Camping in Llangrove

Camping around Llangrove means camping in one of England's prettiest river valleys, but it is worth being clear from the outset that wild camping is not legal in England without the express permission of the landowner, unlike in parts of Scotland. Anyone wanting to sleep out under the stars here needs to book into a proper campsite or arrange permission directly with a farmer or landowner in advance; turning up and pitching a tent on open land or roadside verges is trespass and can lead to a very short night.

Fortunately, the wider Wye Valley has a reasonable spread of proper sites to choose from, particularly around Symonds Yat, Goodrich and the river corridor a few miles from Llangrove itself, ranging from simple farm campsites to more developed touring parks with facilities for tents, campervans and caravans. The terrain in this part of Herefordshire is a mix of rolling farmland, orchards and steep-sided river gorge, so pitches vary from open, breezy hilltop fields to more sheltered spots tucked into the valley alongside the Wye. Anyone touring with a larger van should check access carefully, since the lanes around Llangrove itself are narrow and better suited to smaller vehicles.

Late spring through to early autumn is the most reliable window for camping here, when the ground is drier and the long evenings suit sitting out with a view of the valley. Midsummer weekends around Symonds Yat can get busy, so booking ahead is sensible if that stretch of river is the main draw. Herefordshire's weather is changeable rather than extreme, and a good waterproof layer for the tent and yourself is worth packing whatever the season.

For those who like the idea of sleeping outdoors without the full rigour of a tent, glamping has taken hold across this part of the county, with shepherd's huts, safari tents and converted farm buildings appearing on smallholdings throughout the Wye Valley. These sites tend to make a virtue of the views towards the river and the Welsh hills, and offer a comfortable middle ground for a short countryside break near Llangrove without needing your own kit.