Wildlife haven: Campgrounds in Wales

Welsh Glamping

• Family-friendly glamping site on a farm in the Abergwesyn Valley
• A 10-minute drive from Llanwrtyd Wells; 40 minutes from Elan Valley
• Dark skies, woodland walks and river for swimming at the farm

Church Cottage Caravan and Camping

• Small family-run site in the village of Llanvetherine
• 10 minutes' drive from Abergavenny and the Brecon Beacons
• Footpath leading from the site to Offa's Dyke Path

The Hideaway Wild Camping Retreat

• Bell tent at pop-up Anglesey site five mins' drive from the coast
• Cemaes Bay five minutes’ drive; Newborough Forest 50 minutes
• Dog-friendly site with free-range chickens and ducks for fresh eggs

Ysgubor Wen Eco Camping

• Quiet five-acre site for adults only with sea and mountain views
• A five-minute drive to the beach; 35 minutes to the Llŷn Peninsula
• Nearly-wild site with firepits and wood available for a fee

Ffoshelyg Woodland Camping

• Peaceful pop-up pitches among natural Ceredigion woodland
• A 20-minute drive from the Ceredigion coast; 10 minutes to Llandysul
• Basic facilities provided, with campfires permitted and logs for sale

Bronfelen Farm

• Yurt on a 53-acre farm next to the Cynghordy Viaduct and train line
• A 10-minute drive from Llandovery and 20 minutes from Crychan Forest
• Superking bed, kitchenette, private toilet; veg and eggs for sale

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

YHA Brecon Beacons Danywenallt

• Scenic orchard site in the Brecon Beacons National Park
• Hiking/biking from the site; a five-minute walk to Talybont reservoir
• Restaurant, bike shed for secure storage and packed lunches on request

Hidden Hut in the Hills

• Remote single-hut site among the spectacular mid Wales countryside
• Clay pigeon shooting, pony trekking and nine-hole golf course nearby
• Spring-fed woodfired hot tub with spectacular views down the valley

Hettie's Happy Campers

• Small and well-maintained Carmarthenshire camping field
• A 10-minute drive from Llanelli or Burry Port
• Dogs and barbecues allowed; a mile from a supermarket and takeaway

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

Seaholly Leisure

• Dog-friendly, family-friendly and motorbike-friendly rural site
• In peaceful green setting by a stream, 20 minutes' drive from Lampeter
• Barbecues and campfires allowed; shops five minutes' drive away

Brithdir Mawr Wild and Eco Camping

• Peaceful, basic pitches at a well-established eco community
• A half-hour footpath walk to Newport; 20 minutes' drive to Cardigan
• In the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park at the foot of Carningli

Searivers Caravan Park

Henfryn Farm

• Small organic farm on the banks of the River Teifi
• Pitch up in a car-free hay meadow
• Buy burgers, sausages and bacon for barbecues and campfires

Hendwr Caravan Park

Ty Cefn Tregib

• Secluded fully equipped lodge by a natural brook in Carmarthenshire
• On the edge of the Bannau Brycheiniog, 20 minutes' walk from Llandeilo
• Fully wheelchair-accessible bathroom and kitchen facilities