Pentwyn Dingle and Lodge Paddock Campsite

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Our first night. brook on the left
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Bring your dog along
Space for motorhomes and tents
Plenty of space to spread out
Plenty of space
Stunning scenery
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Our first night. brook on the left
Visitor image of the campervan-friendly site
Bring your dog along

  • 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 drinking water tap and chemical waste disposal point (you’ll need to bring toilet facilities with you, 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
Open now
Opens 27 March
Please note
  • This site has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri 27 Mar to

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Reviews

9.8

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100% would recommend this site to a friend

100% would stay here again

What customers say

Pentwyn Dingle offers a wonderfully peaceful and tranquil rural escape, praised for its beautiful location nestled by a brook and its natural, "wild camping" feel. Reviewers consistently highlight the friendly and helpful owner, the ample space and privacy, and the idyllic surroundings ideal for dogs and relaxation. While facilities are basic, comprising fresh water and chemical disposal, guests appreciate the well-kept fields, convenient electric hook-up options, and the opportunity to choose their own pitches. Many express a strong desire to return.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Excellent site, friendly staff and beautiful location.

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Mollie M.

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Lovely site, basic but beautiful!
The owner was friendly and ensured I had everything I needed. The location is peaceful with a pretty river running alongside. Most of the pitches were flat and there was ample space.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Such a lovely place, the owner was so kind

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Christopher T.

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Lot's of space & a beautiful stream

Disliked Nothing

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Beautiful views and well kept field.…

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Andrew C.

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Beautiful views and well kept field.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site with basic amenities

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Charlie C.

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Beautiful space, access to small stream and loads of space for kids and dogs to run around

Recommend to friends Visit again

Wonderful, wonderful site near to Hay on Wye

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Candia M.

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked What a gorgeous, peaceful site Pentwyn Dingle is, located on the edge of the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park, just a few miles west of Hay on Wye. There are no toilets or showers, so you need to be self-contained, but campfires are encouraged, and falling asleep to the sound of the babbling brook running the length of the valley site is pure bliss. Plenty of lovely walks and interesting places to explore right on the doorstep. Quite honestly, if you want a basic site in a gorgeous location, this is possibly the best campsite in the world! :)

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing, beautiful spot overlooking the mountains. Quiet and well run

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Nick F.

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked This is one of the most Beautiful camping spots anywhere. It is actually 2 sites, either side of the farm, one with hook ups. Very simple but well maintained. Footpaths run through the field so you can get to the Wye and mountains no problem. Helpful but unobtrusive owner.

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Quiet well kept helpful owner…

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Anonymous

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Quiet well kept helpful owner

Disliked None

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing spot 💯 recommend. Basic facilities but fine for us.

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Rebecca D.

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Amazing rural position at foot of black mountains. Lots of space for dogs to run around and friendly host.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely location. Friendly helpful owners. Idilic…

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Ele L.

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Lovely location. Friendly helpful owners. Idilic surroundings. Good for dogs.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Idyllic campsite by a brook, peaceful, friendly and highly recommended

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Adrian W.

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked We absolutely loved our stay here! It had a real wild camping feel - peaceful, natural, and set right next to a little brook on a beautiful flat pitch. The section we stayed in didn’t have electric, but there was easy access to fresh water and a chemical disposal point, which worked perfectly for us. The whole place has a relaxed, friendly approach that made us feel really welcome. Would definitely recommend and will be coming back!

Disliked Nothing

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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

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 BST (GMT+01:00)

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.

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

Local events

  • The Hay Festival (Thursday, 21 May 2026 – Thursday, 21 May 2026)

    Hay-on-Wye, Herefordshire 3.8 mi

  • Green Man Festival (Thursday, 20 August 2026 – Thursday, 20 August 2026)

    Crickhowell, Powys 11.4 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 Pentwyn Dingle and Lodge Paddock Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Pentwyn Dingle and Lodge Paddock Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Pentwyn Dingle and Lodge Paddock Campsite? 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 … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Pentwyn Dingle and Lodge Paddock Campsite?
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Pentwyn Dingle and Lodge Paddock Campsite? From £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.