Eco Camping Wales

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The View pitch
The view pitch
Overview of eco camping wales
View over campsite from premium sites to meadowfield to churchfield to entrance on main road.
Lower level
Firepit with the view pitch
Church field
Busy bank holiday on the meadow field
Solo grass pitch
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Overview of eco camping wales
View over campsite from premium sites to meadowfield to churchfield to entrance on main road.
Lower level

  • Farm site with stunning 360-degree views of the Black Mountain
  • A five-minute drive from the National Showcaves Centre for Wales
  • On the Beacons Way trail in the Brecon Beacons National Park
Room to breathe and a friendly welcome – what more could you ask for from a scenic site like Eco Camping Wales in the Brecon Beacons’ gorgeous Glyntawe valley? Well, 360-degree views of the spectacular Black Mountain for starters. The environmentally friendly setup is another big bonus – the site channels cold mountain spring water into its hand-washing basins, for example (not for drinking, bring your own) – as is the back-to-nature feel (there are no concrete hardstandings or electric hook-ups here). This Glamorgan site encourages open-fire cooking across most of the grounds (bring reusable barbecues/firepits and raise them high off the ground, please) and phone reception is limited – so you can gleefully tell work they won’t be able to get in touch. Try to get as much time out of the office as you can to take on all the nearby treks; the owners particularly recommend roaming to Llyn y Fan Fawr lake on the long-distance Beacons Way trail that passes the park. Wander to one of the pubs a few minutes from the site too, pick up supplies at the village shop in Ynyswen or head to Ystradgynlais’s coffee shops. A few bits and pieces to be aware of if you’re planning on staying here: the shower is coin operated; you'll need to bring your own drinking water; firewood/kindling is for sale on site (the owners are happy for you to bring your own); and there’s no commercial waste so please be prepared to take all rubbish home and leave the space as you find it.

Site type

Tent pitches 50
Motorhome pitches 22
Open now
Opens 12 April
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • A charge of £1,00 (R23,66) applies for the use of the shower.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Units longer than 6 metres are not allowed.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • There are no bins onsite: all rubbish will need to be taken home with you.
  • Open fires are not permitted on the Meadow and Church fields.

Languages spoken

English

Welsh

Open from Sat, 12 Apr to

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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Reviews

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PeacefulSpectacular scenery

89% would recommend this site to a friend

89% would stay here again

What customers say

This eco-campsite offers stunning, spacious pitches with incredible mountain views and a strong sense of peace and privacy. Visitors praise the friendly, helpful owners and the back-to-basics ethos. Facilities are generally clean and well-maintained, including unique compost toilets. Ideal for hikers and nature lovers, the site provides an off-grid, tranquil experience, although some note limited facilities and occasional road noise.

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Sarah V.

Meadow Field non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked Friendly approachable owners, always around if you needed something. Felt really safe :)
Very clean site, lovely pubs for food close by.

Disliked Nothing

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Dale C.

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (solo)

Liked Easy access, great location

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Beautiful site with very friendly owner.…

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Sian W.

Meadow Field non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked Beautiful site with very friendly owner. Lovely dark skies if you want to do some stargazing. There are designated areas for campfires if that is something you would like to do. There are eco toilets at the site or, if you want to have a shower of normal toilet you can walk up to the farmhouse. We loved our visit and would love to go back again.

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Nice place, would definitely go back again

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Anonymous

Church Field non-electric grass and earth tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch (maximum 6 metres)

Liked Really nice campsite, owner very friendly. Amenities were basic, but what more do you need camping?

Some really nice walks straight from the campsite. Enjoyed my stay

Disliked None

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Good for privacy and nice nature, but too expensive for the service

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Oliver R.

The Oak Tree 2 non-electric grass and earth campervan pitch (premium)

Liked We liked the privacy at the really nice pitch without many other peoples.

Disliked The facilities are very basic and has not been cleaned every day. No cold showers for free - you have to pay for showers even cold or hot. You have to take your litter with you. For the actual campsite Prices we would expect more concerning the facilities.

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Mark B.

The View non-electric hardstanding and grass tent or campervan pitch (secluded)

Liked The pitch was beautiful, and Jeremy was an excellent host. Loved the composting toilets.

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Would be a perfect place if the grass was cut.

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Anonymous

Meadow Field non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked Stunning scenery with plenty of walks. Very quiet camp site with shops and pubs close by if needed. Shower and toilets were okay but for such a cheap price I didn’t expect too much. No phone signal which was lovely but this could be a problem for some.

Disliked Extremely long grass that needs cutting (knee high). Long grass meant more bugs, it also meant me and the dog were soaking in the mornings after a few steps outside. It was a nightmare and this was with no rain.

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great value for money in a really nice location

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Rob M.

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (solo)

Liked loads of room and facilities in good location. staff where really friendly and very helpful. i really enjoyed my stay the views were excellent as well.

Disliked nothing

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Great site with incredible facilities, loveliest owners & great views

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Anonymous

The Rise 1 non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (premium)

Liked Eco Camping Wales was incredible! It was my first time camping since a kid and it felt great. A lot of space to set up shop and not feel intruded upon, a brilliant view and great owners that were extremely welcoming and helpful.

Disliked Not a single thing

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mark b.

Church Field non-electric grass and earth tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch (maximum 6 metres)

Liked I had a wonderful stay at Eco Campsite near the Black Mountains. The location is stunning, with spacious pitches, amazing views, and a real sense of peace and privacy. Facilities are clean, eco-conscious, and well looked after – the compost toilets and hot showers were a nice surprise!

Perfect base for hiking and exploring the area. The owners were friendly and welcoming, and the whole site felt calm, natural, and relaxing. Highly recommended for anyone looking to unwind and reconnect with nature. There's even i lovely little pub just off the site which was a nice treat just after a 3hr hike

Disliked The only thing was the signage to the campsite which was quite hard to see from the road

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Features

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

D. of E. 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

Budget/backpacker Forest Lake and/or mountain Leave the car at home Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No drinkable water point Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Eco Camping Wales

Maes yr Eglwys

Pen-y-cae

Swansea

Glamorgan

Wales

SA9 1GS

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.83978°N
3.66716°W

Nearest transport

Coach
21 km Bus Station
21.9 km Railway Station
22.4 km Bus Station
Rail
19.2 km Llangadog Rail Station
19.6 km Llanwrda Rail Station
19.7 km Llandovery Rail Station
Ferry
31 km Swansea Queens Dock Ferry Terminal
Airport
38.3 km Swansea Airport

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

It would be difficult to land on a better location for stints in south Wales than this one: set in the Brecon Beacons National Park, it’s a five-minute drive from the National Showcaves Centre for Wales and its scenic Craig-y-Nos park. You can also hop on a horse at the local stable or hire an ebike to explore the mountains. Head to Henrhyd Falls (15 minutes' drive) to walk behind the wall of water; you might recognise this spot from several films, including Batman. The Wales Ape & Monkey Sanctuary is nearby as well, so drop in to see the primates before meeting the meerkats at Pen-y-Cae’s microzoo (five minutes). Wanting more waterfalls? There are three to see while wending your way along a walking loop near Pontneddfechan (15 minutes), a popular part of the national park for pottering about. Fan of fishing? Get the rod out at the River Tawe or by the Crai Reservoir (10 minutes). You could also angle down by the sea at the Gower’s gorgeous beaches near Swansea (an hour).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Aberafan 29.3 km Estuary N/AGoodGoodGood
Swansea Bay 32.4 km Estuary GoodGoodN/AGood
Bracelet Bay 37.1 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Limeslade Bay 37.5 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Langland Bay 38.4 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

National Showcaves of Wales 1.7 km

Penderyn Distillery Visitor Centre 13.1 km

Aberdulais Falls 19.4 km

Carreg Cennen Castle 20.7 km

Brecon Mountain Railway 21.4 km

National Trust

Aberdulais Falls 19.5 km

Aberdeunant 23.2 km

Dolaucothi Gold Mines 30 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Tafarn-y-Garreg - Fan Hir - Fan Brycheiniog 0.4 km

Ystradfellte and Cwm Porth 8.5 km

Ystradfellte and the Nedd Valley 8.5 km

Fan Foel - Bannau Sir Gaer - Llyn y Fan Fach 8.7 km

Porth-yr-ogof, Nedd and Mellte Waterfalls 8.9 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 Eco Camping Wales have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Eco Camping Wales dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Eco Camping Wales? It would be difficult to land on a better location for stints in south Wales than this one: set in the Brecon Beacons National Park, it’s a five-minute drive from the National … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Eco Camping Wales?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  3:30 p.m. –  7:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Eco Camping Wales? From R343,04 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.