Ponden Mill
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- Dog-friendly site on the River Worth, with access to the Pennine Way
- In Brontë country, two miles from Haworth’s Brontë Parsonage Museum
- Excellent walks to Hebden Bridge; a five-minute walk to a pub
Site type
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Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, 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.
- This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
- Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.
- Group bookings of 8 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No electric barbecues allowed.
- Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
Languages spoken
English
French
German
Open from Mon 2 Mar to
Pitch types & availability
2 
Non-electric grass tent pitch
8 people maximum 
8.8/10
41 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 10m depth (80m²)
Arrival daysFrom £20
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Electric optional hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch
4 people maximum 8/10
69 reviews Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 10m depth (80m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25
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Pointy-Tenty bell tent
2 people maximum Dimensions: 16.4ft width × 16.4ft length
Arrival daysFrom £100
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Reviews
82% would recommend this site to a friend
79% would stay here again
What customers say
Ponden Mill offers a peaceful escape in a beautiful, scenic location, ideal for walkers and those seeking tranquility. Guests frequently praise the friendly and helpful hosts, the picturesque riverside pitches, and the proximity to Haworth. While facilities are described as basic by some, they are generally considered clean and adequate for short stays. Some visitors noted issues with dated amenities and occasional midges. Improvements to washing up facilities and more extensive hot water availability have been mentioned.
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Electric optional hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch
Liked Pitches quite close together if you are on hookup. Owner lovely, great walks and local pub 5 min walk away. Very quiet
Disliked Didn't use the shower, ladies toilets basic cleanish. One men's toilet my husband struggled to shut the door. It was very stiff.
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Beautiful area with attentive hosts. …
Electric optional hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch
Liked Beautiful area with attentive hosts. Great little area for wash up. The toilets have clearly had a lovely referb. Decided to pay for electricity as it was a cold March night but the site is peaceful enough not to need it
Disliked Although there is a pub close it did not appear to be walkable. There is however a lovely walk to the lovely village of Howath and a bus or taxi back
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Small, friendly and un ridged…
Electric optional hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch
Liked Small, friendly and un ridged
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Needs a little more investment in facilities please.
Electric optional hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch
Liked Great natural location, we put a 3.5t camper on the quite solid grassy area which had very good drainage. Owner offered to drive us into town but we had bus passes. (a bus ride is recommended, its amazing how the drivers cope with the narrow roads). Generally all seemed well during our stay.
Disliked The extra £10 per night for power is too much. The toilet waste disposal facility was disgraceful, a home made plastic dustbin with no flushing water was un acceptable. A nice little stainless steel steel unit with a rinsing facility as seen on many other sites would significantly improve my rating.
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The quietness around the site…
Electric optional hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch
Liked The quietness around the site
Disliked None
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Great little site for an off peak trip. Great for walkers.
Electric optional hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch
Liked Nice welcome on arrival. Unmarked pitches -plenty of space. Great walks on the Pennine Way and Bronte Way direct from the site. On site cafe too. 20 min walk to two good pubs -one serving food. Owner kindly told us the way to walk into Haworth from site avoiding the busy main road-took 40 mins each way. Great wi fi. Overall a great weekend trip.
Disliked Only one unisex shower and one male toilet (3 ladies toilets) and one washing up sink. Not enough facilities for peak season when site is full with tents as well. Also not really suitable for large motorhomes as nowhere for them to dispense their grey water direct from their van - a guy dispersed his all over the car park - he was clearly embarrassed when we walked past and saw him doing this.
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Excellent site by a lovely waterfall
Electric optional hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch
Liked Fantastic stay,also I would like to thank the owner for being kind enough to give us a lift to Hayworth when we missed the bus. Definitely stay there again.
Disliked Nothing
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Site good for Haworth visit.
Electric optional hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch
Liked A site very useful for a visit to Haworth, which was our primary aim. Richard, one of the owners was good enough to come and find us when we sort of got lost trying to find the site, thankfully we were not far away, can be a bit tricky this one. He also gave us a lift into Haworth itself, very kind of him. The site is basic with one shower unit, Female toilet is modern, but the Mens is a bit dated.
Electric hook up and toilet emptying point, again a bit dated.
Disliked Probably the toilet waste point.
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Didn’t stay…
Electric optional hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch
Liked Didn’t stay
Disliked Drove past looked closed no contact by them after booking with pitch up
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Very expensive for the poor facilities. Would not recommend.
Electric optional hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch
Liked The location was very pretty, close to a nice pub.
Disliked This site is NOT suitable for touring caravans. Nowhere to dispose of chemical or grey waste. Shower was basic and toilet block also not particularly good. We had to stay on a grass pitch, no hard standing available although paid for. The hard standing is basically the car park. The ground was so wet impossible to put our awning up which we had also paid for.
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Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires 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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Composting toilet 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent pitchesUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Small (11-25 pitches)Location
Ponden Mill
Ponden Lane
Haworth
West Yorkshire
England
BD22 0HP
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
53.83117°N
2.00432°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Bronte Parsonage Museum 1.9 mi
East Riddlesden Hall (NT) 5.8 mi
Halifax Ski & Snowboard Centre 8.8 mi
Eureka! The National Children's Museum 9.8 mi
National Media Museum 10.5 mi
National Trust
Hardcastle Crags 4.9 mi
East Riddlesden Hall 5.8 mi
Gawthorpe Hall 12.1 mi
Marsden Moor Estate 16.1 mi
Malham Tarn Estate 19.9 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Stanbury - Ponden Reservoir - Oakworth Moor - Oldfield 0.8 mi
Penistone Hill Park - Top Withins - Walshaw - Crimsworth Dean 1.4 mi
Haworth - Top Withins - the Bronte Walk 2 mi
CENTRAL PARK, HAWORTH 2.2 mi
LUND PARK 4.1 mi
Local events
- Kettlewell Scarecrow Festival (Saturday, 8 August 2026 – Saturday, 8 August 2026)
Skipton, North Yorkshire 21.9 mi
- Great Yorkshire Show (Tuesday, 14 July 2026 – Tuesday, 14 July 2026)
Harrogate, North Yorkshire 23.1 mi
- Leeds Festival (Thursday, 27 August 2026 – Thursday, 27 August 2026)
Wetherby, West Yorkshire 25.5 mi
- Parklife Festival (Saturday, 20 June 2026 – Saturday, 20 June 2026)
Manchester, Lancashire 27.8 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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Frequently asked questions
- Does Ponden Mill have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Ponden Mill dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Ponden Mill? Climb aboard the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway (10 minutes’ drive) at Haworth station, and travel south to Oxenhope or north to Keighley. The line and the surrounding area provide the background … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Ponden Mill?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 12:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Ponden Mill? From £10 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.