Babylon Wild Campsite

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  • Family-friendly site half an hour from the spectacular Elan valley
  • Ramblers’ haven: Glyndŵrs Way, Ceredigion Coast Path within an hour
  • Wild ‘no frills’ camping for distraction-free hols
Ever feel nostalgic for the olden days, when your attention wasn’t so easily divided? At Babylon Wild Campsite, a small family-friendly site five minutes’ drive from the village of Pant-y-Dwr and 15 minutes from Rhayader in Powys, it’s like stepping back to a time where all the distractions were gone. Babylon Wild is ‘no frills’ camping at its purest (for camping purists, natch) – just you, the trees, the fields and the peace and quiet of the Welsh countryside. There’s no electricity or mobile phone signal, so settle in for a stay like they had before the internet. You’ll only be able to charge your phone when the ever-so-helpful owners are on site, so either bring a power pack or make your peace with it... This is a top spot to use as a base for poking around west Wales: sign up for some pony trekking in Rhayader, follow nearby cycle paths straight to the stunning Elan valley, pick up the long-distance cultural trail Glyndŵrs Way where it passes through Llanidloes (10 minutes away), or make the longer trip to the coast at Aberystwyth to join the Ceredigion Coast Path for spectacular views over Cardigan Bay. It really is back to basics here, so have a plan for bathroom breaks and drinking water (these should probably not be the same plan). Pack a barbecue for grub time (supermarkets about 10 minutes from the site), or head to one of the many restaurants within half an hour to treat yourself to something fancier.

Site type

Tent pitches 3
Open all year

Languages spoken

English

Want to know more about camping in Powys?

Features

No 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

No dogs allowed

Themes

Walkers' paradise

Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

No hot water

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Location

Babylon Wild Campsite

Pant-y-Dwr

Rhayader

Powys

Wales

LD6 5LR

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

52.37221°N
-3.53029°W

Nearest transport

Coach
3.9 mi Black Lion Hotel
4 mi Post Office
5.2 mi The Groe
Rail
10.8 mi Caersws Rail Station
11 mi Llandrindod Rail Station
11.1 mi Pen-y-Bont 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

Want to learn everything you can about the past of this part of Wales? This is mining country, so start with the Silver Mountain Experience (35 minutes’ drive from Babylon Wild Campsite), then travel on to the National Trust’s Dolaucothi Gold Mines, which dates back to Roman times. Need more history? No problem – the Victorian spa town of Llandrindod Wells (home to the National Cycle Collection) is half an hour away, and Powis Castle and Garden, Cwmmau Farmhouse, Corris Steam Railway Museum and the House on Crutches Museum are all within an hour of the site. If you want to see the sea during your hols, opt for a day’s jaunt to the coast at Aberystwyth, just under an hour away. There’s a beach here for swimming, sandcastles and strolls; otherwise you can take the funicular up Constitution Hill to the camera obscura, or spend an afternoon surrounded by butterflies at Magic of Life. A trip on the Vale of Rheidol steam train is a must – clamber aboard for a scenic journey to the stunning Devils Bridge Falls, a fab nature walk through Rheidol Gorge and plenty of photo opps.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Clarach South 23.5 mi Sea Good Good Good Good
Borth 23.6 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Aberystwyth North 23.6 mi Sea Excellent Good Excellent Excellent
Aberystwyth South 23.8 mi Sea Good Good Good Good
Aberdyfi 25 mi Estuary Excellent Good Good Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

MOMA Wales - Y Tabernacl 20.4 mi

Vale of Rheidol Railway (Aberystwyth) 23.4 mi

Powis Castle & Garden 24.8 mi

Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway 27.7 mi

Dolaucothi Gold Mines - National Trust 28.8 mi

National Trust

Cwmmau Farmhouse 24.8 mi

Dolaucothi Gold Mines 28.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Pont ar Elan - Esgair y Llwyn - Cerrig Llwydion - Pont ar Elan 4.5 mi

Rhayader - River Wye - RSPB Reserve - Gigrin Quarry 4.9 mi

Rhayader - Glanllyn - Treheslog Farm - Rhayader 5.1 mi

Penybont - Esgair Perfedd - Crug1 Ci - Penybont 6 mi

Penybont - North Lookout - South Lookout - Penybont 6.1 mi

Local events

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

    Hay-on-Wye, Herefordshire 26.9 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.

Reviews

9.4

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The wild untamed nature of the land . The friendly helpful personalities of…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness No rating
Wifi No rating
CHARLES W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: The wild untamed nature of the land . The friendly helpful personalities of the owners Nancy and Jonathon. The "car park" setting adjacent to which were suitable places for placing a table, chair and cooking equipment. The view from my tent opening of the valley below. The availability of an inside annexe within the family home which could be used in an emergency or very bad weather. The low cost -£5.00 per night! An accessible tap which provided clean fresh water.

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Amazing hidden location, great views and proper wild camping. The owners were…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Jo W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Amazing hidden location, great views and proper wild camping. The owners were really welcoming onto their land, and we found a great spot in beautiful woodland. A short hike up a hill with the kit from where the parking is, but well worth it for the wildness. Buzzard nests, owls and birdsong.

Disliked: Nothing - was all great. Probably better for smaller tents, due to the ground levels for pitching and gradient, but still a great wild location.

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Wooded area be great for hammock camp.

Overall 6/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service 6
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Robert H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Nice location. Wooded area be good for hammock camp

Disliked: Very few flat pitches

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Great back to basics wild camping

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness No rating
Wifi No rating
Andrew M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Wife and I spent our 11th wedding anniversary here and thoroughly Loved the site, the views and surrounding countryside. If you're into back to nature wild camping this is definitely a great campsite to stay in. Peaceful, relaxing.

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From the manager: Thankyou so much for your feedback Glad you enjoyed

Brilliant for a short stay didnt want wifi back to basics time

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Lorna P. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Friendly family and area is stunning

Disliked: N/a

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From the manager: Thankyou so much for ur review

Perfect site for wild camping.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Dom W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: As the campsite is so basic they can offer great prices which is why I chose it. Would highly recommend and would stay there again in future.

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From the manager: Thankyou very much for your review

Gorgeous view

Overall 10/10
Location 6
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Terence H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Absolutely loved the place it was exactly what the lady said it has nothing there just like camping should be no WiFi and no electric just wildlife and your family. I love wild camping and I'm feed up of turning up on a camp site with pubs and parks camping is ment to be wild so enjoy it we did and will 100% go back

Disliked: Nothing to not like

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  • Does Babylon Wild Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
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  • What attractions are near Babylon Wild Campsite? Want to learn everything you can about the past of this part of Wales? This is mining country, so start with the Silver Mountain Experience (35 minutes’ drive from Babylon Wild Campsite), … Read more
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