The Dragons Gate
No availability at present on Pitchup.com- Wild(ish) camping with spectacular mountain views in Herefordshire
- Grosmont Castle 15 minutes’ drive; Symonds Yat 25 minutes
- Wild swimming and walks on site; five minutes’ walk to the pub
Campground type
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
- The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
- Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
- No electric barbecues allowed.
- Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
- Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.
- Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Languages spoken
English
Campsite types & availability
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See nearby bookable parksPrimitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Site size: Max 5.0m width x 5.0m depth (16.4ft width x 16.4ft depth) Calculated area: 25.0m² (269.1ft²)
Arrival daysNo availability on our sitePrimitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite (lake view)
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Site size: Max 5.0m width x 5.0m depth (16.4ft width x 16.4ft depth) Calculated area: 25.0m² (269.1ft²)
Arrival daysNo availability on our site
Reviews
would recommend this campground to a friend
would stay here again
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Thank you Bill and Cheryl for a lovely stay, great amount of…
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Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked: Thank you Bill and Cheryl for a lovely stay, great amount of space in a beautiful setting. The shower is a work of steptoe art🤣. See you next year👍
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Really enjoyed our stay here, exactly the type of site we wanted.
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Liked: Beautiful location, peaceful (no music rule is much appreciated), lots of space between pitches.
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Great site with clean facilities & perfect surroundings
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Liked: The peace and quite, the distance between the pitches, and super views. Oh and the fire pits to hire were brilliant - sat sitting next to the pond with a fire going watching the swifts and fish. Pure relaxation. Wild-ish
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Lovely peaceful Campsite with lovely views of the hills and pond. Family…
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Liked: Lovely peaceful Campsite with lovely views of the hills and pond. Family were friendly and helpful. Flushing toilets and lovely warm shower facilities.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Features
Pop-up campsite
Dogs allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house
Cycle hire
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Fitness centre
Indoor swimming pool
Kids' club
On-site restaurant/cafe
Outdoor swimming pool
Playground
Recreation room/arcade
TV room
Takeout
Tennis
Watersports
Amenities on park
Bath available
Car parking by site/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Free wifi
Grocery store
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Laundromat
Parent & baby washroom
Payphone
Pick-up from public transport
Portable toilet
Pub toilets
Restrooms
Shower available
Washing-up area
Wifi
Groups welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Barbecue grills allowed
Barbecue provided
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Themes
Hikers’ paradise
Lake and/or mountain
Peaceful
Remote location
Spectacular scenery
Wild camping
Wildlife haven
Utilities
Charging facilities
Dump station
Electric car charging point(s)
No drinkable water point
Propane/gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Convenience store nearby
Dog walk nearby
Type
Farm
Pop-up campsite
Tiny (1-10 sites)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Fishing nearby
Restaurant nearby
Watersports nearby
Location
The Dragons Gate
Garway
Great Demesne
Hereford
Herefordshire
England
HR2 8RJ
Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
51.90195°N
-2.80591°W
Nearest transport
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
Must see
Caldicot Castle & Country Park 7.3 mi
Goodrich Castle 8.2 mi
Raglan Castle 9.3 mi
Blaenavon Ironworks 14.9 mi
Blaenavon World Heritage Centre & Tourist Information Centre 14.9 mi
National Trust
Skenfrith Castle 1.6 mi
The Kymin 8.1 mi
The Weir 11.9 mi
Westbury Court Garden 17.7 mi
Cwmmau Farmhouse 20.6 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Garway - White Rocks - Garway Hill - Garway 0.6 mi
Skenfrith - Monnow Valley Walk - Tregate Bridge - Daren 1.8 mi
KENTCHURCH COURT 2.1 mi
Cross Ash - The Graig - Dawn of Day - Cross Ash 2.9 mi
Llangua - Monnow Valley Walk - Cupid's Hill - Llangua 3.9 mi
Local events
- Green Man Festival (Thursday, August 15, 2024 – Thursday, August 15, 2024)
Crickhowell, Wales 16 mi
- The Hay Festival (Thursday, May 23, 2024 – Thursday, May 23, 2024)
Hay-on-Wye, England 18 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.
Want to know more about camping in Herefordshire?
- Does The Dragons Gate have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Dragons Gate dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near The Dragons Gate? Local attractions and activities include: - Oldfield Forge (become a blacksmith for the day): five minutes’ drive - National Trust-owned Skenfrith Castle (wild swimming nearby): 10 minutes - Tŷ Gwyn Cider (tasting … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Dragons Gate?
RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m.