Cwmsoar Camping
No availability at present on Pitchup.com- Wild camping field surrounded by woodland between Usk and Pontypool
- A 20-minute drive to Raglan Castle, and 40 minutes to Tintern Abbey
- A 10-minute walk to Llandegfedd Reservoir for watersports and fishing
Site type
- This site has no on-site shower facilities.
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- There are no bins onsite: all rubbish will need to be taken home with you.
- Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
- There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
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See nearby bookable sitesNon-electric grass motorhome pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 6.0m width x 8.0m depth (19.7ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 48.0m² (516.7ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £20 1 night, 2 adults
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6.0m width x 8.0m depth (19.7ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 48.0m² (516.7ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £20 1 night, 2 adults
Reviews
Voted 82% of visitors View breakdown
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Liked: The setting and simplicity of the site.
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Lovely peaceful location in the Welsh countryside. Basic facilities but very clean…
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Liked: Lovely peaceful location in the Welsh countryside. Basic facilities but very clean and tidy. Reservoir with water sports centre close by.
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Fantastic little site, Family friendly
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Liked: What a fantastic little wild camping site! Host was very welcoming amd informative. Was very quiet and peaceful Rented a fire pit which came with wood kindling and news paper. Was allowed BBQs Went for walks through the forest and down to the stream Had an excellent time!
Disliked: Didn't like the rain but not the sites fault haha
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Lovely clean site . The owners are very friendly people. Was ideal…
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Liked: Lovely clean site . The owners are very friendly people. Was ideal for our trial campervan stay. Toilets were clean! Beautiful area to explore recommend Usk. Definitely go again!
Disliked: Little bit of unnecessary noise from selfish campers, but this was nipped in the bud by the owner.
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We absolutely loved everything about the site! The owner was lovely and…
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Liked: We absolutely loved everything about the site! The owner was lovely and on hand when any help was needed! The site was peaceful and friendly. The toilets was immaculate and cleaned many times throughout the day. The walk to the reservoir through the forest is beautiful and very manageable for all. We will definitely be going back
Disliked: It’s not really a dislike but, there is no Wi-Fi or phone signal which some may not like
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Very peaceful site in beautiful countryside and a nice walk to Llandegfedd…
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Liked: Very peaceful site in beautiful countryside and a nice walk to Llandegfedd Reservoir.
Disliked: Nothing
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Liked: Loved the open space and privacy.
Disliked: The toilets were quite pungent.
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Very much, kids were not impressed with lack of signal when we…
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Liked: Very much, kids were not impressed with lack of signal when we arrived but were really happy at the end. Even said having no phone wasn't too bad and they want to go camping again 😊 Really nice owner, very friendly and professional. Recommend to anyone who needs a break from a busy daily life
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Liked: It was a cheap no frills kinda site. Owner came to speak with us and gave us an information sheet. Temporary toilets that were kept clean
Disliked: We had no phone coverage or Wi-Fi. This is not the owners fault but we did not realise this and could not complete our arrangements for the following day!
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Very welcome and clean facilities
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Liked: Very nice an peaceful weekend in our boxtent, it was also lush falling asleep listening to the owls and wildlife surrounding us also🏕️
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Features
Portable toilet
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Small (11-25 pitches)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Motorhome service point Seasonal pitchesLocation
Cwmsoar Camping
Cwmsoar
Glascoed
Pontypool
Monmouthshire
Wales
NP4 0TX
Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.70154°N
-2.98442°W
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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Clevedon Beach | 18.9 mi | Estuary | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Weston-Super-Mare Sand Bay | 23.3 mi | Estuary | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
Jackson'S Bay Barry Island | 24.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | N/A | Good |
Weston Main | 24.9 mi | Estuary | Poor | N/A | Poor | N/A |
Whitmore Bay Barry Island | 25 mi | Sea | Good | Excellent | Good | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Caerleon Roman Fortress & Baths 6.5 mi
Blaenavon World Heritage Centre & Tourist Information Centre 6.5 mi
Blaenavon Ironworks 6.9 mi
Big Pit: National Coal Museum 7.1 mi
Raglan Castle 7.5 mi
National Trust
The Kymin 14.7 mi
Skenfrith Castle 14.8 mi
Clevedon Court 19.3 mi
Blaise Hamlet 20.1 mi
Westbury College Gatehouse 21.2 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Eastern Car Park - Circuit of Llandegfedd Reservoir - Eastern Car Park 1.5 mi
Sor Brook Car Park - Llandegfedd Reservoir - Coed y Paen - The Forest - Sor Brook CP 1.9 mi
Goytre Hall Wood - Goytre Wharf - Goytre Hall Wood 3.3 mi
Usk - Conigar Walk - Cwm Cayo - Usk Castle - Usk 3.4 mi
Usk - Bettws Newydd - Chain Bridge - Usk Valley Walk - Usk 3.5 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.
Nearest sites
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Cwmsoar Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Cwmsoar Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Cwmsoar Camping? You’re never short of an ancient building in this corner of Wales; start off a day off castle-bagging at Usk (10 minutes’ drive) where medieval ruins border landscaped gardens, or head for … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Cwmsoar Camping?
Camping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Cwmsoar Camping? From £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.