Nearly wild camping in Wales

Gwalia Farm

• Adult-only pitches in a wild area of a working farm near Cemmaes
• Wildlife haven: look out for buzzards, newts, toads and otters
• Wild swimming allowed in the lake; beaches half an hour's drive away

Gwyliau Beudy Banc

Lakeside Leisure

• Peaceful site on the Afon Dewi Fawr river, two miles from St Clears
• Friendly helpful team, firepits, picnic tables and spotless amenities
• Birdwatching and stargazing haven

Hendwr Caravan Park

Usk View at Roman Farm

• Small, modern pop-up glampsite with views of the river Usk
• A 35-minute walk from Caerleon’s Roman baths and amphitheatre
• Kitchen area with gas hobs and barbecues for alfresco cooking

Tyn Y Ffridd Farm Campsite

• Family friendly holiday site with assortment of accommodation
• Camping & Glamping with views of Snowdonia
• The perfect base to explore north Wales

Ty Parke Farm Campsite

• Eco-conscious premium Pembrokeshire site with huge pitches
• Beaches and coast walks 10 minutes' drive; St Davids 20 minutes
• Weekly pizza nights in school holidays; firepit for each pitch

Vicar's Field Campsite

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

Gwynon Camping

• Peaceful, spacious grass pitches in a quiet field near Llanarthney
• National Botanic Garden of Wales 10 minutes' drive away
• Pick your own pitch at a simple site with well-designed facilities

Pentref Luxury Camping

• Alternative accommodation on a spacious site in rural west Wales
• A 20-minute drive from Aberaeron; 30 from Aberystwyth
• Woodland walks and a stream on site; 15 minutes' walk from a pub

The Shearers' Retreat

• Peaceful shepherd's hut on a working sheep farm surrounded by woods
• Wildlife haven with resident red kites soaring overhead
• Campfires and barbecues allowed; supplies in Llandeilo 10 mins' drive

Camp Plas

• Dog-friendly site in a wildlife haven on the banks of the River Vyrnwy
• A 20-minute drive from both Welshpool and Lake Vyrnwy
• Firepit area for each pitch; access to kitchen and modern bathrooms

Pen y Bryn Camping

• Well maintained farm site just off the A494
• Five minutes' drive to Bala and its lake; Zip World Fforest 40 minutes
• Excellent views over the Berwyn range and Aran mountains

Pen y Bryn Lleyn

• Peaceful campsite on a working Gwynedd farm with amazing ocean views
• A 20-minute drive from Abersoch, and 50 minutes from Harlech Castle
• Family- and dog-friendly hilltop site; pub within 10 minutes' drive

Summer Meadow Camping

• Low-impact wild camping meadow with woodlands walks on site
• A short drive to Glyndwr’s Way and Offa’s Dyke Path
• Walk to two local pubs; breakfasts and evening meals to order on site

Pine Lodge Stables

• Spacious wild camping in a wildflower meadow in Carmarthenshire
• A 35-minute drive from a beach and castles; moorland walks nearby
• Alongside a Site of Special Scientific Interest

Highland View Camping and Glamping

• Family-friendly site on a family-run smallholding with sea views
• A 10-minute drive to Manorbier beach and the Pembrokeshire Coast Path
• Firepits available for hire; play area and toys on site; pubs close by

Cefn Blaidd Wild Camping

• Lakeside wild camping pitches with far-reaching Carmarthenshire views
• Talley Abbey a 10-minute walk; Mandala Yoga Ashram a 10-minute drive
• Dark skies, stone circles, a lake and rewilded meadow walks on site