Brynhyfryd Camping and Caravanning

Around the campsite
Around the campsite
Wide-angled view of the campsite
View towards the mountains and the countryside
The western side of the camping field
Carole's garden
Plenty of space
Camping pitches
Well maintained pitches
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  • Small peaceful countryside site a short drive from Cardiff and Swansea
  • Campers' kitchen and sweet shop
  • Buy vintage Welsh wool blankets and handmade crafts on site
Brynhyfryd Camping and Caravanning is a small, peaceful, family-owned rural site, welcoming families and couples looking for a relaxing break. Although in a rural area, Junction 36 of the M4 is only 10 minutes away. The farm has a popular campers' kitchen with fridge, microwave and kettle, and a small shop selling basics, cold drinks, ice and some camping necessities along with shabby chic items, vintage Welsh wool blankets and handmade crafts produced by the family. The amenities building has free hot showers, toilets and privacy cubicles. The site is still evolving, and work is ongoing to some areas in the form of landscaping and improvements. Please note that as a small site, there is no play area.

Campground type

Tent sites 35
Caravan sites 35
RV & Motorhome sites 35
Opens

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Dogs 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 site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Local produce 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 Gastronomic delight Peaceful Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal sites

Location

Brynhyfryd Camping and Caravanning

Ffordd Y Gyfraith

Cefn Cribwr

Bridgend

Glamorgan

Wales

CF32 0BS

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

51.54676°N
-3.6333°W

Route directions

Leave the M4 at junction 36, take the A4063 down the dual carriageway, go past Sarn Park Services and continue up to the roundabout. Go straight on onto the B4281 for approximately one mile to the Fountain pub (on your left-hand side). Turn left at the pub, go over the level crossing and up a straight road (approximately half a mile long) to the T-junction. Take the left and carry on for another half a mile until you reach the Ffordd-y-Gyfraith crossroads. Look out for our sign at the crossroads and turn right. You will find the campsite after approximately 70 yards on the left.

Nearest transport

Coach
4.5 km Sarn Odeon
11.9 km Bus Station
17.6 km Railway Station
Rail
2.6 km Tondu Rail Station
3.1 km Sarn Rail Station
4.7 km Wildmill Rail Station
Ferry
21.6 km Swansea Queens Dock Ferry Terminal
29.8 km Barry Waterfront Ferry Terminal
31.9 km Cardiff Castle Waterbus Stop
Airport
26.3 km Cardiff International Airport
30.8 km Swansea 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

The site is well placed for visiting lots of attractions whatever your interests. There are two nature reserves within five miles (one half a mile away); just nine miles away are several beaches including Porthcawl, Ogmore by Se, and Aberafon. The Gower Penisular beaches are a 40-minute drive away. Many ruined castles are around the area and there's plenty of industrial heritage such as the renowned Rhondda Heritage Park. Or go shopping for the day: the site is 30 minutes' drive from Cardiff and slightly closer to Swansea with its new marina. A McArthurGlen Designer Outlet is ten minutes away, just off Junction 36. Other notable attractions include St Fagans National History Museum (free entry), the Big Pit National Coal Museum (free entry), Margam Country Park and Go Ape Adventure, Afan Forest Park and offroad cycling, and the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff. The site is next door to Wiggleys Fun Farm.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Trecco Bay Porthcawl 8.5 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Sandy Bay Porthcawl 8.7 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Rest Bay Porthcawl 9 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Southerndown 11.3 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Aberafan 13.8 km Estuary N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Aberdulais Falls 17.8 km

National Waterfront Museum 22.5 km

Penderyn Distillery Visitor Centre 25.4 km

St Fagans: National History Museum 25.8 km

Castell Coch 26.5 km

National Trust

Aberdulais Falls 17.8 km

Watersmeet 37.8 km

Holnicote Estate 38.3 km

Heddon Valley 42.1 km

Dunster Working Watermill 42.7 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Kenfig Pool - Kenfig Burrows - Sker Beach 7.4 km

Ogmore - Candleston - Merthyr Mawr 7.5 km

Ogmore Down - Dunraven Bay - St Bride's Major 7.5 km

Abercregan - Coed Morgannwg Way - Pontrhydyfen 12.4 km

Abercregan - Glyncorrwg - Abercregan 12.4 km

Local events

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

    Crickhowell, Wales 47.5 km

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 Brynhyfryd Camping and Caravanning have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Brynhyfryd Camping and Caravanning dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Brynhyfryd Camping and Caravanning? The site is well placed for visiting lots of attractions whatever your interests. There are two nature reserves within five miles (one half a mile away); just nine miles away are several … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Brynhyfryd Camping and Caravanning?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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