Henstent Park

From £28 For 1 night, 2 adults 9.8 196 reviews
Spectacular surroundings (added by manager 14 Sep 2022)
Visitor image of the pitch by the river (added by manager 14 sep 2022)
Tent area (added by manager 27 aug 2017)
Touring pitches (added by manager 27 aug 2017)

  • Spectacularly scenic riverside park in the Tanat Valley
  • Hikes directly from the site and Lake Bala 13 miles away
  • Two dog-friendly pubs within walking distance
Cor. Have a look at this site’s setting: parked alongside the Tanat river and surrounded by peaks in the spectacularly scenic Tanat Valley in mid Wales’ Berwyn Mountains, it’s right near the pretty village of Llangynog, where the Tanat and Eirth rivers meet. And there’s more: right on the edge of Snowdonia National Park, Henstent Park’s surrounds are not only scenic but they're also handily set for jaunts to the market towns of Welshpool and Oswestry, plus the Vyrnwy and Bala lakes. The smashing views are 360 here – at every turn you’ll see grass, trees and mountains – and as the site’s bordered by a river, there’s the option to have a go at fishing nearby. This is a smashing site for walkers too: several hiking trails lead directly from the site and it’s a three-hour trek (or a 20-minute drive) up to Wales’ highest waterfall, Pistyll Rhaeadr. A gated dog walk runs alongside the riverbank (and one dog-friendly pub is within easy walking distance). The bathroom block – with free hot showers – has been hailed by previous guests as immaculate and spotless.

Site type

Travel trailer sites 21
Tent sites 10
RV sites 4
Open now

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 3 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.
  • The maximum campervan size allowed is 5m x 3m.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Mar 1 to

AA 4 pennants

Pitch types & availability

Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Beautiful location

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered cement/asphalt and grass campervan campsite (small)

Liked: Great site. Very clean. Lovely location. Site wardens very friendly and helpful.

Disliked: Nothing

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Lovely place!

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Rhian R. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered cement/asphalt and grass RV campsite

Liked: Such a lovely quiet park,but within easy walking distance to 2 pubs , and a short drive to a local shop. We had the large pitch for our motorhome, and it's right next to the river. The grounds were well kept and a lovely shower and toilet block, a washing and drying room with lots of little extras. WiFi is also included! We will definitely be booking again.

Disliked: Nothing to dislike here!

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Hosts so welcoming and helpful; Lovely facilities - very clean (and warm!…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass tent campsite (no pets)

Liked: Hosts so welcoming and helpful; Lovely facilities - very clean (and warm! Which was a treat when the weather wasn’t too good…) and such a beautiful place - enjoyed every minute.

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent, would highly recommend and plan on returning

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass tent campsite (no pets)

Liked: We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, beautiful view of the river. Roy and Caroline were great hosts! Facilities great, nice and clean. Site well looked after. Everyone lovely and friendly. We are looking forward to our return.

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Brilliant

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Helen K. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered cement/asphalt and grass RV campsite

Liked: Everything. Lovely staff. Nicely laid out site.

Disliked: Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Well kept site, the folks that run the site were lovely and…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass tent campsite (no pets)

Liked: Well kept site, the folks that run the site were lovely and very informative. The facilities were spotless. Will definitely be returning

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent campsite in wonderful picturesque location and babbling stream. Hot clean showers. Warm welcome. What…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered cement/asphalt and grass RV campsite

Liked: Excellent campsite in wonderful picturesque location and babbling stream. Hot clean showers. Warm welcome. What more do you need?

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything. Great pitch and immaculate bathrooms. Caroline and her husband were so…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Chantelle R. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered cement/asphalt and grass RV campsite

Liked: Everything. Great pitch and immaculate bathrooms. Caroline and her husband were so accommodating and helpful. Thank you.

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Location, modern / very clean facilities, very helpful / friendly staff!…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Michael M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered cement/asphalt and grass RV campsite

Liked: Location, modern / very clean facilities, very helpful / friendly staff!

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Really enjoyed our stay

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Hannah B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass tent campsite (no pets)

Liked: Beautiful location and spotless facilities. Pub is a lovely 10 minute walk away

Recommend to friends Visit again


Features

Leisure on park

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Playground

Recreation room/arcade

TV room

Takeout

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available

Car parking by site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Free wifi

Grocery store

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Laundromat

Parent & baby washroom

Payphone

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Restrooms

Shower available

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed

Barbecue provided

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Hikers’ paradise

Peaceful

Spectacular scenery

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Dump station

Electric car charging point(s)

Propane/gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Convenience store nearby

Dog walk nearby

Nearby farmers' market

Public transportation nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horseback riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Surf school nearby

Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities

Seasonal sites

Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Henstent Park

Llangynog

Powys

Wales

SY10 0EP

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.82311°N
-3.39721°W

Nearest transport

Coach
22.4 km Parade Street 2
23.7 km Bus Station
25.2 km Welshpool NX
Rail
25.3 km Welshpool Rail Station
25.5 km Chirk Rail Station
25.5 km Gobowen Rail Station
Ferry
45.6 km Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing
45.7 km 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

Several walks lead directly from the site, and you can lace up your boots, pack up a picnic and hike the eight miles up to Wales’ highest waterfall, Pistyll Rhaeadr if you’re feeling particularly energised. Other outdoorsy pursuits within easy reach include horse riding, fishing and cycling… And as the site is right near Llangynog village, you’re also well placed for challenging and spectacularly scenic bike rides around the Milltir Cerrig mountain pass along the B4391, which runs between Llan Ffestiniog and Llanfyllin. If you fancy checking out the area’s lakes, the route over the mountain to Bala – 90 minutes’ bike ride or 25 minutes by car – is a highly scenic one, and at the end you’ll be greeted by lots of watery sports such as canoeing, windsurfing and whitewater rafting, or climbing, hiking, cycling, abseiling, archery and campcraft if you’d prefer to stay dry. Lake Vwrnwy is an easy half hour away.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Barmouth 46.1 km Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Fairbourne 46.7 km Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Powis Castle & Garden 25 km

MOMA Wales - Y Tabernacl 40.1 km

CADW - Harlech Castle 48 km

Portmeirion Gardens 48.1 km

National Trust

Chirk Castle 24.1 km

Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 39.3 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Two Valleys - Llangynog to Pistyll Rhaeadr 0.6 km

Pistyll Llanrhaeadr and the Berwyns 3.8 km

Tyn-y-ffridd - Mynydd Tarw - Cadair Berwyn 7.5 km

LAKE VYRNWY (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 15/04/1980) 8.9 km

Rhiwargor Car Park - Pistyll-y-Meincian - Bird Hide - Rhiwargor 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.

Want to know more about camping in Powys?

  • Does Henstent Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Henstent Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Henstent Park? Several walks lead directly from the site, and you can lace up your boots, pack up a picnic and hike the eight miles up to Wales’ highest waterfall, Pistyll Rhaeadr if you’re … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Henstent Park?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  12:30 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Henstent Park? From $47.90 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.