Olchon Valley Campsite
Hereford, Herefordshire
Olchon Valley Campsite is settled just east of the England and Wales border, in the Black Mountains, with easy access to Offa's Dyke and Cat's Back ridge. There's plenty to explore in the surrounding area, ideal for an outdoor adventure, including cycling, hiking, and walking. Choose between spacious grass pitches and cosy furnished Yurts and railway wagons- whatever you need to complete the ideal stay.
About Olchon Valley Campsite
This peaceful, family-friendly, welcoming site is nestled in the picturesque Olchon Valley, on the border between England and Wales. A short distance away, you'll find Cat's Back ridge and Offa's Dyke - ideal for exploring! With views and activities surrounding your stay, you'll find plenty to enjoy. Grass pitches are available for touring tents and small campervans, with easy access to the disabled friendly toilets, showers and washing-up facilities. BBQ/ firepits and picnic tables are provided. Furnished yurts and railway wagons are also available, complete with double bed, and nearby field kitchen, laundry and facilities. This site is accessible for those with reduced mobility, with access ramps linking areas of the site, disabled toilet and wheelchair-accessible wet room (with perching stool) for showering. This area is a haven for wildlife, with Red Kites and Buzzards filling the skies. The Olchon Brook that runs through the farm is the perfect place to play. The campsite is a mixture of wooded pasture and flower-filled meadow which is vibrant with butterflies, grasshoppers and other invertebrates throughout the summer. Perfect for nature explorers of all ages!
Open from 1 March to 31 October
This site offers disabled friendly toilet and shower facilities, as well as a field kitchen, and log store. The hot water onsite is solar panelled.
Nearby pub The Crown Inn is just a six minute drive form the site.
Adult only
Allow commercial vans
Allow pets
Bike hire
Café / restaurant
Communal BBQ
Disabled facilities
Drinking water
Electric hookups
Entertainment
Family friendly
Fires allowed
Fishing
Games room
Glamping
Golf
Horse riding
Hot tub
Internet access
Kids club
Kids playground
Laundry
Near beach
Near pub
Open year round
Peaceful
RV pitches
Shop
Showers
Swimming pool
Toilets
TV room
Vineyard
Water hookups
Watersports
W.C. disposal
There are 14 accommodation options on-site
10 x Grass pitches
Camping pitches for touring tents.
Site tariff
Interested in staying at Olchon Valley Campsite?
Call 01873 860311 to book.
Evenings
Unfortunately Olchon Valley Campsite doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.
Site rules and policies
Checking in: from 4pm. Other times by prior arrangement only.
Checking out: by 10am. Other times by prior arrangement only.
Arrival: Please come to Reception in the stone house on arrival.
Accessibility: There are ramps around the site to provide accessibility for those with reduced mobility, including wheelchair users. Please ensure you do not obstruct these access routes.
Noise: We are a remote rural site and our guests value the peace and quiet we offer. Please consider the wishes of other guests, particularly at night time.
Fire: Children must be closely supervised at all times when fires are lit in the wood burners or fire pits/ BBQs. A fire guard is provided in each yurt to ensure children do not have access to the woodburner. Please do not allow your children to pay with the tools please.
Things to do on site and in the Hereford area
Onsite, there are communal BBQ/ fire pits, picnic tables and a pizza oven to enjoy. There is a well-stocked cupboard with games, puzzles and storybooks for children.
Nearby, Offa's Dyke and the Cat's Back Ridge offer stunning views and excellent walks.
The market towns of Hay on Wye, Talgarth, Abergavenny and Hereford are all close to the site, and great spots to explore. Hereford Cathedral is home to the world-renowned Mappa Mundi and Chained Library.
The River Wye also offers great canoeing and there are local farms offering horse riding and pony trekking.
There are some wonderful local pubs offering meals to suit all budgets, with some specialising in locally sourced produce. The village shop is a few minutes drive away and is well-stocked with all the essentials for camping.
There's plenty more to do in the surrounding area, including exploring the numerous local castles (Longtown, Grosmont, Skenfrith, White Castle, Goodrich and Raglan) dotted along the borderlands.
Interested in staying at Olchon Valley Campsite?
Call 01873 860311 to book.
Evenings
Unfortunately Olchon Valley Campsite doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.
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