Cefn Blaidd

View over Talley Abbey to the lake
View over talley abbey to the lake
Hillside views
Main camping field with a communal firepit
Flat pitches on the hilltop
Gravel track pitch
Communal firepit
The pond
Communal firepit
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  • Pitches with spectacular views in a valley near Llandeilo
  • A 50-minute drive to Aberaeron beach; the Brecon Beacons 40 minutes
  • Communal firepit and walks on site; pubs and shops 10 minutes’ drive
Set in a secluded and private 420-acre valley in Carmarthenshire, West Wales, Cefn Blaidd pitches have views over the Brecon Beacons, the Cothi Valley and Talley village, with its ruined abbey and lakes. This is a spot for dedicated solitude lovers, as this is a place where you can get lost in woodlands and meadows, and explore stone circles and lakes without leaving the site. Other activities include self-guided nature tours (ask the owners for more info), and as this place is so remote, clear nights see the Milky Way appear on the horizon. Then it’s time to cosy up around a campfire and do some serious stargazing – you can buy firewood and eco-firelighters on the farm – but please bear in mind that there are no lights on site, so do remember to pack torches and headlamps. Pick up barbecue bits in the convenience stores in Llandeilo (10 minutes’ drive), where you’ll also find a whole raft of takeaways and a couple of pubs if you’d rather get someone else to do the cooking. Simple facilities back on site run to compost toilets and a communal firepit at the main campsite, which is accessible by car. In winter, guests have use of a barn with electric power, charging stations and a kettle, plus sofas for chilling when the weather turns against you. Well-behaved dogs are welcome, but please keep them on leads as there are horses, sheep, and other dogs around, as well as all the wildlife.

Campground type

Tent sites 30
Caravan sites 3
RV & Motorhome sites 3
Open all year
Opens

Languages spoken

English

Welsh

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Features

Pop-up campground

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 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

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

Bush Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No drinkable water point No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campground

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Mountain biking nearby

Location

Cefn Blaidd

Blaenig

Talley

Llandeilo

Carmarthenshire

Wales

SA19 7YL

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

51.97594°N
-3.98118°W

Nearest transport

Coach
21.4 km Library
21.4 km Library
26.2 km Bus Station
Rail
7.2 km Llangadog Rail Station
7.7 km Llanwrda Rail Station
10.1 km Llandeilo Rail Station
Ferry
40.6 km Swansea Queens Dock Ferry Terminal
Airport
42 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

Get those walking boots on as it’s only a 10-minute stroll to Talley Abbey and the lakes, which are a Site of Special Scientific Interest. For more local hikes with views over the village, head to Mynydd Cynros (40 minutes’ walk) through community-owned woodland and orchards. Further afield, you can try challenging trails in the Brecon Beacons (40 minutes’ drive) or start from Llanddeusant (35 minutes) and hike to Llyn y Fan Fach (90 minutes’ walk) for a spot of invigorating wild swimming. If you fancy a day out on the Ceredigion coast, you’re in luck, with sheltered sandy beaches and the chance to spot dolphins at New Quay (50 minutes’ drive), Aberaeron (45 minutes) and Mwnt (an hour and 10 minutes). Active types can up the sporting ante with sailing or surfing lessons off Tresaith beach (an hour). Lovers of history will find plenty to please as well, with National Trust-owned Dolaucothi gold mines (15 minutes) open for underground tours of Roman-era tunnels, and romantic hilltop remains of medieval castles at Dinefwr (15 minutes) and Carreg Cennen (25 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Traeth Gwyn New Quay 36.1 km Sea GoodGoodGoodN/A
New Quay Harbour 36.9 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
New Quay North 37.1 km Sea GoodGoodN/AN/A
Llanrhystud 38.2 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Llangrannog 39.3 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Dolaucothi Gold Mines - National Trust 7.9 km

Aberglasney Gardens 12.2 km

Carreg Cennen Castle 14.9 km

National Botanic Garden of Wales 18.7 km

National Showcaves of Wales 26.2 km

National Trust

Dolaucothi Gold Mines 7.9 km

Aberdeunant 10.4 km

Aberdulais Falls 35.8 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Abergorlech - Brechfa Forest - Abergorlech 5.5 km

B4310 - Brechfa Forest - B4310 9.6 km

Carreg Cennen Castle 13.6 km

GWENFFRWD/DINAS (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 03/08/1978) 18 km

Fan Foel - Bannau Sir Gaer - Llyn y Fan Fach 18.1 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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  • Does Cefn Blaidd have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Cefn Blaidd dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Cefn Blaidd? Get those walking boots on as it’s only a 10-minute stroll to Talley Abbey and the lakes, which are a Site of Special Scientific Interest. For more local hikes with views over … Read more
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