Wild of the Words
"rekindling connection"
Camping at Cwmffrwd
Eco-friendly wild camping & accommodation
Tucked away amid towering mountains in the heart of the Bannau Brycheiniog Brecon Beacons National Park and nestled within twenty two acres of stunning wildflower meadows, Cwmffrwd Farm's award winning campsite is a back-to-nature paradise for those looking for simple camping in stunning surroundings.
Hosts Pridie and James are advocates of outdoor life and positive environmental change, committed to nurturing the natural biodiversity of this precious landscape and encouraging a reconnection with nature through the sharing of land, skills and stories.
The farm and hayloft are open to visitors all year round. Our main camping season is summer, but do get in touch if it looks full or unavailable as we don't put all our pitches on the booking system :) The wood-fired sauna can be hired throughout the year.
"What a wonderful place to stay. I’ve never seen so few camping pitches in such a large field with superb views up the valley and across the hills. This is a simple, back‑to‑basics site, and if that’s what you’re looking for, it’s ideal. Pridie was incredibly welcoming from the moment we arrived." - Laurence 2026
"Incredible campsite. Lovely pitches set among natural meadows and direct access to limitless hikes in the mountains. The owners are kind and helpful, I will definitely be returning." - Ryan 2026
“We need the tonic of wildness... we can never have enough of nature.”
― Henry David Thoreau, Walden: Or, Life in the Woods
The secluded nature of Cwmffrwd Farm sets it aside from more densely populated sites, keeping this beautiful land unspoiled and ensuring it remains a haven for both wildlife and visitors alike.
We emphasise to our visitors that we are a back-to-basics wild camping site. The facilities are simple and guests will need to be happy about walking a short way to their pitch / hired bell tent with their kit in a wheelbarrow.
We have a no vehicles policy in the fields to protect the wildflower meadows from compaction and to keep everyone safe. There is a grass carpark at the entrance to each camping meadow for all tent and bell tent campers, and campervans drive along a grass path to their pitches. Kit and equipment can be transported using the wheelbarrows provided. Distance from main farm facilities to pitches varies from 50m to 250m - see map and flyover below. Please note that amenities are very simple to minimise impact on the land, with four compact compost toilets (these are built on a pallet so we can move them each winter), one washing up area, two flushing toilets and three hot showers. Guests are asked to take all rubbish and recycling home. All pitches have a steel wheel pit fire pit and we sell wood. We ask guests to keep dogs on leads at all times, the soundtrack to chatter, play and birdsong (no amplified music) and respect quiet time after 10.30pm.
Tent and van pitches are spaciously spread out across the meadows, with an average of seven pitches in each four acre field. Pricing is per person at £12.50 per adult (16+) and £6 per child (5+). We don't charge extra for dogs. All vehicles park in the main campsite carpark at the entrance to the field. There are wheelbarrows available to move kit, and if you require assistance then we will certainly help.
Tent pitches are located along the top of the camping fields boasting an epic view down the valley, and van (VW or Transit size) pitches are located along the bottom of the meadows gazing up at the surrounding mountains.
Bell tents are available for guests who fancy a little bit of luxury. Our beautiful bells tucked away their own three acre mountain meadow and vary in size. The 5m bells are very roomy with lots of space, while the 4m bells are smaller and definitely better suited to two adults / those with small children.
5m Bell 'Butterfly' has a double futon with bedding provided, plus two self-assemble basic camp beds (bedding not provided).
5m Bell 'Ladybird' has a double futon with bedding provided, plus two self-assemble basic camp beds (bedding not provided).
4m Bell 'Cuckoo' has a double futon with bedding provided, plus two self-assemble basic camp beds (bedding not provided).
4m Bell 'Buzzard' has a double futon with bedding provided, plus one self-assemble basic camp bed (bedding not provided) and a woodburning stove. Guests bring their own wood for the stove - we recommend a bag of kindling rather than logs.
Although entirely off-grid, these homely abodes are also kitted out with rugs, cushions, steel wheel fire-pit and picnic table. Bell tent guests park in the campsite meadow carpark and walk up to their pitches. There are wheelbarrows provided to move kit.
FOUR composting loos in the meadows
The Lovely Looease, Wonky Bob
Timmy Ty-bach & Huw Haf Y Pw
A washroom with two washing up sinks, two flushing toilets and three hot showers.
Wheelbarrows are provided to transport kit. We can also help if you need assistance.
IMPORTANT INFO
We are located between Cwmdu and Pengennfordd, on the side of the Brecon Beacons' Waun Fach mountain.
Check in for tents and vans is between 2pm and 9pm, check out is midday
Check in for bell tents is between 4pm and 9pm, check out is 10am
Dogs are very welcome at no extra charge. They must be on leads or ground tethers at all times.
All pitches have a fire pit. We sell seasoned wood.
We have a beautiful wood-fired sauna available to book throughout the year. It's £45 for an hour session for up to four people, £10pp extra. See here for more info.
There is limited data signal at the farm, so come prepared to disconnect from modern life! Instead, enjoy frolicking in the meadows, rummaging around in the little outdoor library for books and charts to help you identify the resident birds and mini beasts, or paddle in the stream or see if you can spot any creatures in the alder, willow, hazel and hawthorn that thrive across the site!
It’s 12 minutes drive to picturesque Crickhowell, and 25 minutes to celebrated book town Hay-on-Wye and bustling market town Brecon. It’s best to stock up on food before you arrive, or shop at local supermarkets in Brecon, Abergavenny or the high street in Crickhowell.
