The Travelling Mule

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The campsite
The campsite
Pitches behind the pub
Grass pitches sheltered by trees
Communal firepit
Pub interior
Pub garden with country views
View from the pub garden
Large pub garden
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Pitches behind the pub
Grass pitches sheltered by trees
Communal firepit

  • Pop-up tourer campsite behind The Abermule Inn in Powys, Wales
  • Dolforwyn Castle five minutes’ drive; Powis Castle 20 minutes
  • Grass and gravel pitches; pub open daily; shops five minutes’ drive
Liking the sound of parking up at a Powys pub, with all the food-and-drink opportunities it brings? Here’s your chance to do just that, for The Travelling Mule is a sheltered tourer camping field tucked handily behind The Abermule Inn in the pretty village of the same name. Sheltered all around by mature trees, the grass and gravel pitches at this pop-up site are five minutes’ walk to the meandering curves of the rivers Severn and Mule, or towpath walks along the Montgomery Canal, so it’s easy to stretch your legs and exercise any canines who came along for the ride too. Pick up provisions for your stay at Newtown (five minutes’ drive) supermarkets, and if the weather permits, there’s a communal firepit for conjuring up simple camping fodder outdoors. Otherwise, the family-friendly pub itself is open for drinks daily, and seasonal menus between Wednesday and Sunday; music festivals are also held there a couple of times a year, and there’s an expansive beer garden for leisurely afternoons on warmer days.

Site type

Tent sites 20
Travel trailer sites 20
RV sites 20
Opens May 1
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.
  • 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.

Languages spoken

English

Welsh

Open from Thu, May 1 to

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Reviews

8.3

Overall rating based on 6 reviews View breakdown

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Good stopover. Lovely staff. Good food

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

Primitive grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked: This pop up touring pitch does what it says on the tin.
We just stayed one night to break our journey. We parked up and walked our dog along the Montgomery canal (3 mins away)
The staff in the pub were lovely and friendly. The food was delicious (we had tapas) the toilets were available to use all night in the pub and they had a shower available. Which I used the next morning. Although I had to hold it as the catch was broken, but it was warm and you didn’t have to pay for it.
Bargain for £18 for the night.
Would definitely use as a stopover again. Thanks for your hospitality 🙂

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Will be using again. So easy

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

Primitive grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked: Friendly atmosphere ,very pleasant stay. Would stay again. Quick service and good service.

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no…

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

Primitive grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked: no

Disliked: We booked on line for that evening but on arrival the site was not as we thought.
There was a row of probably stored caravans and a few old vehicles on the grass which was long. All felt uncared for and not a place we wanted to stay.

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From the manager: hello (anonymous)
a couple of things we would like to pick up on in your "review"
1) our caravans are not "stored" they are enjoyed by people who come to visit us often, contrary to what you saw.
2) a few old vehicles? more like customers who have parked on the grass far away and a safe distance away from your pitch.
I would also like to point out that we value constructive feedback, but to say you enjoyed nothing about your stay? a peaceful and safe place to sleep? 24 access to clean showers and toilet area? for a reasonable price?
we sincerely hope you find a site that meets your standards.

A perfect camping experience

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

Primitive grass and gravel tent campsite

Liked: An awesome place, very welcoming and friendly, a beautiful river right next to us, peaceful, clean toilets, shower and easy access to water and all services, super fast free WiFi in the bar, all big supermarkets 5 mins drive down the road, fantastic people would recommend to everyone especially bikers 👍

Disliked: Nothing

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Lovely 😍…

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
Michaela G. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked: Lovely 😍

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Great host

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

Primitive grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked: Great food and helpful host

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Features

Pop-up campground

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant 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

Budget/backpacker Gastronomic delight Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campground Pub campground Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Step-free access Disabled facilities Site close to accessible bathrooms

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Location

The Travelling Mule

Abermule Hotel

Abermule

Powys

Wales

SY15 6ND

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

52.54278°N
-3.23771°W

Nearest transport

Coach
5.5 km Nag`s Head Hotel
5.5 km Nag`s Head Hotel
6.2 km Bus Station
Rail
6 km Newtown (Powys) Rail Station
13.5 km Caersws Rail Station
14.4 km Welshpool 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

Walkers will be in their element with a choice of waterside routes. Take gentle kid-friendly meanders along the tree-shaded Montgomery Canal Towpath, or follow the River Severn Path into Newton (90 minutes’ walk), stopping off to watch for kingfishers and grebes at Pwll Penarth Nature Reserve (55 minutes) along the way. Learn up on Powys history on a visit to the photogenic hilltop ruins of Dolforwyn Castle (five minutes’ drive), built in 1273 to defend the Severn Valley against attack from over the border in England. There’s more Welsh heritage to be seen at National Trust-owned Powis Castle and Garden (20 minutes), where you can nose around sumptuous interiors and have a wander through formal gardens planted with 300-year-old yew hedges. See a Welsh craftsman at work in the Andrew Logan Museum of Sculpture (10 minutes, book in advance), where there’s an eccentric collection of colourful installations and bespoke jewellery made from recycled glass, papier-mâché and textiles. Round off the day in Powys by sampling some sparkling rosé at Kerry Vale Vineyard (15 minutes), open for tours of the vines and tastings at the cellar door.

Must see

Powis Castle & Garden 13.1 km

Stokesay Castle 30.2 km

Ludlow Castle 40 km

MOMA Wales - Y Tabernacl 42 km

Much Wenlock Priory 46.2 km

National Trust

Carding Mill Valley and the Shropshire Hills 28 km

Wilderhope Manor 38.3 km

Attingham Park Estate: Cronkhill 39.7 km

Croft Castle and Parkland 40.8 km

Attingham Park 41.6 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Llyn Coed y Dinas - River Severn - Montgomery Canal 11.4 km

Welshpool - Severn Valley Walk - Powis Castle - Welshpool 14.3 km

Corndon Hill and Mitchell's Fold Stone Circle (Shorter Version) 14.6 km

Corndon Hill and Mitchell's Fold Stone Circle 14.6 km

Corndon Hill - Priest Weston - Mitchell's Fold Stone Circle 14.6 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.

Offers

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does The Travelling Mule have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Travelling Mule dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Travelling Mule? Walkers will be in their element with a choice of waterside routes. Take gentle kid-friendly meanders along the tree-shaded Montgomery Canal Towpath, or follow the River Severn Path into Newton (90 minutes’ … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Travelling Mule?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Travelling Mule? From $33.41 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.