Lower Porthamel Camping

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Look up for rainbows and when it’s dark look up for stars
Spacious pitches
Camping amongst the apple trees

  • Family-friendly farm site in the Brecon Beacons National Park
  • Orchard stays five minutes' drive from Talgarth
  • On the edge of a river; tap room on site with craft beer and cider
One of the things that many folk seek on a camping holiday is a campfire. Men, women, dogs, kids, first-time campers and even cynical console-clicking teenagers – all are captivated by the crackling of the flames where they can cheerfully char their very own food among the smouldering depths. (Campfires might even make you go all poetic…) And a campfire in a permanent fireplace among pitches in an old, lovely and sheltered apple orchard, while watching the sun set over the Welsh mountains from the light of the flames? Pass the ginger beer and pitch up at Lower Porthamel Camping on the edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park in Powys, a chilled-out and friendly farm site mixing old-school camping with that other camping essential, showers with hot water (for which there is a small charge). As well as the permanent fireplace, guests at Lower Porthamel can bring along firepits for campfires which are allowed on any pitches on site (stones from the site may not be used to build fires). If you don’t fancy a campfire (tsk), use the outdoor kitchen to cook in; there's also a wood-fired oven in the outdoor kitchen if you fancy a crack at cooking your own pizza. The on-site tap room Sobremesa Drinks has a range of craft beers and ciders. Other facilities on site include an indoor washing-up area, and a toilet and shower block near the orchard with hot water and facilities for disabled guests. Outdoors, the mile and a half trek directly from site runs through the farm fields and woodland, along the old mid-Wales railway line and onwards to the River Llynfi, a Site of Special Scientific Interest where the keen-eyed can see otters, badgers, kingfishers and herons – part of the SSSI ends up in the wildlife-rich Brecon Beacons National Park to see some more. Cars are not allowed onto the camping field. Instead, they can be parked on the concrete area provided, where there are wheelbarrows for you to move your things to your pitch. The site operates a zero waste policy and guests must take all rubbish home with them.

Campground type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Tent sites 30
Open now
Opens February 28
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • A charge of £1.00 ($1.23) applies for the use of the shower.
  • No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • The bar is open between 03/01 and 10/01.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • There are no garbage cans onsite: all garbage will need to be taken home with you.

Languages spoken

English

French

Spanish

Welsh

Open from Fri, Feb 28 to

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Reviews

9.8

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Peaceful

100% would recommend this campground to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

A beautiful, peaceful orchard campsite with friendly hosts and excellent, clean facilities. Offers a great location for exploring, a popular taproom, and many child-friendly features, though some mention pitches could be more level and facilities can feel stretched when busy.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Beautiful setting, relaxed and quiet place, essentials to hand

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Amy E.

Primitive grass tent campsite (large)

Liked Lovely quiet camping spot. The pitches are well spread between the apple trees and the site is so pretty. The camp was full but it was so peaceful. There's a bar on site with apple juice made at the farm and lagers etc. We had a few and went back to our pitch for a bbq. Its set in just the right place, not far from shops and a 15/20 minute drive to Brecon town if you wanted to venture out.
There are toilets, showers,communal fridges, a pizza oven and charging outlets to use. Perfect mix between beautiful outdoor camping and having the essentials on hand to make your stay easy and comfortable.
The host was lovely and the whole place has a relaxed easy going vibe.
I was a bit worried about trekking from the car park to the pitch with all of our stuff but im glad we couldn't have cars in the orchard as it would have spoilt it. There are wheelbarrows for you to bring everything from the carpark over and its a minutes walk anyway. I cant wait to come back again.

Disliked No dislikes

Recommend to friends Visit again

A really lovely, peaceful laid back site

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Kat P.

Primitive grass tent campsite (large)

Liked Beautiful Orchard camping, no vehicles, friendly and helpful hosts, superb tap room, great location for exploring, hot water, fridge and freezer available.

Disliked Nothing!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Unique site worth a visit.

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Angela M.

Primitive grass tent campsite (large)

Liked Peaceful location, beautiful area,lovely
orchard to camp in. Liked the use of the fridge and freezer plus the sockets to charge phones etc.
Booked for one night and enjoyed it so much we stayed another night.
Near shops, takeaway and pub.

Disliked Could have had a clear path to river and more info of walks around area

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location, host and facilities. Dawn chorus completed our stay

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Mac C.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Lovely setting in the orchard. It really felt quite unique and part of a working farm too. The cider and cheese board provided by our host Adrian was just great. Thanks for a lovely time for Dad and Daughter.

Disliked Nothing!!!

Recommend to friends Visit again

We had a lovely stay & would come back.

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Wifi
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Richard D.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked The solitude of the site. The staff were very friendly & helpful. The toilet facilities were clean & adequate for our needs. The free use of the barbeque & the firepits were great.

Disliked Clearer directions to the camp site & information about where to pitch for late arrivals would be useful. Access to food preparation area would also have been useful.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful and Convenient Stop After Hiking in the Brecon Beacons.

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Emmanouil T.

Primitive grass tent campsite (medium)

Liked After a long and tiring day hiking in the Brecon Beacons, Lower Porthamel Camping was the perfect place to rest for the night. The site is peaceful, quiet, and felt very safe—just what I needed after a full day outdoors.

All the essential facilities were available, including clean shower rooms, and secure parking. One thing that really stood out was how clean the entire campsite was. Visitors are expected to manage their own rubbish, which encourages everyone to keep the space tidy and respectful—something I really appreciated.

Overall, it’s a well-maintained, no-fuss campsite that I’d definitely recommend to anyone exploring the area.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful location amongst the apple trees, with basic, but clean and…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite (large)

Liked Beautiful location amongst the apple trees, with basic, but clean and well maintained, facilities. Loved the tap room, serving artisinal ciders and beers made at the farm. Also the cheese and charcuterie boards served in the tap room are fantastic.
Fire pits, logs and kindling are available to allow you to finish your day, gazing into the flames.

Disliked There is nothing to dislike in my opinion.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely spot, great pitches, delicious cider and beer and lots and lots…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite (medium)

Liked Lovely spot, great pitches, delicious cider and beer and lots and lots of wonderful birds and unusual birdsong!

Disliked Sadly, the paper in all of the toilets ran out on Sunday morning.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful campsite with big pitches well spaced apart with apple trees in…

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Bronwen B.

Primitive grass tent campsite (large)

Liked Beautiful campsite with big pitches well spaced apart with apple trees in between to give a sense of privacy. Perfect for our children to explore and run around safely. Facilities are really clean and the onsite tap room is the cherry on top. Also loved the nature walk.

Recommend to friends Visit again

What an amazing place. In between the apple trees, it felt so…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite (large)

Liked What an amazing place. In between the apple trees, it felt so privet. The cider was amazing 🤩. Can’t wait to book a return visit.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Local produce Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Gastronomic delight Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal fridge Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Lower Porthamel Camping

Brecon

Talgarth

Powys

Wales

LD3 0DL

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.01314°N
3.22101°W

Nearest transport

Bus
8.4 mi Interchange
15 mi Bus Station
15.4 mi Telephone Exchange
Rail
13.8 mi Cilmeri Rail Station
13.9 mi Builth Road Rail Station
15.6 mi Garth (Powys) Rail Station

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

Walks, walks and more walks, adventure sports, splendid scenery, the Black Mountains, the Brecon Beacons National Park and the bookish town of Hay-on-Wye are the main attractions in this part of Welsh countryside. Talgarth, about a mile and a half away, is a small market town with a big amount of things to do and is a well-known Welsh hang-gliding and gliding base for the very adventurous (well worth it for the spectacular scenery you can work up the nerve). On land, mountain biking and pony trekking can be had both in the Black Mountains and the Brecon Beacons, and canoeing, kayaking and rowing on Llangorse Lake and the River Wye. Regarded as one of the UK’s best fishing rivers, the Wye yields salmon, trout, carp, barbel and pike, many of monstrous proportions. Alternatively, hike along to famous book town Hay-on-Wye for a relaxing day among its foodie outlets and a glorious two dozen bookshops.

Must see

Brecon Mountain Railway 16.1 mi

Blaenavon Ironworks 17.3 mi

Big Pit: National Coal Museum 17.4 mi

Blaenavon World Heritage Centre & Tourist Information Centre 17.6 mi

Penderyn Distillery Visitor Centre 21.4 mi

National Trust

Cwmmau Farmhouse 11.7 mi

The Weir 17.6 mi

Skenfrith Castle 20.4 mi

Croft Castle and Parkland 25.6 mi

The Kymin 26.7 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Talgarth - Park Wood - Ffostyll - Talgarth 1.4 mi

Llyswen - Wye Valley Walk - Mynydd Fforest - Brechfa Pool 2.7 mi

Pengenffordd - Pwll y Wrack - Pengenffordd 3.4 mi

Pengenffordd - Mynydd Troed - Pengenffordd 3.7 mi

Pengenffordd - Castell Dinas - Y Grib - Waun Fach 3.8 mi

Local events

  • Green Man Festival (Thursday, August 14, 2025 – Thursday, August 14, 2025)

    Crickhowell, Wales 10.3 mi

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.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Lower Porthamel Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Lower Porthamel Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Lower Porthamel Camping? Walks, walks and more walks, adventure sports, splendid scenery, the Black Mountains, the Brecon Beacons National Park and the bookish town of Hay-on-Wye are the main attractions in this part of Welsh … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Lower Porthamel Camping?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Lower Porthamel Camping? From $24.11 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.