Lake Vyrnwy Campsite
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- '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
Campground type
6
4
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Mon, 9 June to
Open from Wed, 1 Apr to
Site types & availability
Unpowered grass campervan or trailer tent site
4 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Site size: Max 10m width × 10m depth (100m²)
Arrival daysFrom GBP 24 (GBP 24) plus taxes or fees GBP 12 (GBP 12)
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Unpowered grass tent site
4 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Site size: Max 10m width × 10m depth (100m²)
Arrival daysFrom GBP 24 (GBP 24) plus taxes or fees GBP 12 (GBP 12)
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Reviews
100% would recommend this campground to a friend
100% would stay here again
What customers say
A cracking, cruisy, quiet spot by the river. Top-notch, no-fuss facilities (think compost loos & hot showers). Good spacing for a real nature feel. Friendly hosts, decent phone signal, handy village shop & lake. Might cop a few midgies though!
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The space you get & how everything is set out.…
Unpowered grass campervan or trailer tent site
Liked The space you get & how everything is set out.
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Individual tent pitches with own firepit. Lovely, helpful owners. Shop nearby. Beautiful countryside. Small site,off grid…
Unpowered grass tent site
Liked Individual tent pitches with own firepit.
Lovely, helpful owners.
Shop nearby.
Beautiful countryside.
Small site,off grid and peaceful.
Disliked Nothing
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Great little site, can't think of any real problems
Unpowered grass tent site
Liked Great campsite with good facilities, extremely clean toilets and showers, the toilets did not smell and the owners were there every day ensuring the place was in good condition and the campers had everything they needed. They sell firewood for just £6 which lasted us 2 nights.
Very close to the lake and had a little shop with everything you might want within a 5 minute walk. There are also normal public toilets there if you don't want to use the campsite toilets for whatever reason. The campsite backs onto a river which you can walk in if its shallow.
No lighting near the campsite so you get a really nice dark sky and can see all the stars.
There is a road nearby but it is completely silent at night and quiet during the day anyway so its not a problem.
Very few pitches. There were just 6 tent pitches and a few caravan pitches so the site didn't feel overcrowded.
Disliked The showers were good, but occasionally the water would come out searing hot or ice cold. I don't know why this was and it only happened twice for a few seconds.
Our pitch (number 6) was on a very slight (almost unnoticeble unless you are laying down looking for it) incline going down towards the river and we didn't notice so had rough sleep the first night so just make sure you orient your sleeping setup that way.
Midges! We didn't have bug spray but the smoke from our fire sort of helped. Not an issue with the campsite at all and can't be helped, just remember they exist in North Wales and bring bug spray/a midge net.
These are just little problems we had, and the fact I'm mentioning them really shows how perfect the site is as 2 of them aren't anything to do with how the site is run but rather nature being nature.
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An excellent site with great facilities and friendly hosts.
Unpowered grass tent site
Liked The campsite was excellent: friendly hosts, good-sized pitches, large fire pit, beautiful surroundings, and a short walk to a lovely village shop. It was idyllic and I'll definitely return!
Disliked It would have been good to have a separate sink area so people don't need to brush their teeth in the same sink as they wash dishes.
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Beautiful peaceful spot.
Unpowered grass tent site
Liked Wonderful campsite, clean, well looked after no nonsense facilities. Beautiful spot right next to the river.
Disliked Nothing!
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The pitches being nicely spaced out The very friendly and helpful host The sound…
Unpowered grass tent site
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
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Basic but spotless facilities in a lovely riverside location
Unpowered grass campervan or trailer tent site
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
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Beautifully simple campsite, small and that was a positive!
Unpowered grass campervan or trailer tent site
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.
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Great eco friendly petite campsite nesr stream, lovely hosts.
Unpowered grass tent site
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.
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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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Tiny (1-10 sites)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Lake Vyrnwy Campsite
Brynfedwen
Llanwddyn
Powys
Wales
SY10 0LS
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.75862°N
3.43436°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barmouth | 42.4 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Fairbourne | 42.7 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Tal-Y-Bont | 45.5 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Dyffryn (Llanendwyn) | 46.6 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Llandanwg | 47.4 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Powis Castle & Garden 22.1 km
MOMA Wales - Y Tabernacl 33.9 km
CADW - Harlech Castle 46.7 km
Portmeirion Gardens 47.8 km
National Trust
Chirk Castle 30.3 km
Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 42.7 km
Carding Mill Valley and the Shropshire Hills 47.5 km
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) 6.1 km
Two Valleys - Llangynog to Pistyll Rhaeadr 7.6 km
Rhiwargor Car Park - Pistyll-y-Meincian - Bird Hide - Rhiwargor 8.7 km
Pistyll Llanrhaeadr and the Berwyns 11.4 km
Tyn-y-ffridd - Mynydd Tarw - Cadair Berwyn 14.5 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.
Nearest campgrounds
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.
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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? Yes 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?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: 2 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Lake Vyrnwy Campsite? From $49.62 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.