Riverside camping in Brecon Beacons National Park

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Set your sights on river camping in Brecon Beacons National Park. With over 180 spots lining the banks and tucked beside streams, you’ll find everything from wild swimming holes to quiet fishing stretches. Top picks like Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite (185 reviews), Panpwnton Campsite (74 reviews), and Pytingwyn Woods (70 reviews) give you river access, plenty of space for a campfire, and a hot shower at the end of the day. Pack your rod for fishing, bring your dog, or saddle up for a day’s horseback-ride along the water. Average prices hover around £75 per night, but you’ll spot options as low as £8 if you know where to look. Expect practical facilities, easy river access, and plenty of room to stretch out under the Welsh sky. Don’t forget—rubbish bins on site mean you can leave no trace.

98% (759) 728 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds in Brecon Beacons National Park

Pytingwyn Woods

1. Pytingwyn Woods

97%
(148)
Brecon, Wales · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Almost-wild camping on the banks of the River Honddu, edging the Brecon Beacons
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Campfires
Picnic table
Panpwnton Campsite

2. Panpwnton Campsite

99%
(172)
Knighton, England · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A riverside campsite on Offa’s Dyke Path near Knighton
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Glynmarch Farm Camping

3. Glynmarch Farm Camping

99%
(54)
Llandeilo, Wales · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A quiet, relaxed, riverside campsite with acres of Carmarthenshire countryside to explore
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Potable water
The Woodland at Henllys Estate
The Woodland at Henllys Estate

4. The Woodland at Henllys Estate

Llandovery, Wales · 1 unit
Our ancient woodland is 15 acres with streams and a lake. There are fields of grazing sheep all around. We have just two camps. It is our first season and we will be very happy to hear your on the spot feedback. Help us develop a really good camping experience. The two camps are at opposite ends of the woodland and are set up with two Tentsile tree tents each. It is quiet, peaceful and lovely, great for birdwatching. The Bannau Brycheiniog, (the Brecon Beacons) are a stone's throw away, you can see them from our property. The A40 and Llandovery train station are just minutes away.
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Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite

5. Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite

99%
(356)
Crickhowell, Wales · 19 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Simple, eco-friendly camping with epic views at the foot of a famed Welsh mountain range
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Pentwyn Dingle and Lodge Field Camp

6. Pentwyn Dingle and Lodge Field Camp

97%
(57)
Hay On Wye, Wales · 30 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Almost wild camping with good views, near the River Wye and Brecon Beacons
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
Gurt Yurts

7. Gurt Yurts

100%
(24)
Churchill, England · 9 units · Tents, Glamping
Off the beaten track on top of the Mendips in an area of outstanding natural beauty. A mixture of four acres of wild woodland, orchard and field set on a hillside. Our Yurt is set up in the trees giving you peaceful seclusion and a clear view across the sea to Wales and the mountains of the Brecon Beacons. The Yurt is big and sleeps up to four very comfortably. It has its own stove and outside is a washroom just for you with hot shower , toilet and sinks. Your own meadow allows you to just relax and be. Up on the campfield you can bring your own tent or hire a Belle tent from us with all the fittings to camp contentedly. Our new Wash House has hot showers, flushing toilets and basins. You can light a fire and cook up a BBQ or maybe just watch the world go by. A huge range of activities are possible or you can lie in the hammock with a good book. We have very friendly dogs and rescue chickens who may come and visit. Wild deer wander past in the early morning mist and the odd buzzard picks an argument with a bunch of crows but nothing much else should disturb you. We moved here after an 18 month search 11 years ago. It was close to everything we wanted and we've spent some time getting a bit closer.
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Swallow Barn Woodland Campsite

8. Swallow Barn Woodland Campsite

96%
(13)
Blakeney, England · 1 unit · Tent, Motorhome
An exclusive-hire nearly-wild woodland campsite for up to 20 people
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By The Red Phone Box Glamping & Camping

9. By The Red Phone Box Glamping & Camping

99%
(50)
Tenbury Wells, England · 9 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Bell tents and spacious pitches in the Teme Valley, close to the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
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Digeddi Wildlife Camping

10. Digeddi Wildlife Camping

97%
(129)
Hay On Wye, Wales · 13 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Riverside camping and glamping with canoes for hire
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Cuddfan - The Hiding Place

11. Cuddfan - The Hiding Place

100%
(14)
Crickhowell, Wales · 2 units
A secluded, riverside bell tent in the heart of The Black Mountains
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Belan Bluebell Woods

12. Belan Bluebell Woods

100%
(4)
Llanidloes, Wales · 4 units · Motorhomes, Glamping
We are a small family farm site hidden in the Cambrian Mountains of Mid Wales, near the lovely town of Llanidloes. Our easy to find, just off A470 location makes a stay with us convenient yet once you wind up to our drive you are on top of the world with spectacular views both day and night - we are a recognised Dark Skies Wales area for outstanding stargazing due to our lofty 1300ft height and un-light polluted sky. With over 60 acres to explore space and quite is guaranteed. Choose from Glamping: secluded Adults only Idris Shepherds hut with stunning woodfired bath luxury family glamping Geo-domes Willow; Oak and Daisy. Each has its own individual kitchen diners firepits, bbq & seating. Plus check out our quirky upcycled horse box showers! Plus clean compost loos, hikes from the door & close proximity to Hafren Forest, Elan Valley, Cambrian Mountains. And so much more - a true escape into nature. We've a little shop on site, full of welsh treats, a weekend cafe & our fabulous Wood fired Pizzas to order each Friday! We have 3 flower meadow tent pitches each hedged & secluded. Plus campervan spot. Check our reviews to see what makes us special!
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CampSiriol for Sea, Hills & Sky

13. CampSiriol for Sea, Hills & Sky

92%
(6)
Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, Wales · 5 units
A small and simple camping field near Aberystwyth
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Preston-on-Wye Campsite

14. Preston-on-Wye Campsite

100%
(9)
England · 2 units
Located on the Welsh Boarders in Herefordshire, halfway between Hereford and Hay-On-Wye , Preston Campsite is situated alongside the picturesque River Wye. With easy access for campers, glampers, canoeists and fishermen, Preston Campsite is the perfect location to gain access to the river and to escape the hustle and bustle of every day life. Preston Campsite is located on a working farm, surrounded by an abundance of nature. Watch roaming sheep and cattle grazing, hares busily darting between fields, deer sneaking through and even the resident swans going about their daily lives. We specialise in Glamping Bell Tents where guests can have a great get away without sacrificing the creature comforts. Forget blow up beds and sleeping bags. Experience the outdoors in style, with our fully equipped Bell Tents. The benefits of real beds, whilst still enjoying outdoor living. We also welcome Traditional Camping for guests to enjoy getting right back to nature. Book a spot, drive up, and set up your own equipment. Then enjoy quality time by yourself, with friends or with family. We also welcome Motorhomes, Campers and Caravans who love to explore the countryside with their beloved home from home.
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Campfires
Llansawel Agored

15. Llansawel Agored

100%
(8)
Llandeilo, Wales · 13 units · Tents, Glamping
Overnight adventures on an off-grid, wild-ish campsite with campfires allowed in Carmarthenshire.
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Potable water
Teifi Meadows

16. Teifi Meadows

100%
(5)
L Ampeter · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
We are a small, peaceful. secluded campsite bordered by woodland and a stream, set amidst the wildlife country of the Ceredigion countryside on the edge of the Cambrian mountains. With only 20 camping pitches (7 with hard standing) and 'The Bothy' shepherd's hut, Teifi Meadows is a place to relax, unwind and appreciate the calming beauty of nature. This is a dark sky zone with stunning celestial views on clear nights, and near-zero light pollution as well as pristine air and water quality. Our guests tend to appreciate the quiet stillness here and we don't have a lot of disturbances...so all you will hear is the wind, the birds, the rushing streams and perhaps the odd cow! :) Everyone, even the cynical, should have a little romance in their lives. Especially if it includes a scenic setting with easy access to local pubs (a holiday extra that thaws the icy hearts of the cynical even more than blazing sunsets). Teifi Meadows should warm the battery of your camera as well as the cockles of your heart: this is wildlife country – look out for red kites overhead – in the midst of the greenery of the Ceredigion countryside, and close to the walks, dolphin spotting and beaches of the stunning west coast and Cardigan Bay. National Trust sites, River Teifi fishing and canoeing, mountain pony trekking, Roman gold mines and blooming great gardens are in the area too. Lampeter, about three miles away, has plenty of food shops, independent stores and a farmers’ market, and the pub at Cellan, also three miles away, serves food and Sunday lunches - another romantic highlight…
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Electrical hookup
Campfires
Baldwins Brook Glamping

17. Baldwins Brook Glamping

100%
(8)
England · 5 units · Motorhomes, Glamping
Small dog-friendly site on the banks of the river Severn Adjacent to the Severn Way and half an hour’s walk from the canal Wildlife haven within walking distance of pubs and Frampton on Severn Craving a peaceful time filled with wildlife watching, long walks and relaxing by the water? On the banks of the River Severn, Baldwin’s Brook Glamping in Gloucestershire fits the bill. This small site is a wildlife haven adjacent to the Severn Way, a long-distance trail which traces the river downstream. Birdwatching prospects are excellent here, and there’s plenty of peace if you’d rather sit and relax by a firepit or check out the stunning views and sunsets. The site is part of a working family farm with lots of livestock. From the farm, it’s a 45-minute walk to Frampton on Severn, which is home to the longest village green in England and the lively Frampton Country Fair (think funfair… and 400 stalls full of good stuff). Baldwin’s Brook Glamping is also half an hour’s walk away from the Cotswold Canal Trust Visitor Centre by The Gloucester and Sharpness Canal if you’d like to grab a spot on a boat trip or sip a coffee by the canal. When you'd rather have a chilled beer, two pubs are within half a mile of the site (only 10 minutes’ walk away). Strike up a conversation with a local about the next Severn Bore, the huge tidal wave which races for 25 miles from Awre to Gloucester down the estuary just a handful of times per year.
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Electrical hookup
Campfires
Wild Meadow Camping

18. Wild Meadow Camping

100%
(13)
Ceredigion, Wales · 14 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Camping and glamping with electric hook-up in a country meadow near the beaches of Cardigan Bay
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Electrical hookup
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Cwmwye Camping

19. Cwmwye Camping

100%
(2)
Wales · 5 units
Cwmwye Camping is a small greener camping club site based just outside builth wells. The River Wye is only a short walk from the campsite where you will find the wye valley walk that runs north to south. On site we have communal fire pit, washing up area,gas shower and two compost toilets. Price of pitch includes firewood for fire pit. We have lots of lovely walks around us and cycling routes including cycling route 8 which goes right passed the campsite entrance. We are a greener camping site and it is £12 for membership which can be organised on arrival. Only one person needs to be a member with in you're group.
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Potable water
Wellstone Camping

20. Wellstone Camping

100%
(16)
Crymych, Wales · 21 units · Tents, Glamping
Authentic Mongolian yurts and camping in a laid-back Pembrokeshire site with scenic views and friendly alpacas.
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Set your sights on river camping in Brecon Beacons National Park. With over 180 spots lining the banks and tucked beside streams, you’ll find everything from wild swimming holes to quiet fishing stretches. Top picks like Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite (185 reviews), Panpwnton Campsite (74 reviews), and Pytingwyn Woods (70 reviews) give you river access, plenty of space for a campfire, and a hot shower at the end of the day. Pack your rod for fishing, bring your dog, or saddle up for a day’s horseback-ride along the water. Average prices hover around £75 per night, but you’ll spot options as low as £8 if you know where to look. Expect practical facilities, easy river access, and plenty of room to stretch out under the Welsh sky. Don’t forget—rubbish bins on site mean you can leave no trace.

98% (759) 728 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds in Brecon Beacons National Park

Pytingwyn Woods

1. Pytingwyn Woods

97%
(148)
Brecon, Wales · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Almost-wild camping on the banks of the River Honddu, edging the Brecon Beacons
Pets
Campfires
Picnic table
Panpwnton Campsite

2. Panpwnton Campsite

99%
(172)
Knighton, England · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A riverside campsite on Offa’s Dyke Path near Knighton
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Campfires
Showers
Glynmarch Farm Camping

3. Glynmarch Farm Camping

99%
(54)
Llandeilo, Wales · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A quiet, relaxed, riverside campsite with acres of Carmarthenshire countryside to explore
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
The Woodland at Henllys Estate
The Woodland at Henllys Estate

4. The Woodland at Henllys Estate

Llandovery, Wales · 1 unit
Our ancient woodland is 15 acres with streams and a lake. There are fields of grazing sheep all around. We have just two camps. It is our first season and we will be very happy to hear your on the spot feedback. Help us develop a really good camping experience. The two camps are at opposite ends of the woodland and are set up with two Tentsile tree tents each. It is quiet, peaceful and lovely, great for birdwatching. The Bannau Brycheiniog, (the Brecon Beacons) are a stone's throw away, you can see them from our property. The A40 and Llandovery train station are just minutes away.
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Potable water
Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite

5. Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite

99%
(356)
Crickhowell, Wales · 19 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Simple, eco-friendly camping with epic views at the foot of a famed Welsh mountain range
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Campfires
Showers
Pentwyn Dingle and Lodge Field Camp

6. Pentwyn Dingle and Lodge Field Camp

97%
(57)
Hay On Wye, Wales · 30 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Almost wild camping with good views, near the River Wye and Brecon Beacons
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
Gurt Yurts

7. Gurt Yurts

100%
(24)
Churchill, England · 9 units · Tents, Glamping
Off the beaten track on top of the Mendips in an area of outstanding natural beauty. A mixture of four acres of wild woodland, orchard and field set on a hillside. Our Yurt is set up in the trees giving you peaceful seclusion and a clear view across the sea to Wales and the mountains of the Brecon Beacons. The Yurt is big and sleeps up to four very comfortably. It has its own stove and outside is a washroom just for you with hot shower , toilet and sinks. Your own meadow allows you to just relax and be. Up on the campfield you can bring your own tent or hire a Belle tent from us with all the fittings to camp contentedly. Our new Wash House has hot showers, flushing toilets and basins. You can light a fire and cook up a BBQ or maybe just watch the world go by. A huge range of activities are possible or you can lie in the hammock with a good book. We have very friendly dogs and rescue chickens who may come and visit. Wild deer wander past in the early morning mist and the odd buzzard picks an argument with a bunch of crows but nothing much else should disturb you. We moved here after an 18 month search 11 years ago. It was close to everything we wanted and we've spent some time getting a bit closer.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
Swallow Barn Woodland Campsite

8. Swallow Barn Woodland Campsite

96%
(13)
Blakeney, England · 1 unit · Tent, Motorhome
An exclusive-hire nearly-wild woodland campsite for up to 20 people
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Campfires
Showers
By The Red Phone Box Glamping & Camping

9. By The Red Phone Box Glamping & Camping

99%
(50)
Tenbury Wells, England · 9 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Bell tents and spacious pitches in the Teme Valley, close to the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Pets
Campfires
Showers
Digeddi Wildlife Camping

10. Digeddi Wildlife Camping

97%
(129)
Hay On Wye, Wales · 13 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Riverside camping and glamping with canoes for hire
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Campfires
Showers
Cuddfan - The Hiding Place

11. Cuddfan - The Hiding Place

100%
(14)
Crickhowell, Wales · 2 units
A secluded, riverside bell tent in the heart of The Black Mountains
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Campfires
Belan Bluebell Woods

12. Belan Bluebell Woods

100%
(4)
Llanidloes, Wales · 4 units · Motorhomes, Glamping
We are a small family farm site hidden in the Cambrian Mountains of Mid Wales, near the lovely town of Llanidloes. Our easy to find, just off A470 location makes a stay with us convenient yet once you wind up to our drive you are on top of the world with spectacular views both day and night - we are a recognised Dark Skies Wales area for outstanding stargazing due to our lofty 1300ft height and un-light polluted sky. With over 60 acres to explore space and quite is guaranteed. Choose from Glamping: secluded Adults only Idris Shepherds hut with stunning woodfired bath luxury family glamping Geo-domes Willow; Oak and Daisy. Each has its own individual kitchen diners firepits, bbq & seating. Plus check out our quirky upcycled horse box showers! Plus clean compost loos, hikes from the door & close proximity to Hafren Forest, Elan Valley, Cambrian Mountains. And so much more - a true escape into nature. We've a little shop on site, full of welsh treats, a weekend cafe & our fabulous Wood fired Pizzas to order each Friday! We have 3 flower meadow tent pitches each hedged & secluded. Plus campervan spot. Check our reviews to see what makes us special!
Pets
Campfires
Showers
CampSiriol for Sea, Hills & Sky

13. CampSiriol for Sea, Hills & Sky

92%
(6)
Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, Wales · 5 units
A small and simple camping field near Aberystwyth
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Potable water
Preston-on-Wye Campsite

14. Preston-on-Wye Campsite

100%
(9)
England · 2 units
Located on the Welsh Boarders in Herefordshire, halfway between Hereford and Hay-On-Wye , Preston Campsite is situated alongside the picturesque River Wye. With easy access for campers, glampers, canoeists and fishermen, Preston Campsite is the perfect location to gain access to the river and to escape the hustle and bustle of every day life. Preston Campsite is located on a working farm, surrounded by an abundance of nature. Watch roaming sheep and cattle grazing, hares busily darting between fields, deer sneaking through and even the resident swans going about their daily lives. We specialise in Glamping Bell Tents where guests can have a great get away without sacrificing the creature comforts. Forget blow up beds and sleeping bags. Experience the outdoors in style, with our fully equipped Bell Tents. The benefits of real beds, whilst still enjoying outdoor living. We also welcome Traditional Camping for guests to enjoy getting right back to nature. Book a spot, drive up, and set up your own equipment. Then enjoy quality time by yourself, with friends or with family. We also welcome Motorhomes, Campers and Caravans who love to explore the countryside with their beloved home from home.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
Llansawel Agored

15. Llansawel Agored

100%
(8)
Llandeilo, Wales · 13 units · Tents, Glamping
Overnight adventures on an off-grid, wild-ish campsite with campfires allowed in Carmarthenshire.
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
Teifi Meadows

16. Teifi Meadows

100%
(5)
L Ampeter · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
We are a small, peaceful. secluded campsite bordered by woodland and a stream, set amidst the wildlife country of the Ceredigion countryside on the edge of the Cambrian mountains. With only 20 camping pitches (7 with hard standing) and 'The Bothy' shepherd's hut, Teifi Meadows is a place to relax, unwind and appreciate the calming beauty of nature. This is a dark sky zone with stunning celestial views on clear nights, and near-zero light pollution as well as pristine air and water quality. Our guests tend to appreciate the quiet stillness here and we don't have a lot of disturbances...so all you will hear is the wind, the birds, the rushing streams and perhaps the odd cow! :) Everyone, even the cynical, should have a little romance in their lives. Especially if it includes a scenic setting with easy access to local pubs (a holiday extra that thaws the icy hearts of the cynical even more than blazing sunsets). Teifi Meadows should warm the battery of your camera as well as the cockles of your heart: this is wildlife country – look out for red kites overhead – in the midst of the greenery of the Ceredigion countryside, and close to the walks, dolphin spotting and beaches of the stunning west coast and Cardigan Bay. National Trust sites, River Teifi fishing and canoeing, mountain pony trekking, Roman gold mines and blooming great gardens are in the area too. Lampeter, about three miles away, has plenty of food shops, independent stores and a farmers’ market, and the pub at Cellan, also three miles away, serves food and Sunday lunches - another romantic highlight…
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
Baldwins Brook Glamping

17. Baldwins Brook Glamping

100%
(8)
England · 5 units · Motorhomes, Glamping
Small dog-friendly site on the banks of the river Severn Adjacent to the Severn Way and half an hour’s walk from the canal Wildlife haven within walking distance of pubs and Frampton on Severn Craving a peaceful time filled with wildlife watching, long walks and relaxing by the water? On the banks of the River Severn, Baldwin’s Brook Glamping in Gloucestershire fits the bill. This small site is a wildlife haven adjacent to the Severn Way, a long-distance trail which traces the river downstream. Birdwatching prospects are excellent here, and there’s plenty of peace if you’d rather sit and relax by a firepit or check out the stunning views and sunsets. The site is part of a working family farm with lots of livestock. From the farm, it’s a 45-minute walk to Frampton on Severn, which is home to the longest village green in England and the lively Frampton Country Fair (think funfair… and 400 stalls full of good stuff). Baldwin’s Brook Glamping is also half an hour’s walk away from the Cotswold Canal Trust Visitor Centre by The Gloucester and Sharpness Canal if you’d like to grab a spot on a boat trip or sip a coffee by the canal. When you'd rather have a chilled beer, two pubs are within half a mile of the site (only 10 minutes’ walk away). Strike up a conversation with a local about the next Severn Bore, the huge tidal wave which races for 25 miles from Awre to Gloucester down the estuary just a handful of times per year.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
Wild Meadow Camping

18. Wild Meadow Camping

100%
(13)
Ceredigion, Wales · 14 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Camping and glamping with electric hook-up in a country meadow near the beaches of Cardigan Bay
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Electrical hookup
Showers
Cwmwye Camping

19. Cwmwye Camping

100%
(2)
Wales · 5 units
Cwmwye Camping is a small greener camping club site based just outside builth wells. The River Wye is only a short walk from the campsite where you will find the wye valley walk that runs north to south. On site we have communal fire pit, washing up area,gas shower and two compost toilets. Price of pitch includes firewood for fire pit. We have lots of lovely walks around us and cycling routes including cycling route 8 which goes right passed the campsite entrance. We are a greener camping site and it is £12 for membership which can be organised on arrival. Only one person needs to be a member with in you're group.
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Potable water
Wellstone Camping

20. Wellstone Camping

100%
(16)
Crymych, Wales · 21 units · Tents, Glamping
Authentic Mongolian yurts and camping in a laid-back Pembrokeshire site with scenic views and friendly alpacas.
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