Wye Valley Wild Camping

9.6 5 reviews
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  • Secluded wild camping site a 15-minute hike from the Wye Valley Walk
  • A 30-minute drive to the Brecon Beacons National Park and Hay-on-Wye
  • Grass pitches with lovely views and access to footpaths
If you’re after a slice of peace and plenty of walking thrown in with a back-to-basics camping experience, Wye Valley Wild Camping is just the spot for you. This friendly pop-up site in Mid Wales is a 15-minute hike from spectacular views along the Wye Valley Walk. The spacious camping field is surrounded by glorious hills and based on a working beef and sheep farm, just a five-minute stroll from the sleepy hamlet of Gwenddwr. There are ample footpaths to follow direct from the pitches, as well as quiet, traffic-free lanes if you prefer to explore on two wheels. Looking further afield, the paved trails in the Elan Valley (45 minutes) is a smashing spot for walkers and cyclists, while the Brecon Beacons National Park (30 minutes) offers challenging hiking and mountain biking. As you’ll be wild camping here, pitches are simple and fuss free. There’s access to tap water and portable toilets in the camping area, and as there’s no electricity, it’s a good idea to bring a torch for any nocturnal wanderings. Although this secluded area is well off the tourist trail, there are still plenty of facilities on hand. The nearest pub is in the village of Erwood (five minutes’ drive), while just further on is the buzzy little town of Builth Wells (15 minutes), where you can pick up supplies from the convenience stores and choose between pubs, takeaways and burger bars.

Site type

Tent pitches 10
Opens

Languages spoken

English

Welsh

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Features

Portable toilet

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

Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campsite Small (11-25 pitches)

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 Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Wye Valley Wild Camping

Erwhir

Gwenddwr

Builth Wells

Powys

Wales

LD2 3PZ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.07929°N
-3.35578°W

Nearest transport

Coach
14.9 km Interchange
33.7 km Bus Station
34.5 km Lidl
Rail
10.5 km Cilmeri Rail Station
11.1 km Builth Road Rail Station
13.4 km Garth (Powys) Rail Station

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

Local attractions and activities include: - Erwood Station Gallery: 10 minutes’ drive - Hay-on-Wye (book town): 30 minutes - BattleMX (off-road race track): 30 minutes - Brecon Beacons National Park (climbing and biking): 30 minutes - Llangorse Multi Activity Centre (outdoor pursuits): 30 minutes - Golf: 30 minutes - Elan Valley (walking): 45 minutes - Llandovery Castle: 50 minutes - National Showcaves Centre for Wales: 50 minutes - National Trust - The Weir Garden: 50 minutes

Must see

Brecon Mountain Railway 31.4 km

National Showcaves of Wales 35.8 km

Penderyn Distillery Visitor Centre 36.8 km

Blaenavon Ironworks 38.3 km

Big Pit: National Coal Museum 38.3 km

National Trust

Cwmmau Farmhouse 21.4 km

The Weir 36.6 km

Dolaucothi Gold Mines 41 km

Croft Castle and Parkland 43.7 km

Skenfrith Castle 44.5 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Erwood Craft Centre - Aberedw Rocks - Erwood Craft Centre 1.9 km

Near Erwood - Twyn y Garth - The Gun - River Bachaway - Near Erwood 3.4 km

Twyn y Garth Common - The Gun - Twyn y Garth 3.7 km

Aberedw -Llewelyn's Cave - Aberedw Rocks - Erwood Craft Centre 4.2 km

Aberedw - Rhyscog - River Edw - Aberedw 4.3 km

Local events

  • Green Man Festival (Thursday 15 August 2024 – Thursday 15 August 2024)

    Crickhowell, Wales 26.6 km

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.

Reviews

9.6

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Great site and the owners are so friendly and helpful!

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
Joy T. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: A fantastic spot for a complete escape, lovely scenery and walks . Visited a few times now and just last week had a clear night and an amazing display of stars!

Disliked: No problems here!

Recommend to friends Visit again

clean and spacious field in the middle of pristine countryside. the owners…

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 The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: clean and spacious field in the middle of pristine countryside.

the owners are wonderful people

i hope to return soon!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely and quiet place with nice views, mains water, we had all…

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service 8
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness No rating
Wifi No rating
Anatolij U. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Lovely and quiet place with nice views, mains water, we had all camp site to ourselves.

Disliked: Toilet could be better because when you flush it would go over the top

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your review. We are sorry there was an issue with the toilet during your stay. If you had mentioned it while you were here, we could have adjusted it.
We are looking into a toilet and shower facility for next year. We do hope you choose to stay with us again.

Lovely field, remote location, friendly host and lots of space!…

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
Ana M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Lovely field, remote location, friendly host and lots of space!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your review. We do hope you choose to stay with us again next year.

Beautiful site, friendly and welcoming host.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Chris B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Beautiful scenery, very friendly host, locals smiled and waved at us when we went past, and the night sky was very clearly visible due to the lack of light pollution so if we go back we will bear that in mind as a potential stargazing trek!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your review. We do hope you choose to stay with us again.

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Wye Valley Wild Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Wye Valley Wild Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Wye Valley Wild Camping? Local attractions and activities include: - Erwood Station Gallery: 10 minutes’ drive - Hay-on-Wye (book town): 30 minutes - BattleMX (off-road race track): 30 minutes - Brecon Beacons National Park (climbing and … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Wye Valley Wild Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  3 p.m.
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