Bryn Bettws Lodge
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- Relaxed campsite opposite mountain bike trails in Afan Forest Park
- Beach 25 minutes' drive away; 45 minutes to Gower Peninsula
- Undercover barbecue area in the field, plus a wooden playground
Site type
Admission
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Dogs
- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
Extras
- A charge of £2.00 applies for the use of the shower.
General
- There are no bins onsite: all rubbish will need to be taken home with you.
Occupancy
- Group bookings of 2 or more units travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Safety
- Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
3

Non-electric grass and earth tent or motorhome pitch
5 people maximum
Ground type: Grass and earth
Pitch size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £25
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Electric hardstanding motorhome pitch
5 people maximum
Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: Max 5m width × 7m depth (35m²)
Arrival daysFrom £32
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Reviews
93% would recommend this site to a friend
90% would stay here again
What customers say
This campsite offers stunning views and is ideal for mountain bikers and walkers. Guests praise the friendly staff, clean facilities, and spacious pitches. While some mention the basic nature of amenities and occasional issues with noise or insects, the overall experience is highly positive, with many visitors expressing a desire to return. The site is well-equipped for families, with a popular children's play area.
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Last updated 18/08/2026
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Great place to stay in the hills if you like walking or cycling
Electric hardstanding motorhome pitch
Liked The views and location are amazing, its self check in which makes things a lot easier. I booked an electric pitch which was on hard standing with plenty of room between other vehicles. The owners are so friendly and welcoming and even when to late to get a pizza they still made us some chips so we could eat. The walks around the area from the site are beautiful and all on tracks through the woods.
There are unisex toilets which are always clean and a washing up station with phone charging points. The cost of a shower is £2 which is nothing at all after a long sweaty day walking. They are also clean and of a great size.
Disliked None
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Great location
Non-electric grass and earth tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Loved the views and how clean and tidy the facilities were. They supply all of the toilet rolls, hamd wash, washing up liquid and cloths and the onsite food was lovely and the showers were lovely and clean.
Disliked There are no bins onsite so we had to take 3 black bags full of rubbish home which was not good! Very disappointed in this as everything else was fab
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your kind comments — I’m really glad you enjoyed your stay and liked the site.
We’re sorry you were disappointed about the rubbish arrangements. We do clearly state in our site description and terms and conditions before booking that we don’t provide general waste bins for guests, so that guests are aware of this before they arrive.
This is becoming increasingly common on campsites, as the cost of commercial waste collection and disposal is significant. By not adding this cost to every booking, we’re able to keep our prices as affordable as possible for everyone.
We completely understand that taking your rubbish home isn’t ideal, though, and we appreciate your feedback. We’ll continue to look at ways we can improve the experience for our guests while keeping the site affordable.
Go see for your self
Non-electric grass and earth tent or motorhome pitch
Liked I thin it was a beautiful place to be. Sites were stunning.
Love the Idea of the burger bar and cafe makes cooking and food easier when camping to have that choice there!
Showers are fabulous shower rooms fit for me and my two children all to go in one shower room and definetly could fit more not even the room but in the shower it’s self, with your own toilet. Be mindful they are run off water from a natural spring. Facilities are clean. The place is well run and the owners are a credit to them self and helpful will certainty be going back for the friendly family vibe that’s very welcomed but also a quite a chilled environment at the same time for chilled couples or singles honestly the best of both worlds here can’t big it up enough !
Disliked Nothing possibly to add the odd essential in the cafe like milk or tooth brush? But that’s really digging for something as everything was perfect !
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A beautiful little site tucked away up the hillside.
Electric hardstanding motorhome pitch
Liked Nice easy, laid back set up. We were basically left to get on with it. Basic facilities, toilets, sinks and charging point for phones. We had a hard standing pitch for our motorhome.
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Will go again..
Non-electric grass and earth tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Everything...so clean...so beautiful...lovy owners...
Toilets clean... sink tidy area clean...
What a little gem in the mountains... of port talbot..
Disliked Mad to give a dislike... i thought it was a lovly stop over...
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Awesome campsite with equally awesome bike trails.
Non-electric grass and earth tent or motorhome pitch
Liked We stayed for one night on a grass pitch in our campervan. The site did not disappoint. Exactly what we wanted. A site not overrun with noise, activities and entertainment. The view is exceptional. Toilets etc are basic but clean. Lovely communal kitchen area where you can charge your phone's etc. outdoor BBQ area. Looks like a burger shack opens on the weekend which we missed. A lovely children play area which my son enjoyed. Awesome bike trails and skills park - another big reason for us staying. The skills park occupied my son which meant I was able to relax and soak up the view. The dogs approved too. We will be back. And thank you to the wonderful owners!
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Amazing views, had a very relaxing…
Non-electric grass and earth tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Amazing views, had a very relaxing peaceful stay and also had a great park for the kids and plenty of space for them to play, they loved the homemade milkshake too when we popped into the lodge before we packed up! We’ll definitely be back.
Disliked Nothing, it was exactly what we expected.
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Great for mountain bikers. only stayed…
Non-electric grass and earth tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Great for mountain bikers. only stayed one night as a stop off. Toilets and wash facilities were great and very clean
Disliked No WiFi or phone signal
Location was up a very long path I decided to walk back to camp
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From the manager: Thank you for the review, and we’re sorry that you were unable to get Wi-Fi or a strong phone signal during your stay. Unfortunately, being located right on top of a mountain means mobile signal can sometimes be limited, which is completely outside of our control.
We are slightly confused by the comment regarding having to walk up a very long path, as guests are able to park directly next to their tent or pitch, and the toilets and washing facilities are located on the camping field itself. The showers are also only around a 2-minute walk away.
We’re really pleased to hear that you found the toilets and washing facilities clean and that you enjoyed the location for mountain biking. Thank you for staying with us.
Very relaxed campsite. Good facilities, loos,…
Non-electric grass and earth tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Very relaxed campsite. Good facilities, loos, shower block (needs a code to enter for £2) washing up. Lots of walks and bike paths that lead directly from the site. Excellent playground for the kids. The facilities were cleaned regularly
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Beautiful views…
Non-electric grass and earth tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Beautiful views
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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 WatersportsAmenities 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 Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Forest Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Medium (26-50 pitches)Nearby leisure
Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Bryn Bettws Lodge
Gyfylchi Farm
Pontrhydyfen
Port Talbot
Glamorgan
Wales
SA12 9SP
Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.64598°N
3.72444°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberafan | 5.4 mi | Estuary | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Swansea Bay | 10.4 mi | Estuary | Good | Good | N/A | Good |
| Rest Bay Porthcawl | 10.9 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Sandy Bay Porthcawl | 11.7 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Trecco Bay Porthcawl | 11.8 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Aberdulais Falls 3.3 mi
National Waterfront Museum 9.5 mi
Penderyn Distillery Visitor Centre 11.9 mi
National Showcaves of Wales 12.8 mi
Carreg Cennen Castle 17.1 mi
National Trust
Aberdulais Falls 3.3 mi
Aberdeunant 20.1 mi
Rhossili Visitor Centre and Shop 24.9 mi
Dolaucothi Gold Mines 29.2 mi
Watersmeet 29.4 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Abercregan - Glyncorrwg - Abercregan 2.6 mi
Abercregan - Coed Morgannwg Way - Pontrhydyfen 2.7 mi
Treherbert to Aberdare 8.3 mi
Kenfig Pool - Kenfig Burrows - Sker Beach 9 mi
Pontneddfechan - Scwd Einion Gam Waterfall 9.5 mi
Local events
- Green Man Festival (Thursday, 20 August 2026 – Thursday, 20 August 2026)
Crickhowell, Powys 28 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 Bettws Lodge have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Bryn Bettws Lodge dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Bryn Bettws Lodge? If you need a little bit of relaxing time to recover from all the activities at the forest park, how about a trip to the beach? It’ll take you about 25 minutes … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Bryn Bettws Lodge?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 1 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 1 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Bryn Bettws Lodge? From £25 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

