Nearly wild camping in Wales

Gwyliau Beudy Banc

Afon Dyffryn

• Peaceful wild camping site on a dairy farm by Vyrnwy river in Powys
• A 15-minute drive to Welshpool; half an hour to Lake Vyrnwy
• Private fishing on the river; views of Vyrnwy valley and grazing cows

Chestnut Heights Campsite

• Well-maintained semi-rural site on the outskirts of Wrexham
• Llangollen and Pontcysyllte Aqueduct within a 20-minute drive
• Off-grid site with woods to play in and footpaths just outside

The Land Campsite

• Peaceful Pembrokeshire countryside stay with family-friendly pitches
• A 25-minute drive from the coast and the Preseli Hills; lake nearby
• Firepits permitted; walking distance from a pub and country park

Babbling Brook Glamping

• Furnished bell tent with private facilities and sole use of an acre
• Five minutes' drive from Lampeter and half an hour from the coast
• Horses and goats on site, plus free-range chickens for breakfast eggs

Babylon Wild Campsite

• Family-friendly site half an hour from the spectacular Elan valley
• Ramblers’ haven: Glyndŵrs Way, Ceredigion Coast Path within an hour
• Wild ‘no frills’ camping for distraction-free hols

Bare Bones Camping

• Rural and back to nature site in Snowdonia National Park
• Riverside and valley setting with mountain views
• Four-acre space with bar and restaurant

Vicar's Field Campsite

• A peaceful campsite in Bosherston, just minutes from Pembrokeshire's

Into The Sticks

• Peaceful eco-friendly site in a 14-acre private nature reserve
• Six miles from Fishguard and the Pembrokeshire Coast Path
• Games barn and river access

The Laws Pasture

• Simple pitches at a Mid Wales family farm with gorgeous views
• A five-minute drive from Knighton and the edge of the Shropshire Hills
• Close to walks including Offa's Dyke Path and Heart of Wales Trail

Caeffwrnfach Wild Camping

• Small family-friendly rural site with views over the Towy Valley
• A short walk to Carmel nature reserve; 40 minutes’ drive to the coast
• Barbecues and firepits allowed; logs sold on site; farm shop nearby

Canvas Hamlet, Chirk

• Pop-up glampsite with furnished bell tents in the north Wales valleys
• A 15-minute drive from Llangollen and the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct
• Shared well-equipped kitchen area, hammocks and chillout tipi

Jeffreyston Field

• Peaceful back to basics site on the edge of a Pembrokeshire village
• A 10-minute drive from Saundersfoot and 15 minutes from Tenby
• Frill-free outdoor stays in a wild Welsh meadow; half a mile to a pub

Felin Uchaf

• Quiet site by a stream in Denbighshire's Berwyn mountains
• Waterfall walks from site; 25 mins' drive from Bala adventure centre
• A 10-minute walk to pub with food and village shop

Snowdonia Retreats

• Tiny, secluded and family-run farmstead with its own steam train stop
• A 15-minute drive from Aberdovey
• Family room with piano, sofas, billiard table, games and kitchen

Logfire Holidays

• Small hilltop glamping site with views over the Clwydian Range
• At the base of Penycloddiau; Offa's Dyke Path within walking distance
• Eco-friendly energy sources used; firepits and barbecues welcome

The Cottage Fields

• Small family-run back to basics site next to Llansteffan beach
• A 25-minute drive to Laugharne or National Botanic Garden of Wales
• Dogs welcome; short walk to village shop, pubs, bakery and play park