts its fair share of history. The Land of Lost Content (01588 676176), a national museum of popular culture, is well worth a visit in the centre of town, as are the local landmarks – Flounders Folly, an imposing stone tower standing 80 feet above Callow Hill, and 13th century Stokesay Castle (03703 331181) just outside of town. For those planning a walk in the Shropshire Hills AONB, a visit to the Secret Hills Discovery Centre (01588 676060) is also recommended. The museum offers exhibitions based around the history, geography, and biology of the area.
Mooch around the independent shops in the quaint market towns of Ludlow, Much Wenlock, Bridgnorth, Church Stretton. The larger towns are Shrewsbury and Telford
Visit Ironbridge and it's various museums including Blist Hill Victorian Town
Visit Ludlow, Clun, Stokesay Castles
Take a trip on the Severn Valley railway from Bridgnorth or the Sabrina Boat at Shrewsbury
Walk or cycle for miles along Long Mynd, Wenlock Edge, Stiperstones.
Within a seven-and-a-half mile radius there are no fewer than six pubs, all serving food: The Swan Inn (01584 841415), The Sun (01584 861239), The Tally Ho (01584 841811), The Green Dragon (01694 722925), The Ragleth Inn (01694 722711) and The Plough Inn (01588 673251), The Stokesay Inn (01588672304), The Crown (01584841205). The Clive, The White Horse Inn, The Station, The Queens, The Rose and Crown, The Church Inn and many more pubs.
Plenty of cafes and coffee shops to try too.
Tuffins independent supermarket in Craven Arms has a wide selection of food and drink and much more.
Ludlow Farm Shop 01584 856000) is approximately four miles away selling locally sourced produce.