Ponden Mill
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- Dog-friendly site on the River Worth, with access to the Pennine Way
- In Brontë country, two miles from Haworth’s Brontë Parsonage Museum
- Excellent walks to Hebden Bridge; a five-minute walk to a pub
Site type
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Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. 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.
- Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Group bookings of 8 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
- This is a quiet campground/park: no music is allowed.
- No electric barbecues allowed.
- Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
- Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.
Languages spoken
English
French
German
Open from Sat, 1 Mar to
Pitch types & availability
Unpowered grass tent site
8 people maximum 
8.9/10
38 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 10m depth (80m²)
Arrival daysFrom £20 (£20)
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Power optional concrete and grass caravan site
4 people maximum 8.2/10
53 reviews Ground type: Concrete and grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 10m depth (80m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25 (£25)
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Pointy-Tenty 1 bedroom bell tent
2 people maximum 1 bedroomDimensions: 16.4ft width × 16.4ft length
Arrival daysFrom £100 (£100)
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Reviews
83% would recommend this site to a friend
80% would stay here again
What customers say
Ponden Mill: tranquil rural escape with stunning views and great walks. Hosts are praised for being warm and helpful. Facilities are basic but clean, though some feel they need updating (showers, hot water). Midges can be a bother, but the peace, wildlife, pubs and Haworth make it ideal for nature lovers.
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Would absolutely visit again
Unpowered grass tent site
Liked Lovely views
Very peaceful
Sat right next to the water, there was midgies but it’s expected , once we set up the fire they seemed to disperse .
Toilets were close by to the small pitch area, clean, look updated to previous pictures. They had hot water to wash up utensils in close by also.
Cafe wasn’t open but we walked the 5 minutes up to The Old Silent Inn which is beautiful with the be eat food and dog friendly, lovely barmaid
Disliked Our arrival wasn’t really welcoming, the host (female with glasses) seemed slightly rude like we’d interrupted her.
The other hosts we saw as we were leaving, a male and female seemed lovely, said hello etc.
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Splendid all round
Power optional concrete and grass caravan site
Liked This is my third visit and won't be my last. That says it all. Beautiful location near the historic town of Haworth. Helpful and friendly staff. highly recommended.
Disliked Nothing.
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Excellent Site. Is near a stream, so do need mosquito net's.
Power optional concrete and grass caravan site
Liked Lovely friendly, welcoming site. The food in the cafe was excellent. Already booking to go back
Disliked Nothing
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Very peaceful setting . Lovely walks…
Power optional concrete and grass caravan site
Liked Very peaceful setting . Lovely walks and Hebden Bridge and Howarth great places to visit .
Disliked Pitches somewhat awkward for awning. Ground very solid !
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Lovely hidden away site, peaceful with wildlife all around.
Power optional concrete and grass caravan site
Liked My tiny caravan had a puncture before I arrived so I opted for tent this time.
It was a lovely small site nestled in the hills, very relaxed and had most things I needed.
There had been a pop up cafe and bar in the mill next to the site over the weekend but I missed this.
The roads to the site were very windy and often single lane; next time with the caravan I'd make sure I planned my route beforehand to avoid most of these.
It's virtually on the Pennine Way and Brontë way so lots of walking from the site. It was beautiful at this time of year with the heather in bloom.
Disliked No obvious hot water for washing up.
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Lovely site, probably best for a single night due to basic facilities.
Unpowered grass tent site (solo, no cars)
Liked Beautiful location, camping beside the little stream with the gentle burble of water is very idyllic. It’s a quiet spot and a small enough site you likely won’t be disturbed. My motorcycle felt secure and I was able to camp near it. The popup cafe was good with proper homemade cakes.
Disliked The facilities are very basic, the gents lacked hot water and what little soap was available on Saturday was gone by Monday. Definitely bring your own soap or wet wipes. Only one male toilet could also mean queues in the morning.
Wifi stopped working on the first evening.
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Beautiful site by the river, a…
Power optional concrete and grass caravan site
Liked Beautiful site by the river, a very friendly guy talked us through our pitch options.
Clean loos and shower, and level pitches
Disliked Didn't feel very welcome by the lady in the office and was over charged. Once I realised I had been over charged I emailed Ponden Mill requesting a refund, I have not received a response.
Be careful if you walk up to the nearest Pub, the road is quite dangerous for walkers.
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Flat pitches. Clean ladies toilet Lovely area and…
Unpowered grass tent site
Liked Flat pitches.
Clean ladies toilet
Lovely area and a very friendly cat.
Spoke to the male owner who was nice and friendly.
Disliked Midges, although by the water so to be expected these were relentless and had to leave after one night due to us all being bit so much (even with repellant) The images made it look like plenty of room for tents when infact right next to each other. The washing up area was not clean and was blocked/very slow draining due to food.
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will definitely be back
Power optional concrete and grass caravan site
Liked What a lovely little gem of a place, the person who greeted us was so friendly she couldnt do enough or tell us enough about the place and surrounds
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If the washing up sinks and taps were fixed, we might come back.
Unpowered grass tent site
Liked Lovely spot with nice views. Friendly staff. Nice shower. (It is interesting on this website that you do not have an option in the review- you have to write about what you liked, but 'disliked' is optional....)
Disliked There were a great many campers using the one sink with one (working) (cold) tap. The other sink had a broken tap, and the first sink seemed to drain into it, so it was filthy every time we went to wash up. There were taps around the campsite, but they were not working.
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Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires 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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent sitesUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Small (11-25 sites)Location
Ponden Mill
Ponden Lane
Haworth
West Yorkshire
England
BD22 0HP
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
53.83117°N
2.00432°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Must see
Bronte Parsonage Museum 3.1 km
East Riddlesden Hall (NT) 9.4 km
Halifax Ski & Snowboard Centre 14.1 km
Eureka! The National Children's Museum 15.8 km
National Media Museum 16.9 km
National Trust
Hardcastle Crags 7.9 km
East Riddlesden Hall 9.4 km
Gawthorpe Hall 19.5 km
Marsden Moor Estate 26 km
Malham Tarn Estate 32 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Stanbury - Ponden Reservoir - Oakworth Moor - Oldfield 1.4 km
Penistone Hill Park - Top Withins - Walshaw - Crimsworth Dean 2.3 km
Haworth - Top Withins - the Bronte Walk 3.2 km
CENTRAL PARK, HAWORTH 3.6 km
LUND PARK 6.5 km
Local events
- Harrogate Autumn Flower Show (Friday, 19 September 2025 – Friday, 19 September 2025)
Ripon, England 36.7 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 Ponden Mill have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Ponden Mill dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Ponden Mill? Climb aboard the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway (10 minutes’ drive) at Haworth station, and travel south to Oxenhope or north to Keighley. The line and the surrounding area provide the background … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Ponden Mill?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: noon – 7 p.m. Depart by: noon On-site accommodation Arrive: 12:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: noon - How much does it cost to stay at Ponden Mill? From $22.76 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.