Upper Severn Farm Camping

Grass pitches
Grass pitches
Camping field with the farm in the background
Lush green surroundings
Wildlife pond next to the campsite
The new neighbours
Entrance to the farm
Shower with drinking-water tap
Washing machine and fridge in toilet and shower block
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  • Simple site on a working Powys farm with access to the Severn river
  • A 10-minute drive to Welshpool, the Montgomery Canal and Powis Castle
  • Secluded grass pitches by a pond, with pubs, shops and castles nearby
The wild camping pitches at Upper Severn Farm Camping overlook a wildflower pond on a working farm with amazing Powys countryside view. With only a few pitches available at this secluded spot, you can immerse yourself in the sounds of nature – and if you’re here on a clear night, do take a moment to spy stars glittering in the dark skies above. The basic on-site amenities include running water, showers and loos in a converted cow shed – and there’s a washing machine too, in case you feel the need to spruce yourselves up. Remember to bring a torch for any nocturnal wanderings too. However, please do remember that this is a busy dairy farm, so animal and tractor noise is to be expected around milking time. The owner is happy to give a farm walk if you’d like to meet the 300 cows and calves, six pet sheep, five chickens, three dogs and two cats (phew) but access to the livestock is not allowed without supervision. You’re welcome to bring one small, well-behaved dog, to be kept on a lead at all times. Welshpool (10 minutes’ drive) has streets lined with fine Georgian buildings and several decent pubs, as well as handy supermarkets and takeaways for keeping you all fed and watered back at base. A track runs right down to the Severn river from the camping field, where you can dip a toe in the water or go wild swimming, and you can also tee off at a couple of golf courses within a 20-minute drive.

Campground type

Tent sites 3
Opens

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Pop-up campground

Dogs 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 site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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 Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal fridge Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campground Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Location

Upper Severn Farm Camping

Gwyns Barn

Leighton

Welshpool

Powys

Wales

SY21 8LL

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.6381°N
-3.13378°W

Nearest transport

Coach
2.3 km Welshpool NX
7.3 km Nag`s Head Hotel
7.3 km Nag`s Head Hotel
Rail
2.2 km Welshpool Rail Station
18.5 km Newtown (Powys) Rail Station
24.4 km Caersws 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 entire length of Montgomery Canal (known as the Monty in these parts, 10 minutes’ drive) is designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest. Keep your eyes peeled for otters, water voles and kingfishers on towpaths strolls, or hire a narrowboat to potter along the tree-lined waterway at a leisurely pace You can’t escape history in Wales, and Powys is no exception. Mug up on canal heritage in the displays of archaeological finds at Y Lanfa Powysland Museum and Welshpool Library (10 minutes), or tour the delightful mishmash of medieval architecture and 17th-century interiors at National Trust-owned Powis Castle and Garden (10 minutes) – and don’t neglect the spectacular topiary in the grounds. If the kids get bored with history and stately piles, jump aboard a vintage steam train on the Welshpool and Llanfair Light Railway (10 minutes), and chug through wooded countryside to Llanfair Caereinion (25 minutes). You can up the ante here by enrolling on a Driver Experience course and taking control in the engine room.

Must see

Powis Castle & Garden 2.2 km

Stokesay Castle 30.9 km

Much Wenlock Priory 39 km

Ludlow Castle 41 km

Darby Houses (Ironbridge) 43.1 km

National Trust

Carding Mill Valley and the Shropshire Hills 23.3 km

Attingham Park Estate: Cronkhill 30.3 km

Attingham Park 31.9 km

Chirk Castle 33.2 km

Wilderhope Manor 33.4 km

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 1.5 km

Welshpool - Severn Valley Walk - Powis Castle - Welshpool 2.2 km

Corndon Hill and Mitchell's Fold Stone Circle (Shorter Version) 9.8 km

Corndon Hill - Priest Weston - Mitchell's Fold Stone Circle 9.8 km

Corndon Hill and Mitchell's Fold Stone Circle 9.8 km

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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  • Does Upper Severn Farm Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Upper Severn Farm Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Upper Severn Farm Camping? The entire length of Montgomery Canal (known as the Monty in these parts, 10 minutes’ drive) is designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest. Keep your eyes peeled for otters, water voles … Read more
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