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
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri 1 May to

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Reviews

8.9

Overall rating from 345 Pitchup.com customers

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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Walkers' paradiseSpectacular sceneryPeaceful

94% would recommend this site to a friend

90% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a well-located, peaceful campsite, praised for its stunning views and proximity to the Four Waterfalls walk. Visitors highlight the friendly and helpful staff, clean facilities including hot showers, and the option to have campfires. While the site is described as basic but functional, some mention the sloping pitches and limited facilities during busy periods. Overall, it's considered excellent value for money and a highly recommended spot for exploring the Brecon Beacons.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Perfect pitch for the 4 waterfalls walk

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10 out of 10
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Andy M. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked The site was clean and in a perfect position for our trip. The owners were really friendly and helpful about the surrounding area

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very nice site excellent facilities friendly…

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10 out of 10
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Stuart B. 1 review

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Very nice site excellent facilities friendly owners and beautiful views

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location, beautiful views

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10 out of 10
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Hilary M. 7 reviews

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Great location for the four waterfalls walk and for hiking up Pen y Fan (only a 20 min drive away). Lovely views, good facilities, friendly owner. I would happily stay there again

Disliked It would be great to have an option of electric hookup

Recommend to friends Visit again

Scenic camping

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8 out of 10
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Vanessa E. 4 reviews

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked The views from the camping are awesome. Kind and friendly owners. All services you might need like showers and toilet. Close to the four Waterfalls trails.

Disliked The shower was not easy to operate. We showered with cold water

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely campsite, we stayed in our…

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10 out of 10
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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 Chloe H. 1 review

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Lovely campsite, we stayed in our motorhome with 3 kids and a dog and it was perfect! Has everything you need, washing up facilities which has its own washing up liquid, soap and sponges, fresh water source and toilets and showers! Really peaceful place to camp, right near the four water falls trail which is why we picked this campsite! Would highly recommended and would stay again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fab stay

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Safina I. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Fantastic facilities the toilets were clean and well kept! Ellie was a wonderful host who welcomed us.

Disliked The wood just didn't burn properly

Recommend to friends Visit again

Grateful for finding this gem.

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10 out of 10
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Dan B. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Excellent camp site, so glad we booked to stay here. Right on the door step of the four waterfalls. It was a busy weekend but that had no impact on the camp running smoothly. Two lots of well kept facilities facilities which included multiple showers and toilets, 1 lot at the bottom of the camp site and 1 lot near the owners bungalow. Mother and daughter were very helpful and friendly and toured around the camp site frequently checking the facilities and regularly chatting to campers. We will definitely stay here again.

Disliked Nothing to dislike, just as a campsite should be.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely location, friendly owners and clean…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Lovely location, friendly owners and clean facilities. Short walk to pub.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The facilities are being continuously maintained.…

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9 out of 10
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked The facilities are being continuously maintained.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Was able to book last minute…

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1 out of 10
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Was able to book last minute

Disliked Showers and toilets were extremly dirty

Recommend to friends Visit again

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)

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 2020201920182017
Aberafan 17.4 mi Estuary N/AGoodGoodGood
Swansea Bay 20.9 mi Estuary GoodGoodN/AGood
Rest Bay Porthcawl 22 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Sandy Bay Porthcawl 22.4 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Trecco Bay Porthcawl 22.4 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

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, 20 August 2026 – Thursday, 20 August 2026)

    Crickhowell, Powys 17.5 mi

  • The Hay Festival (Thursday, 21 May 2026 – Thursday, 21 May 2026)

    Hay-on-Wye, Herefordshire 27.2 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • 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. –  10 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.