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
- 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.
- Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Group bookings of 8 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Bookings must not be for more than 7 consecutive nights.
- No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
- This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
- No electric barbecues allowed.
- Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
- Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.
Languages spoken
English
French
German
Open from Sat, 1 Mar to
Pitch types & availability
1 person maximum
Non-electric grass tent pitch (no cars, solo)
1 person maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 3m width × 3m depth (9m²)
Arrival daysFrom £10
Non-electric grass tent pitch
8 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 10m depth (80m²)
Arrival daysFrom £20
View prices & bookPointy-Tenty 1 bedroom bell tent
2 people maximum 1 bedroom
Dimensions: 16.4ft width × 16.4ft length
Arrival daysFrom £100
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Reviews
84% would recommend this site to a friend
80% would stay here again
What customers say
Ponden Mill offers a peaceful, rural escape with stunning scenery and excellent access to walks. Visitors frequently praise the warm welcome from friendly and helpful hosts. While facilities are described as basic but clean, some reviews mention a need for updating, particularly regarding shower availability and hot water. Despite minor issues like midges, the tranquil atmosphere, wildlife, and proximity to pubs and Haworth are highlights, making it a recommended spot for nature lovers.
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Lovely warm welcome, beautiful site.…
Electric optional hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked Lovely warm welcome, beautiful site.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Lovely!…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Lovely!
Recommend to friends Visit again
Friendly and welcoming. Lovely clean site. Would stay again…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Friendly and welcoming. Lovely clean site. Would stay again
Recommend to friends Visit again
Beautiful Spot.
Electric optional hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked Everything. Lovely spot and friendly people. Been twice now and will return.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Lovely welcome, lady was lovely. Gave us choice of pitches and…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Lovely welcome, lady was lovely. Gave us choice of pitches and we were nice and close to toilets lol. Not far to pub where we had a lovely meal and few bevvies. Had a really good stay despite the rain!!
Recommend to friends Visit again
Riverside…
Electric optional hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked Riverside
Disliked Double booked, unable to pitch up on arrival as site blocked and had to wait until area had been cleared.
Untidy site that appeared run down
Woken up by lorry being removed from site early morning.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Good basic campsite.
Electric optional hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked Nice quiet rural location, good shade available on some pitches.
Disliked Limited, and rather shabby, bathroom facilities, although perfectly functional.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Had a magical 2night stay. Thankyou.
Electric optional hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked Calm, peaceful, beautiful site.
Hosts welcoming and helpful.
Clean facilities but fairly basic.
A haven from the heatwave!
Great access to walks on the moors.
Pub only 10min walk
Bird and wildlife abounds.
Level pitch.
Disliked Midges - be prepared as by water!
Pub opening unpredictable mid week and access was along fairly busy road.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Lovely small site, excellent location
Electric optional hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked Lovely river side site. Quiet and plenty of space, on the Bronte and Pennine Way. 5k walk from Howarth.
Disliked Nil
Recommend to friends Visit again
Will visit again .
Non-electric grass tent pitch (no cars, solo)
Liked Welcoming host . Great surroundings, great facilities and great price . All round excellent 👌🏼
Disliked Nothing. All was superb 👌🏼
Recommend to friends Visit again
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
Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
53.83117°N
2.00432°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
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
- Harrogate Autumn Flower Show (Friday 19 September 2025 – Friday 19 September 2025)
Ripon, North Yorkshire 22.8 mi
- Leeds Festival (Thursday 21 August 2025 – Thursday 21 August 2025)
Wetherby, West Yorkshire 25.5 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.
Nearest sites
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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. - 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.