The Travelling Mule

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The campsite (added by manager 15 Mar 2023)
Pitches behind the pub
Grass pitches sheltered by trees
Communal firepit

  • 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
Opens 22 April
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

Reviews

83%

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Good stopover. Lovely staff. Good food

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness No rating
Wifi No rating
Sarah B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked: This pop up touring pitch does what it says on the tin. We just stayed one night to break our journey. We parked up and walked our dog along the Montgomery canal (3 mins away) The staff in the pub were lovely and friendly. The food was delicious (we had tapas) the toilets were available to use all night in the pub and they had a shower available. Which I used the next morning. Although I had to hold it as the catch was broken, but it was warm and you didn’t have to pay for it. Bargain for £18 for the night. Would definitely use as a stopover again. Thanks for your hospitality 🙂

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Will be using again. So easy

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked: Friendly atmosphere ,very pleasant stay. Would stay again. Quick service and good service.

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no…

Overall 2/10
Location No rating
Value for money No rating
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities No rating
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Child friendliness No rating
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Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked: no

Disliked: We booked on line for that evening but on arrival the site was not as we thought. There was a row of probably stored caravans and a few old vehicles on the grass which was long. All felt uncared for and not a place we wanted to stay.

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From the manager: hello (anonymous) a couple of things we would like to pick up on in your "review" 1) our caravans are not "stored" they are enjoyed by people who come to visit us often, contrary to what you saw. 2) a few old vehicles? more like customers who have parked on the grass far away and a safe distance away from your pitch. I would also like to point out that we value constructive feedback, but to say you enjoyed nothing about your stay? a peaceful and safe place to sleep? 24 access to clean showers and toilet area? for a reasonable price? we sincerely hope you find a site that meets your standards.

A perfect camping experience

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Michelle T. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass and gravel tent pitch

Liked: An awesome place, very welcoming and friendly, a beautiful river right next to us, peaceful, clean toilets, shower and easy access to water and all services, super fast free WiFi in the bar, all big supermarkets 5 mins drive down the road, fantastic people would recommend to everyone especially bikers 👍

Disliked: Nothing

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Lovely 😍…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Michaela G. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked: Lovely 😍

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great host

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Andy D. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked: Great food and helpful host

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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 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)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • 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.