Tree Tops and Train Tracks is set in the heart of an ancient woodland in a valley of the Clwydian Range, full of wildlife and wildflowers. The site offers just six non electric grass tent pitches, along with unique treetop ready tents for adventurers. Only ten minutes from Mold, there will also be plenty of amenities within easy reach. If you want to get back to nature, whether on the forest floor or amongst the canopy, this is the perfect spot!

Overall runner up of Best Small Campsite in our 2024 Camping and Glamping Awards

Featured in our 2024 Outstanding Sites list of reliably excellent camping, glamping, and touring sites

Spacious tent pitches and unique Tentsile ready tents suspended above the woodland floor

Family friendly site nestled in a large ancient woodland with beautiful surrounding countryside

Situated on the edge of the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley AONB, 30 minutes from Chester

About Tree Tops and Train Tracks

Escape the day to day stresses at this off-grid, eco campsite. Set just 15 minutes from the River Dee estuary and on the edge of the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, it is a perfect spot for nature lovers and adventures alike. The site offers just six camping pitches, all on a lawn floor in the heart of the 18 acre woodland. The pitches vary in size with one small, three medium and two large pitches. All of the pitches here allow tents only, accommodating between three and six guests. For a unique, woodland experience, opt for one of the treetop ready tents. From Tentsile, the tents are strung up between the trees so you can enjoy a bird's eye view, great for wildlife spotting. The Stingray tree tent is a single level tent that sleeps up to three guests with room for your belongings, ideal for a young family. For larger groups, The Buzzard offers a stack of tents reaching up to nearly 20ft and sleeping up to four adults or a young family of six. Each stack has an additional level with a fly netting for you to read, play games or relax and chill with a glorious view. It also has an additional hammock level at the bottom to enjoy. Please note, due to the entrance of the treetop tents being at the centre, individual sleeping compartments are set around the edge of the tents. Bedding is also not provided and individual sleeping bags/blankets will need to be brought due to the sleeping arrangement. These tents also have weight limit of 100kg/person and they do require a level of agility to access them. The site also recommends you bring a blanket or sleeping mat for underneath you but not a blow up bed, extra blankets are also advised to keep you warm. Whether you're snuggled up in your tent, nestled down by the campfire, listening to the birds, headed out to the hills or towns, or discovering all that is Cymraeg, you're sure to have an unforgettable experience! Please note, dogs are not allowed due to the surrounding wildlife, sorry.

Tree Tops and Train Tracks is open from 30/03 to 29/09 in 2024 and from 11/04 to 28/09 in 2025.

Best Small Campsite

Facilities and amenities

Onsite facilities include three composable loos, two hot showers and washing up facilities. There is also a communal area with a timber framed dining area, firepits, BBQs and benches to enjoy.

There is a Lidl ten minutes from the site and The Cross Foxes pub is just a 15 minute walk away.

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Adult only

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Allow pets on site

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Communal BBQ

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Electric hookups

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Family friendly

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Fires allowed

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Fishing

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Games room

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Glamping

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Golf

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Horse riding

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Hot tub

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Kids club

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Kids playground

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Laundry

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Near beach

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Near pub

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Open year round

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Peaceful

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RV pitches

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A note from the site themselves...

Welcome to our family of 5. We live in a 18 acre woodland, in the heart of North East Wales, nestled under the hills of the Clwydian range. In 2018, we bought this woodland, bordered by an old disused railway and old sand quarry. Silent and forgotten, untamed and unloved, we saw a space of diverse trees, native woodland flowers and a flurry of woodland animals that could become something unique.

We (Seb, Hannah and our 3 little adventurers) are passionate about people, the great outdoors and creating a sustainable future, living, exploring and having adventures along the way. We are on a journey, learning about nature, trying out new skills and discovering all the fun and activities the great outdoors has to offer.

Whether you're a snuggled up in your tent (on the ground or in the trees!), nestled down by the campfire, listening to the birds, headed out to the hills or towns, or discovering all that is Cymraeg, you're sure to have an unforgettable experience here with us.

So grab your sleeping bag, pack the marshmallows and book in for a woodland camping experience you'll never forget. We can't wait to meet you/Edrych mlaen I weld chi! Seb and Hannah


Map and address

Park address

Tree Tops and Train Tracks,

The Old Creamery, Rhes Y Cae Road, Nannerch, Flintshire, Wales, CH7 5QR

Coordinates

53.2061, -3.2411 | SJ 17 68

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Tree Tops and Train Tracks is ideal for...

Couples

Older children (13+)

Peace and quiet

Young children


There are 10 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

Small Non Electric Grass Pitch

Max 2 people

The Dormouse pitch is a non electric grass pitch, designed for a maximum three man tent in the corner of the woodland. Measuring 6.6m x 7m x 2.4m.

Non electric grass pitches

2 x Medium Non Electric Grass Pitches

Max 4 people

Two medium sized non electric grass pitches, Hedgehog and Pheasant, set in the heart of the campsite. Suitable for tents only.

Medium Non Electric Grass Pitch

Max 4 people

A medium sized non electric grass pitch named Vole, set in the heart of the campsite. Suitable for tents only.

3 x Large Non Electric Grass Pitches

Max 6 people

There are three large non electric grass pitches, the Fox, the Hare, and the Badger set in the centre of the campsite. Suitable for tents only.


Tree Tops and Train Tracks reviews

4.99 /5

14 reviews

100%

would recommend

Overall
4.99
Location
5
Value for money
5
Service
5
Facilities
4.93
Cleanliness
5

"This is one of the BEST campsites we have ever been to!"

Stacey R - May 2024

"Seb and his wife were so welcoming and we really felt like we got away from it all"

Jayne R - May 2024

"This campsite felt like a magical haven tucked beneath beautiful woodland!"

Kate H - Mar 2024


Excellent

Ashley C

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Medium Tent - Medium Non Electric Grass Pitches Sep 2024

A really lovely place. Very friendly owners who are clearly passionate and invested in the campsite. A beautiful site, good pitches and very clean. A nice fire-pit and covered games area. Exciting looking tensile tents and log cabin we'd like to try. We will be planning to return.

Beautiful site, really great facilities

Nicola K

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Medium Tent - Large Non Electric Grass Pitches Sep 2024

The campsite is beautiful, surrounded by trees and lots of wildlife. Our pitch (large) had plenty of room and we were able to camp next to our friends. The shared space for fire pits is really lovely and we spent two lovely evenings by the fire. Parking is just outside the campsite and there are wheelbarrows to get your stuff where you need it. The toilet and shower block was great and really clean.

Excellent campsite, great facilities

Alex L

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Ready Tent - The Swallow Tree TentAug 2024

Me and the the 2 kids (4 and 5), had a brilliant time. We stayed in one of the Tentsile tents which was ideal, and the first time we'd done so. Great facilities, pretty much all built by the campsite owners. We'll look forward to coming back when the woodland is opened up for an explore with the kids.

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FAQ

Guests are welcome to check-in from 3:30pm until 8pm for camping and from 3:30pm until 9pm for glamping. Please advise the site if you are delayed. Check out is due before 10:30am on your last day.

No vehicles are to be parked by the pitch units, please park all vehicles in the designated parking area.

BBQs and campfires are welcome onsite, perfect for al fresco dining in the evenings.

Sorry, dogs are not permitted onsite.


There is so much to do in the surrounding area:

Moel Arthur is right on the site's door step, you can walk straight outside and up through a stunning estate to the top. Moel Famau and Penycloddiau, which are all part of the Clwydian Range, are also only ten minutes away.

Mold is the local town, which has all you need from the Waffle box, which is a fab treat to high-end deli's, cafe's and the usual supermarkets to top up on necessities.

Up to an hour away there is Surf Snowdonia, which is great for beginners, a safe way to learn to stand up for first timers.

Other nearby attractions include:

  • The Boardroom Climbing Ltd (25 minutes)
  • Chester Zoo (35 minutes)
  • RSPB Burton Mere Wetlands (35 minutes)
  • National Waterways Museum Ellesmere Port (35 minutes)
  • The Crocky Trail (35 minutes)
The listing for Tree Tops and Train Tracks was last updated on December 24th, 2024 at 10:25 AM

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