Wye Valley Wild Camping

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  • Secluded wild camping site a 15-minute hike from the Wye Valley Walk
  • A 30-minute drive to the Brecon Beacons National Park and Hay-on-Wye
  • Grass pitches with lovely views and access to footpaths
If you’re after a slice of peace and plenty of walking thrown in with a back-to-basics camping experience, Wye Valley Wild Camping is just the spot for you. This friendly pop-up site in Mid Wales is a 15-minute hike from spectacular views along the Wye Valley Walk. The spacious camping field is surrounded by glorious hills and based on a working beef and sheep farm, just a five-minute stroll from the sleepy hamlet of Gwenddwr. There are ample footpaths to follow direct from the pitches, as well as quiet, traffic-free lanes if you prefer to explore on two wheels. Looking further afield, the paved trails in the Elan Valley (45 minutes) is a smashing spot for walkers and cyclists, while the Brecon Beacons National Park (30 minutes) offers challenging hiking and mountain biking. As you’ll be wild camping here, pitches are simple and fuss free. There’s access to tap water and portable toilets in the camping area, and as there’s no electricity, it’s a good idea to bring a torch for any nocturnal wanderings. Although this secluded area is well off the tourist trail, there are still plenty of facilities on hand. The nearest pub is in the village of Erwood (five minutes’ drive), while just further on is the buzzy little town of Builth Wells (15 minutes), where you can pick up supplies from the convenience stores and choose between pubs, takeaways and burger bars.

Site type

Tent pitches 10

Languages spoken

English

Welsh

Nearest sites

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Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campsite

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

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

Disabled facilities

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

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

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

Pop-up campsite

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Tennis nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

Wye Valley Wild Camping

Erwhir

Gwenddwr

Builth Wells

Powys

Wales

LD2 3PZ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

52.07929°N
-3.35578°W

Nearest transport

Coach
9.3 mi Interchange
21 mi Bus Station
21.5 mi Lidl
Rail
6.5 mi Cilmeri Rail Station
6.9 mi Builth Road Rail Station
8.3 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

Local attractions and activities include: - Erwood Station Gallery: 10 minutes’ drive - Hay-on-Wye (book town): 30 minutes - BattleMX (off-road race track): 30 minutes - Brecon Beacons National Park (climbing and biking): 30 minutes - Llangorse Multi Activity Centre (outdoor pursuits): 30 minutes - Golf: 30 minutes - Elan Valley (walking): 45 minutes - Llandovery Castle: 50 minutes - National Showcaves Centre for Wales: 50 minutes - National Trust - The Weir Garden: 50 minutes

Must see

Brecon Mountain Railway 19.5 mi

National Showcaves of Wales 22.2 mi

Penderyn Distillery Visitor Centre 22.9 mi

Blaenavon Ironworks 23.8 mi

Big Pit: National Coal Museum 23.8 mi

National Trust

Cwmmau Farmhouse 13.3 mi

The Weir 22.8 mi

Dolaucothi Gold Mines 25.5 mi

Croft Castle and Parkland 27.2 mi

Skenfrith Castle 27.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Erwood Craft Centre - Aberedw Rocks - Erwood Craft Centre 1.2 mi

Near Erwood - Twyn y Garth - The Gun - River Bachaway - Near Erwood 2.1 mi

Twyn y Garth Common - The Gun - Twyn y Garth 2.3 mi

Aberedw -Llewelyn's Cave - Aberedw Rocks - Erwood Craft Centre 2.6 mi

Aberedw - Rhyscog - River Edw - Aberedw 2.7 mi

Local events

  • The Hay Festival (Thursday 23 May 2024 – Thursday 23 May 2024)

    Hay-on-Wye, Herefordshire 9.9 mi

  • Green Man Festival (Thursday 15 August 2024 – Thursday 15 August 2024)

    Crickhowell, Powys 16.5 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.

Reviews

9.6

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Great site and the owners are so friendly and helpful!

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

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: A fantastic spot for a complete escape, lovely scenery and walks . Visited a few times now and just last week had a clear night and an amazing display of stars!

Disliked: No problems here!

Recommend to friends Visit again

clean and spacious field in the middle of pristine countryside. the owners…

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
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: clean and spacious field in the middle of pristine countryside. the owners are wonderful people i hope to return soon!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely and quiet place with nice views, mains water, we had all…

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

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Lovely and quiet place with nice views, mains water, we had all camp site to ourselves.

Disliked: Toilet could be better because when you flush it would go over the top

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your review. We are sorry there was an issue with the toilet during your stay. If you had mentioned it while you were here, we could have adjusted it. We are looking into a toilet and shower facility for next year. We do hope you choose to stay with us again.

Lovely field, remote location, friendly host and lots of space!…

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
Ana M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Lovely field, remote location, friendly host and lots of space!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your review. We do hope you choose to stay with us again next year.

Beautiful site, friendly and welcoming host.

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

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Beautiful scenery, very friendly host, locals smiled and waved at us when we went past, and the night sky was very clearly visible due to the lack of light pollution so if we go back we will bear that in mind as a potential stargazing trek!

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From the manager: Thank you for your review. We do hope you choose to stay with us again.

  • Does Wye Valley Wild Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Wye Valley Wild Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Wye Valley Wild Camping? Local attractions and activities include: - Erwood Station Gallery: 10 minutes’ drive - Hay-on-Wye (book town): 30 minutes - BattleMX (off-road race track): 30 minutes - Brecon Beacons National Park (climbing and … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Wye Valley Wild Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  3 p.m.
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