Cwm Wye Camping

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View of Wye Valley walk
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A place for a barbecue and a bonfire in the woods.

  • Small peaceful site at a Powys working sheep farm
  • A 10-minute drive to Builth Wells and Royal Welsh Showground
  • Close to River Wye and Wye Valley Walk; firepit with wood supplied
Why is the location of Cwm Wye Camping such an excellent one? Well, it’s flanked by a mature oak wood for shade, privacy and general wildlife-rich surroundings, and – as the name suggests – it’s very close to the banks of the River Wye, making it a good base for those tackling the Wye Valley Walk or just hoping for riverside rambles… With the Epynt Way and Elan Valley close by too, a stay on this Powys working sheep farm should hold plenty of attractions for countryside visitors – but it’s also a convenient spot, with both Newbridge on Wye and Builth Wells within a 10-minute drive for those times when you need a shop, a pub or a takeaway. The Royal Welsh Showground is about 10 minutes’ drive away as well, making this a handy base for those attending events over there. Pitches at this small site are fairly simple in style, but have access to a good clutch of facilities including a washing-up area, an LPG-heated shower and a couple of compost toilets. There’s also a seating area with a firepit where you can catch up with your fellow guests, swap tips and keep warm (a wood store is provided for guests to use free of charge, so you won’t need to lug your own along). Cwm Wye Camping is a member of the Greener Camping Club, so if you’re already a member don’t forget to tick the correct box on your booking to get your discount (and you can add membership too if you’d like to sign up for more eco-friendly adventures…)

Site type

Motorhome pitches 3
Tent pitches 5
Opens 1 May
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, 1 May to

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Excellent site, very basic, perfect "back to nature" experience

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Sandra L. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked: Easy to get to but can't hear any main roads. Clearly set out pitches. Wonderful wooded area with firepit available for use, fire barbecue available, covered picnic table. Several picnic tables. Access to the Wye valley walk along the river. Would definitely go back. No WiFi but we wouldn't expect that in a site like this so it didn't bother us.

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From the manager: Thank you for you're lovely review ☺️
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay with us.

Amazing secluded site, with great 'wild camping' feel, but a lovely warm…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
James H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked: Amazing secluded site, with great 'wild camping' feel, but a lovely warm shower and toilets in the woods. Also right on the Lon Las Cymru cycle route that we were following.

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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review ☺️
We are glad you enjoyed you're stay with us.

Fantastic site and location, a gem of a campsite

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked: Location, set up and people running the site are fantastic. It was better than my expectations and has rekindled my interest in going camping again. It was a tonic being able to find a 'simple' campsite that had everything you needed (water, warm shower, toilet) and no electric hook ups, music, noise. I could just relax and listen to the sounds of birds and animals while looking at a dark sky. It felt like a real luxury in this day and age.

Disliked: Nothing - just disappointed that I was leaving

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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review 😊
We are so happy you enjoyed your stay with us.

Good value, lots of space, green philosophy, cycle & walking options

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Aled S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Royal Welsh Show non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: We had lots of space around our two pitches and a gazebo had been erected with a fire and wood. The owner was very friendly and helped us with all our queries. There was a really good walk down the river to Built Wells and many others nearby. No doubt this would be a great base for exploring many other parts of Wales. Lots of interesting birds in the sky, including kites and swallows.

Disliked: It's quite a new site, so there is not much signage to guide you around. I am sure things like this will improve over time. Public transport is not very close, but it is on National Cycle Network Route 8 (which goes between north and south Wales) and the Wye Valley Walk.

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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review 😊
This is only our second season open so we appreciate any comments to help us grow.

A wonderful campsite where you can feel emersed in nature and peace.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Royal Welsh Show non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: I stayed at Cwm Wye with some friends and we all had a fabulous time. The campsite had beautiful views and was well managed. We were looking for a place to get back to nature and Cwm Wye definitely offered that. The facilities were exactly like the photos and felt very well thought out and in sync with the surroundings.

We had a wild swim in the River Wye, which is easily accessible from the campsite. We saw red kites, stars and wonderful oaks.

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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review ☺️
We are so happy you enjoyed your stay with us and feel you got back to nature.

Really lovely, quiet spot. Pitches are really generous and there were loads…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Eleanor B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Royal Welsh Show non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Really lovely, quiet spot. Pitches are really generous and there were loads of really nice and thoughtful touches. Good facilities and Tania was very welcoming.

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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review 😊
It was lovely to meet you both 😊

Such a lovely place to stay. Homemade dens, wood bunker, compost toilets,…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Lucy J. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked: Such a lovely place to stay. Homemade dens, wood bunker, compost toilets, firepit area with everything you need to light up/cook with, a charming little shower out in the wild. Perfect clear sky at night for stargazing. Gives a true camping vibe, lovely experience will definitely be coming back.

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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review ☺️
We are so happy you enjoyed your stay with us and you are welcome back anytime.

We will definitely be returning for a longer visit!

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
catherine f. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked: Location
Price
Helpful and friendly owners
Hammock
Fire equipment
We stayed here the night before we went to the Royal Welsh show and couldn’t have asked for anymore! We forgot the pegs to our tent and Tanya found us some and very kindly pegged us up. Gave us advice on the nearest supermarket and how to get to the show.

Disliked: Nothing!

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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review 😊
We are glad you enjoyed your stay before you attended the Royal Welsh Show. You are welcome to come stay with us anytime.

Fantastic site Lovely host Clean facilities Great pitch

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked: Very friendly host
Lovely location
Stunning views
Felt very welcome
Quiet secluded location (perfect)

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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review ☺️
We are glad you felt welcome as it was lovely to have you stay with us.

Excellent all round.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Emma G. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Royal Welsh Show non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Lovely site, facilities were super clean and regularly inspected, very friendly and helpful owner, love the info board on the way in and the wheelbarrows to move your gear. Loved being able to walk straight onto the path along the river. Would definitely visit again if we were going to the area.

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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review ☺️
You are more than welcome back here and we hope to add some new things to Cwmwye Camping next year.


Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowed

Themes

Peaceful Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Cwm Wye Camping

Dol Irfon

Llanfihangel Brynpabuan

Builth Wells

Powys

Wales

LD2 3SF

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

52.18362°N
-3.46876°W

Nearest transport

Coach
16.4 mi Black Lion Hotel
16.5 mi Post Office
16.7 mi Interchange
Rail
2 mi Builth Road Rail Station
2.3 mi Cilmeri Rail Station
4.3 mi Garth (Powys) Rail Station

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Even if you’re not tackling the full 136-mile length of the Wye Valley Walk, your walking boots are likely to be in for a good workout around here. You could, of course, just choose a section of the long-distance path to wander along, or you could take a gentle stroll around Cors y Llyn National Nature Reserve (10 minutes’ drive). The Elan Valley (25 minutes) makes a great destination for a day or two of walking – it’s got about 70 square miles of gorgeous countryside to wander through, with lakes and dams to focus on, and lots of wildlife to spot. Stop by at the Red Kite Feeding Station in Rhayader (20 minutes) en route to have a closer encounter with these fabulous birds. Perhaps a wild swim too? Head to FARMERS' Welsh Lavender Ltd (25 minutes) for that, and a café. For other days out nearby, see what’s on at the Royal Welsh Showground (10 minutes), take a wander around the streets of Victorian-era Llandrindod Wells (15 minutes), perhaps stopping in at the National Cycle Museum, or keep the kids busy with a trip to the pool in Builth Wells or some indoor play time at Quackers (both 10 minutes).

Must see

Dolaucothi Gold Mines - National Trust 22.6 mi

National Showcaves of Wales 26.2 mi

Brecon Mountain Railway 27.1 mi

Penderyn Distillery Visitor Centre 29 mi

National Trust

Cwmmau Farmhouse 17.2 mi

Dolaucothi Gold Mines 22.7 mi

The Weir 28.5 mi

Croft Castle and Parkland 28.8 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Llandrindod Wells - Shaky Bridge - llandrindod Wells 5.5 mi

CARNGAFALLT (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 30/11/1990) 6.7 mi

Aberedw - Rhyscog - River Edw - Aberedw 6.9 mi

Aberedw -Llewelyn's Cave - Aberedw Rocks - Erwood Craft Centre 7 mi

Nantmel - Bwlch Mawr - Nantmel 7.3 mi

Local events

  • The Hay Festival (Thursday 22 May 2025 – Thursday 22 May 2025)

    Hay-on-Wye, Herefordshire 16.5 mi

  • Green Man Festival (Thursday 14 August 2025 – Thursday 14 August 2025)

    Crickhowell, Powys 25.1 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Cwm Wye Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Cwm Wye Camping dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Cwm Wye Camping? Even if you’re not tackling the full 136-mile length of the Wye Valley Walk, your walking boots are likely to be in for a good workout around here. You could, of course, … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Cwm Wye Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Cwm Wye Camping? From £30 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.