Gypsy Castle Camping

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Visitor image of the sunset from their pitch
Visitor image of the sunset from their pitch
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Pitching field
Local residents
Close to major cycle routes
River wye
River wye
In the pretty powys countryside
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Pitching field
Local residents

  • Semi-wild site on the edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park
  • Central Hay-on-Wye 15 minutes' walk away; Hereford 25 minutes by car
  • Small-scale site with ample space; well-behaved dogs welcome
It's a small, simple site, but Gypsy Castle Camping ticks an awful lot of boxes. Firstly, it's on the outskirts of the brilliant Powys town of Hay-on-Wye. And then there's the fact that it's in the Brecon Beacons National Park, a short stroll away from refreshing River Wye scenery. Given the above, it's clear how this prime patch could be just the job for those on the hunt for self-sustained breaks. In need of some holiday reading? In Hay-on-Wye's bookshop-lined streets you'll be able to pick up material on pretty much every conceivable subject. In town, there are also pubs, restaurants and a nice number of independent shops. The Warren, a gorgeous common on the Wye, is a few minutes' walk away. If you want a site with a swish amenities block with modcons, this is not the place for you. What Gypsy Castle Camping does have, however, is two horsebox showers, two portable plastic toilets, two sinks with cold water and a chemical disposal point. Well-behaved dogs can be brought here, but please keep them on a lead and properly supervised – there's livestock about. When questions about site etiquette or the local area come up, just ask the manager who drops by to touch base at regular intervals.

Site type

Tent pitches 22
Motorhome pitches 22
Open now
Opens 12 June
Please note
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 12 Jun to

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

8.8

Overall rating from 45 Pitchup.com customers

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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

93% would recommend this site to a friend

89% would stay here again

What customers say

A peaceful, basic spot near Hay-on-Wye with great views and river access. Friendly owner, Colin, and surprisingly good hot showers in horse boxes. Portaloos are clean. Cold water for washing up, but the Elsan point could be better. Limited opening and EHU cost noted.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 2026/06/30

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No frills camping, clean facilities and…

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 Kat B. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked No frills camping, clean facilities and friendly owner. Short drive / walk for Hay town centre. Will be be back!

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Thank you for your positive comments Colin 😀 🙏

We liked how quiet and how…

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Esther D. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked We liked how quiet and how well looked after the site was. There wasn't a shower block etc. but the portaloos were cleaned daily as well as the shower. It had everything we needed and was only a 15 minute walk into the centre of Hay. Communication from the owner was also excellent. Would absolutely recommend and hope to visit again in the future.

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From the manager: Many thanks for your positive comments Colin 😀

Beautiful, quiet spot with lovely views…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Beautiful, quiet spot with lovely views in all directions.
Only a 10 minute walk away from Hay's town centre and right next to beautiful riverside walks.
The toilets were clean and I loved the horsebox shower.
We also enjoyed chatting with the friendly campsite owner.
I would highly recommend this campsite and will definitely come back soon.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your positive comments Colin 😀

Friendly helpful host with very good local knowledge.

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Paul F. 6 reviews

Electric optional grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Location, relaxed atmosphere.
Exactly what we were looking for.

Disliked Nothing

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Lovely pace to enjoy weekend

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Beautiful location, toilets, drinking water and shower available, friendly host.

Disliked N/a

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for the review Colin

Peaceful site with lovely views. Only…

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 Amanda G. 2 reviews

Electric optional grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Peaceful site with lovely views. Only a short walk to the town.
Great showers, very spacious.

Disliked Nothing

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Great little campsite. Felt "out of…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Great little campsite. Felt "out of the way" while also being a stones throw from the town. The guy running it was very helpful as well.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your positive comments Colin 😀

Excellent quiet campsite

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 Michael M. 1 review

Electric optional grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Very quiet campsite that is 10 minutes walk from Hay on Wye. Portaloos were very clean and the horse box shower was fab. Highly recommend this campsite.

Disliked Not staying longer

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The perfect site

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Paul M. 2 reviews

Electric optional grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Great site within walking distance of Hay on Wye. The owner was very helpful. Couldn’t ask for anything more!!

Disliked Absolutely nothing!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for the positive comments ☺️ 😊 Colin

Quiet location within walking distance of…

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Anonymous

Electric optional grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Quiet location within walking distance of Hay on Wye. Great communication from Colin, he was both friendly and helpful.

Disliked Basic facilities, but much as we expected. EHU at £8 night seems a little excessive.

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Features

Portable toilet

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

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Pop-up campground Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby

Location

Gypsy Castle Camping

Gypsy Castle Lane

Hay-on-Wye

Powys

Wales

HR3 5PW

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52,06963°N
3,14255°W

Nearest transport

Coach
21,6 km Interchange
22,9 km Telephone Exchange
29,1 km Bus Station
Rail
22,4 km Builth Road Rail Station
23,3 km Cilmeri Rail Station
25,1 km Llandrindod 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

To fully take advantage of being so close to the Wye, you'll want to spend a generous portion of your holiday messing about by, in or on the water. Local coarse fishing opportunities are a five-minute drive away, while those looking to expend a bit more energy can head to Celtic Canoes (five minutes) to rent a riverworthy craft. Other, bigger bodies of water like Llangorse Lake (20 minutes) are also worth scouting out, particularly if you're into hiking – the lake and its surrounding villages have some of the loveliest walks around. If there's demand for further outdoor action, you can easily make the trip to Black Mountain Activities (10 minutes), where a range of land and water-based options are yours for the choosing. While 100% Welsh holidays certainly have appeal, travellers planning on staying here a bit longer might also like to look at what's over the border in England. The top three highlights? It's a tough call, but Neolithic Arthur's Stone (15 minutes), Hereford's Cider Museum (25 minutes) and Hampton Court Castle (45 minutes) are all strong contenders.

Must see

Blaenavon Ironworks 32,8 km

Big Pit: National Coal Museum 33,3 km

Blaenavon World Heritage Centre & Tourist Information Centre 33,3 km

Brecon Mountain Railway 33,9 km

Raglan Castle 38,9 km

National Trust

Cwmmau Farmhouse 10,6 km

The Weir 22,1 km

Skenfrith Castle 31,9 km

Croft Castle and Parkland 33 km

The Kymin 42,4 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Hay on Wye - Offa's Dyke Path - Penhenallt - Hay Common - Hay 0n Wye 1,2 km

St Mary's Church - Cusop Dingle - New Forest Farm 2,2 km

Cusop - New House Wood - Cusop Dingle - Cusop 2,2 km

Stone Circle - Hay Bluff - Black Hill - Monnow Valley Walk - Stone Circle 5 km

Near Ffynnon Gynydd - The Begwns - near Ffynnon Gynydd 5,9 km

Local events

  • Green Man Festival (Thursday, 20 August 2026 – Thursday, 20 August 2026)

    Crickhowell, Wales 22,6 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 Gypsy Castle Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Gypsy Castle Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Gypsy Castle Camping? To fully take advantage of being so close to the Wye, you'll want to spend a generous portion of your holiday messing about by, in or on the water. Local coarse fishing … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Gypsy Castle Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Gypsy Castle Camping? From R433,55 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.