Coed Sgithwen

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  • Peaceful and secluded woodland
  • Nestled in a valley by a stream
  • Meadow camping and shepherd's hut.
Coed Sgithwen (blackthorn woodland) is a native broadleaf wood nestled in a valley alongside Sgithwen Brook. There is a meadow area for camping and the stream runs nearby. You will be surrounded by 12 acres woodland (and beyond this 100s of acres of forests and fields). This seclusion makes the site incredibly peaceful with no road noise (aside from the occasional tractor). We are on the edge of a dark sky zone, so there is no light pollution, meaning incredible stars on a clear night. An abundance of wildlife live in the area; deer, hares, tawny + barn owls, hedgehogs, swallows, martins and kingfishers to name a few. Facilities are simple, a compost loo and spring water.

Site type

Tent pitches 4
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.

Languages spoken

English

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Features

No dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed

Themes

Forest Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby

Location

Coed Sgithwen

Fforest Lodge

Llaneglwys

Builth Wells

Powys

Wales

LD2 3BQ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.0387°N
-3.36855°W

Nearest transport

Coach
6.4 mi Interchange
18.6 mi Bus Station
18.9 mi Lidl
Rail
8.6 mi Cilmeri Rail Station
9.4 mi Builth Road Rail Station
9.5 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

We are a 20 minute drive from the town of Brecon with the Bannau Brechiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park beyond this (Pen y Fan) is approx 30 minutes. Hay On Wye (town of books) is 30 minutes away. There is plenty of canoeing, kayaking and paddleboarding on the River Wye. There is also plenty to explore without leaving the site and you are free to roam in the woodland and paddle on the stream. There are also nearby walks we cam advise on.

Must see

Brecon Mountain Railway 16.7 mi

National Showcaves of Wales 19.8 mi

Penderyn Distillery Visitor Centre 20 mi

Big Pit: National Coal Museum 21.6 mi

Blaenavon Ironworks 21.7 mi

National Trust

Cwmmau Farmhouse 15.1 mi

The Weir 23.4 mi

Dolaucothi Gold Mines 24.8 mi

Skenfrith Castle 26.9 mi

Aberdeunant 28.9 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Erwood Craft Centre - Aberedw Rocks - Erwood Craft Centre 3.7 mi

Near Erwood - Twyn y Garth - The Gun - River Bachaway - Near Erwood 3.8 mi

Llyswen - Wye Valley Walk - Mynydd Fforest - Brechfa Pool 4.2 mi

Twyn y Garth Common - The Gun - Twyn y Garth 4.3 mi

Aberedw -Llewelyn's Cave - Aberedw Rocks - Erwood Craft Centre 5.5 mi

Local events

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

    Crickhowell, Powys 14.4 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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Coed Sgithwen have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Coed Sgithwen dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Coed Sgithwen? We are a 20 minute drive from the town of Brecon with the Bannau Brechiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park beyond this (Pen y Fan) is approx 30 minutes. Hay On Wye (town … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Coed Sgithwen?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.

    Please note, in the darker months we really recommend arriving during daylight hours as there is no artificial lighting here.

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