Riverside Caravan and Camping Park

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Gravel & grass
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  • Family-friendly site 15 minutes' drive from Builth Wells
  • Elan Valley and Brecon Beacons within a half-hour drive
  • On the banks of the River Irfon for fishing and wild swimming
There are many things that draw people to seek out riverside spots for their hols – you may fancy a bit of fishing, or perhaps you’ve got an eye on the scenic picnic potential, or maybe you secretly (or not so secretly) just yearn to get in for a wild swim… Whichever of the above you’ve got in mind matters not, for they’re all covered at Powys site Riverside Caravan and Camping Park, in little Llangammarch Wells and 15 minutes’ drive from the ancient market town of Builth Wells. As the name intimates, this four-acre park is indeed on the riverside – the banks of the Irfon river, to be more specific. Fishing is allowed on site for those clutching the correct permit, and there’s direct access to the water for those who want to cool their feet with a tentative paddle or take the plunge for a full-on swim. There’s plenty of space for open-air eats too, either a picnic or a cookout at the barbecue area; covered gazebos have also been set up just in case the weather isn’t amenable (and they’re also piled high with handy things like games of giant Jenga, footballs, hula hoops and an electricity supply for recharging your gadgets). Time out in the open air might include watching over the kids at the playground, taking the dog for a walk along the riverbank from the village or around one of the other excellent dog-walking spots locally (there’s a washing machine on site to deal with any muddy pawprints they leave you with) or ambling over to the local pub, 10 minutes’ stroll away. Being in a dark sky area, there's often also some fab stargazing to be had by night.

Site type

Caravan sites 20
Motorhome sites 20
Tent sites 20
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Caravans for hire 2
Open now
Opens 3 April
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling 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 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Reception is unmanned after 8 p.m.. Please inform the campground while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.
  • Guests must bring their own duvets, pillows, sheets and towels when staying in rental accommodation. You will not be allowed to stay if you do not bring these items.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, 3 Apr to

Open from Fri, 3 Apr to

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94% would recommend this site to a friend

88% would stay here again

What customers say

A lovely, secure site by the river. Campers loved the friendly owners, clean facilities, and big pitches. Great for families with a playground and river access. Showers cost a bit, and local shops are scarce, but most folks highly recommend it and would return.

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Great location, friendly staff and river…

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Dave P.

Powered grass and gravel caravan site

Liked Great location, friendly staff and river perfect for daughter and dog to play in!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice friendly site

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Matthew W.

Powered grass site

Liked Good size pitch, friendly staff, decent facilities, nice river on site.

Disliked Not too much to do in the area, showers were not great!

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A beautiful, quiet, and clean place.…

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Natalia D.

Unpowered grass site

Liked A beautiful, quiet, and clean place. The owner is very friendly and kind.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site, clean facilities, big pitch.

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Anonymous

Powered grass site

Liked Pitches, owners were great, beautiful site. Great river to paddle/ swim . Dog friendly, nice clean toilets/ showers. Good walks from site.

Disliked Only negative is there is nothing in the village.

Recommend to friends Visit again

We’ll set up, met on arrival…

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Mark D.

Powered grass and gravel caravan site

Liked We’ll set up, met on arrival and everything was explained. Lovely site

Disliked Nothing

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Cleanest shower facilities. Well maintained site.

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Gareth C.

Powered grass site

Liked Cleanest shower facilities I've ever seen! They were immaculate when we arrived and cleaned every day. Great welcome James and he was very helpful and fully contactable throughout our stay.

Disliked Nothing. This is a great site

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely family ran site very clean best we have stayed on

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass site

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Really well run site and the…

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Joanna S.

Powered grass site

Liked Really well run site and the family who ownes it is very lovely and make you feel welcome. We felt very safe on site and it’s great for kids.
The river is very close and my son enjoyed his first fishing go and we even spotted a Red Kite bird.
Really recommend we will return one day

Disliked The 50p shower is a bit of a nuisance but bathrooms very clean

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Ashley S.

Bluebell camping pod

Liked Beautiful and clean site. Friendly staff, very helpful.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Brilliant site, excellent location.

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Anonymous

Powered grass site

Liked Lovely site perfectly positioned by the river. Originally booked a pod but as circumstances changed they happily amended my booking. Facilities clean and the staff so friendly.

Recommend to friends Visit again


Features

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 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Bush Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities Seasonal sites

Location

Riverside Caravan and Camping Park

Llangammarch Wells

Powys

Wales

LD4 4BY

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.11051°N
3.56193°W

Route directions

Coming along the A483, take the turning for Llangammarch Wells. The best turnoff is either as you enter Garth from Beulah or leaving Garth from Builth Wells. Go down to the bottom of the road and turn right; the site is 100m along on the left, over the cattle grid.

Nearest transport

Coach
21.8 km Interchange
33 km Black Lion Hotel
33 km Post Office
Rail
0.6 km Llangammarch Rail Station
3.3 km Garth (Powys) Rail Station
4.9 km Llanwrtyd 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 part of the world has many enticing options for folk who like a good walk or bike ride on their hols: as well as local riverside paths, you might also like to consider setting off for the Elan Valley (half an hour’s drive) to ramble by lakes and waterfalls, or aim south to the trails of the Brecon Beacons National Park. For other outdoorsy days, there’s a fine golf course in Builth Wells (15 minutes) and the chance to see big birds take flight at the Red Kite Feeding Station in Rhyader (half an hour). The Brecon Mountain Railway (an hour) is a great choice for those who’d like to see the scenery at slow pace, and the Dolaucothi Roman gold mines likewise for folk intrigued by what lies beneath their feet. There’s a lot going on throughout the year in this area too – time your trip cleverly to tie in with the Hay-on-Wye Book Festival (45 minutes), the parades of fine beasts at the Royal Welsh Show (20 minutes) or the famed World Bog Snorkelling Championships (10 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Llanrhystud 46.2 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Dolaucothi Gold Mines - National Trust 27.7 km

National Showcaves of Wales 32.4 km

Brecon Mountain Railway 37.4 km

Penderyn Distillery Visitor Centre 38.6 km

Carreg Cennen Castle 40.8 km

National Trust

Dolaucothi Gold Mines 27.7 km

Cwmmau Farmhouse 34.1 km

Aberdeunant 39.1 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Aberedw - Rhyscog - River Edw - Aberedw 14.7 km

Aberedw -Llewelyn's Cave - Aberedw Rocks - Erwood Craft Centre 14.8 km

Erwood Craft Centre - Aberedw Rocks - Erwood Craft Centre 16.1 km

Llanerchi - Garreg Ddu Reservoir - Elan Valley Trail - Llanerchi 17.1 km

GWENFFRWD/DINAS (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 03/08/1978) 17.5 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Riverside Caravan and Camping Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Riverside Caravan and Camping Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Riverside Caravan and Camping Park? This part of the world has many enticing options for folk who like a good walk or bike ride on their hols: as well as local riverside paths, you might also like … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Riverside Caravan and Camping Park?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  1:30 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Riverside Caravan and Camping Park? From $50.75 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.