Eco Camping Wales

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The View pitch
The View pitch
Overview of Eco Camping Wales
View over campsite from premium sites to Meadowfield to Churchfield to the entrance on the main road
Lower level (LHS) and upper level (centre/RHS) with The View pitch
Tent under Oak tree 1
New parking area for pond
Camping area on the Ledge
Split-level pitch for two or more tents
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Overview of Eco Camping Wales
View over campsite from premium sites to Meadowfield to Churchfield to the entrance on the main road
Lower level (LHS) and upper level (centre/RHS) with The View pitch

  • Farm site with stunning 360-degree views of the Black Mountain
  • A five-minute drive from the National Showcaves Centre for Wales
  • On the Beacons Way trail in the Brecon Beacons National Park
Room to breathe and a friendly welcome – what more could you ask for from a scenic site like Eco Camping Wales in the Brecon Beacons’ gorgeous Glyntawe valley? Well, 360-degree views of the spectacular Black Mountain for starters. The environmentally friendly setup is another big bonus – the site channels cold mountain spring water into its hand-washing basins, for example (not for drinking, bring your own) – as is the back-to-nature feel (there are no concrete hardstandings or electric hook-ups here). This Glamorgan site encourages open-fire cooking across most of the grounds (bring reusable barbecues/firepits and raise them high off the ground, please) and phone reception is limited – so you can gleefully tell work they won’t be able to get in touch. Try to get as much time out of the office as you can to take on all the nearby treks; the owners particularly recommend roaming to Llyn y Fan Fawr lake on the long-distance Beacons Way trail that passes the park. Wander to one of the pubs a few minutes from the site too, pick up supplies at the village shop in Ynyswen or head to Ystradgynlais’s coffee shops. A few bits and pieces to be aware of if you’re planning on staying here: the shower is coin operated; there's filtered water available for water bottles only; firewood/kindling is for sale on site (the owners are happy for you to bring your own); and there’s no commercial waste so please be prepared to take all rubbish home and leave the space as you find it.

Site type

Tent pitches 55
Motorhome pitches 23
Open now
Opens 1 April
Please note

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Dogs

  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.

Extras

  • A charge of £1.00 applies for the use of the shower.

General

  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • There are no bins onsite: all rubbish will need to be taken home with you.

Occupancy

  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Safety

  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Vehicles

  • Units longer than 6 metres are not allowed.
  • Open fires are not permitted on the Meadow and Church fields.

Languages spoken

English

Welsh

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Reviews

8.8

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Peaceful

87% would recommend this site to a friend

87% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a basic, eco-friendly campsite offering a back-to-nature experience with stunning views of the Brecon Beacons. Guests praise the peaceful atmosphere, spacious pitches, and the helpfulness and friendliness of the owners. Facilities include compost and flushing toilets, and showers (some require payment). While many appreciate the simplicity, some visitors have noted that facilities can be limited for the number of guests, and the grass is not always mown. Insect repellent is recommended during warmer months.

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lovely people, very accommodating we had…

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Anonymous

Meadow Field non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked lovely people, very accommodating we had issues getting to the campsite due to road closures and we end up arriving until much later (10:30 pm)- they were so lovely in helping with directions and staying up until we arrived. Also, we forgot to bring cash for the shower (£1/£2 coins) and they very kindly gave us some so we could use the shower when we arrived. The field we camped in had lots of space, so I'm sure it is beautiful in the summer - only one other person was staying the same night as us. great location, we were doing the four waterfall walk the next day and it was less than a hald hr drive from the campsite so was convinnient.

Disliked Might have been good to have a little more signage to get to the campsite - however, we did arrive in the dark and could have just missed it.

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Anonymous

Church Field non-electric grass and earth campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch (maximum 6 metres)

Liked My first night using the eezi-awn, a great nights sleep. I think it will be a while before I find a better pitch and will return next time I am working in Wales or on holiday.

I ended up on the hillside, not the church field (Thank you Jeremy, I've fixed my 4WD now). Incredible views, quiet too (other than the Tawny Owl!).

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Lovely views, clean site, friendly owner…

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Anonymous

Meadow Field non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked Lovely views, clean site, friendly owner

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Peaceful, environmentally conscious site with great views

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 fiona r. 50 reviews

Church Field non-electric grass and earth campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch (maximum 6 metres)

Liked Peaceful level site with lovely views of the Black Mountains. Jeremy was very helpful and welcoming. Loved the little compost toilet in the horsebox (is it ok to love a toilet?). Loads of great walks from site. Total peace and quiet and a great place to relax and reset.

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Very spacious site. Wild camping-esque with…

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martin f. 1 review

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (solo)

Liked Very spacious site. Wild camping-esque with the benefit of a bathroom and shower. V friendly and responsive owner

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nice place to stay ideal for…

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Alex K. 1 review

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (solo)

Liked nice place to stay ideal for a few of ur mates if you go for a nice hike after

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Morgan R. 1 review

Church Field non-electric grass and earth campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch (maximum 6 metres)

Liked Lovely location, very quiet

Disliked Very expensive, too expensive for what it is

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amazing location in the valley with…

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rebecca l. 1 review

Meadow Field non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked amazing location in the valley with lots of stuff to do nearby! staff were friendly and campsite had everything you could need

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Great location

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Leo M. 1 review

Duke of Edinburgh non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Great location, well kept field and decent toilets/showers.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place to stay an we would recommend highly.

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Michal W. 1 review

Meadow Field non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked Beautiful setting, great hosts and really relaxing.
We enjoyed our stay in a tent on a pitch next to an oak tree and little stream.

Disliked The only thing we would like improved is the shower facilities.
It all worked perfectly and the water was nice and hot (remember to bring coins with you) however the aesthetics could be better.

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Features

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 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

D. of E. 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

Budget/backpacker Forest Lake and/or mountain Leave the car at home Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

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

Location

Eco Camping Wales

Maes yr Eglwys

Pen-y-cae

Swansea

Glamorgan

Wales

SA9 1GS

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.83978°N
3.66716°W

Nearest transport

Coach
13 mi Bus Station
13.6 mi Railway Station
13.9 mi Bus Station
Rail
11.9 mi Llangadog Rail Station
12.2 mi Llanwrda Rail Station
12.2 mi Llandovery Rail Station
Ferry
19.2 mi Swansea Queens Dock Ferry Terminal
Airport
23.8 mi Swansea Airport

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

It would be difficult to land on a better location for stints in south Wales than this one: set in the Brecon Beacons National Park, it’s a five-minute drive from the National Showcaves Centre for Wales and its scenic Craig-y-Nos park. You can also hop on a horse at the local stable or hire an ebike to explore the mountains. Head to Henrhyd Falls (15 minutes' drive) to walk behind the wall of water; you might recognise this spot from several films, including Batman. The Wales Ape & Monkey Sanctuary is nearby as well, so drop in to see the primates before meeting the meerkats at Pen-y-Cae’s microzoo (five minutes). Wanting more waterfalls? There are three to see while wending your way along a walking loop near Pontneddfechan (15 minutes), a popular part of the national park for pottering about. Fan of fishing? Get the rod out at the River Tawe or by the Crai Reservoir (10 minutes). You could also angle down by the sea at the Gower’s gorgeous beaches near Swansea (an hour).
(within 6.2 mi)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park, Zoo and Cashpoint (within 10 mi)

Food and drink

  • Tafarn-y-Garreg Pub 0.2 mi
  • The Gwyn Arms Pub 0.5 mi
  • Penycae Inn Pub 2.1 mi
  • Ancient Briton Pub 2.5 mi
  • Abercrave Inn Pub 3.1 mi
  • Copper Beach Pub 3.1 mi
  • The Prices Arms Pub 3.5 mi
  • The Rheolau Arms Restaurant 3.9 mi
  • Penrhos Social Club Pub 4.9 mi
  • The New Inn Pub 5.3 mi

Parks and play

  • Craig-y-nos Country Park 1.1 mi
  • Teenage Play Park Playground 5.7 mi
  • Gorsedd Park 6 mi
  • Diamond Park 6.2 mi

Family days out

  • Dan-Yr-Ogof Farm Zoo 0.7 mi
  • Dan-Yr-Ogof Showcaves Visitor attraction 1 mi
  • Visitors' Centre Visitor attraction 1.2 mi
  • Craig-y-Nos Castle 1.3 mi
  • Henrhyd Falls Visitor attraction 3.1 mi
  • Wales Ape and Monkey Sanctuary Zoo 3.2 mi

Public transport

  • Glyntawe, Field Study Centre 0.4 mi
  • Glyntawe, National Show Caves for Wales 0.8 mi
  • Glyntawe, Craig-y-Nos Country Park 1.3 mi
  • Pen-y-cae, Tyrysgol Penwyllt Turn 1.6 mi
  • Pen-y-cae Inn 2.1 mi
  • Ynyswen, Post Office 2.6 mi
  • Ynyswen, St David's Church 2.9 mi
  • Abercrave Inn 3.1 mi
  • Abercrave, Pant-y-cwrt 3.2 mi
  • Abercrave, Bryn Seion 3.3 mi

Other nearby

  • Brynhenllys Fishery 6 mi

Local services

  • Greggs Cashpoint 5.8 mi
  • Link Cashpoint 9.8 mi
  • Continental Service Station Fuel station 4.5 mi
  • St John Ambulance - Not manned 24/7 Hospital 5.3 mi
  • Rhos Filling Station Fuel station 5.6 mi

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Must see

National Showcaves of Wales 1 mi

Penderyn Distillery Visitor Centre 8.1 mi

Aberdulais Falls 12.1 mi

Carreg Cennen Castle 12.9 mi

Brecon Mountain Railway 13.3 mi

National Trust

Aberdulais Falls 12.1 mi

Aberdeunant 14.4 mi

Dolaucothi Gold Mines 18.7 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Tafarn-y-Garreg - Fan Hir - Fan Brycheiniog 0.2 mi

Ystradfellte and Cwm Porth 5.3 mi

Ystradfellte and the Nedd Valley 5.3 mi

Fan Foel - Bannau Sir Gaer - Llyn y Fan Fach 5.4 mi

Porth-yr-ogof, Nedd and Mellte Waterfalls 5.5 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.

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  • Does Eco Camping Wales have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Eco Camping Wales dog friendly? Yes View all features
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    Arrive:  3:30 p.m. –  7:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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