Cwmdu Campsite, the perfect camping location in the heart of the Brecon Beacons National Park, with walks into the Beacons and Black Mountains on the doorstep. You will have a pub and cafe within a ten minute walk, and be just five minutes from the picturesque market town of Crickhowell and Greenman Festival, with Abergavenny 15 minutes away. Dogs are also welcome and fire pits are encouraged!

Winner of Best Campsite Mid Wales in our 2024 Camping and Glamping Awards

Family and dog friendly site in the heart of the Brecon Beacons, connected to great walking routes

Enjoy views of the Black Mountains and Brecon Beacons, 20 minutes from Brecon

Just a five minute walk to the local village pub, The Farmer's Arms, with delicious food and drink

About Cwmdu Campsite

Cwmdu Campsite is the ideal campsite on which to unwind and relax in the Welsh mountains. Bring your family, friends and dogs to this picturesque four acre campsite, perfectly located for walking and exploring the National Park and Black Mountains. The Visit Wales 4-star campsite has a mix of grass and hardstanding pitches, with optional electric 6 amp hook up for tents and 10 amp for tourers. It is surrounded by fields and woodland in a secluded valley - sunny and gnat free! You can lend a fire pit and settle down to toast marshmallows, with fire wood also available on site. There are also dog-friendly log glamping pods available, perfect for a romantic break or just extra protection from the weather. The Log Pods sleep up to three people and come equipped with a table and chairs that transform into a double bed, electricity, mini fridge, BBQ, tea and coffee and a kettle. Even tea and coffee are supplied and you also have a stock of charcoal for the BBQ. The site is perfectly located for visiting the Greenman Festival (5 minutes away), walking Pen-Y-Fan (15 minutes) or visiting the wonderful market town of Crickhowell (5 minutes).

Cwmdu Campsite is open from 24/03 to 31/10 in 2024 and from 28/03 to 01/11 in 2025.

Best CampsiteBest CampsiteBest Family CampsiteWales Cymru (4 Star)Tripadvisor cert. of ExcellenceDuke of Edinburgh

Facilities and amenities

Site facilities include clean toilets, free hot water showers, a laundry room, dog wash area, washing up facilities and a well stocked shop selling camping essentials snacks and food staples. Campers have access to a microwave and sheltered picnic area. High speed Wi-Fi is available on site.

Within 300m you'll find a superb local café which serves the best home-cooked breakfast for miles along with takeaway pizzas. There is also a great local pub, The Farmers Arms, within 300m of the campsite.

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Adult only

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Allow commercial vans

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Allow pets

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Bike hire

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Café / restaurant

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Communal BBQ

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Disabled facilities

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Drinking water

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Electric hookups

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Entertainment

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Family friendly

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Fires allowed

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Fishing

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Games room

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Glamping

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Golf

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Horse riding

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Hot tub

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Internet access

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Kids club

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Kids playground

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Laundry

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Near beach

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Near pub

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Open year round

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Peaceful

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RV pitches

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Shop

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Showers

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Swimming pool

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Toilets

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TV room

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Vineyard

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Water hookups

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Watersports

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W.C. disposal


A note from the site themselves...

Our campsite has been in our family since the late 1950s. It opened in 1964 and was run by my grandparents with just a few caravans, it has now grown to over 100 pitches. I love running the campsite with my fiancé and meeting guests from all over the UK and the World.

We feel incredibly lucky to work in such a picturesque place and I'm very proud of what we've achieved. Every year we endeavour to improve things even more so guests love the campsite as much as we do.


Map and address

Park address

Cwmdu Campsite,

Cwmdu, Crickhowell, Powys, Wales, NP8 1RU

Coordinates

51.9021, -3.1928 | SO 17 23

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Cwmdu Campsite is ideal for...

Couples

Duke of Edinburgh Award

Older children (13+)

Peace and quiet

Young children


There are 77 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

19 x Non Electric Grass Pitches

Max 6 people

Grass pitches without electric for tents and campervans, with space for an optional awning.

12 x Electric Grass Pitches

Max 6 people

Grass pitches with 6 amp electric hook up for tents, trailer tents, caravans and VW campervans only.

Non Electric Gravel Pitch (No Awnings)

Max 6 people

A non electric gravel pitch suitable for motorhomes or caravans. Sorry. no awnings.

13 x Grass Touring Pitches (Awnings)

Max 6 people

Grass pitches for tourers, with space for an optional awning. 10 amp electric optional.

11 x Grass Touring Pitches (No Awnings)

Max 6 people

Grass pitches for small tents and campervans. Sorry, no awnings. 10 amp electric optional.

5 x Gravel Pitches (Awnings)

Max 6 people

Pitches for tourers and campervans with space for an optional awning. 10 amp electric optional.

3 x Gravel Pitches (No Awnings)

Max 6 people

Pitches perfect for tourers and campervans. Sorry. no awnings. 10 amp electric optional.

2 x Grass Covered Hardstanding Pitches (Awnings)

Max 6 people

Pitches which include both grass and hardstanding areas with space for an optional awning. Suitable for tourers, 6-8 man tents, VW style campervans and larger campervans. 10 amp electric optional.

Grass Covered Hardstanding Pitch (No Awnings)

Max 6 people

A pitch which includes both a grass and hardstanding area. Suitable for tourers, 6-8 man tents, VW style campervans and larger campervans. Sorry, no awnings. 10 amp electric optional.


6 x Duke of Edinburgh Pitches

Grass pitches without electric for organised Duke of Edinburgh groups only. Sorry, no dogs.


Cwmdu Campsite reviews

96%

would recommend

Overall
4.83
Location
4.73
Value for money
4.85
Service
4.91
Facilities
4.77
Cleanliness
4.91

"I can't praise this place enough"

Jason W - Oct 2024

"Everything was just amazing, from arriving to leaving"

Dawn G - Jun 2024

"What an absolutely wonderful campsite"

Claire D - Jun 2024

"From start to finish, this family run site did not disappoint"

Paul C - May 2024

"This has to be the cleanest campsite I have ever stayed in"

Ian M - Apr 2024

"Can't speak highly enough of it ... a great spot to start any of the main hikes around the Beacons"

Jonny M - Apr 2024

"The owners of this campsite were the "pièce de résistance" - friendly, happy and extremely helpful"

Davina W - Sep 2023

"What a delight this family-run campsite is!"

Ian N - Jun 2023

"The pod was AMAZING! ... had everything we could possibly need"

Julie R - Apr 2023

"Site facilities were spotless - even a warm tap to shower the muddy doggies!"

Janette T - Apr 2023


Perfect half term break

Zydie T

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VW-Type Campervan - Grass Covered Hardstanding Pitches (Awnings)Oct 2024

Perfect spot for a damp autumn half term. Good gravel pitches, plenty of warm water in the showers, a very well-stocked shop and a coffee/breakfast van! A very well-equipped site with such a warm, friendly welcome and beautiful views. Loads to do in local area. Hikes of varying difficulty, Big Pit and Ironworks museums, mooching around little towns (Shepherd's Ice Cream in Abergavenny is 👌🏼) or just sitting round your fire pit listening to the trickling stream and watching the sunset behind the hills.

Excellent site

Andrew H

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Motorhome - Grass Covered Hardstanding Pitch (No Awnings) Oct 2024

There was a bit of a mix-up over the booking, but it was very nice and clean. The owners were friendly and accommodating.

So relaxing

Mark S

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Twin Axle Caravan - Gravel Pitches (Awnings)Oct 2024

Such a great little site. The site is on a slope, but pitches are all level.

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FAQ

Check-in is from 1pm until 7pm and you must vacate your pitch by 11am on day of departure. For glamping, check in is from 4pm until 8pm. Departure is due before 10am on your last day.

Well behaved dogs are welcome on the site, provided they are kept on a lead whilst onsite - there are dog walks around the site as well as a number of public footpaths next to the site.

A full layout of the campsite can be viewed here.

Yes, high speed WiFi is free onsite.


Cwmdu, Crickhowell and the surrounding area has so much to offer, even if the weather doesn't live up to expectations!

Locally you can:

  • Walk in the Brecon Beacons and Black Mountains
  • Visit the local pub and cafe in Cwmdu
  • Explore the market town of Crickhowell
  • Hire a rowing boat at Llangorse Lake
  • Visit Tretower Court and Castle
  • Visit the Greenman Festival

Slightly further afield, but still less than an hour away are:

  • Dan-yr-Ogof National Show Caves
  • Big Pit - National Coal Museum
  • Llangorse Multi Activity Centre
  • Caerleon Roman Baths
  • National Roman Legion Museum
  • Tintern Abbey
  • Cantref Adventure Farm and Riding Centre
  • Tredegar House
  • St Fagans National History Museum
  • Red Kite Feeding Station
  • Mappa Mundi (largest medieval map in existence)
  • Llanthony Abbey
  • Hay-On-Wye
  • Brecon Military Museum
  • Builth Wells
  • Abergavenny
  • Carmarthen Fans Mountains
The listing for Cwmdu Campsite was last updated on November 16th, 2024 at 7:15 AM

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