Wildlife haven: Campgrounds in Powys

Racquety Farm

Buckhall Farm

• Wild-style camping on a working Welsh borders hill farm
• Knighton and the Shropshire Hills 10 minutes' drive away
• Close to Glyndŵr’s Way route; bike storage available on site

Bryn Dyffryn

• Dog-friendly wild camping site with views over the Vyrnwy Valley
• Half an hour’s drive from Lake Vyrnwy; direct access to Glyndwr’s Way
• Private river stretch for fishing and swimming; shop and pub nearby

Bron Yr Aur

• The place which inspired the music of Led Zeppelin

Bron Hafren Campsite

• Small, quiet and dog-friendly pop-up site in the upper Severn Valley
• Walking distance from the Montgomery Canal for cycling and walking
• Access to the river Severn for fishing; Offa Dyke’s Path further out

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

Brecon Beacons Boutique Camping

• Smart outdoor accommodation in a Brecon Beacons walled garden
• A 10-minute drive from Crickhowell; 15 minutes from Abergavenny
• Set in the grounds of the Glanusk Estate; day fishing available

Riverside Caravan Park

• Quiet adults-only riverside site in Crickhowell in the Usk valley
• Between the Black Mountains and the Brecon Beacons National Park
• Excellently-maintained amenities including powerful hot showers

Hyssington Heights

• Hyssington Heights is a fully serviced motorhome retreat tucked into t

Onnenfawr Glamping

• Luxury Brecon Beacons glampsite close to the River Crai for fishing
• A 15-minute drive from the National Showcaves and 25 from Brecon
• Handmade huts with ensuite bathroom, deck, kitchen and hot tub

Redwood Heyope

• Dog-friendly Mid Wales site in an off-grid 30-acre ancient woodland
• Within walking distance of the Offa’s Dyke Path and Glyndŵr's Way
• Hire a firepit on site; pub serving cask ales and food nearby

Pen-Rhos Luxury Glamping

• Glamping in converted railway carriages on a peaceful Powys site
• A half-hour drive from the Elan valley and Builth Wells
• Walk to the local pub in half an hour for curry dinners

Pool Cottage Camping

• Peaceful mid-Wales tent pitches on the banks of Fachwen Pool
• A 10-minute drive to Newtown; 25 minutes to Powis Castle
• Fishing and woodland walks on site; campfires and barbecues welcome

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

Old Chapel Farm

• Peaceful site on an organic farm 10 minutes' drive from Llanidloes
• Half an hour's drive from walks in Elan Valley and Hafren Forest
• Home-reared meat available on site; eco-friendly facilities

Red Kite Barn

Wanderoo

Waun Fach Retreat

• Peaceful shepherd’s hut with a woodfired hot tub and firepit
• At the foot of Waun Fach, 20 minutes’ drive away from Crickhowell
• Access to a mountain footpath and bridleway; horses are welcome