Cilrath Wood Camping The Greener Camping Club

Details

Facilities

Each pitch has a picnic table and a campfire pit (£5 for sack of logs). There are two compost toilets, plus a urinal, hand basins with cold running water and two hot showers (these are checked and serviced daily; eco-friendly soap, shampoo and washing up liquid are all provided). A large silk parachute provides a covered area and there's also a communal barn, which catches the last of the evening light. By the parking area (around 600 yards from the camping pitches) a shed houses a fridge, freezer, USB charging points, basic tourist information and maps, plus equipment for games and activities (bats, balls and so on). There are also wheelbarrows to help move your belongings to your pitch, while two of the pitches have firmer ground and access for campervans.

Suitable For

Tents, campervans (maximum of two at any one time) – yes. Caravans, large motorhomes and dogs – no.

Nearby

Cilrath Wood Camping is situated on the ancient Landsker border, a historical boundary running through Pembrokeshire that divides Welsh speaking heartlands from the area known as “Little England beyond Wales”, an area linguistically and culturally English for centuries. The line is marked by a series of frontier castles, the nearest of which is the ruined 13th-century castle in the local town of Narberth, a half-hour walk or five-minute drive from the campsite. There’s also a decent little museum in the town (01834 861719), while other nearby castles include Llawhaden Castle (5 miles), Wiston Castle (8 miles) and Laugharne Castle (15 miles; 01994 427906).

Head north from the campsite and you’re heading into the thick of the Preseli Hills, superb hiking country and perhaps the quieter spoils of Pembrokeshire. That’s because the busier side of the county, of course, is the coast, pretty much all of which is within a half-hour drive of the campsite. Pendine, Saundersfoot and the beautiful harbour town of Tenby are the closest seaside spots, the latter full of excellent cafés and independent shops all running down to the sweeping bay overlooked by Tenby Castle. Walk stretches of the famous Pembrokeshire Coast Path to find quieter coves and beaches – there’s plenty of space around here – or head out to the likes of Freshwater West, Maroles Sands or any of the beaches in St Brides Bay, which are particularly good for surfing.

Food & Drink

It's a four-minute drive or half-hour walk into Narberth town. Try the excellent Spanish deli and café Ultracomida (01970 630686) and stock up on cheese, olives and other bits or enjoy lunch at their compact arrangement of communal tables. Another great daytime spot is Plum Vanilla (01834 862762) café, a local favourite offering multiple vegetarian, vegan and gluton free options, which excites even the most avid carnivore. You may need to get there early as it's often full of locals. For restaurants, try the high-end seafood at Mad Tom’s (01834 860506) or trendy bistro the Pepper Corn (01834 861778).

If it's a good pub you're after, try the Dragon Inn or the Dingle Inn (01834 861806), which are always busy and you're sure of fresh food. Just out of town, the Snooty Fox (01834 891300) is in a converted agricultural barn with a great outside area on sunny days. The Plash Inn (01437 563472) in nearby Llanfallteg Village is also a great bet.

Further afield, Tafarn Sinc (01437 532214) is an amazing Welsh pub up in the Preseli Hills, recently bought out by the locals with shares in a community cooperative. Formerly the last stop railway hotel adjoining an old slate quarry, it's clad in corrugated roofing and the floor inside is covered with sawdust. An atmospheric must-visit if you're in the area.

Opening Times

Easter–October.