Ponden Mill

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Grassy space
Grassy space
Beautiful grassy area next to the river, ideal for pennine way walkers
Hardstanding and grass touring pitches
Visitor image of the non-electric grass tent pitch
Beautiful grassy area next to the river, ideal for pennine way walkers
Campervan pitched by the river
Pointy-tenty from outside
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Beautiful grassy area next to the river, ideal for pennine way walkers
Hardstanding and grass touring pitches
Visitor image of the non-electric grass tent pitch

  • 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
Always up for a good long walk or a getaway in an area packed with literary history? If your answer is yes – to both or either question – get your bags packed and make your way to Ponden Mill in West Yorkshire. The Pennine Way, a long-distance national trail, crosses near the mill, and there’s also access to excellent walks to Hebden Bridge or further away. This site is also part of the area known as Brontë country, so you’ll be surrounded by the landscapes that inspired the Brontë sisters’ classics. To explore those literary connections, you could start by strolling the two miles to the Brontë Parsonage Museum in Haworth (five minutes’ drive), although there are many more Brontë sites in the area – including the inspiration for ‘Wuthering Heights’ on the hill facing the mill. On site, you’ll be staying at a grassy woodland area alongside the River Worth. All pitches are generous in size, with most of them placed on flat, well-drained ground. There are excellent views too, as the site sits underneath Scar Top Chapel. Within 100 metres of the pitches, the main facilities include toilets, showers and a washing-up area. Dogs are also welcome. A pub is a five-minute walk away, and there are grocery stores in Haworth.

Site type

Tent pitches 10
Touring caravan pitches 5
Rent a tent 3
Motorhome pitches 5
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Caravans for hire 1
Open now
Opens 2 March
Please note
  • 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

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Accommodation

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0 children
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Reviews

8.4

Overall rating from 147 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

83% would recommend this site to a friend

81% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a beautifully located, peaceful campsite, praised for its natural surroundings and friendly, helpful hosts. Pitches are often by a stream, offering tranquil views. While facilities are basic and some guests noted issues with cleanliness, outdated aspects, and limited numbers (especially for male facilities and showers), the overall experience is highly positive for those seeking a quiet escape and excellent walking opportunities. Campfires are permitted.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 09/06/2026

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Robert P. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass tent pitch (no cars, solo)

Liked Nice pitch next to the stream and the owner friendly.

Disliked Basic toilet and shower, but they were clean.

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Great location.…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Great location.

Disliked The midges.

Recommend to friends Visit again

This place is a hidden gem—peaceful,…

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 Miranda S. 3 reviews

Electric optional hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch

Liked This place is a hidden gem—peaceful, beautiful, and steeped in history. There are so many incredible spots to visit nearby. Though the camp area keeps things basic with simple amenities, it only enhances the site's authentic charm. We both thoroughly enjoyed our time here and are already planning our next visit.

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Nice site, facilities need attention

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Anonymous

Electric optional hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch

Liked Location, surroundings, wild flowers

Disliked Shower fluctuated between boiling and freezing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The site and surrounding area were…

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 Andy D. 1 review

Electric optional hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch

Liked The site and surrounding area were absolutely beautiful.
The hosts were lovely and very inviting and supplied us with some lovely afternoon beverages. Absolute best sleep on a campsite so far as it is so secluded that the night is silent. Would definitely come back

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Lovely setting…

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Edward H. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Lovely setting

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 Ben L. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Pitches and facilities

Disliked Lack of WiFi

Recommend to friends Visit again

the perfect escape from everyday life

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 Kamila S. 6 reviews

Non-electric grass tent pitch (no cars, solo)

Liked I recently spent a night at Ponden Mill Campsite and, honestly, if I could give it 15/10, I would! It’s one of the best campsites I’ve stayed at.
I had the perfect pitch right next to the little stream, which made the stay incredibly peaceful and relaxing. The surroundings are beautiful, the site is well maintained, and the facilities were clean and had everything I needed.

What really stood out was the atmosphere - quiet, friendly, and surrounded by stunning countryside. It felt like the perfect escape from everyday life. I only stayed for one night, but I wish I could have stayed longer. I’ll definitely be returning and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a peaceful camping experience.

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Recommend to friends Visit again

Well situated, beautiful and peaceful

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Beautiful site, overall well maintained and cared for. Fantastic location for enjoying a peaceful stay away from the hustle and bustle. Very fair price for the location, type of site and facilities.

Disliked Only a single male toilet cubicle and one shower for the whole site whilst the women’s toilets had 3 stalls. Shower floor was frequently dirty/muddy, providing a squeegee for guests to dry the floor would make a big difference! Minor things but addressing these points would make it a 10* stay for me.

Adding optional electric hookup to the camping field would also be beneficial since there is already a multi point bollard near one end, our stay was during a heatwave and had we been able to take a fridge we would have made less trips to the local shops.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect to wind down

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Anonymous

Electric optional hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch

Liked Beautiful secluded surroundings.
Peaceful, relaxed atmosphere near or under the trees by the beck.
Warm, welcoming and helpful owners.
Perfect spot to wind down or for walks.
Would definitely book again.

Disliked ——

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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 Watersports

Amenities 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 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 Dogs allowed all year

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent pitches

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

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
4.7 mi Bus Station
6.9 mi Bus Station
6.9 mi Midland Hotel
Rail
4.9 mi Keighley Rail Station
5.3 mi Steeton & Silsden Rail Station
6 mi Cononley Rail Station
Airport
14.3 mi Leeds Bradford International Airport

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

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 to several scenes in the 1970s film ‘The Railway Children’, and grown-ups might be overcome with nostalgia during the ride. In Keighley (20 minutes), Cliffe Castle was built as the home of a wealthy Victorian textile manufacturer. It is now a museum full of furniture, art and decorative objects, plus displays of fossils, taxidermy and vintage toys. The gardens include several water features, an aviary and a playground. On the outskirts of the market town of Hebden Bridge (20 minutes) is Hardcastle Crags, a National Trust nature site with dog-friendly woodland walks. Assorted ponds, streams and waterfalls are home to frogs and other aquatic beasties, while woodpeckers and curlews are just two of the resident bird species.

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?
    Camping 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.
    Read more
  • 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.