Best campsites for hikers near Penarth

98% (2.1K) • 1,192 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Penarth

Lodge on a Lake

1. Lodge on a Lake

98%

(33)

14km from Penarth · 9 units

Secluded lakeside lodges that show you needn’t travel far from Cardiff city to find countryside

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£150

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Mendip Basecamp

2. Mendip Basecamp

95%

(43)

28km from Penarth · 40 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Family-run, adventure-packed basecamp in the Mendip Hills, half an hour from Bristol

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£12

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Gurt Yurts

3. Gurt Yurts

100%

(23)

28km from Penarth · 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 8 years ago. It was close to everything we wanted and we've spent some time getting a bit closer.

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£12

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Wookey Farm

4. Wookey Farm

98%

(181)

41km from Penarth · 45 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Eco-friendly, campfire-friendly, family-friendly camping on the farm – plus Somerset's famous Wookey Hole caves on the doorstep

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£16

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Paddington Farm

5. Paddington Farm

93%

(29)

46km from Penarth · 20 units · Tents, Motorhomes

A simple campsite at the foot of Glastonbury Tor

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£24

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Private Yurt Retreat Rewilded Land

6. Private Yurt Retreat Rewilded Land

97%

(19)

47km from Penarth · 1 unit

Year-round yurt stays in a private meadow on the Somerset Levels

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£81

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Hideaway Hut, Camping cabin.

7. Hideaway Hut, Camping cabin.

99%

(85)

48km from Penarth · 4 units

Magical, secluded glamping in the Wye Valley, yards from the Offas Dyke trail

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£96

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Cuddfan - The Hiding Place

8. Cuddfan - The Hiding Place

100%

(14)

48km from Penarth · 2 units

A secluded, riverside bell tent in the heart of The Black Mountains

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£40

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Loves Hill Camping

9. Loves Hill Camping

98%

(33)

50km from Penarth · 50 units · Tents, Motorhomes

A tents-only, dog-friendly site with campfires allowed in Somerset.

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£12

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Buckland Farm Camping

10. Buckland Farm Camping

95%

(21)

52km from Penarth · 12 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Dog-friendly camping on the edge of the Blackdown Hills

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£22

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Red Sky at Night Campsite

11. Red Sky at Night Campsite

99%

(35)

53km from Penarth · 11 units · Tents, Motorhomes

If you’re lucky, you’ll get to see at least one of the amazing sunsets at Red Sky at Night Campsite near Monmouth – but if you don’t, there’s mighty compensation in the shape of the spectacular views from just about everywhere on the site. And of course, on clear nights, the night skies are diamond-bright with stars - we are under one of Wales' Dark Sky Reserves! This family-run camping field on a livestock farm is managed on very laidback lines. Pitch up wherever you like and feel free to park by your tent (weather permitting). Raised campfires are allowed and you can hire firepits and grills (the owners sell local eggs & sausages) and buy bags of wood & kindling. You can bring your dogs too (take them for walks in the adjoining woods) but just be sure to keep them on a lead. Kids are certainly carefully looked after here. Get a fact sheet on arrival and join mini-campers in wildlife hunts through the trees, looking out all the while for buzzards and red kites. Round and about the site, your offspring can entertain themselves on rope swings, making dens and following a mini-tractor course across the camping field. There’s also a football pitch. Wild camping this may be (there’s no electricity on site, please note) but there are two nicely designed compost loos and a covered sink areas with fresh water tap. So bring your guitar, light that fire, break out the barbecue and enjoy the chilled vibe.

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£13

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Deer Barn Retreats

12. Deer Barn Retreats

94%

(33)

54km from Penarth · 3 units

Dog-friendly glamping on the Somerset-Devon border

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£81

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Kingsmead Camping

13. Kingsmead Camping

99%

(96)

55km from Penarth · 36 units

A range of pitches, from grassy open spaces to off-grid woodland clearings, topped off by two well-stocked fishing lakes

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£29

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Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite

14. Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite

99%

(355)

56km from Penarth · 30 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Simple, eco-friendly camping with epic views at the foot of a famed Welsh mountain range

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£14

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Jordans Estate Glamping

15. Jordans Estate Glamping

100%

(41)

57km from Penarth · 5 units

Two shepherds huts and a pair of pods set on a West Somerset estate close to the Somerset Levels and in sight of the Blackdown Hills

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£100

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Pwllyn Farm Camping

16. Pwllyn Farm Camping

100%

(219)

58km from Penarth · 19 units · Tents, Motorhomes

A wild-feeling, adult-only campsite in the Brecon Beacons National Park, with impressive views of Pen y Fan

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£13

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Aldridge Mill

17. Aldridge Mill

95%

(22)

59km from Penarth · 5 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

A yurt, a gypsy wagon, and wild camping pitches in a Devon valley.

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£20

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South Dean Camping

18. South Dean Camping

98%

(307)

59km from Penarth · 70 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Clifftop camping with epic sea views, right next to Exmoor National Park.

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£35

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Penylan Cider Farm

19. Penylan Cider Farm

96%

(24)

59km from Penarth · 3 units · Motorhomes, Glamping

Pitches and tiny home glamping on a cider farm in Herefordshire

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£25

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Westland Farm

20. Westland Farm

100%

(140)

99%

(96)

55km from Penarth · 36 units

A range of pitches, from grassy open spaces to off-grid woodland clearings, topped off by two well-stocked fishing lakes

Electrical hookup

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£29

/ night

Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite

14. Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite

99%

(355)

56km from Penarth · 30 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Simple, eco-friendly camping with epic views at the foot of a famed Welsh mountain range

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£14

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Jordans Estate Glamping

15. Jordans Estate Glamping

100%

(41)

57km from Penarth · 5 units

Two shepherds huts and a pair of pods set on a West Somerset estate close to the Somerset Levels and in sight of the Blackdown Hills

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Hot Tub

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£100

/ night

Pwllyn Farm Camping

16. Pwllyn Farm Camping

100%

(219)

58km from Penarth · 19 units · Tents, Motorhomes

A wild-feeling, adult-only campsite in the Brecon Beacons National Park, with impressive views of Pen y Fan

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£13

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Aldridge Mill

17. Aldridge Mill

95%

(22)

59km from Penarth · 5 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

A yurt, a gypsy wagon, and wild camping pitches in a Devon valley.

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£20

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South Dean Camping

18. South Dean Camping

98%

(307)

59km from Penarth · 70 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Clifftop camping with epic sea views, right next to Exmoor National Park.

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£35

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Penylan Cider Farm

19. Penylan Cider Farm

96%

(24)

59km from Penarth · 3 units · Motorhomes, Glamping

Pitches and tiny home glamping on a cider farm in Herefordshire

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£25

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Westland Farm

20. Westland Farm

100%

(140)

60km from Penarth · 21 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Camping and glamping on a working farm, with yurts, huts with hot tubs, and simple, spacious, sociable camping pitches

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£13

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Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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ginger

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite

Lovely and welcoming people and great camping pitches along with stunning views and perfect walks

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Niome

October 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Westland Farm

brilliant place to stay, very relaxed there but if you need anything they was there. me and my partner stayed here with our 2 daughters and our dog and it was 100% one of the best places we have been to, great veiws, great facilities. all in all will 100% be staying again and maybe try the other cabins.

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Finty

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Aldridge Mill

We loved our stay at Aldridge Mill! It was so peaceful and lots of lovely walking spots near by :) It was so refreshing having space for ourselves and our dogs - We arrived at the end of September so was very quiet and spacious.

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James

September 2025

Tent

3 nights at Pwllyn Farm Camping

Despite the weather we had a great few nights here. The facilities are clean and modern and the barn provided everything we could need, including some much needed shelter during the high winds and rain we experienced. Great campsite with plenty of space.

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Dominic

September 2025

Tent

2 nights at Pwllyn Farm Camping

Great campsite, friendly staff, very quiet and good facilities.

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Ashik

September 2025

2 nights at Cuddfan - The Hiding Place

Thanks Mark for the lovely stay! The area is secluded and picturesque, which really gave us the feeling of living a nomadic life with just the basic amenities. A few tips for future visitors: Bring a hanging light or headlamp, as it gets very dark and there’s no lighting provided. There’s a gas stove and cooking area, but you’ll need to bring your own utensils. Pack warm duvets and thick jackets if you’re visiting in autumn, as nights can get very cold. 🚗 Important: Do not drive your car down to the tent. Park just after entering the gate and walk down instead. I missed the host’s message about this, got stuck trying to drive back up, and had to be rescued by a farmer with his tractor (thankfully the host responded quickly and was super helpful!). Despite that little adventure, I absolutely loved the stay and would highly recommend it if you’re looking for a unique experience without the hassle of putting up a tent yourself.

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Lee

September 2025

5 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Red Sky at Night Campsite

Brilliant site if you want minimal and peaceful, with great views. Chloe was super helpful and fast to respond, and attention to detail on the site is impressive (I loved the washing up shed!) . Will go back!

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david

September 2025

5 m Class B

2 nights at Wookey Farm

I found Qookey Farm Campsite by accident but liked the sound of not, being close to Wells and Glastonbury. It's quite a find. Each pitch is spacious, with its own power source and refuse collection point. Toilets are close by - the only downside? No shower facility. I'd recommend it to anyone..

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Julian

September 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Hideaway Hut, Camping cabin.

This was a super last-minute booking, despite knowing that it was going to be pretty wet all weekend. Despite the rain, this was a magical place and my son and I had a special time together. The rain maybe made it even more special. Anna is lovely and very helpful and their dog spent quite a lot of time with us because he realised we would continue to throw a stick for it until we went to sleep. Which was bliss!

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Niome

August 2025

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With pets

3 nights at Red Sky at Night Campsite

brilliant campsite went for 2 nights, was ment to be 3 but had no clothes left, but anything you needed chloe was there within the hour, peaceful feild with brilliant views, brilliant for dogs that are well behaved. The kids loved all the stuff they could do including tree swings,playground and the mud kitchen, the forest walk is so lovely to walk through brilliant campsite would recomend only 2-3 days just coz theres no showers but still a very good campsite, would defuntely go again

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Damian

August 2025

Tent

With kids

2 nights at Paddington Farm

This was good trip. The campsite is large and open so you can pick any spot you like. There is a place for a campfire in the middle of the field with some seats. There is drinking water on site and the toilets are very decent with toilet paper and soap provided. There is a shop where u can get wood, vegies, cold drinks and other bits (soft drinks only) The staff running the site are very friendly. There is showers on site with hot water and fairly good pressure. There is lots of green fields and a few local attractions. We did the Glastonbury Tor. I recommend doing it in the evening when the sun goes down. Be careful tho, it's quite steep so wear good shoes. On the farm itself you can see rabbits, lamas and goats. If you walk up the hill a bit you might see larga large herd of bulls who turned out to be very friendly (if you feed them some grass, but be careful, it's a bull). We were also lucky to see army planes and helicopters doing a very low fly by above the camping site. Very impressive. Overall we had a good time and it was a cheap little holiday.

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Patryk

August 2025

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Weekend Trip to Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite

It was my first time at a campsite and it was a great experience. The pitches are far apart from each other so you get a lot of privacy. Each pitch is leveled and comes with a firepit. The views are gorgeous. I wish there were more toilets as often we had to wait. The toilet is not separate from the shower so if someone is showering the toilet becomes unavailable. I was happy to use the compost toilet but my girlfriend preferred the flushable one. Would definitely camp here again.

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Dani

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to South Dean Camping

We had a wonderful time here, with a beautiful seaside view and the added bonus of catching the sunset in a truly special way. The facilities were excellent – clean toilets, hot showers, and the option to buy a bundle of logs and a fire pit, which made the evenings extra enjoyable. It was also nice to have plenty of space between pitches, giving us a relaxed and comfortable stay. Everyone we met was very friendly and helpful, which added to the experience. The only downside was the mobile network coverage – it only worked when we were close to the facilities, but there was no signal at the pitch itself, so it’s good to be prepared for that. Other than that, everything was perfect. Definitely 5 stars from us. Thank you, South Dean Camping, for having us – we’re already looking forward to returning!Dani & Alex

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Alex

August 2025

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Weekend Trip to Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite

Really well organised and well communicated camp. Lovely pitch and loads of space so you can't hear your neighbours at a respectful level which everyone was. Lovely views, lovely hosts, lovely time.

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Amy

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Pwllyn Farm Camping

Fantastic site! Beautiful views, also perfect for dark skies! - Ample fresh drinking water sites - Clean and modern toilet and shower facilities. - cozy communal area for cleaning up with home comforts including access to a fridge and freezer. - honesty tuxk show with some essentials - local honey on sale! - plants on sale! - massively dog friendly! Very clean and environmentally site! With lots of local information and wildlife (and thier own animals and garden!) Loved our stay, will most defiantly be visiting again

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Edward

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite

Perfect. Quiet with excellent views. Friendly and helpful

Carree

August 2025

5 m Class B

With kids

2 nights at Paddington Farm

Paddington farm is amazing, such a beautiful place with a great ethos and purpose, met some truly lovely people, facilities were brilliant, will be returning ❤️

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Joanne

August 2025

5 m Class B

With pets

1 night at Pwllyn Farm Camping

This is an absolute gem of a campsite. Everything is clean and well thought out. The pitches are spacious and the location is so beautiful!

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Josh

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to South Dean Camping

Incredible views. Off the beaten track. Some fantastic walks both ways on the SW Coastal Path. Clean facilities and warm showers that don’t take away from the more wild feel of the place. What more could you ask for?!

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Gabs

August 2025

Tent

4 nights at South Dean Camping

The campsite overlooks a breathtaking view, quite remote from the busyness of life. Not ideal for surfing as need to drive a bit to a surf beach. However ideal to get away and unwind with nature and explore what the Tarka Trail has to offer . V clean and well looked after.