Afon Dyffryn

Valley view
Valley view
Grass pitch
Grass pitch with views
Vyrnwy river
Playing with dogs in the vyrnwy
River view
Cows at grass
Playing in the vyrnwy river
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  • Peaceful wild camping site on a dairy farm by Vyrnwy river in Powys
  • A 15-minute drive to Welshpool; half an hour to Lake Vyrnwy
  • Private fishing on the river; views of Vyrnwy valley and grazing cows
Afon Dyffryn is a working dairy farm set in a secluded valley, with grass pitches set next to a burbling river. It’s easy for you (and the dogs) to try wild swimming off the stone beach if you like, and guests get exclusive access to the one-mile stretch of private fishing too. This is a back-to-nature sort of place, with birds flitting over the river and dairy cows grazing in the fields. If you’re keen on birdwatching, you might get lucky and see peregrine falcons soaring or dippers bobbing in the water at RSPB Lake Vyrnwy, a half-hour drive away. There’s lots of walking directly accessed from the campsite: the 135-mile Glyndwr’s Way runs across the farm and wends its way through Mid Wales’s moorland and forests, while the ancient Dyffryn Hill Celtic Fort is 30 minutes away on foot. You can also seek out extreme sports, mountain biking and climbing opportunities in Snowdonia National Park, an hour and 20 minutes away. With limited cooking facilities on site, you’ll be glad to know there’s a handy well-stocked shop in Meifod village (for bigger shops, head for Welshpool), a five-minute drive from the base camp, as well as an equally handy village pub with a cosy inglenook fireplace, gastro food and local beers.

Site type

Tent pitches 1
Touring caravan pitches 1
Motorhome pitches 1
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Languages spoken

English

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Features

Pop-up campsite

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 pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette 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

Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campsite Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Location

Afon Dyffryn

Dyffryn

Meifod

Powys

Wales

SY22 6HL

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.70028°N
-3.25404°W

Nearest transport

Coach
9 km Welshpool NX
12.5 km Trewern Bus Shelter
12.5 km Criggion Lane
Rail
9.1 km Welshpool Rail Station
21.3 km Newtown (Powys) Rail Station
23.8 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

Local attractions & activities include: - Glyndwr’s Way: on site - Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway: 15 minutes’ drive - Welshpool: 15 minutes - Powis Castle and Garden: 20 minutes - Llanymynech Rocks Nature Reserve: 25 minutes - RSPB Lake Vyrnwy: 30 minutes - Mitchell’s Fold Stone Circle: 40 minutes - Shrewsbury: 50 minutes - Chester: one hour 10 minutes - Barmouth beach: an hour and 10 minutes - Snowdonia National Park: an hour and 20 minutes.

Must see

Powis Castle & Garden 8.5 km

Stokesay Castle 41.4 km

MOMA Wales - Y Tabernacl 42.3 km

Much Wenlock Priory 48.3 km

National Trust

Chirk Castle 28.3 km

Carding Mill Valley and the Shropshire Hills 33.7 km

Attingham Park Estate: Cronkhill 38.3 km

Attingham Park 39.6 km

Wilderhope Manor 43.6 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Welshpool - Severn Valley Walk - Powis Castle - Welshpool 9 km

Llyn Coed y Dinas - River Severn - Montgomery Canal 10.3 km

Breidden Hills (Rodney's Pillar) and Middletown Hill 14.3 km

Breidden Hills (Rodney's Pillar) and Belle Eisle Farm 14.3 km

Middletown and Moel y Golfa 14.8 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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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Afon Dyffryn have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Afon Dyffryn dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Afon Dyffryn? Local attractions & activities include: - Glyndwr’s Way: on site - Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway: 15 minutes’ drive - Welshpool: 15 minutes - Powis Castle and Garden: 20 minutes - Llanymynech … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Afon Dyffryn?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  noon
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