Henstent Park

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Spectacular surroundings
Visitor image of the pitch by the river
Tent area
Touring pitches

  • 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 25
Tent sites 25
RV sites 25
Open now
Opens March 1

Tourist board rating

Please note

Sites

  • A cable measuring at least 16 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.

Vehicles

  • 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.

Safety

  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
  • No charcoal barbecues allowed.

Occupancy

  • Group bookings of 3 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Group bookings of 3 or more units travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The maximum campervan size allowed is 5m x 3m.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sun, Mar 1 to

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99% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

This well-kept, peaceful site boasts beautiful views and a serene riverside setting. Guests rave about the spotless facilities, including showers and toilets, and praise the friendly, helpful staff. Great for exploring local sights. Wi-Fi can be spotty.

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Petra P. 1 review

Powered grass tent campsite (no pets)

Liked That place is just a magical, water, mountains, absolutely beautiful and so clean, there is everything needed and much more. We’ve been there with our kids, our first experience in tent and it was so worth it.

Disliked 0

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Anonymous

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Views from camp site.

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What a surprise and an absolute…

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Powered cement/asphalt RV campsite

Liked What a surprise and an absolute gem of a site!

We chose Hensent Park simply because it was roughly halfway home from the Welsh coast, giving us a convenient break in what would otherwise have been a 200-mile journey. It far exceeded our expectations.

The site is in a beautiful, peaceful valley, with a lovely stream running alongside it, and there’s a cracking short circular walk around the site — perfect for stretching your legs and taking in the surroundings.

The facilities were absolutely spotless, and the whole site had such a lovely, relaxed feel.

We thoroughly enjoyed our FIVE-star stay and would definitely return. A real hidden gem!

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Lovely stay and very clean

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Anonymous

Powered grass campervan campsite (small)

Liked Great scenery and surroundings, very peaceful and pleasant site

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Anonymous

Powered grass tent campsite (no pets)

Liked Good

Disliked Internet WiFi not good!

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Highly recommend.

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Anonymous

Powered grass tent campsite (no pets)

Liked Clean, tidy, good size pitch.
Very peaceful site.

Disliked Nothing.

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Location was great, stunning views and…

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Powered cement/asphalt RV campsite

Liked Location was great, stunning views and lovely walk along a river to the pub. Showers were hot and free and the pitch had its own tap.

Disliked There was only one toilet with loo roll in the morning and this didn’t change till 11am. Only one sink for washing dishes so a long wait there too. No one works on site and while they answered when I rang to check in, the guy next to us struggled to get in touch. Have to pay extra for WiFi connection. Apparently under new ownership that week so maybe things will settle as residents in statics said it had always been an amazing site but had previously had live in wardens.

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- Quiet and picturesque location with…

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Anonymous

Powered grass campervan campsite (small)

Liked - Quiet and picturesque location with views of the local hills and small stream.
- Clean facilities close to campervan area.
- Very short drive to Revolution Bike Park.

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The views were amazing it was…

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Powered grass campervan campsite (small)

Liked The views were amazing it was clean tidy and some beautiful walks

Disliked None

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We did a roundtrip through Wales…

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Anonymous

Powered grass tent campsite (no pets)

Liked We did a roundtrip through Wales and this was one of the most beautiful and quiet places we’ve been to.

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 Composting toilet 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

Small (11-25 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.

Food and drink

  • Little India 6.3 km

Parks and play

  • Llanrhaeadr Playground 6.7 km
  • Sculpture Garden park 8 km

Family days out

  • Books and Plants for Africa 4.8 km

Public transport

  • Berwyn Street Car Park 0.6 km
  • Maes-y-Dderwen 6.7 km

Local services

  • Llanrhaeadr Medical Centre Doctors 6.3 km
  • Llanwddyn Village Store Fuel Pump Fuel station 7.4 km

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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

Local events

  • Shrewsbury Folk Festival (Friday, August 28, 2026 – Friday, August 28, 2026)

    Shrewsbury, England 44.3 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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Frequently asked questions

  • 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:  1 p.m. –  5 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  5 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Henstent Park? From $67.91 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.