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Brithdir Mawr Wild and Eco Camping

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The entrance into the hay field (added by manager 07 Sep 2020)

One sink for washing up, one for washing your hands

Looking from the new facilities towards the pitches

Peaceful, basic pitches at a well-established eco community
A half-hour footpath walk to Newport; 20 minutes' drive to Cardigan
In the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park at the foot of Carningli

Brithdir Mawr Wild and Eco Camping is a quiet site in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, at the foot of Carningli, two miles from the sea and about five minutes’ drive from Newport (that’s the Pembrokeshire Newport, not the one in south Wales…) Stays here are in a designated field that’s part of a well-established eco community set up in 1994 on an 80-acre restored farm. The whole place is off-grid for electricity and uses water from mountain springs; recycling even stretches to toilet waste, which is composted to feed the site’s fruit trees. If you’re intrigued by the idea of self-sufficiency or community living, this is the place to find out a bit more – over their 25 years they’ve learnt a thing or few and are happy to share the knowledge with those who’d like to take a tour, volunteer or join a training course. Pitches here are similarly off-grid and basic: you can pitch wherever you wish in the field, and you’ll have access to new compost toilets, a washing-up sink, a handwashing sink and a solar shower (where you hoist up a bag heated by the sun and take a warm outdoor shower in a private cubicle). Firepits are available to hire and firewood can be purchased on site. For foodie needs, take a wander down to Newport: a footpath leads down there for a good clutch of cafés, restaurant and pubs, plus shops and an excellent butcher for your barbecue bits.

Site type

Please note

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) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
Single-sex bookings of 10 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
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.
There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Welsh

Pitch types & availability

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Non-electric grass tent pitch

5 people maximum

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: Max 8.0m width x 6.0m depth (26.2ft width x 19.7ft depth) Calculated area: 48.0m² (516.7ft²)

5 people maximum

One Tent allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Max 8.0m width x 6.0m depth (26.2ft width x 19.7ft depth) Calculated area: 48.0m² (516.7ft²)

Ground type

Grass

0 rooms

Twin-axle vehicles not accepted

Suitable for

Tent, (Trailer tent not allowed)

Features

Bring a gazebo 1 included, 1 max.
Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.
Bring a pup tent 1 included, 1 max.
Car 2 included, 2 max.
Dog(s) allowed 1 included, 1 max.

Other restrictions

Arrival days

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Carningle view from within one camping field

The stone circle, a short walk from site.

Fire pit available to hire with wood provided

Enjoy peacful onsite exploring and easy reach of enjoyment, beyond.

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

Jane K. Aug 2024

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Idyllic location neighbouring Carningle, offering fertile earth base for 'under canvas' camping. Very well-constructed and maintained amenities. Beautiful, restful, clean and natural environment

Recommend to friends Visit again

A perfect simple campsite at a lovely off grid eco community. Absolutely…

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 Aug 2022

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: A perfect simple campsite at a lovely off grid eco community. Absolutely loved the solar shower and compost toilet. Met some really nice people who were camping and the entire place had a really good vibe. We made two visits to the stone circle which was really magical. I’ve stayed at Brithdir Mawr campsite a number of years ago and really enjoyed returning.

Disliked: There wasn’t anything we disliked.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A special site where you can be at one with nature.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Julie S. Aug 2022

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: There wasn't anything to not like about this site - a quiet and we'll spaced out site where you can get away from life to be at one with nature and your surroundings! Definitely recommend this site if you appreciate and love wild camping. The site is 100% off grid, solar powered, has wild flowers growing between pitches and you feel like you are just living as one with nature while there. We camped with a 4 year old and 18 month old, they are used to wild camping, as they have from birth, but it is a beautiful place to go with children and get away. There are lovely walks around site and a stone circle which should be visited in the evening or early morning to appreciate the circle and views. Not far from beautiful beaches, the coastal path and local town. We loved staying here, it was unique, magical and ideal to reset and really feel you were getting away from it all.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

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 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

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

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campsite

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

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

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches

Location

Brithdir Mawr Wild and Eco Camping

Cilgwyn Road

Newport

Pembrokeshire

Wales

SA42 0QJ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.00205°N
-4.81104°W

Route directions

Please note the marker on the map, which shows the entrance to the pitches field; don't use the main Brithdir Mawr track.

Nearest transport

Coach

15.2 mi Bus Station

18.4 mi Chemist

18.5 mi Black Lion

Rail

7.5 mi Fishguard Harbour Rail Station

7.8 mi Fishguard & Goodwick Rail Station

10.8 mi Clarbeston Road Rail Station

Ferry

7.8 mi Fishguard Ferry Terminal

22 mi Pembroke Dock Ferry Terminal

22.4 mi Milford Haven - Dock Entrance

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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Carningli trails: 15 minutes’ walk - Bluestone Brewery: 20 minutes’ walk - Parrog seafront: 50 minutes’ walk/10 minutes’ drive - Newport Sands (dunes, rockpools and shallow water for swims): 10 minutes’ drive - Pentre Ifan burial chamber: 10 minutes - Horse riding: 10 minutes - Dyfed Shire Horse Farm: 10 minutes - Fishguard (aquarium, Dyffryn Fernant Gardens, walk to Strumble Head): 20 minutes - Cardigan (watersports and wildlife boat trips: 20 minutes - Cilgerran Castle: 25 minutes - Poppit Sands beach: half an hour.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Newport North	2.2 mi	Estuary	Good	Good	Good	Good
Poppit West	8.6 mi	Estuary	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Mwnt	11.7 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Abermawr	11.8 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Aberporth	14.5 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

National Wool Museum 17.6 mi

St Davids Cathedral 20.7 mi

Pembrokeshire Coast National Park 21.7 mi

Pembroke Castle 23 mi

Llanerchaeron - National Trust 28.9 mi

National Trust

St David's Visitor Centre and Shop 21.1 mi

Tudor Merchant's House 23.4 mi

Stackpole Estate 26.7 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Newport - Tycanol Woods - Pentre Ifan Burial Chamber - Newport 1 mi

Pentre Evan - Tycanol - Pentre Ifan - Pentre Evan 1.4 mi

Parrog - Pembrokeshire Coast Path - Cwm Rhigian Woods 1.8 mi

Nevern - Pilgrim's Cross - Afon Nyver Nevern 1.8 mi

Sychbant - Penlan - The Gardens - Sychbant 2.2 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
Units will be allocated on arrival.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.
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) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.

General

Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10:30 p.m. and 8 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Occupancy

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Single-sex bookings of 10 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Reception

There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Open fires are prohibited.

Vehicles

No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.

Visitors

Visitors’ cars are not permitted on site.
Visitors must register at reception and pay their fee.

Payment terms

Nearest sites

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Frequently asked questions

Does Brithdir Mawr Wild and Eco Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Brithdir Mawr Wild and Eco Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Brithdir Mawr Wild and Eco Camping? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Carningli trails: 15 minutes’ walk - Bluestone Brewery: 20 minutes’ walk - Parrog seafront: 50 minutes’ walk/10 minutes’ drive - Newport Sands (dunes, rockpools and shallow … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Brithdir Mawr Wild and Eco Camping?

Camping and touring

Arrive: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Depart by: 12 p.m.

Read more