Pentwyn Dingle and Lodge Paddock Campsite

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Plenty of space

  • Peaceful, simple site on the edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park
  • A 10-minute drive from Hay-on-Wye; canoe hire five minute away
  • Dog-friendly and within walking distance of two local pubs
Rural, you say? Why yes indeed – it’s a fitting term indeed for Pentwyn Dingle Rural Campsite, a peaceful Powys site on the edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park and at the foot of the Black Mountains. There’s a properly middle-of-the-countryside feel here, with trees all around and a brook running through the site, but it’s also in a handy spot a mere 10 minutes’ drive from Hay-on-Wye. As you may guess, this is a fab location for folk looking to check out the stunning scenery nearby: there are plenty of walking and bike routes to follow locally, and the owners also recommend days of canoeing on the River Wye and horse riding in the Black Mountains. Fancy mixing that up with a bit of town time? Brecon, Crickhowell and Talgarth are all nearby, and of course there’s some excellent pottering to be done in the bookshops of Hay-on-Wye. Back at base, facilities have been kept very minimal – just a portable toilet, drinking water tap and chemical disposal point (and you’re kindly asked to take all rubbish away with you). Keeping things simple means more space to focus on the fresh air and enjoy a bit of birdsong. Being a laidback kind of place, dogs are welcome to join you – they’ll probably enjoy a paddle in the brook, as indeed you might at the end of a long walk. Campfires and barbecues are permitted if you’d like an alfresco meal, or you can stroll over to one of two local pubs within a mile of the site.

Site type

Tent pitches 20
Motorhome pitches 20
Touring caravan pitches 20
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Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.

Admission

  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

Dogs

  • 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).
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.

General

  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.

Occupancy

  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

Languages spoken

English

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9.8

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100% would stay here again

What customers say

Pentwyn Dingle is a peaceful, natural campsite with a beautiful setting next to a babbling brook. Reviewers praise the friendly and welcoming owner, Martin, and the site's tranquil atmosphere. Facilities are basic, with drinking water and chemical disposal available. Many guests appreciate the "back to basics" wild camping feel, though some mention the lack of toilets and showers. The site is ideal for those seeking a quiet escape with opportunities for walking and enjoying nature. It is consistently described as well-kept, with ample space and stunning scenery.

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Harris H. 1 review

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Beautiful location, peaceful and quiet . Martin the owner was really friendly and felt welcome and reassured that I could contact if needed.

Disliked A washing up sink would have been a nice bonus but definitely not a deal breaker.

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Lovely little site. Great walks to…

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Mark B. 2 reviews

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Lovely little site. Great walks to the Black Mountains. Very friendly owner.

Recommend to friends Visit again

great location very helpful and lovely owner

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lisa h. 1 review

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Fantastic spot very tranquil and freedom for my two dogs to run around. I was a solo female traveller and felt very safe.
Martin the owner was very helpful and helped me with the best walking routes from the site. I will definitely be returning

Disliked Nothing

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Lovely peaceful campsite, pick your own…

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James R. 11 reviews

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Lovely peaceful campsite, pick your own pitch. I pitched alongside the brook highly recommend.

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Lovely campsite, fantastic value and so…

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 Hannah H. 4 reviews

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Lovely campsite, fantastic value and so quiet and peaceful

Disliked Nothing

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 laura r. 4 reviews

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Peaceful, only two other campers there so had our own space, felt like we were alone. Well kept space. Plenty of walks in the area. Waking up to the sound of the river.

Disliked Nothing

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Rachel H. 1 review

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Friendly owners, great location. Beautiful and spacious! Stunning place. Had the whole place to myself for part of it other than 2 other people as I was solo camping with my dog. Great price. Just drinking water and a toilet but thats just what I like

Disliked Some loud shouting happening in the night. Unsure who it was it sounded like arguing possibly and unsure if it was coming from campsite as was not many there, but was very loud

Other than that the campsite itself is perfect

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 Simon G. 1 review

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Simple and quite

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Lovely kept grass pitches and great views. Plenty of electric hook ups

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Anonymous

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Lovely views, access and friendly host

Disliked Narrow lane up to site

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Elizabeth H. 1 review

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Clean, nice site, friendly and accommodating

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Portable toilet

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

D. of E. 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 Forest Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping 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

Farm Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby

Location

Pentwyn Dingle and Lodge Paddock Campsite

Tregoyd Mill

Hay-on-Wye

Powys

Wales

LD3 0SW

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

52.03241°N
3.18222°W

Route directions

Guests who have booked the electric hook-up add-on should follow the signs for 'Lodge', as they are located in the Lodge Paddock area of the site.

Nearest transport

Coach
10.5 mi Interchange
14.4 mi Telephone Exchange
16.2 mi Bus Station
Rail
14.1 mi Builth Road Rail Station
14.3 mi Cilmeri Rail Station
16.4 mi Garth (Powys) 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

The walking possibilities around here are many and varied, ranging from gentle circular walks that stop at the pub for all-important rehydration to uphill clambers at Pen y Fan – the highest peak in south Wales is about a 40-minute drive from the site. If you fancy a different way to get out and about, check out the local canoe hire place and the activity centre that’s got options for caving, rafting, paddleboarding and other outdoor antics – both places are about five minutes’ drive away. Llangorse Lake (20 minutes’ drive) is another fine pick for a day out whether you’re after walks or watersports. Time for something less energetic? Perhaps head to Hay-on-Wye (10 minutes) to see the castle and poke your nose into all the bookshops, or make a break for Brecon (20 minutes) for a march around the regimental museum. Also within a half-hour drive are pretty Crickhowell and the flower-flanked pathways of Brobury House Gardens.
(within 6.2 mi)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park, Zoo and Cashpoint (within 10 mi)

Food and drink

  • The Three Horseshoes Pub 0.8 mi
  • The Three Cocks Coaching Inn Pub 1 mi
  • Old Barn Inn Pub 1 mi
  • River Cafe Restaurant 1.1 mi
  • The Harp Inn Pub 1.1 mi
  • Harp Inn Pub 1.1 mi
  • Foyles of Glasbury Restaurant 1.3 mi
  • Hollybush Inn ? Pub 1.7 mi
  • Honey Cafe Restaurant 3.1 mi
  • The New Gurkha Inn Pub 3.2 mi

Groceries

  • Co-op Food Supermarket 3.1 mi
  • Hay Distillery Off-licence 3.8 mi
  • Co-op Food Supermarket 4.1 mi

Parks and play

  • The Pound Field 0.8 mi
  • Site of Hay Festival 3.1 mi
  • Brook Street Secret Walled Garden 3.9 mi

Family days out

  • Tregoyd Mountain Riders Visitor attraction 1.3 mi
  • Llowes Castle Tump 1.8 mi
  • Llanthomas Castle Mound 2 mi
  • Llanthomas Castle Mound 2 mi
  • Bronllys Castle 3.2 mi
  • Hay Castle 3.7 mi
  • Broad Street Clocktower Visitor attraction 3.8 mi
  • Cusop Castle 3.8 mi
  • Grange Trekking Centre Visitor attraction 5.4 mi
  • Clifford Castle 6 mi

Public transport

  • Old Barn Inn 1 mi
  • Glasbury Bridge 1 mi
  • Three Cocks, Gwernyfed High School 1.1 mi
  • Gwernyfed, Three Cocks 1.3 mi
  • Pontithel Talgarth Turn 1.5 mi
  • Little Ffordd-Fawr 2 mi
  • Radnor Arms 2.4 mi
  • Opp. Radnor Arms 2.4 mi
  • Hay Road 3.1 mi
  • Talgarth Nat West 3.3 mi

Other nearby

  • Country Supplies General shop 3.7 mi
  • Summerhill Golf Club Golf course 4.9 mi

Local services

  • Note Machine Cashpoint 3.7 mi
  • Gulf Fuel station 1.1 mi
  • Talgarth Medical Centre Doctors 3.2 mi
  • Talgarth Medical Centre Clinic 3.2 mi
  • Oil4Wales Fuel station 3.2 mi
  • Primrose Pharmacy 3.3 mi
  • Asda Express Fuel station 3.5 mi
  • Hay on Wye Medical Centre Hospital 3.5 mi
  • Bronllys Clinic 3.7 mi
  • Bronllys Community Hospital 3.7 mi
  • R M Jones Pharmacy 3.8 mi

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Must see

Brecon Mountain Railway 18 mi

Blaenavon Ironworks 18.1 mi

Big Pit: National Coal Museum 18.3 mi

Blaenavon World Heritage Centre & Tourist Information Centre 18.4 mi

Raglan Castle 23 mi

National Trust

Cwmmau Farmhouse 9.7 mi

The Weir 15.7 mi

Skenfrith Castle 19.7 mi

Croft Castle and Parkland 23.5 mi

The Kymin 26 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Stone Circle - Hay Bluff - Black Hill - Monnow Valley Walk - Stone Circle 3.1 mi

Gospel Pass - Twmpa - Gospel Pass 3.3 mi

Talgarth - Park Wood - Ffostyll - Talgarth 3.4 mi

Hay on Wye - Offa's Dyke Path - Penhenallt - Hay Common - Hay 0n Wye 3.7 mi

Llyswen - Wye Valley Walk - Mynydd Fforest - Brechfa Pool 3.8 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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