Camping in Torfaen

Torfaen sits between the industrial valleys and the open hills of the Blaenavon area, and its campsites reflect that mix of setting. Around Pontypool you'll find small farm-based sites where pitches are set among working land rather than manicured facilities, giving a quieter, more rural feel than campsites closer to the larger South Wales towns.

Willow Acres Campsite and Court Bleddyn offer straightforward camping close to Pontypool, useful as a base for walking the surrounding ridges or visiting the Big Pit and other Blaenavon sights. Cwmsoar Camping, Ty-cooke Farm and Partlands Pitch tend to suit those wanting a simpler stay, with fewer neighbours and more space to spread out.

Choosing between them often comes down to how close you want to be to Pontypool itself against how much seclusion you're after, since the hillier ground further out gives better views but a longer drive back into town for supplies.