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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At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- 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 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 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
80% 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.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews
Lovely quiet, dog friendly, spot to park up for the night
Electric optional hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch
Liked Booked a non-electric pitch for our VW campervan for one night. Nice to have the choice of where to pitch. Richard, one of the owners, was very welcoming and we even managed to buy a few drinks from the bar and sat outside by the lovely open fire (Richard explained that the bar and cafe are usually open on Sundays - as it's mainly a wedding venue). Loved how peaceful the site was and the nature aspect. Also very handy for Haworth. We did notice that there was only one shower and one loo for men, but we were lucky, only 2 solo campers when we stayed, so felt like we had the place to ourselves.
Disliked A personal pet peeve of mine- only an outside sink to wash up in - but it did have hot water - thankfully it didn't rain when i needed to wash up!
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Pleasant enough staff helpful for advising…
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Anonymous Electric optional hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch
Liked Pleasant enough staff helpful for advising where to go for walks. Stunning views in the area and main town of Haworth a short drive ans is so pretty and quaint.
Disliked No grass pitch it was more gravel. Felt like we were staying in a car park. Toilet's were ok but no hot water and no one around to ask. All in all disappointed as the photos online looked beautiful.
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Chose a lovely grass (non-hookup) pitch…
Anonymous Electric optional hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch
Liked Chose a lovely grass (non-hookup) pitch by a stream .
Watched tree creepers and other birds as we drank out gin and tonics!
Beautifully quiet, level pitch.
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Very beautiful location by a stream…
Electric optional hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch
Liked Very beautiful location by a stream . Quiet and peaceful surrounded. Ideal for visiting Haworth .
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Good site location expensive at £35 per night with EHU v CAMC and CCC
Electric optional hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch
Liked Good location with great walks over the moors into Haworth was amazing.
Quiet site and pitches were mostly level
Peaceful location next to a stream
Disliked Only 1 men's loo which ran out of hand towels. No heating in the loos or sole shower.
Rain on Sunday meant loos and shower ( only one!!)were muddy with no cleaning so not good on Monday either
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Highly recommend short trip into Haworth for the steam punk weekend
Electric optional hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch
Liked Really lovely site fabulous staff love the fire pits everywhere even outside the breakfast room and bar. The glamping pods looked great too
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I would come back but only for a night or two.
Anonymous Electric optional hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch
Liked Lovely location, level pitches, friendly staff, nice cafe.
Disliked As with other reviewers the lack of hot water in the toilets was an issue. We were told to let them know if it happened which we did but it didn’t make any difference. Also the lights over the wash basins in the ladies didn’t work so it was dark and impossible to use the mirrors.
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Riverside setting, wonderful scenery. Friendly welcome.…
Anonymous Electric optional hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch
Liked Riverside setting, wonderful scenery. Friendly welcome. Relaxed site.
Disliked Limited facilities: 3 female toilets but only 1 male toilet. Only 1 shower. No facility for grey waste disposal. Cassette toilet emptying facility ?blocking up, not draining.
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Cosy and quiet site, picturesque
Electric optional hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch
Liked Friendly owner, very peaceful location, clean facilities.
Disliked Nothing
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Really nice, only stayed the 1 night. Would stay again.
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Friendly staff
Site was flat, some sites have had a slope
Pretty place in the sunlight
Clean facilities
Ground was soft with very few rocks
Disliked I know the site cannot do anything about the wind but a few trees, bushes or hedge to shelter the tents would be my only thought. as the wind was blowing a gale (nothing the site can do) but I did have the big tent pegs to secure my tent.
Again, nothing the site can do but very little signal on the mobile network. The site had WiFi though at one end of the site.
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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.