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Panpwnton Campsite

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· Knighton, England

10 acres hosted by Roxanne R.

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A riverside campsite on Offa’s Dyke Path near Knighton

Panpwnton Campsite occupies a couple of fields on the border of England and Wales, with a national trail, a river, and a scenic rural railway passing through. No wonder it's been keeping campers happy since 1963! Set on a sheep farm that’s been passed down through generations, this charming campsite is both a handy place to stop off if you’re hiking Offa’s Dyke Path and a great base from which to explore both sides of the border. The town of Knighton is a ten-minute walk away and the site itself provides good old-fashioned camping on the farm.

You call in at the farmhouse on arrival and are directed, most likely by host, Roxanne, to pitch your tent pretty much wherever you please. About eight acres of this 80-acre farm are given over to tents, campervans, and motorhomes and, though the space is vast, a sensible cap on numbers means it’s never crowded. Should you really want to get away from it all though, ask Roxanne where the wilder, tucked away pitches can be found. Wherever you choose to pitch you’ll be off grid; there’s no electric hook up here but there is a shared camper’s kitchen. It offers a kettle, microwave, fridge-freezer and a dishwashing sink. On top of that, there are flushing loos and hot showers, all kept super fresh and clean. Campfires are allowed in off-ground fire pits and logs are for sale.

If you don’t fancy campfire cooking, there’s a little cafe, Offa’s Treats, offering hot food from a horsebox with riverside seating. Think bacon butties with good coffee at breakfast and burgers for your tea. It’s the perfect way to set yourself up for a day on the trail or to reward yourself when you finish. Offa’s Dyke Trail leads you, in one direction, to Knighton and in the other to Knucklas Viaduct: both worthy destinations for a short walk and handy places to stop on longer hikes. There are certainly plenty of those around here.

We are a very relaxed campsite where you pitch wherever you like. Toilets and hot showers on site. We are a short walk into town where you can get most things.

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91 Ratings · 56 reviews

Toby D.recommends

October 9, 2024

Camping Pitch

Great location, Friendly, Relaxing!

I stayed at this campsite on Saturday night, and it was in the perfect location with beautiful surroundings. The host was very welcoming and helpful with directions into the town, and making sure we had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. A breakfast in the morning was available at the breakfast bar on site which severed a variety of options, i had a tasty sausage, bacon, and egg Roll and a warm hot chocolate. It was the perfect way to start the day! I highly recommend this campsite for anyone looking for a relaxing escape with clean facilities & great hospitality. Thankyou for having us :)

Anna W.recommends

September 8, 2024

Camping Pitch

Beautiful nature Spot

Beautiful spot, surrounded by nature but close enough to walk into town. Lovely river perfect for the kiddos to splash in, clean and with little fish. Its a bit of a walk to the showers and toilets from the " overflow " field, but we didnt mind, kept a little bit of movement in the holidays. Lovely little cafe on sight, super friendly owner. The only thing to be aware off is that dogs are mainly not on leads or that rule beeing monitored, so if you are scared of dogs i wouldn't go there. We did not have a problem with it, and i pretty sure the lovely host would have done everything to help if we would have had an issue with it. When it got full over the weekend the toilets where very busy, maybe a couple more would help. Cleanliness was ok.

Louis T.recommends

September 7, 2024

Camping Pitch

Nice quiet site, park where you like, lovely owner.

Stephen G.recommends

September 4, 2024

Camping Pitch

A little bit of Welsh paradise

A lovely campsite in beautiful scenery. Only a short walk from the town. The cafe on site is great. All the pitches are level . Only and with no frills like hookups, I would recommend this site. Only problem I had was the timing of the lights in the toilet block as they turn off after just a couple of minutes , so you may want to take a touch with you or wave your arms a lot to reset the censor. A little problem on what is otherwise a fabulous site

Harriet N.recommends

September 2, 2024

Camping Pitch

River paddling and bat watching

Beautiful spot in a lovely valley. The river was a big hit with the children playing in it, building dams and dropping rocks off the bridge. Also they were very excited to see bats over that river in the evening. Good facilities too. Definitely stay again.

Lytton P.recommends

September 2, 2024

Camping Pitch

Great campsite, lots of space, nice comfortable level pitch. Perfect location next to a river and 15mins walk from Knighton. Nice walks directly from site. Clean facilities.

Location

Knighton, England, United KingdomTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Roxanne R.

Joined in June 2021

From the host

Located on the edge of Knighton (right on the England-Wales border) Panpwnton Campsite has been open to visitors since 1963. Providing travellers with a peaceful place to stop on some of England and Wales’ most famous walking and cycling routes. Now managed by Will, Roxy and family, we would love to welcome you to Panpwnton Campsite and show you why we are proud to call this beautiful place our home. The campsite is on our working farm, where we keep a flock of 300 texel cross breeding ewes. We are very passionate about farming. Our aim is to produce lamb in a green and environmentally friendly way, striving to reduce our carbon footprint whilst working alongside nature. A family run farm campsite situated on the Offa’s Dyke footpath. Located in the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, we are ideally located for those who like to walk, cycle or just take in the peaceful countryside. With magical nights under the stars listening to the owls hooting in the oak woods. It’s the perfect place for your rural camping holiday! A ten minute walk into the market town of Knighton, with its iconic clock tower, friendly pubs and cafes, and the Offa’s Dyke Centre. The River Teme runs through the farm where you can dip your feet after a long day exploring, or freshen up in our modern facilities. The heart of wales train line also runs through the farm with the Station only half a mile walk away.

Nearby attractions

Panpwnton Campsite is on Offa’s Dyke Path so it’s ideal as a stopover for walkers who are tackling the whole 177-mile route or as a base for anyone who might like to use the well-signposted footpaths for day walks. Follow it south for just a mile and you reach the town of Knighton. Alternatively you can drive there in a few minutes. This market town is home to the Offa’s Dyke Association Visitor Centre, a small museum and a station on the Heart of Wales train line. It’s a rural route which connects Knighton with other stations between Shrewsbury to the north east and Swansea to the south east; travelling through scenic countryside. Buy a one or two-day ranger ticket for unlimited travel which allows you to hop on and hop off and enjoy connected countryside walks. Knighton is also the starting point for another national trail, Glyndŵr’s Way and for the long-distance cycle route, the Trans Cambrian Way. And on its outskirts you can visit the Spaceguard Centre and Observatory (Weds-Sunday only). There are plenty of castles in this English-Welsh borderland including the National Trust’s Croft Castle (11 miles), Stokesay Castle (16 miles), Ludlow Castle (18 miles) and Powis Castle (29 miles). Hay-on-Wye is 25 miles away.

Food and drink

Offa's Treats is the on-site cafe at Panpwnton Campsite operating on weekends (and occasionally on weekends too - check ahead). It serves hot drinks, breakfast rolls and burgers. If you're cooking for yourselves and need supplies head a mile into Knighton where there’s a good butchers, a great Co-op and a handful of other shops. The town also offers some good places to eat. For coffee, cake, breakfast, brunch or lunch, try locals’ favourite The Black Sheep Cafe. There’s Knighton Plaice for takeaway fish and chips and a choice of pubs. The George and Dragon has a good menu that’s all gluten free while The Horse and Jockey is a cosy and traditional pub that’s dog friendly. For modern British restaurant food, try The Banc. If you walk in the other direction to see Knucklas Viaduct (three miles), you could eat at The Castle Inn which has a menu featuring good pies and Thai food.

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