Glynmarch Farm Camping

Spacious pitches in a grassy meadow surrounded by green fields full of sheep – that’s the lie of the land at Glynmarch Farm. This Carmarthenshire campsite adds campfires, wild swimming and barn table tennis into the deal too. It’s the epitome of a rural idyll for those who enjoy camping on the wilder side. It’s back to basics but well thought out and well looked after. Friendly host, Simon and his family invite campers to pitch up in their two-acre meadow but allow access to a further 10 – including a stretch on the river. 

There are just 15 pitches here, each reached along mown pathways through a gently sloping meadow. Campers share one composting loo, one flushing toilet, and a hot water shower that’s roofless for views of the sky. If, at any point, you do need to get undercover though, you can always head for the barn. There, you’ll find entertainment in the form of table tennis as well as a handy facility by way of a communal fridge-freezer. Mostly, though, campers are encouraged to enjoy the outdoors and especially the river where you can picnic, have a campfire or even plunge in for a dip.

Glynmarch Farm feels far from anywhere but it’s on the edge of a rural community and there are two pubs less than a mile away. The edge of Brechfa Forest is a couple further at Abergorlech where there are enchanting walks on wooded river banks as well as mountain bike routes for those who want to go deeper and faster into the trees. The Dinefwr Estate is a popular place to visit and not far from the adventure of the Brecon Beacons which rise up about 10 miles away. For a day at the seaside, it’s further: the Welsh coast is about an hour in the car. Driving through the lush scenery of this part of Wales (all rolling hills, forests and babbling brooks) is not exactly a chore but with that in mind, you might find yourself not want to leave it at all.