Wildlife haven: Campsites in Wales

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

The Grove Y'Gelli

• Woodland glampsite at Llanybydder, Carmarthenshire, South West Wales
• Five minutes’ drive to Brechfa Forest; half an hour to Carmarthen
• Off-grid, pre-erected bell tents; pubs and shops 10 minutes’ drive

Tower Hill Campsite

• Family-friendly wild-style camping with mountain views
• A 10-minute drive from the Pembrokeshire coast; St Davids 25 minutes
• Low light pollution for stargazing on site; dogs on leads welcome

The Paddocks - Cardigan Bay

• Spacious static caravan on an eight-acre Ceredigion smallholding
• Aberporth beach five minutes' drive: 15 minutes to New Quay
• Firepit and outdoor seating; meet the friendly animals on site

Forester's Retreat Glamping

• Luxury pod in 29 acres of farmland with mountain and reservoir views
• 15-minute walk to Dinas Reservoir; five mins' drive to Devil's Bridge
• Kitchen, ensuite shower, private garden and living area with TV

Brodawel Camping Park

• Well-maintained and dog-friendly site on the outskirts of Porthcawl
• A five-minute drive to Rest Bay beach on the Glamorgan Heritage Coast
• Shop, wifi, play area, undercover picnic area and indoor games room

Cerrighedd

• Wild camping field with sea and hill views in Snowdonia National Park
• A 20-minute walk to Barmouth beach; Harlech Castle a 15-minute drive
• Peaceful off-grid site off the A496, close to the beach and mountains

Headstock Camping

• Peaceful site opposite bike trails in Afan Forest Park
• A 20-minute drive to Aberavon beach; 40 minutes to Brecon Beacons
• Bike hire, shop and repair on site, plus café and play area

Top of the Woods

• Camping meadows edged by hundreds of acres of ancient woodland
• Eco-friendly site in a wildlife haven 15 minutes' drive from Cardigan
• Breakfast and weekend stew and barbecue nights available

Byd o Les

• Well-equipped bell tent at a scenic and secluded Ceredigion spot
• A 10-minute drive to Cardigan or Mwnt beach; 20 mins to Poppit Sands
• Access to private kitchen and bathroom facilities next to the tent

Cefn Cae Camping Site

Cefn Blaidd

• Pitches with spectacular views in a valley near Llandeilo
• A 50-minute drive to Aberaeron beach; the Brecon Beacons 40 minutes
• Communal firepit and walks on site; pubs and shops 10 minutes’ drive

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

Fron Farm Fishery

• Small family-run fishery and site in scenic west Wales countryside
• A five-minute drive to Bronant village and 15 to Tregaron market town
• Two coarse fishing lakes and two fly fishing lakes

Fron Farm Shepherd's Huts

• Family-friendly farm site with stunning views of Conwy valley
• A 15-minute drive from hiking, biking and rambles in Snowdonia
• Hot tub on site, and fresh eggs available every day

Ty Bedwen

• Single shepherd's hut at a peaceful rural Denbighshire location
• A 20-minute drive to Llangollen; 45 minutes to Bala Lake
• Self-contained hut with bathroom, kitchen and private outdoor space

Oxwich Camping Park

Garreg Goch Caravan Park

• Secluded location close to a pet-friendly beach
• Spectacular scenery with coastal and countryside walks from the site
• Modern tiled washrooms and wheelchair-accessible wetroom