Bryn Bwch

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  • Quiet dog-friendly site by the Four Waterfalls in the Brecon Beacons
  • A 20-minute drive to the base of Pen Y Fan; another waterfall nearby
  • Wood available to buy for firepits; shops and pubs a short drive away
Whether you’re hunting down the Four Waterfalls or taking the scenic drive to the base of Pen Y Fan, your break in the Brecon Beacons National Park will be off to a splendid start with a stay at Bryn Bwch. This quiet, dog-friendly site is a great base from which to go waterfall spotting, as it’s next to the Four Waterfalls and the Sgwd Yr Eira Waterfall is within walking distance too… and as you might expect from a site in the national park, there are stunning views from this place. Dogs and children are very welcome to use the site as their base, so simply set down with all the gang in the large, well-maintained field (which has some level sections and some with slight gradients or inclines) and park next to your tent. On the facilities front, there are four toilets and two showers to go around. For anyone who wants to light up their own firepit in the evening, wood can be purchased from the bungalow when you check in. Ready to take on South Wales’ biggest mountain? The car park for routes up Pen Y Fan is 20 minutes’ drive away. It’s a fair way up to the top, so to pick up any snacks for the climb, you might want to stop by in Glynneath first. A 10-minute drive away from the site, this town has shops for picking up supplies along with pubs to reward your climbing efforts. When you're looking for a pub slightly closer by, there's also one five minutes' drive away from the site.

Site type

Tent pitches 30
Motorhome pitches 10
Open now
Opens 1 May
Please note
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 7 consecutive nights.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Minimum spacing of 5 metres between pitches.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed, 1 May to

Reviews

9

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Peaceful,no frills site,ideal for walkers wanting time out in nature.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked: Quiet,friendly site.The owner was v helpful.Its an ideal situation for visiting the 4 Waterfalls ,you can easily walk from the site.

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Lovely quiet farm site with clean facilities, near to the waterfalls

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
Emma S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked: Nice quiet campsite - just a large field really, with solar showers at one end and a washing up shack near the entrance. I believe there are toilets further down, but as I have my own facilities in my van, I did not go to investigate. The showers were very clean and with good water pressure. On arrival, I spoke to a charming young lady, who pointed out the facilities and informed me that bbqs and fires were allowed (on the ground even), and other than that I was left to my own devices. Exactly as I like camping to be! If and when I come back to the Brecon Beacons, I would certainly book to stay at Bryn Bwch again.

Disliked: My main reason for staying at Bryn Bwch was to visit the Four Waterfalls trail, and there is a path leading from the campsite to the trail. However, having walked it, I think that parking in the lower car park would have significantly shortened the walk.

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Highly recommend great site dog friendly child friendly

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 8
Laura g. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Lovely site and great location very picturesque near to lots amenities, local town 10 mins drive away with pubs and shops with Entrance to waterfall trek. Half way down another entrance to waterfalls with £5 car park fee for the day, walking distance to the camp , if you can manage the extra hike. Toilets were clean and not to far away bit as advised bring a torch. Ground had plenty of flat areas . Elle who came to great was very pleasant and welcoming. Washing facilities basic but had all that you required. Shower in the main toilets with hit water.

Disliked: There Thursday to Sunday, only the Sunday had hot water in the washing up area, which made it tough to wash up bbq stuff. No hot water in toilets to have a wash and didnt want to use showers ti just was face properly. Would had been fine if could use hot water kn washing up area as didn't need both but one or the other would had been better..

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A Quiet campsite with full utilities provided. Very spacious with sufficient…

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Wing P. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: A Quiet campsite with full utilities provided. Very spacious with sufficient privacy w Between tents. Very convenience to park our car next to the tent.

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very good spot, friendly staff, great open space, Poor Cleaning

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 6
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Easy Parking, Great Space, Friendly Staff

Disliked: Showers no hot option, limited toilets

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Lovely views, clean facilities, friendly staff, most pitches not level

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 8
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 4
Mark D. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked: Views, quiet, toilets, showers, grass, walks, friendliness

Disliked: Access - narrow road access for some way to site, most sites not level

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Good location to waterfalls. Facilities were clean.…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Cassandra T. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Good location to waterfalls. Facilities were clean.

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The view! Great facilities and proximity to the waterfalls walk and was…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 6
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Freya G. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: The view! Great facilities and proximity to the waterfalls walk and was close enough to the local pub and shops if needed. Great stay overall!

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Lovely site, back to nature, friendly owners, perfect location!

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Katie B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked: Friendly owners, Ellie was very knowledgeable of the local area. Location was perfect, able to walk directly to the four waterfall walk. Silent at night time. Clean facilities. White Horse Pub back down the hill was the nicest pub we’ve been to for a while - quality food and lovely staff. Small shop down the hill is cash only but so quaint and a lovely owner!

Disliked: Take spray for the midges! Not a fault at all, just advice…they are relentless! Nothing else was bad, positive vibes only!

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Excellent site with clean facilities and friendly staff.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Kirsty R. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Very well maintained site. Turn up and park wherever takes your fancy. Toilets and showers very clean and well maintained. Lady who came around on the quad when we arrived was very friendly and liked a chat, which was lovely.

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Features

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 Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Bryn Bwch

Glynneath

Pontneddfechan

Powys

Wales

SA11 5UT

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.79254°N
-3.56905°W

Nearest transport

Coach
7.7 mi Bus Station
8.7 mi Bus Station
13.2 mi Interchange
Rail
7.6 mi Aberdare Rail Station
8.4 mi Treherbert Rail Station
8.9 mi Merthyr Tydfil Rail Station
Ferry
19.8 mi Swansea Queens Dock Ferry Terminal
27.1 mi Cardiff Castle Waterbus Stop
27.5 mi Taffs Mead Waterbus Stop
Airport
25.1 mi Swansea Airport
29 mi Cardiff International Airport

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

Break into the Brecon Beacons however you please… taste the whisky from the copper-pot stills on a tour of Penderyn Distillery Visitor Centre (15 minutes' drive) perhaps? Grab a co-adventurer and strap yourselves in for a one or two-person zipwire ride from the tower of a former Colliery coal mining site at Zip World Tower (20 minutes)? Or board the Brecon Mountain Railway (40 minutes) and make your way into the mountains on the original mountain line? Mountain biking might make it onto your itinerary in these parts, as there are a couple of options within driving distance of the site. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a newbie or a pro at BikePark Wales (35 minutes), as there are lots of different forest trails. Dare Valley Country Park and Gravity Family Bike Park (35 minutes) is another good option for families, especially those who are new to the game. At this site, you’ll only be a short drive from the National Showcaves Centre for Wales (25 minutes). Here, kids are likely to love the lifesized dinosaurs and the caverns. Plus, there are lots of things to learn about the history of the dinosaurs and other cool parts of the past in the museum and Iron Age farm.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Aberafan 17.4 mi Estuary N/A Good Good Good
Swansea Bay 20.9 mi Estuary Good Good N/A Good
Rest Bay Porthcawl 22 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Sandy Bay Porthcawl 22.4 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Trecco Bay Porthcawl 22.4 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Penderyn Distillery Visitor Centre 2.8 mi

National Showcaves of Wales 5.5 mi

Brecon Mountain Railway 8.8 mi

Aberdulais Falls 11.9 mi

Carreg Cennen Castle 17.4 mi

National Trust

Aberdulais Falls 11.9 mi

Aberdeunant 19.3 mi

Dolaucothi Gold Mines 23.9 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Porth-yr-ogof, Nedd and Mellte Waterfalls 0.8 mi

Waterfall Circuit 0.8 mi

Ystradfellte and the Nedd Valley 1.3 mi

Ystradfellte and Cwm Porth 1.3 mi

Pontneddfechan - Hepste Waterfalls - Pontneddfechan 2.3 mi

Local events

  • Green Man Festival (Thursday 15 August 2024 – Thursday 15 August 2024)

    Crickhowell, Powys 17.5 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 sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Want to know more about camping in Powys?

  • Does Bryn Bwch have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Bryn Bwch dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Bryn Bwch? Break into the Brecon Beacons however you please… taste the whisky from the copper-pot stills on a tour of Penderyn Distillery Visitor Centre (15 minutes' drive) perhaps? Grab a co-adventurer and strap … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Bryn Bwch?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  Anytime
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Bryn Bwch? From £25 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.