Appleton Certificated Location
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- Small Brecon Beacons touring site for CAMC members only
- Five minutes' drive to Crickhowell; half an hour to Pen y Fan trails
- Easy access from the main road; see cows and chickens on site
‘A little slice of Welsh paradise’ is how the owners describe this site – and a quick look at the pics will give you a pretty good idea why. Appleton Certified Location is in an enviable spot within the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park, at the foot of the Black Mountains and just outside the little village of Tretower.
The grass touring pitches at this small site are available for Caravan and Motorhome Club members only, and they’re set up with self-contained tourers in mind (so please note there are no toilet or shower facilities here). As there are only a few pitches, you’ll have very few neighbours – although the chickens do wander around sometimes, and the nosy Hereford cattle are likely to peer over from time to time to see what you’re up to.
The views from this site are pretty spectacular, changing through the seasons and particularly fine on a sunny evening thanks to the south-facing aspect. There’s also the chance to spot wildlife, as the site has a meandering tributary to the River Usk – take a walk here and you may catch a glimpse of a passing kingfisher. For longer walks, there are plenty of lanes and bridleways around the site and it’s not far to more challenging trails at Pen y Fan and Sugar Loaf.
Access to this site should be nice and easy as it’s just off the A479; it’s nicely screened from the road though, so there’s plenty of peace and privacy. And while it feels pretty rural and remote on site, there are handy shops and pubs five minutes’ drive away in Crickhowell.
Site type
5
5 Open now
This park has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Tents are not accepted at this park.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 25 or over.
- No gas barbecues allowed.
- No charcoal barbecues allowed.
- No electric barbecues allowed.
- This site only accepts bookings from existing Caravan and Motorhome Club members: please provide your membership number in the 'Special requests' box when booking.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Mon, Mar 10 to
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Features
Dogs 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 WatersportsAmenities on park
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Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)Location
Appleton Certificated Location
Tretower
Crickhowell
Powys
Wales
NP8 1RD
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.88172°N
3.18004°W
Nearest transport
Coach9.4 km Bus Station
11.5 km Inner Bypass
12.6 km Lidl
Rail11.8 km Ebbw Vale Town Rail Station
13.8 km Abergavenny Rail Station
13.9 km Ebbw Vale Parkway Rail Station
Ferry38 km Newport (S Wales) Ferry Terminal
44.5 km Cardiff Castle Waterbus Stop
45.2 km Taffs Mead Waterbus Stop
AirportPlease 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
Attractions and activities nearby include:
- Tretower Court and Castle: five minutes’ walk
- Llangorse Lake and Multi Activity Centre: 15 minutes’ drive
- Brecon (canal walks, cathedral and Royal Welsh Regimental Museum): 20 minutes
- Sugar Loaf (mountain trails): 20 minutes
- Clydach Gorge walks: 20 minutes
- Big Pit National Coal Museum: 25 minutes
- Blaenavon World Heritage Centre: 25 minutes
- Pen y Fan (mountain trails): half an hour
- Brecon Mountain Railway: half an hour
- Good Day Out (walks with donkeys or pigs): 35 minutes.
Must see
Blaenavon Ironworks 13.2 km
Big Pit: National Coal Museum 13.3 km
Blaenavon World Heritage Centre & Tourist Information Centre 13.8 km
Brecon Mountain Railway 15.7 km
Raglan Castle 25.9 km
National Trust
Skenfrith Castle 26.6 km
Cwmmau Farmhouse 31.2 km
The Weir 32.7 km
The Kymin 34.7 km
Aberdulais Falls 47 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Tretower - Burnt Stones - Cwmdu - Tretower 0.4 km
Bwlch - Cefn Moel - Pen Tir - Bwlch 3.2 km
Llangynidr - Brecon Canal - River Usk - Llangynidr 3.6 km
Llangynidr - Abergavenny - Brecon Canal - Belliau 3.6 km
Llangynidr - Usk Valley Walk - Tor y Foel - Cwm Crawnon 3.7 km
Local events
- Green Man Festival (Thursday, August 14, 2025 – Thursday, August 14, 2025)
Crickhowell, Wales 1.6 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 Appleton Certificated Location have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Appleton Certificated Location dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Appleton Certificated Location? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Tretower Court and Castle: five minutes’ walk - Llangorse Lake and Multi Activity Centre: 15 minutes’ drive - Brecon (canal walks, cathedral and Royal Welsh Regimental … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Appleton Certificated Location?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Appleton Certificated Location? From $35.52 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.