Lake Vyrnwy Campsite

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Overview of the site

  • 'Wildish' small camping site on a Mid Wales family farm
  • A mile from Lake Vyrnwy; half an hour's drive to Welshpool
  • Greener Camping Club member site; dogs on leads welcome
The Thomas family has been living at this gorgeous Mid Wales farm for four generations now – and a quick look at the pics should give you a bit of insight into why they love this spot so much. These generous folk haven’t opted to keep their much-loved property to themselves though – instead, they’ve chosen to open up part of it to guests who’d like to immerse themselves in these lovely landscapes. There’s farmland and forest all around, with Lake Vyrnwy about a mile away, so it’s a splendid spot for walks, watersports, wildlife watching and generally chilling out in glorious rural surroundings. Keen to keep the environmental impact minimal, the owners have designed this as a ‘wild-ish’ site – that means you’ll have the laidback vibe of a wild camping experience, but also access to simple facilities such as drinking water, compost toilets and showers. It also means you’ll be able to set your pitch up as you like, with an awning and/or a gazebo, along with a firepit or barbecue for cooking and keeping warm. Dogs are welcome to join you as well, as long as they’re kept on a lead on site. As this site operates as a Greener Camping Club site, you’ll be automatically enrolled as a member when you book a pitch here, giving you access to a range of eco-friendly sites around the UK for the rest of the year. If you’re already a member, make sure to claim your discount when booking.

Site type

Tent pitches 6
Motorhome pitches 4
Open now
Opens 9 June
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Mon, 9 Jun to

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 4 Pitchup.com customers

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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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100% would stay here again

What customers say

This simple, eco-friendly campsite offers a beautiful riverside location with plenty of space between pitches and a back-to-nature feel. Reviewers praise the friendly and helpful owners and the clean compost toilets and showers. While phone signal is good, there is no WiFi. Access to the site is easy, with a nearby village offering amenities. Some found midges present in the evenings and suggested a more designated water point.

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Arrival date (latest first)

The pitches being nicely spaced out The very friendly and helpful host The sound…

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Louise W.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked The pitches being nicely spaced out
The very friendly and helpful host
The sound of running water from the river

Disliked It being closer to the road than i realises, but it wasn't an issue in the evening

Recommend to friends Visit again

Basic but spotless facilities in a lovely riverside location

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Marie P.

Non-electric grass campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked Lovely friendly owners and a beautiful location. No wifi but phone signal was good. Plenty of space between pitches and a wonderful back to nature vibe.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautifully simple campsite, small and that was a positive!

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Dan W.

Non-electric grass campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked Beautifully simple campsite, small and that was a positive!
Compostable toilets were clean and didn't smell at all, followed the rules helps there. Showers were got and spacious enough to use in full.

Disliked A designated water point, as opposed to the single tap/sink wash area would be appreciated.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great eco friendly petite campsite nesr stream, lovely hosts.

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Hamley J.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Level pitches, only a few available so it doesn’t get too crowded, all close to stream. Gets full at weekends.
Well maintained compost toilets and showers, bins to recycle in.
Easy to access from the B road next to the site, half hour walk to Lake Vywrny down farm tracks.
Hosts very helpful with great local knowledge, part of a lovely village community. Nearby shop does hot food.

Disliked Some midges during evenings.

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 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

Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Lake Vyrnwy Campsite

Brynfedwen

Llanwddyn

Powys

Wales

SY10 0LS

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.75862°N
3.43436°W

Nearest transport

Coach
14.1 mi Welshpool NX
15.9 mi Nag`s Head Hotel
15.9 mi Nag`s Head Hotel
Rail
14.2 mi Welshpool Rail Station
16.8 mi Caersws Rail Station
17.8 mi Newtown (Powys) Rail Station
Ferry
25.9 mi Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing
26.1 mi Barmouth Ferry Landing

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

This part of Mid Wales is all about soaking up the fabulous scenery – perhaps starting with a stroll in nearby Dyfnant Forest (10 minutes’ drive) or a walk along one of the trails around Lake Vyrnwy (five minutes), a manmade reservoir with a Grade I-listed dam. A leaflet available locally details several trails, including one through the sculpture park area. While you’re at the lake you can also pick up permits for fishing, go birdwatching in one of the hides at RSPB Llyn Vyrnwy, or hire bikes from the local café to pedal along the waterside paths and up into the forest. As this is a drinking water reservoir, you can’t swim in it, but there are kayaks and paddleboards to hire from Bethania Adventure (five minutes). Looking a little further afield, you could head into Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park for rides on the Bala Lake Railway (35 minutes) or walks from Dolgellau (45 minutes), or aim towards Welshpool (half an hour) for the Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway and Powis Castle and Garden.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Barmouth 26.4 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Fairbourne 26.5 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Tal-Y-Bont 28.3 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Dyffryn (Llanendwyn) 29 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Llandanwg 29.4 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Powis Castle & Garden 13.7 mi

MOMA Wales - Y Tabernacl 21 mi

CADW - Harlech Castle 29 mi

Portmeirion Gardens 29.7 mi

National Trust

Chirk Castle 18.8 mi

Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 26.5 mi

Carding Mill Valley and the Shropshire Hills 29.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

LAKE VYRNWY (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 15/04/1980) 3.8 mi

Two Valleys - Llangynog to Pistyll Rhaeadr 4.7 mi

Rhiwargor Car Park - Pistyll-y-Meincian - Bird Hide - Rhiwargor 5.4 mi

Pistyll Llanrhaeadr and the Berwyns 7.1 mi

Tyn-y-ffridd - Mynydd Tarw - Cadair Berwyn 9 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 Lake Vyrnwy Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Lake Vyrnwy Campsite dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Lake Vyrnwy Campsite? This part of Mid Wales is all about soaking up the fabulous scenery – perhaps starting with a stroll in nearby Dyfnant Forest (10 minutes’ drive) or a walk along one of … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Lake Vyrnwy Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Lake Vyrnwy Campsite? From £24 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.