Cwmsoar Camping
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- Small, wild site surrounded by woodland between Usk and Pontypool
- A 20-minute drive to Raglan Castle, and 40 minutes to Tintern Abbey
- Watersports and fishing at Llandegfedd Reservoir 20 minutes' walk
Site type
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This site has no on-site shower facilities.
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).
- There are no bins onsite: all rubbish will need to be taken home with you.
- Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
- There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Thu, 2 Apr to
Pitch types & availability
6 
Non-electric grass motorhome pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 6m width × 8m depth (48m²)
Arrival daysFrom £20 (£20)
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- 4
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 8m depth (48m²)
Arrival daysFrom £20 (£20)
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Reviews
95% would recommend this site to a friend
92% would stay here again
What customers say
Quiet, natural campsite with friendly hosts. Clean loos & great value. Perfect for woodland walks. Limited facilities (no showers) & iffy mobile signal, but well-kept and recommended.
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Last updated 9/6/2026
If you are a biker dont stay there,
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Anonymous Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked I am a biker and this was the first time I was using this camp site. I sent a message in advance asking if I could have a pitch that was not too soft/muddy so I could make sure the bike stand would not sink into the grass but I did not get a reply.
Disliked I was the only person on the site when I arrived, not a single other person. There was no one there to sign into or came to check on me. The grass was very soft and muddy so the bike stand did sink into the mud so I could not stay there and had to leave and find an alternative. If I had been able to see someone they may have been able to help but that was not the case. A very simple site, only portable loos and expensive for what it is.
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From the manager: Dear Robert
We are sorry to hear of your disapointment with Cwmsoar. Sorry we missed you as always happy to help fellow bikers.
We live onsite, if support is needed, just send a text. You were spotted leaving the site, Its not possible to be on the camp field perminantly awaiting arrivals.
We had the forcast for heavy rain the day of your booking, this can affect the pitches. We advertise as having grass pitches and our facilities are portaloos.
There is a hard parking area on site and split slabs provided for firepits that might serve purpose for bike stand.
As fellow bikers we always travel with a side stand puck, they can be very handy !!!
We often welcome bikers to the site and have not experienced any issues.
Beautiful & peaceful surroundings. Great price. Friendly &…
Non-electric grass motorhome pitch
Liked Beautiful & peaceful surroundings.
Great price.
Friendly & helpful hosts.
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Wonderfully welcoming site, with beautiful countryside location
Non-electric grass motorhome pitch
Liked Loved the location, so beautiful. Woodland walk right on the doorstep and the LLlandegfedd Reservoir is a 10 minute walk through the woodland and across some fields. The Pontymoile basin (canal) is a short drive away (around 10-12 minutes) There is a launch point for paddle boards or kayaks and a quaint barge that is a cafe there too. Facilities available as well as free parking. Highly recommend.
Henry and Sue were very welcoming hosts, Sue provided lots of local information as well as checking in on our recent experiences of things we had visited locally.
Pitches were suffifient size, well kept and easy to access. On initial approach it seemed the gate would be difficult for us to navigate, but in fact the middle post is removable so we could easily navigate into the site.
Facilities were very clean.
Highly recommend the site - great value! We will be back.
Disliked Country roads with motorhome. We are 7.2m, wouldn't have wanted to be longer, but do appreciate the site does not allow longer vehicles anyway. Country roads are unavoidable for beautiful locations, I do appreiate that - so this is not a moan at all
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Lovely site very peaceful.…
Non-electric grass motorhome pitch
Liked Lovely site very peaceful.
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Good basic site in a quiet location. Portaloos very clean.
Non-electric grass motorhome pitch
Liked Owner very friendly and helpful. Perfect for our one night stopover
Disliked Nothing really.
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Nice short grassy pitch on a…
Anonymous Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Nice short grassy pitch on a small, simple, peaceful site with limited but OK facilities.
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Basic camping porter loos where the cleanest ive even seen
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Can choose where to pitch was lovely and small
Disliked Some other campers didn't really keep to rules and was very loud till around 1 in the morning. So lack of sleep.
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Spacious pitches, lovely area.…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Spacious pitches, lovely area.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Very helpful and friendly owner. Great…
Non-electric grass motorhome pitch
Liked Very helpful and friendly owner. Great campsite in a wonderful area with some lovely surrounding walks.
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Cute, small site
Non-electric grass motorhome pitch
Liked Lovely quiet small area. Close to Llandegfedd.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Features
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Portable toilet
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Small (11-25 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Motorhome service point Seasonal pitchesLocation
Cwmsoar Camping
Cwmsoar
Glascoed
Pontypool
Monmouthshire
Wales
NP4 0TX
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.70154°N
2.98442°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clevedon Beach | 30.5 km | Estuary | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Weston-Super-Mare Sand Bay | 37.5 km | Estuary | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
| Jackson'S Bay Barry Island | 39.5 km | Sea | N/A | Good | N/A | Good |
| Weston Main | 40.1 km | Estuary | Poor | N/A | Poor | N/A |
| Whitmore Bay Barry Island | 40.2 km | Sea | Good | Excellent | Good | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Caerleon Roman Fortress & Baths 10.4 km
Blaenavon World Heritage Centre & Tourist Information Centre 10.5 km
Blaenavon Ironworks 11.1 km
Big Pit: National Coal Museum 11.4 km
Raglan Castle 12 km
National Trust
The Kymin 23.6 km
Skenfrith Castle 23.8 km
Clevedon Court 31 km
Blaise Hamlet 32.3 km
Westbury College Gatehouse 34.2 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Eastern Car Park - Circuit of Llandegfedd Reservoir - Eastern Car Park 2.4 km
Sor Brook Car Park - Llandegfedd Reservoir - Coed y Paen - The Forest - Sor Brook CP 3.1 km
Goytre Hall Wood - Goytre Wharf - Goytre Hall Wood 5.3 km
Usk - Conigar Walk - Cwm Cayo - Usk Castle - Usk 5.5 km
Usk - Bettws Newydd - Chain Bridge - Usk Valley Walk - Usk 5.6 km
Local events
- Green Man Festival (Thursday 20 August 2026 – Thursday 20 August 2026)
Crickhowell, Wales 22.7 km
- Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Friday 7 August 2026 – Friday 7 August 2026)
Bristol, England 36 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Cwmsoar Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Cwmsoar Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Cwmsoar Camping? You’re never short of an ancient building in this corner of Wales; start off a day off castle-bagging at Usk (10 minutes’ drive) where medieval ruins border landscaped gardens, or head for … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Cwmsoar Camping?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 14:00 – 20:00 Depart by: 11:00 - How much does it cost to stay at Cwmsoar Camping? From €23.18 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.