The Dragons Gate

10 4 reviews
Camping field surrounded by farmland
Camping field surrounded by farmland
Spectacular views
The lake forms a focal point in the field
Camping field and view
Path to the camping pitches
Path around the site
The lake
Mountain and farmland views
1/15

This site does not currently take bookings here on Pitchup.com.

If you are the owner of this site, start taking bookings through Pitchup.com.
It's free, quick and easy!

Add your business details

  • Wild(ish) camping with spectacular mountain views in Herefordshire
  • Grosmont Castle 15 minutes’ drive; Symonds Yat 25 minutes
  • Wild swimming and walks on site; five minutes’ walk to the pub
If you like the sound of camping amid 360-degree views of Herefordshire countryside, you’ll probably be very happy at The Dragons Gate. On the outskirts of Garway village, the site sits close to the English-Welsh border so you can gaze over Welsh mountains from your pitch in England. And talking of pitches, there are just a few scattered over 10 acres in a sheltered valley, so your privacy is all but guaranteed. Now, this is wild(ish) camping for those of you not quite prepared to go the whole hog and get completely off grid. There is a shared basic toilet and shower facilities, access to water (non-drinking, please bring bottled water) and a phone signal – but make sure you bring a battery pack to charge your mobiles, as there is no power. If you’re content to hang out on site, by day you can go wild swimming on the farm (by arrangement please), or clamber up Garway Hill from the pitches to see if you can spot the wild ponies that graze the land. Hire firepits and buy wood for cosy nights around the campfire – get a barbecue going if you fancy dining alfresco, or head on down to the village pub (five minutes’ walk) for decent local fare. As this is a peaceful spot with only the sound of birdsong breaking the silence, the owners ask that you don’t play music on site.

Site type

Tent pitches 10
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 3
Opens

Languages spoken

English

Nearby sites that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Want to know more about camping in Herefordshire?

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 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

Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearby

Type

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

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Fishing nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Location

The Dragons Gate

Garway

Great Demesne

Hereford

Herefordshire

England

HR2 8RJ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

51.90195°N
-2.80591°W

Nearest transport

Coach
6.8 km Telephone Exchange
11.8 km Bus Station
15.6 km Cantilupe Road
Rail
16.9 km Abergavenny Rail Station
18.9 km Hereford Rail Station
26.9 km Pontypool & New Inn Rail Station
Ferry
29.7 km Lydney Harbour
29.7 km Sharpness Old Docks
39.4 km Newport (S Wales) Ferry Terminal
Airport
44.6 km Gloucestershire 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

Local attractions and activities include: - Oldfield Forge (become a blacksmith for the day): five minutes’ drive - National Trust-owned Skenfrith Castle (wild swimming nearby): 10 minutes - Tŷ Gwyn Cider (tasting and sales): 15 minutes - Grosmont Castle (ruins of a border castle): 15 minutes - White Castle Vineyard (tours and tastings): 20 minutes - The Viking Games (themed activities): 20 minutes - Symonds Yat (canoeing and paddleboarding): 25 minutes - Hereford: half an hour.

Must see

Caldicot Castle & Country Park 11.8 km

Goodrich Castle 13.3 km

Raglan Castle 14.9 km

Blaenavon Ironworks 24 km

Blaenavon World Heritage Centre & Tourist Information Centre 24 km

National Trust

Skenfrith Castle 2.7 km

The Kymin 13 km

The Weir 19.2 km

Westbury Court Garden 28.5 km

Cwmmau Farmhouse 33.2 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Garway - White Rocks - Garway Hill - Garway 0.9 km

Skenfrith - Monnow Valley Walk - Tregate Bridge - Daren 2.9 km

KENTCHURCH COURT 3.4 km

Cross Ash - The Graig - Dawn of Day - Cross Ash 4.6 km

Llangua - Monnow Valley Walk - Cupid's Hill - Llangua 6.2 km

Local events

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

    Crickhowell, Wales 25.7 km

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

    Hay-on-Wye, England 28.9 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

Reviews

10

Overall rating based on 4 reviews View breakdown

100%

would recommend this site to a friend

100%

would stay here again

  • 100%
    10
  • 0%
    9
  • 0%
    8
  • 0%
    7
  • 0%
    6
  • 0%
    5
  • 0%
    4
  • 0%
    3
  • 0%
    2
  • 0%
    1

Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Thank you Bill and Cheryl for a lovely stay, great amount of…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
David F. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Thank you Bill and Cheryl for a lovely stay, great amount of space in a beautiful setting. The shower is a work of steptoe art🤣. See you next year👍

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really enjoyed our stay here, exactly the type of site we wanted.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Philip W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Beautiful location, peaceful (no music rule is much appreciated), lots of space between pitches.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site with clean facilities & perfect surroundings

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch (lake view)

Liked: The peace and quite, the distance between the pitches, and super views. Oh and the fire pits to hire were brilliant - sat sitting next to the pond with a fire going watching the swifts and fish. Pure relaxation.
Wild-ish

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely peaceful Campsite with lovely views of the hills and pond. Family…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Charlotte K. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch (lake view)

Liked: Lovely peaceful Campsite with lovely views of the hills and pond. Family were friendly and helpful. Flushing toilets and lovely warm shower facilities.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Frequently asked questions

  • Does The Dragons Gate have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Dragons Gate dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Dragons Gate? Local attractions and activities include: - Oldfield Forge (become a blacksmith for the day): five minutes’ drive - National Trust-owned Skenfrith Castle (wild swimming nearby): 10 minutes - Tŷ Gwyn Cider (tasting … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Dragons Gate?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
    Read more