Outdoors@Hay

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  • Spacious rural site at an outdoor activity centre in rural Powys
  • A mile from Hay-on-Wye; on the edge of the Brecon Beacons
  • Canoeing and archery activities on site
Families, groups, couples, adventure-seekers, bookish types… all are welcome at Outdoors@Hay, a spacious site in the Powys countryside around a mile from Hay-on-Wye. This area, at the northern tip of the Brecon Beacons National Park and close to the River Wye, is well known for its outdoor activities – and organising them is supremely straightforward for guests at this site. The accommodation here is linked to an outdoor centre that runs canoeing and archery activities (suitable for beginners) under expert supervision. You’ll need to book ahead for these, so ask for info using the requests box once you’ve booked your stay. Having activities and accommodation on site makes this a good spot for group activity breaks or a couple of families holidaying together, but that’s not the only way to have a break here. Outdoors@Hay is also a handy location for independent days out, hiking or cycling along local routes or heading into Hay-on-Wye to see the castle, drink in cosy pubs and browse the famed bookshops. Whatever you choose to get up to by day, a good night’s sleep should be in order – this is a peaceful site surrounded by trees and open space (and please note that it is not suitable for stag/hen parties or other noisy gatherings). The setup is traditional but well kept, with facilities stretching to the use of a fridge and washing-up area, plus toilets and showers. Campfires and barbecues are permitted but will need to be raised off the ground to avoid scorching the grass.

Site type

Tent sites 10
Rent a tent 2
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Open now
Opens April 11
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 5 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 5 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Facilities/activities including Outdoor Activities are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
  • The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 25 or over.
  • Units heavier than 2500 kgs are not allowed.
  • The bar is open between 01/06 and 31/08.
  • This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Apr 11 to

Pitch types & availability

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Arrival date (latest first)

Excellent site in lovely location with welcoming owners. Recommended.

Overall 9/10

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8
Value for money
10
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8
Facilities / Activities
9
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9
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Alec T. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Lovely quiet site with very welcoming owners who were happy to provide a quick tour of facilities and local knowledge on where to eat. Facilities were good and kept nice and clean. Free hot shower without the need for tokens!

Disliked Quite a distance to walk into town, but food and drink available on the campsite so not really necessary to venture out. If I was being really picky, the communal fridge wasn't that cold - but I did visit during one of the hottest days of the year!

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Excellent for tents

Overall 10/10

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10
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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked My third stay at Outdoors. Solo male traveller but don’t be misled by 2 people minimum booking, at this price you’re booking floor space and it’s good value at that!

I was in a tent and there’s enough flat space not to be waking up with your foot poking out in the morning. I was there in the latest thunderstorms and noticed how well drained the site was with the only puddles being on the tracks. Pretty amazing considering the rain we got.

A quiet spot too with most of the noise being made by animals and birds. Very little traffic noise except the odd tractor which just underscores you’re in farmland proper.

Kitted out for outdoor sports like kayaking but I didn’t (you wouldn’t get me out again) but lots of lovely local walks too. Me? I went for the books!

The management are super helpful and always on call. I found any comms were quick and clear.

There’s a cider bar which looked comfortable and inviting. The facilities are clean and fully functional and in sufficient quantity.

I’ve got my eye on a couple of the glamping options for if the tent isn’t an option for any reason.

The reason I gave it maximum score is that it isn’t pristine. It’s a working campsite with an environmental conscience. I’ve been to too many sites that are so antiseptic that it was unwelcoming. Outdoors feels like camping but you’re absolutely not roughing it.

Finally, it was good to see couples, families and groups all enjoying themselves.

Disliked Not much they can do about thunderstorms- I should’ve looked at the weather before I booked…

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Toilet facilities smelt of wood and were individual cubicles able to be…

Overall 10/10

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Toilet facilities smelt of wood and were individual cubicles able to be sluiced down. Great flat pitches, charging socket available for free, free hot showers with stools to store clothes. Owner met us and showed us around. Perfect site. Quiet when we were there.

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful site with a great location

Overall 8/10

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10
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8
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8
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8
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10
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8
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10
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Paul C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Great location just outside Hay on Wye, peaceful and well equipped including a bar on site.

Helpful and friendly staff.

Disliked Nothing

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Wonderful situation. Fantastic amenities. Very helpful staff.

Overall 10/10

Location
10
Value for money
10
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8
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10
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10
Child friendliness
6
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
6
Mark T. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Loved the area.
Close enough to walk to town.
Excellent bar.
Perfect all around.

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amazing

Overall 10/10

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10
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Magdalena C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked amazing stay. clean camp site. small amount of campers . both Sharon and Mick were so helpful. we will definitely be back in the future

Disliked didn’t spend enough time ;)

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Excellent site. Good location. Clean hot showers.

Overall 10/10

Location
10
Value for money
10
Accommodation
8
Facilities / Activities
8
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
8
Cleanliness
8
Wifi
6
stuart w. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Good level tent paddocks. No stones!
Excellent personal service. Was met by Sharon for a personal tour.
Good hot showers.
Two fridges for food storage. And freezer for ice packs.
Walkable (just) into Hay on Wye.

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Kind and welcoming hosts. The facilities were great.…

Overall 10/10

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Kind and welcoming hosts. The facilities were great.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Warm welcome. Great facilities. Easy walk into Hay on Wye.…

Overall 10/10

Location
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Wifi
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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Warm welcome. Great facilities. Easy walk into Hay on Wye.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

An attractive site with really good facilities…

Overall 8/10

Location
8
Value for money
8
Accommodation
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8
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Simon A. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked An attractive site with really good facilities

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 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 Rallies welcome Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge 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 Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Outdoors@Hay

Tylau Cottage

Llanigon

Hay-on-Wye

Powys

Wales

HR3 5PN

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.06338°N
3.14592°W

Nearest transport

Coach
21 km Interchange
22.7 km Telephone Exchange
28.5 km Bus Station
Rail
22.6 km Builth Road Rail Station
23.4 km Cilmeri Rail Station
25.5 km Llandrindod 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

This site is just on the edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park so naturally there are lots of great places to get out for a walk or bike ride nearby. You could walk directly to Hay Bluff in about an hour and a half (or drive to its car park in 15 minutes), take in waterside views at Llangorse Lake (20 minutes’ drive) or climb Waun Fach from Pengenffordd (15 minutes) When you need a break from all the hiking and biking, take a trip to Hay-on-Wye (five minutes’ drive/20 minutes’ walk) to savour the smell of its bookshops and explore its refurbished castle. Crickhowell (half an hour), Hereford (35 minutes) and Abergavenny (40 minutes) are within easy reach too. Other days out nearby might take you to the Small Breeds Farm Park and Owl Centre (25 minutes), the Weir Garden (half an hour) or the gorgeous gardens at Brobury House (20 minutes).

Must see

Blaenavon Ironworks 32.1 km

Big Pit: National Coal Museum 32.6 km

Blaenavon World Heritage Centre & Tourist Information Centre 32.6 km

Brecon Mountain Railway 33.2 km

Raglan Castle 38.4 km

National Trust

Cwmmau Farmhouse 11.4 km

The Weir 22.3 km

Skenfrith Castle 31.7 km

Croft Castle and Parkland 33.7 km

The Kymin 42.1 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Hay on Wye - Offa's Dyke Path - Penhenallt - Hay Common - Hay 0n Wye 1.7 km

St Mary's Church - Cusop Dingle - New Forest Farm 2.4 km

Cusop - New House Wood - Cusop Dingle - Cusop 2.4 km

Stone Circle - Hay Bluff - Black Hill - Monnow Valley Walk - Stone Circle 4.6 km

Near Ffynnon Gynydd - The Begwns - near Ffynnon Gynydd 6 km

Local events

  • Green Man Festival (Thursday, August 14, 2025 – Thursday, August 14, 2025)

    Crickhowell, Wales 21.9 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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Outdoors@Hay have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Outdoors@Hay dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Outdoors@Hay? This site is just on the edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park so naturally there are lots of great places to get out for a walk or bike ride nearby. You … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Outdoors@Hay?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  7:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  7:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Outdoors@Hay? From $51.89 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.