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Camping at Gwernyfed

Dog-friendly off-grid pitches 10 minutes’ drive away from Hay-on-Wye
Under two miles from Bannau Brycheiniog National Park (Brecon Beacons)
In the grounds of a school with mountain views; short walk from a pub

‘Back to school’ has a whole new meaning at Camping at Gwernyfed in Powys, a dog-friendly site set in the grounds of a school campus with a mansion and stunning grounds. No studying required – unless, of course, you pick up a few page-turners when you’re wandering around the bookshops of Hay-on-Wye, which is 10 minutes’ drive away. This is a fab basecamp if you’re going to be attending The Hay Festival of Literature & Arts; the festival site is only a 10-minute drive from campus. In Hay-on-Wye, there are over 20 bookshops, gorgeous tea rooms and other shopping paraphernalia to get your hands on. If you’re outdoorsy, Camping at Gwernyfed is a good choice too. The off-grid pitches have mountain views, as they are under two miles from the edge of Bannau Brycheiniog National Park (the Brecon Beacons). An outdoor activity centre is a 15-minute walk away where guests can book activities like gorge walking and caving or hire a canoe or kayak to explore the nearby river Wye. The local area is really quite stunning. Glasbury, set on the river Wye, is only five minutes’ drive away. There’s also a pub just 15 minutes’ walk away and a walled garden five minutes’ walk away. The ruined Clifford Castle is a 20-minute drive away. The site has a private car park, as well as a relaxing balcony area. There is also a toilet and shower block. Dogs are very welcome.

Site type

100

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Pop-up campground

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 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

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

Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites) Pop-up campground

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal sites

Location

Camping at Gwernyfed

Gwernyfed High School

Three Cocks

Powys

Wales

LD3 0SG

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

52.02838°N
-3.20251°W

Nearest transport

Coach

15.6 km Interchange

24.2 km Telephone Exchange

25.8 km Bus Station

Rail

22 km Builth Road Rail Station

22.1 km Cilmeri Rail Station

25.3 km Garth (Powys) Rail Station

Ferry

Airport

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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Pwll y Wrach nature reserve (waterfall hike): 10 minutes’ drive - Llangorse Lake (boat hire and fishing): 15 minutes - Brecon (market town with a museum, theatre and canal walks): 20 minutes - Pen y Fan (mountain hike): 25 minutes - Crickhowell (town with a castle in the Usk valley) : half an hour - National Showcaves Centre for Wales (cave system with a mining museum): 40 minutes - Clydach Gorge (wooded gorge): 40 minutes.

Must see

Brecon Mountain Railway 28 km

Blaenavon Ironworks 29 km

Big Pit: National Coal Museum 29.3 km

Blaenavon World Heritage Centre & Tourist Information Centre 29.6 km

Penderyn Distillery Visitor Centre 36.6 km

National Trust

Cwmmau Farmhouse 16.7 km

The Weir 26.7 km

Skenfrith Castle 32.6 km

Croft Castle and Parkland 39.2 km

The Kymin 42.8 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Talgarth - Park Wood - Ffostyll - Talgarth 4.3 km

Llyswen - Wye Valley Walk - Mynydd Fforest - Brechfa Pool 4.8 km

Stone Circle - Hay Bluff - Black Hill - Monnow Valley Walk - Stone Circle 6.4 km

Gospel Pass - Twmpa - Gospel Pass 6.5 km

Near Ffynnon Gynydd - The Begwns - near Ffynnon Gynydd 6.7 km

Local events

The Hay Festival (Thursday, 22 May 2025 – Thursday, 22 May 2025)
Hay-on-Wye, England 7.4 km
Green Man Festival (Thursday, 14 August 2025 – Thursday, 14 August 2025)
Crickhowell, Wales 18 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.

Payment terms

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Frequently asked questions

Does Camping at Gwernyfed have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Camping at Gwernyfed dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Camping at Gwernyfed? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Pwll y Wrach nature reserve (waterfall hike): 10 minutes’ drive - Llangorse Lake (boat hire and fishing): 15 minutes - Brecon (market town with a museum, … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Camping at Gwernyfed?

Camping and caravan

Arrive: 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Depart by: 11 a.m.

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