Riverbend Caravan Park

From £24 For 1 night, 2 adults 9.9 122 reviews
Pitches (added by manager 12 Sep 2022)
Visitor image of a pitch by the river (added by manager 12 sep 2022)
Looking towards the end of the park and the glyndwr's way footbridge (added by manager 17 mar 2015)
The river runs right through the park (added by manager 17 mar 2015)

  • Peaceful park with river fishing and access to Glyndwr Way footpath
  • Half an hour from Powis Castle and 50 minutes from Barmouth beach
  • Within an hour's drive of Snowdonia National Park and Shropshire Hills
A river runs through it… That’s the title of a 1994 film starring Brad Pitt, and it’s also one of the many fab things about Riverbend Caravan Park in Powys. The Banwy, a shallow tributary of the Severn, flows through this peaceful Welsh park just outside the village of Llangadfan. You may not spot Brad Pitt on the riverbanks, but there are far better odds of encountering kingfishers and otters, and of catching grayling, brown trout or salmon… just bring along your fishing rod. Smaller visitors can splash about in the stream and play Pooh Sticks from the nearby stone bridge; there’s also a playground for them to hurtle around on site, and another one in the garden of the pub a minute’s walk away. If you’re all up for long walks, the 135-mile Glyndwr’s Way passes by the village and links up with the even more mammoth Offa’s Dyke Path in Welshpool, half an hour’s drive away. Back at base, the facilities are clean and well-maintained, with heated towel rails in the washrooms. Dogs are welcome at Riverbend Caravan Park, and also in the pub, which serves hot food and local ales.

Site type

Tent pitches 10
Motorhome pitches 10
Touring caravan pitches 10
Open now

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 4 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.
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 25 or over.
  • A cable measuring at least 15 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Units longer than 7.2 metres are not allowed.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
  • There is no charge for fishing but holidaymakers are required to bring their rod licence and own equipment. Customers are encouraged to use their own toilet/shower facilities wherever possible. Campervan conversions must meet the DVLA standards in order to be allowed onsite.

Languages spoken

English

Welsh

Open from Fri, 22 Mar to

This site is a member of Hillandale Caravans group.

Gold David Bellamy Conservation Award AA 5 pennants
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Pitch types & availability

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Excellent campsite with outstanding attention to detail,friendly staff

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

Electric optional grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: A fabulous find! We stayed for a little Easter break of 5 nights (Sat - Thursday). We were welcomed by the owner who informed us of the local amenities local shop/ cafe and pub wiring 2 minute walk of site. He then showed us our pitch. Due to the excessive rain he gave us the choice of upgrading our grass electric pitch to a hard standing at no extra charge - which we did. The pitch was level (which a saviour when you have a trailer tent). We set up and took in the beautiful view of the Welsh hillside and sat for a moment relaxing in a beech next to the river that runs through the site. (Looking forward to returning in the summer to back in the sun and do my toes). The toilet block and amenities are the cleanest and most modern I have ever encountered. Each bathroom had its own toilet, shower cubicle and sink so home from home comforts. Extra details such as free shower caps, heated towel rail and hairdryer make this feel extra luxury when camping. There are some lovely walks nearby and Welshpool with its small stream train only 30mins drive away.

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Perfect location for walks and nice pub meal after.

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

Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Wonderful hosts and quiet location. Toilets & showers were immaculate.

Disliked: Nothing.

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From the manager: Hi Rachel, Thank you so much for your review of Riverbend, also for your comments regarding our award winning washrooms, We look forward to your next visit, Angie Lindsey and the Team

Great site easy to find. Lovely owners. Very clean.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Toilets the owners were really friendly. The scenery was lovely

Disliked: Not enough lighting of a night very dark. Couldn't see the lock combination even the auto light there wasn't sufficient. Didn't feel tge park was very secure.

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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We greatly appreciate both your compliments and your concerns, as they help us improve our services. We're delighted to hear that you found us to be friendly and that you enjoyed the lovely scenery. However, we're sorry to hear about the issues you encountered. In relation to your concern, We have held the David Bellamy Award for conservation for many years and part of this award is to reduce the amount of light pollution, Riverbend is lit at night but subtly . As suggested on Pitch Up customers may benefit from bringing a torch for situations like these. Please know that we take your feedback seriously, and we're committed to making the necessary improvements. If you have any more suggestions or specific details you'd like to share, please don't hesitate to reach out. We are also glad that you have chosen to return and that you would recommend our Lovely Park to Friends . Angie, Lindsey and the Team at Riverbend

Well kept exellent toilet shower room.…

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

Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Well kept exellent toilet shower room.

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From the manager: Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback with us! We're delighted to hear that you had a great experience with our well-maintained toilet and shower room. Your kind words motivate us to continue providing excellent service. We hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again in the future. If you have any suggestions or if there's anything we can do to make your next visit even more enjoyable, please feel free to let us know. Lindsey, Angie and the Team @ Riverbend

Everything excellent

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

Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Excellent little break we booked a extr night whilst there , feeling welcomed , relaxed & chilled. Facility’s excellent all clean couldn’t find fault . Lovely location 😊

Disliked: Nothing to dislike

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From the manager: Thank you so much for sharing your feedback with us! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that you had an excellent break at Riverbend and that you decided to extend your stay - that's the kind of endorsement we love to receive. We take great pride in creating a welcoming and relaxing atmosphere for our guests, and it's fantastic to hear that you felt this during your time with us. Our team work hard to ensure that the facilities are maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness, and your inability to find fault with them is a testament to the teams dedication. We agree that our location is truly special, and we're glad you enjoyed it. We hope you had a chance to explore and make the most of the beautiful surroundings. If there's anything more we can do to make your next stay even better, please don't hesitate to let us know. We look forward to welcoming you back for another wonderful experience in the future.

We loved the facilities at Riverbend immaculate toilets and showers .also…

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

Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: We loved the facilities at Riverbend immaculate toilets and showers .also a good location for attractions we wanted to visit.

Disliked: None

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From the manager: Thank you so much for taking the time to share your positive experience at Riverbend! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our facilities, particularly the immaculate toilets and showers. Our team takes great pride in maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and comfort for our guests. It's wonderful to know that our location worked well for the attractions you had in mind. We always strive to provide convenience and accessibility to popular destinations to enhance your overall stay. Your feedback is truly valuable to us, and we're delighted that you had a great time during your visit. Should your future travels bring you back to the area, we would be absolutely delighted to host you again at Riverbend.

The site is fantastic, lovely welcome from helpful staff, lovely location next…

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

Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: The site is fantastic, lovely welcome from helpful staff, lovely location next to the river, great level hardcore pitches, the amenities are second to none some of the best we have used. The pub near the site was also a wonderful bonus. We would definitely stop again.

Disliked: Nothing

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From the manager: We greatly appreciate you taking the time to share your wonderful experience at Riverbend. It's truly heart-warming to hear that you found our location by the river to be lovely and that our staff provided a warm and helpful welcome. We're thrilled that the level hardcore pitches met your expectations and contributed to a comfortable stay. We're delighted that you found our amenities to be second to none. Providing top-notch facilities for our guests is a priority, and we're glad to know that you found them to be some of the best you've used. It's also fantastic to hear that the nearby pub added to the enjoyment of your stay. We understand how these little bonuses can enhance the overall experience. Thank you for your kind words, and we're absolutely delighted that you're considering stopping by again. We would be more than happy to welcome you back for another great stay. Safe travels and we look forward to hosting you again in the future!

Super friendly staff very clean site beautiful place toilets were spotless one.…

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
Ryan W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Super friendly staff very clean site beautiful place toilets were spotless one. Of the cleanest I've seen

Disliked: The only negative I have here is the shower u keep having to push the button in for water to come out every 10 seconds

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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us! We're thrilled to hear that you had a positive experience at our site. Our team takes pride in providing a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, and we're delighted that you found our staff to be super friendly. It's also wonderful to know that you found our park to be clean and well-maintained. We strive to create a beautiful and comfortable environment for all our guests. Your kind words about our toilets being among the cleanest you've seen mean a lot to us. The push button showers are on a 30 second delay not 10 second. This is to to prevent water wastage. We look forward to having you back for another visit Angie Lindsey and the Team

Fantastic facilities..showers toilets electric hook up and waste disposal…

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 4
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Fantastic facilities..showers toilets electric hook up and waste disposal

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From the manager: Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience . We're thrilled to hear that you found our showers, toilets, electric hook-ups, and waste disposal services to be fantastic. Providing a comfortable and convenient environment for our guests is a top priority for us. We hope you had a great stay, and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future for more memorable experience Angie Lindsey and The Team

Great camp, friendly people and beautiful quiet surroundings

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

Electric optional grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Everyone was so friendly and welcoming especially Angie. Beautiful clean camp site with toilets and showers so clean (Better than my bathroom ) lol everything was fantastic

Disliked: Nothing

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From the manager: Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a positive experience at Riverbend, and we greatly appreciate your kind words. Our team takes great pride in providing a friendly and welcoming atmosphere for our guests, and we'll be sure to pass on your special mention to Angie. It's great to know that our facilities, including the toilets and showers, met your expectations and even exceeded them. We aim to maintain a high standard of cleanliness to ensure your comfort during your stay. Your comment about our facilities being "better than your bathroom" made us chuckle! We take it as a huge compliment and are delighted that you found everything to be fantastic. We hope you have many more memorable visits with us, and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future. The Riverbend Team


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 pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

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

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

Forest

Lake and/or mountain

Leave the car at home

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches

Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Riverbend Caravan Park

Llangadfan

Welshpool

Powys

Wales

SY21 0PP

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

52.68481°N
-3.46441°W

Nearest transport

Coach
13.3 mi Bus Station
13.5 mi Nag`s Head Hotel
13.5 mi Nag`s Head Hotel
Rail
11.7 mi Caersws Rail Station
13.6 mi Newtown (Powys) Rail Station
13.8 mi Welshpool Rail Station
Ferry
24.6 mi Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing
24.8 mi Barmouth Ferry Landing

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

One very fine way to visit Welshpool involves steaming in courtesy of the Welshpool and Llanfair Light Railway, from Llanfair Caereinion (15 minutes’ drive). Once in town, you can continue the historical theme with wanders round the Powysland Museum and tours of Powis Castle, a medieval fortress housing the treasures Robert Clive brought back from India; both are half an hour by car. Treasures of different kind surround Gregynog Hall, also half an hour away: 750 acres of estate include Grade I-listed formal gardens and a nature reserve of ancient oak woodlands where you might see hares, wood warblers and horseshoe bats. Mazes, myths, mine descents and craft workshops are on the menu at King Arthur’s Labyrinth in Corris, 45 minutes away, along with transport nostalgia at the steam railway museum. If it’s a vintage seaside experience you’re seeking, beetle over to Barmouth (50 minutes) for wide sands, safe seas, donkey rides and candy floss, or for something stranger, make the hour and 10-minute trip to Portmeirion, a fantastical Italian fishing village with a scifi past. Depending on which way you point yourself, an hour’s car journey can take you hiking round Lake Bala and rafting upon it, or rambling the high ridges of the Stiperstones National Nature Reserve in the Shropshire Hills.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Fairbourne 24.9 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Barmouth 25.2 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Aberdyfi 26.7 mi Estuary Excellent Good Good Good
Aberdyfi Rural 27.4 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Good Good
Tal-Y-Bont 27.6 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Powis Castle & Garden 13 mi

MOMA Wales - Y Tabernacl 17.6 mi

Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway 27.2 mi

CADW - Harlech Castle 29.5 mi

National Trust

Chirk Castle 23.3 mi

Carding Mill Valley and the Shropshire Hills 28.5 mi

Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 29.9 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

LAKE VYRNWY (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 15/04/1980) 7.3 mi

Rhiwargor Car Park - Pistyll-y-Meincian - Bird Hide - Rhiwargor 8.9 mi

Two Valleys - Llangynog to Pistyll Rhaeadr 10 mi

Cwm Cywarch - Glasgwm - Aran Fawddwy - Drysgol 10.5 mi

Pistyll Llanrhaeadr and the Berwyns 12.3 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.

Want to know more about camping in Powys?

  • Does Riverbend Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Riverbend Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Riverbend Caravan Park? One very fine way to visit Welshpool involves steaming in courtesy of the Welshpool and Llanfair Light Railway, from Llanfair Caereinion (15 minutes’ drive). Once in town, you can continue the historical … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Riverbend Caravan Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Riverbend Caravan Park? From £24 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.