Coed Sgithwen

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  • Peaceful and secluded woodland
  • Nestled in a valley by a stream
  • Meadow camping and shepherd's hut.
Coed Sgithwen (blackthorn woodland) is a native broadleaf wood nestled in a valley alongside Sgithwen Brook. There is a meadow area for camping and the stream runs nearby. You will be surrounded by 12 acres woodland (and beyond this 100s of acres of forests and fields). This seclusion makes the site incredibly peaceful with no road noise (aside from the occasional tractor). We are on the edge of a dark sky zone, so there is no light pollution, meaning incredible stars on a clear night. An abundance of wildlife live in the area; deer, hares, tawny + barn owls, hedgehogs, swallows, martins and kingfishers to name a few. Facilities are simple, a compost loo and spring water.

Site type

Tent sites 4
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.

Languages spoken

English

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Features

No dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Local produce Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed

Themes

Forest Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No hot water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby

Location

Coed Sgithwen

Fforest Lodge

Llaneglwys

Builth Wells

Powys

Wales

LD2 3BQ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.0387°N
-3.36855°W

Nearest transport

Coach
10.3 km Interchange
30 km Bus Station
30.4 km Lidl
Rail
13.8 km Cilmeri Rail Station
15.1 km Builth Road Rail Station
15.3 km Garth (Powys) Rail Station

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

We are a 20 minute drive from the town of Brecon with the Bannau Brechiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park beyond this (Pen y Fan) is approx 30 minutes. Hay On Wye (town of books) is 30 minutes away. There is plenty of canoeing, kayaking and paddleboarding on the River Wye. There is also plenty to explore without leaving the site and you are free to roam in the woodland and paddle on the stream. There are also nearby walks we cam advise on.

Must see

Brecon Mountain Railway 26.9 km

National Showcaves of Wales 31.8 km

Penderyn Distillery Visitor Centre 32.3 km

Big Pit: National Coal Museum 34.8 km

Blaenavon Ironworks 34.9 km

National Trust

Cwmmau Farmhouse 24.2 km

The Weir 37.7 km

Dolaucothi Gold Mines 39.9 km

Skenfrith Castle 43.2 km

Aberdeunant 46.5 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Erwood Craft Centre - Aberedw Rocks - Erwood Craft Centre 5.9 km

Near Erwood - Twyn y Garth - The Gun - River Bachaway - Near Erwood 6 km

Llyswen - Wye Valley Walk - Mynydd Fforest - Brechfa Pool 6.7 km

Twyn y Garth Common - The Gun - Twyn y Garth 7 km

Aberedw -Llewelyn's Cave - Aberedw Rocks - Erwood Craft Centre 8.8 km

Local events

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

    Crickhowell, Wales 23.2 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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Coed Sgithwen have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Coed Sgithwen dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Coed Sgithwen? We are a 20 minute drive from the town of Brecon with the Bannau Brechiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park beyond this (Pen y Fan) is approx 30 minutes. Hay On Wye (town … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Coed Sgithwen?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.

    Please note, in the darker months we really recommend arriving during daylight hours as there is no artificial lighting here.

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