# Pytingwyn Woods

Almost-wild camping on the banks of the River Honddu, edging the Brecon Beacons

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- **Location:** Brecon, Wales, United Kingdom
- **Price:** from £14.00/night
- **Rating:** 98% recommend (221 reviews)
- **Sites:** 10
- **Size:** 4 acres
- **Host:** David M.

## Overview

Almost-wild camping on the banks of the River Honddu, edging the Brecon Beacons. Very much a return to nature experience in this ancient woodland which in medieval times was part of the main route to Brecon. A seemingly secluded wilderness yet only 1.5 miles from Brecon Town.

Walk across fields and woodland to town or walk 20 minutes to the Crug to see the iron age Fort or further to the Gaer to the remains of the Roman settlement without ever getting in the car.

## Highlights

- **Best tent pitches in the UK:** Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2026.
- **Best Hipcamps in Mid Wales:** Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2026.
- **Family-friendly:** Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
- **David is a Star Host:** Star Hosts are highly rated, responsive, and committed to providing incredible experiences.

## Amenities

- **Amenities:** Pets, Toilets, Campfires, Picnic table
- **Activities:** Fishing, Hiking, Paddling, Swimming
- **Terrain:** Forest, River, stream, or creek, Mountainous, Field

## Sites

- **Grass and woodland Pitches** (rv-tent, up to 20 guests, £14.00/night)

## Recent reviews

> Always a lovely experience going there, quiet clean lovely river, lots of animals to observe. ;)
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> - Zohreh A., November 9, 2026

> I arrived the week after half term, and had the place to myself for three days. David was very welcoming and affable, and happy to point me in the direction of numerous eateries in nearby Brecon. The site itself is fantastic, and I pitched my tent in the patch of ancient woodland that borders on the stream, which lulled me to sleep each night along with the patter of falling leaves. The composting toilet was odour-free and well stocked, and if I wanted company I could always go and have a chat to his horse! All in all, I couldn’t have asked for a better place to find a little solitude for a fe…
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> - Joe W., November 5, 2026

> Lovely!
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> - Peter C., October 29, 2026

> had the truly loveliest time here, it’s so peaceful and we were the only people there so gave us the nature fix we needed. so many owls which was magical!!! david popped by the first night and recommended some walks which we did the next day!! would definitely come again :):):)
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> - Daisy B., October 20, 2026

> What a perfect spot - well off the track but accessible, with a field for space, trees for woodland camping, a burbling stream, great compost toilets, fireplaces. What’s not to like? And David is the perfectly charming host. We would have stayed another night, but time is against us.
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> - Pete D., October 9, 2026