Camping in Abergavenny

Camping around Abergavenny puts you right at the foot of the eastern Brecon Beacons, with sites scattered through the Usk Valley and the foothills of the Sugar Loaf, Blorenge and Skirrid Fawr. As in the rest of Wales, wild camping is not permitted without the landowner's permission, so it is worth sticking to one of the area's established campsites, several of which make a virtue of their setting with mountain views straight from the tent flap. Terrain here is a step up from the gentle countryside further into Monmouthshire: expect steeper approach lanes and more exposed, open ground on higher sites, which suits those coming specifically to walk or cycle the surrounding hills.

The camping season generally runs from Easter through to late September, in step with the wider Brecon Beacons area, with the driest and most settled weather typically arriving in late spring and again in early autumn. Summer weekends, and especially the Abergavenny Food Festival weekend in September, are the busiest times to book, so sites near the town fill up quickly. For those who prefer a roof over their heads without giving up the outdoor setting, glamping options in the area range from simple canvas bell tents to fully fitted shepherd's huts and pods, many run by working farms that also offer local produce, log fires and views towards the Black Mountains beyond.

Whichever way you choose to camp, the appeal is the same: falling asleep within sight of three distinctive mountains and waking up a short walk from some of the best waymarked trails in South Wales, with Abergavenny's market and restaurants only a few minutes away by car for a change of pace.