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General
- Relaxed campsite opposite mountain bike trails in Afan Forest Park
- Beach 25 minutes' drive away; 45 minutes to Gower Peninsula
- Café/bar, restaurant and burger shack on site; barbecues permitted
You’ll be in prime position for all sorts of south Wales outdoor activities while staying at Bryn Bettws Lodge – this gorgeous Glamorgan spot is inside Afan Forest Park, so it’s surrounded by mature trees and green scenery.
Mountain bikers in particular will be in their element here – the site is just opposite the forest park’s mountain bike trails, which have about 100 kilometres of twisting, turning track to follow, and it’s not far to Bike Park Wales for more chances to hone your skills on two wheels. There’s plenty to keep walkers busy too, whether you ramble along the forest park’s trails or head a little further north to the Brecon Beacons National Park.
Mixing a bit of seaside time should be straightforward too – it’ll take you about 25 minutes to drive to the nearest beach at Aberavon, or 45 minutes to get to the Mumbles and the Gower Peninsula (another excellent place for a walk – this time on the Wales Coast Path).
When it comes to feeding up for these outings, you’ve got a choice of starting up a barbecue or campfire on site (pick up supplies 15 minutes’ drive away in Port Talbot) or stopping by at the site’s café/bar, which serves up breakfast and lunch, and has plenty of outdoor seating to help you continue enjoying the views. There’s also a burger shack that opens for burgers, bacon rolls and the like at weekends, and you can book in for evening meals at the restaurant.
Showers, toilets and drinking water taps are all provided at this site; it’s a relaxed place in general but you’ll be asked to stick to quiet time rules after 10pm to keep things peaceful for everyone.
Open from 07/04/2023 to 31/08/2023
Site type
Languages spoken
✓ English
Please note
A charge of £2.00 applies for the use of the shower.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
At least one of the party members must be aged 25 or over.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
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Max. persons: 5 x
One Campervan or Motorhome or Tent allowed per pitch
Pitch size : unlimited
Ground type: Grass and earth
Bring a gazebo
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Features
Coronavirus
Individual rooms in toilet/shower/basin facilities
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
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Launderette
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Portaloo
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
Themes
Budget/backpacker
Forest
Lake and/or mountain
Peaceful
Remote location
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Type
Medium (26-50 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Restaurant nearby
Location
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Railway Station
— 3.7 miles
Bus Station — 4.4 miles
Bus Station — 9.7 miles
- Train stations
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Neath Rail Station
— 3.7 miles
Maesteg Rail Station — 3.9 miles
Briton Ferry Rail Station — 4.1 miles
- Ferry ports
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Swansea Queens Dock Ferry Terminal
— 9.0 miles
Barry Waterfront Ferry Terminal — 25.8 miles
Cardiff Castle Waterbus Stop — 25.8 miles
- Airports
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Swansea Airport
— 15.1 miles
Cardiff International Airport — 23.9 miles
If arriving by caravan, do not follow sat nav up to Penrhys Farm. Instead, continue on Tonmawr Road and you will see the signs on the right for Bryn Bettws and Afan Bike Park. Follow the forestry road for just over a mile and Bryn Bettws is on the left hand side at the end of the forestry road.
Local attractions
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 to drive to Aberavon beach or around 40 minutes to Ogmore-by-Sea, where you can also stop by at the castle. That said, there’s still scope for activity down at the coast: Ogmore has horse riding outings, while Rest Bay (half an hour’s drive) is well known for surfing and bodyboarding.
Keen to keep the adventures coming? How about ziplining from a former colliery tower at Zip World Tower (35 minutes), tackling the trails of Bike Park Wales (45 minutes) or walking behind a curtain of water on the Four Waterfalls Walk (45 minutes)?
After all that you might just need a little tot of whisky from the Penderyn Distillery Visitor Centre (35 minutes), or perhaps just a leisurely walk along one of the beaches of the Gower Peninsula (45 minutes).
Must see
- Aberdulais Falls (3.3 miles)
- National Waterfront Museum (9.5 miles)
- Penderyn Distillery Visitor Centre (11.9 miles)
National Trust
- Aberdulais Falls (3.3 miles)
- Aberdeunant (20.1 miles)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Policies
Permitted arrival/departure time
| Camping and touring | ||
|---|---|---|
| Arrive: | 11 a.m. – | 7 p.m. |
| Depart by: | 12 p.m. | |
Bryn Bettws Lodge cancellation policy
No refunds within 1 week of arrival date.
Bookings cannot be amended within 7 day(s) of arrival.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
If you need to cancel or amend your booking, please give as much notice as possible so that someone else has the chance to book. You may wish to buy holiday insurance for cancellations and for your property/injury whilst away.
Please note that your deposit is paid to Pitchup.com and is non-refundable.
Payment
A 15% non-refundable deposit is payable now. Bryn Bettws Lodge will debit the balance from your card 30 days before arrival, or if the arrival date is sooner than 30 days then the balance will be taken immediately.
You can also opt to pay the full amount at the time of your booking, or at any point before the due date.
Payment methods accepted on the park
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Cash
Maestro
MasterCard
PayPal
Visa
Terms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditions- 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: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Bryn Bettws Lodge? From £20 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party. Check prices and availability
