Cwmdu Campsite
A family-run Brecon Beacons valley site that has been quietly getting it right since 1964, with mountain views, a sauna, and a breakfast truck that turns into a bar.
Cwmdu Campsite sits in the Cwmdu valley at the foot of the Black Mountains, five minutes from Crickhowell, with views across the valley to the peaks of the Brecon Beacons National Park. Terraced pitches on the hillside mean the motorhome crowd don't need levelling blocks, and tent campers get a proper field with mountain vistas rather than a flat carpark.
The site has been running since 1964 under the same family ethos: clean, well-organised, and run by people who clearly care. Showers are consistently described as immaculate, pitches are generously sized, and the shop is thoughtfully stocked. The breakfast truck in the morning doubles as an ale bar in the evening, serving draught local ale on site. A sauna and ice bath spa round out the recovery options after a day on the Beacons.
Walking straight from the site puts you on the Beacons Way, the Tretower Loop (about 1.5 hours), and the 6-mile mountain route into Crickhowell. Pen y Fan and the Black Mountains are within reach for day hikes. Tretower Castle and its medieval court are close by, and the Farmers Arms pub offers food and drink deliveries direct to pitches.
“One of the most reliably well-run campsites in the Brecon Beacons: brilliant mountain access, owner-led investment in the experience, and the kind of clean-and-friendly operation that earns its reputation visit after visit.”
Why it made the cut
- Terraced pitches with mountain views across the Cwmdu valley to the Black Mountains
- On-site sauna and ice bath spa for post-hike recovery
- Breakfast truck by morning, draught ale bar by evening
- Direct walking access to Pen y Fan, Beacons Way, and Tretower Loop from the campsite gate
- Family-run since 1964 with a consistent reputation for clean facilities and friendly staff
The Feeling
Curated rustic · Mixed tempo
Good For
- Family
- Dog holiday
- Solo
- Date
Best For
- Family camping in Brecon Beacons National Park with sauna, ice bath spa, and on-site shop
- Glamping pods, shepherd's huts, and bell tents alongside traditional tent and caravan pitches
- Walking access to Pen y Fan, Beacons Way, and mountain biking trails within the national park
In Campr's collections
- Farm fields properA Brecon Beacons valley site with 60 years of family-run history, proper terraced pitches, and no holiday-park pretence.
- Sauna soak sleepPost-hike sauna and ice bath spa on site, with a bar and beds a short walk away.
- Slow familyGenerous pitches, immaculate facilities, direct mountain walking, and the kind of unhurried, owner-run atmosphere that suits families who want to do things at their own pace.
Facilities
Quick answers
- Does Cwmdu Campsite allow dogs?
- Yes, dogs are welcome at Cwmdu Campsite.
- Are campfires allowed at Cwmdu Campsite?
- Yes, campfires are allowed in provided fire pits.
- What kind of stays does Cwmdu Campsite offer?
- Tent, Motorhome, Glamping, in a valley.
- How much does Cwmdu Campsite cost?
- Mid-range pricing. Check the owner's site for current rates.
- Where is Cwmdu Campsite?
- Cwmdu, Crickhowell NP8 1RU, UK.
Where it is
Cwmdu, Crickhowell NP8 1RU, UK
In a valley · Powys · Wales · 51.902° N, 3.193° W
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