The Travelling Mule

From £18 For 1 night, 6 adults
The campsite (added by manager 15 Mar 2023)
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Pitches behind the pub (added by manager 22 nov 2023)
Grass pitches sheltered by trees (added by manager 14 apr 2023)
Communal firepit (added by manager 14 apr 2023)

  • Pop-up tourer campsite behind The Abermule Inn in Powys, Wales
  • Dolforwyn Castle five minutes’ drive; Powis Castle 20 minutes
  • Grass and gravel pitches; pub open daily; shops five minutes’ drive
Liking the sound of parking up at a Powys pub, with all the food-and-drink opportunities it brings? Here’s your chance to do just that, for The Travelling Mule is a sheltered tourer camping field tucked handily behind The Abermule Inn in the pretty village of the same name. Sheltered all around by mature trees, the grass and gravel pitches at this pop-up site are five minutes’ walk to the meandering curves of the rivers Severn and Mule, or towpath walks along the Montgomery Canal, so it’s easy to stretch your legs and exercise any canines who came along for the ride too. Pick up provisions for your stay at Newtown (five minutes’ drive) supermarkets, and if the weather permits, there’s a communal firepit for conjuring up simple camping fodder outdoors. Otherwise, the family-friendly pub itself is open for drinks daily, and seasonal menus between Wednesday and Sunday; music festivals are also held there a couple of times a year, and there’s an expansive beer garden for leisurely afternoons on warmer days.

Site type

Tent pitches 20
Touring caravan pitches 20
Motorhome pitches 20
Open now
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.
  • If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

Welsh

Open from Mon, 22 Apr to

Pitch types & availability

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Features

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

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

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

Themes

Budget/backpacker

Peaceful

Walkers' paradise

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Nearby farmers' market

Public transport nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Pop-up campsite

Pub campsite

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Location

The Travelling Mule

abermule hotel

Abermule

Powys

Wales

SY156ND

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.54278°N
-3.23771°W

Nearest transport

Coach
3.4 mi Nag`s Head Hotel
3.4 mi Nag`s Head Hotel
3.9 mi Bus Station
Rail
3.8 mi Newtown (Powys) Rail Station
8.4 mi Caersws Rail Station
8.9 mi Welshpool Rail Station

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

Walkers will be in their element with a choice of waterside routes. Take gentle kid-friendly meanders along the tree-shaded Montgomery Canal Towpath, or follow the River Severn Path into Newton (90 minutes’ walk), stopping off to watch for kingfishers and grebes at Pwll Penarth Nature Reserve (55 minutes) along the way. Learn up on Powys history on a visit to the photogenic hilltop ruins of Dolforwyn Castle (five minutes’ drive), built in 1273 to defend the Severn Valley against attack from over the border in England. There’s more Welsh heritage to be seen at National Trust-owned Powis Castle and Garden (20 minutes), where you can nose around sumptuous interiors and have a wander through formal gardens planted with 300-year-old yew hedges. See a Welsh craftsman at work in the Andrew Logan Museum of Sculpture (10 minutes, book in advance), where there’s an eccentric collection of colourful installations and bespoke jewellery made from recycled glass, papier-mâché and textiles. Round off the day in Powys by sampling some sparkling rosé at Kerry Vale Vineyard (15 minutes), open for tours of the vines and tastings at the cellar door.

Must see

Powis Castle & Garden 8.1 mi

Stokesay Castle 18.8 mi

Ludlow Castle 24.9 mi

MOMA Wales - Y Tabernacl 26.1 mi

Much Wenlock Priory 28.7 mi

National Trust

Carding Mill Valley and the Shropshire Hills 17.4 mi

Wilderhope Manor 23.8 mi

Attingham Park Estate: Cronkhill 24.7 mi

Croft Castle and Parkland 25.4 mi

Attingham Park 25.9 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Llyn Coed y Dinas - River Severn - Montgomery Canal 7.1 mi

Welshpool - Severn Valley Walk - Powis Castle - Welshpool 8.9 mi

Corndon Hill and Mitchell's Fold Stone Circle 9.1 mi

Corndon Hill - Priest Weston - Mitchell's Fold Stone Circle 9.1 mi

Corndon Hill and Mitchell's Fold Stone Circle (Shorter Version) 9.1 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 Powys?

  • Does The Travelling Mule have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Travelling Mule dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Travelling Mule? Walkers will be in their element with a choice of waterside routes. Take gentle kid-friendly meanders along the tree-shaded Montgomery Canal Towpath, or follow the River Severn Path into Newton (90 minutes’ … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Travelling Mule?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Travelling Mule? From £18 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.