Bell tents
Tipis, yurts, or wigwams
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Student groups welcome
See all facilities…Make free and easy at the relaxed Sychpwll Centre on the banks of the river Vyrnwy, where you’ll find a wide range of options on offer: ready-pitched bell tents for hassle-free holidays, a straw bale camping barn for groups of 10-20, a heated log cabin with a private veranda and garden, and the Crow’s Nest, a self-catering one bedroom flat. There are of course standard tent pitches too in the five-acre camping field, where all sizes of tent are accepted and where you can pick your own pitch (weather permitting) and park your car alongside.
Sychpwll is an eco-friendly smallholding that’s grown organically over the past 30 years, and uses ‘leave no trace’ camping as a major policy, where guests are asked to dispose of their waste and recycling in a responsible manner. Leaving no trace is also essential when building campfires, as these must be off the ground so as not to scorch the grass: if you’re planning on having a fire, be Boy or Girl Scout prepared and bring a suitable container or brazier with you. Wood is available to buy on site.
If it’s too wet for a campfire, the friendly owners will fire up the Rayburn in the straw bale kitchen and have boiling water ready, so you can dry off or get a morning cuppa if you want it before getting ready for a day exploring the Welsh countryside.
Nearby attractions and activities
Based a mile from where the unpolluted River Vrynwy meets the River Severn, Sychpwll is cosy in winter and normally with a good climate in summer. It’s also on a leyline, which is said to contribute to its ‘magical and calming atmosphere’, and there’s more than enough to do to keep everyone happy all year round, with those coming for walking or cycling holidays particularly spoilt for choice.
The hiking in this area gives world-class views, such as the famous Offa’s Dyke or one of the three routes to the landmark Rodney’s Pillar. Visitors can also take a stroll to the local farmers’ market or nearby Lake Vrynwy, or try their hands at one of the many activities nearby, including climbing, fishing, horse-riding and watersports. Or, for those who like to hit a ball as hard as possible, tennis is available in town and there’s a golf course within half an hour’s drive.
Taking it a bit easier, the site is between the market towns of Welshpool and Oswestry, around seven miles from each, with shopping till you drop, and there are plenty of days out at local attractions such as historic (and pink) Powis Castle and puffing along on the Welshpool to Llanfair Light Steam Railway. Culture vultures can go slightly further afield to Ludlow and Shrewsbury 13 miles away, where there are opportunities for festivals, arts events and nights on the town.
Attractions near Sychpwll Centre
Must see
- Powis Castle & Garden (9.1 miles)
- Much Wenlock Priory (22.2 miles)
- Darby Houses (Ironbridge) (23.4 miles)
National Trust
- Chirk Castle (12.9 miles)
- Attingham Park Estate: Cronkhill (15.2 miles)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Activities near Sychpwll Centre
Breidden Hills (Rodney's Pillar) and Middletown Hill (2.0 miles) Walking
Breidden Hills (Rodney's Pillar) and Belle Eisle Farm (2.0 miles) Walking
Middletown and Moel y Golfa (3.3 miles) Walking
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Truly enjoyable stay - remote, peaceful and safe for kids to explore Joanne G. (Family with young children, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: Location - remote, peaceful and eclectic. Green ethos and opportunity to recycle. Disliked: Not applicable :-) x |
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Fantastic stay defo booking next yr Richard J. (Group-mostly male, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: Everythin about this is great great hosts me and the lads was out the way and could have a good laugh place is clean and homely is well Disliked: Nothin about this place I disliked |
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Liked: The whole eco set up on site that has been very carefully thought through and real minimises the environmental impact of the site. Disliked: The one thing that doesn't match up to the sites high standards is the lack of a dedicated dish washing area. |
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Lovely quiet site Mary W. (Young couple, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: The meadow and surroundings were beautiful. The owners keep the number of pitches down to a low number which means there is lots of space. Ideal for a peaceful getaway. Disliked: Nothing. |
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Liked: If it's peace and quiet you want, this is the place for you. And if it's Rodneys pillar, banger racing and a one eyed cat with a mangled tail (Nelson) you're looking for - this place is also for you!! Not the easiest place in the world to find but worth it when you get there. Disliked: There was nothing to dislike, it was purrfect. |
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Friendly and Spacious Sam S. (Young couple, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: Plenty of room to pitch your tent, nearly a quarter of a field. Disliked: Not much, there is a communal kitchen that got 'took over' by a family on our stay but thats not the fault of the site. |
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48 The Dog Tour Base Camp catherinehallam (Mature couple, 1 review, 1 photo)
Liked: We booked this site due to the reviews and the dog friendly comments. I was walking from Barmouth to Wolverhampton over the course of the bank holiday weekend in May 2013 and we needed base camp. Jason was super welcoming, super friendly and we basically had the place to ourselves. Disliked: I think they were doing some helicopter practicing overhead on a few nights - in bed early for early start! Nothing that the campsite could do about it! |
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Staying in the crows nest with our dog looking over lovely views! sarah p. (Young couple, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: I liked the fact there was plenty of space to walk the dog and roam the land especially seeing the swans on the nearby river :) Disliked: It was cold the small heater we had just wasn't enough think maybe that was the time of year aswell it would be lovely and cool in the summer months. |
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happy happy people and doggie michael_w0 (Young couple, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: Beautiful area. Very lovely people. Perfect times. Arrived in snow with cabin to warm in then sunny day of walks and campfire food. Lovely lovely. Very recommended indeed!! Disliked: Nothing at all!! |
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Lovly campsite in a great location Samuel C. (With friends, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: the clean and modern bathroom facilities Disliked: - |
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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
Disabled facilities
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Launderette
Local produce
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Public telephone
Shower available
Tents for hire
Toilet block
Washing-up area
Wifi
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Touring and motorhomes
Seasonal pitches
Rules
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Themes
Budget/backpacker
Gay friendly
Lake and/or mountain
Leave the car at home
Luxury
Peaceful
Remote location
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
Wildlife haven
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Climbing nearby
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horse riding nearby
Indoor pool nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Outdoor pool nearby
Restaurant nearby
Tennis nearby
Watersports nearby
Groups welcome
D. of E. welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Rallies welcome
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Nearby farmers' market
Public transport nearby
Shop nearby
Type
Small (11-25 pitches)
Camping 2.0
Bell tents
Pre-erected tents
Tipis, yurts, or wigwams
Ordnance Survey maps (GB and Northern Ireland only) are available at lower levels via the drop-down menu.
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Middletown (Powys): Breidden Hotel Coach Stop — 3.3mi
Halfway House (Shrops): Coach Stop — 4.2mi
Trewern (Powys) Bus Shelter — 4.4mi
- Train stations
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Welshpool Rail Station — 8.2mi
Gobowen Rail Station — 9.8mi
Shrewsbury Rail Station — 11.8mi
- Ferry ports
- Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing — 43.1mi
- Airports
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport — 41.0mi
Directions
Your satnav will get you lost: please read the directions below...
The nearest train station is Shrewsbury, followed by Gobowen or Welshpool.
There is a bus service from Shrewsbury bus station with Tanat Valley Coaches. D74 service runs approx every three hours Mon-Sat. If you get off at Llandrinio bridge traffic lights the centre is about one mile from here.
There is a local taxi service in the village and if you prefer Chris' Cabs (01691 831023) will happily collect you from the train station.
Directions to Sychpwll Centre.
From London
Take the M1 and then the M6 towards Birmingham but do not join the toll section. Keep on the main M6 and then exit on the M54 towards Telford. Keep on this motorway until it becomes the A5 towards Oswestry and North Wales. After a series of roundabouts look out for the A458 to Welshpool and turn left. Continue down the A458 for a couple of miles and turn right at the B4393 towards Llandrinio and Lake Vyrnwy.
After just over 7 miles you will come to a set of traffic lights just before a hump back bridge over the River Severn. Turn right immediately after the bridge. The signpost says Haughton. The first turning on the right signs to Haimwood but keep on the main lane and after just under a mile take the second turning on the right. This narrow lane is not signed but look out for the telegraph pole. If you pass a sign on the left to Rhos Common you have just overshot the lane! Drive down the lane and follow the tarmac as it turns sharp right. At the end of the lane drive though a clump of trees and you have arrived.
Best wishes and safe journeys.
Permitted arrival time
After 2pm - please advise us when booking your anticipated arrival time and contact us should you wish to arrive earlier than 2pm.
Cancellation policy
Please let us know as soon as possible if you need to cancel your booking. Balance of payment is refundable if notified more than four weeks prior to arrival.
Please note that your deposit paid to Pitchup.com is non-refundable.
Payment of balance
For grass pitches, payment of balance is due on arrival.
For bell tent, cabin, barn or crows nest or Farmhouse bookings, payments of the balance is due four weeks prior to arrival or straight away if booked less than four weeks before arrival. The campsite will contact you for payment.
Payments are accepted via, bank transfer, or PayPal.
Cards accepted on the park
NoneTerms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditionsPlease note
Fires only in a suitable container such as a fire bowl or brazier raised off the ground to avoid scotching the ground.
Please recycle and 'Leave no Trace' on the land...Thanks
Check availability at Sychpwll Centre…
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