Camping at Gwernyfed

The rose garden
The rose garden
Main camping field
Camping field
Grass tent pitches
Campsite entrance
Toilet and shower block
The garden
Rose garden beside the house
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  • 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.

Campground type

Tent sites 100
Opens

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Pop-up campground

Dogs allowed

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 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

Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/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 Horseback 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

Bus
9.7 mi Interchange
15 mi Telephone Exchange
16 mi Bus Station
Rail
13.6 mi Builth Road Rail Station
13.7 mi Cilmeri Rail Station
15.7 mi Garth (Powys) 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

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 17.4 mi

Blaenavon Ironworks 18 mi

Big Pit: National Coal Museum 18.2 mi

Blaenavon World Heritage Centre & Tourist Information Centre 18.4 mi

Penderyn Distillery Visitor Centre 22.7 mi

National Trust

Cwmmau Farmhouse 10.4 mi

The Weir 16.6 mi

Skenfrith Castle 20.2 mi

Croft Castle and Parkland 24.3 mi

The Kymin 26.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Talgarth - Park Wood - Ffostyll - Talgarth 2.7 mi

Llyswen - Wye Valley Walk - Mynydd Fforest - Brechfa Pool 3 mi

Stone Circle - Hay Bluff - Black Hill - Monnow Valley Walk - Stone Circle 4 mi

Gospel Pass - Twmpa - Gospel Pass 4 mi

Near Ffynnon Gynydd - The Begwns - near Ffynnon Gynydd 4.1 mi

Local events

  • The Hay Festival (Thursday, May 22, 2025 – Thursday, May 22, 2025)

    Hay-on-Wye, England 4.6 mi

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

    Crickhowell, Wales 11.2 mi

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 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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  5 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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