Camping at Gwernyfed

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  • Dog-friendly off-grid pitches 10 minutes’ drive away from Hay-on-Wye
  • Under two miles from Bannau Brycheiniog National Park (Brecon Beacons)
  • In the grounds of a school with mountain views; short walk from a pub
‘Back to school’ has a whole new meaning at Camping at Gwernyfed in Powys, a dog-friendly site set in the grounds of a school campus with a mansion and stunning grounds. No studying required – unless, of course, you pick up a few page-turners when you’re wandering around the bookshops of Hay-on-Wye, which is 10 minutes’ drive away. This is a fab basecamp if you’re going to be attending The Hay Festival of Literature & Arts; the festival site is only a 10-minute drive from campus. In Hay-on-Wye, there are over 20 bookshops, gorgeous tea rooms and other shopping paraphernalia to get your hands on. If you’re outdoorsy, Camping at Gwernyfed is a good choice too. The off-grid pitches have mountain views, as they are under two miles from the edge of Bannau Brycheiniog National Park (the Brecon Beacons). An outdoor activity centre is a 15-minute walk away where guests can book activities like gorge walking and caving or hire a canoe or kayak to explore the nearby river Wye. The local area is really quite stunning. Glasbury, set on the river Wye, is only five minutes’ drive away. There’s also a pub just 15 minutes’ walk away and a walled garden five minutes’ walk away. The ruined Clifford Castle is a 20-minute drive away. The site has a private car park, as well as a relaxing balcony area. There is also a toilet and shower block. Dogs are very welcome.

Site type

Tent pitches 100
Open now
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Minimum spacing of 3 metres between pitches.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 24 May to

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Features

Pop-up campsite

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Lake and/or mountain

Peaceful

Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Pop-up campsite

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Fishing nearby

Horse riding nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches

Location

Camping at Gwernyfed

Gwernyfed High School

Three Cocks

Powys

Wales

LD3 0SG

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.02838°N
-3.20251°W

Nearest transport

Coach
9.7 mi Interchange
15 mi Telephone Exchange
16 mi Bus Station
Rail
13.6 mi Builth Road Rail Station
13.7 mi Cilmeri Rail Station
15.7 mi Garth (Powys) Rail Station

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Pwll y Wrach nature reserve (waterfall hike): 10 minutes’ drive - Llangorse Lake (boat hire and fishing): 15 minutes - Brecon (market town with a museum, theatre and canal walks): 20 minutes - Pen y Fan (mountain hike): 25 minutes - Crickhowell (town with a castle in the Usk valley) : half an hour - National Showcaves Centre for Wales (cave system with a mining museum): 40 minutes - Clydach Gorge (wooded gorge): 40 minutes.

Must see

Brecon Mountain Railway 17.4 mi

Blaenavon Ironworks 18 mi

Big Pit: National Coal Museum 18.2 mi

Blaenavon World Heritage Centre & Tourist Information Centre 18.4 mi

Penderyn Distillery Visitor Centre 22.7 mi

National Trust

Cwmmau Farmhouse 10.4 mi

The Weir 16.6 mi

Skenfrith Castle 20.2 mi

Croft Castle and Parkland 24.3 mi

The Kymin 26.6 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Talgarth - Park Wood - Ffostyll - Talgarth 2.7 mi

Llyswen - Wye Valley Walk - Mynydd Fforest - Brechfa Pool 3 mi

Stone Circle - Hay Bluff - Black Hill - Monnow Valley Walk - Stone Circle 4 mi

Gospel Pass - Twmpa - Gospel Pass 4 mi

Near Ffynnon Gynydd - The Begwns - near Ffynnon Gynydd 4.1 mi

Local events

  • The Hay Festival (Thursday 23 May 2024 – Thursday 23 May 2024)

    Hay-on-Wye, Herefordshire 4.6 mi

  • Green Man Festival (Thursday 15 August 2024 – Thursday 15 August 2024)

    Crickhowell, Powys 11.2 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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  • Does Camping at Gwernyfed have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Camping at Gwernyfed dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping at Gwernyfed? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Pwll y Wrach nature reserve (waterfall hike): 10 minutes’ drive - Llangorse Lake (boat hire and fishing): 15 minutes - Brecon (market town with a museum, … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping at Gwernyfed?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  5 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping at Gwernyfed? From £30 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.