General
- Farm site with stunning 360-degree views of the Black Mountain
- A five-minute drive from the National Showcaves Centre for Wales
- On the Beacons Way trail in the Brecon Beacons National Park
Room to breathe and a friendly welcome – what more could you ask for from a scenic site like Eco Camping Wales in the Brecon Beacons’ gorgeous Glyntawe valley?
Well, 360-degree views of the spectacular Black Mountain for starters. The environmentally friendly setup is another big bonus – the site channels cold mountain spring water into its hand-washing basins, for example (not for drinking, bring your own) – as is the back-to-nature feel (there are no concrete hardstandings or electric hook-ups here).
This Glamorgan site encourages open-fire cooking across most of the grounds (bring reusable barbecues/firepits and raise them high off the ground, please) and phone reception is limited – so you can gleefully tell work they won’t be able to get in touch.
Try to get as much time out of the office as you can to take on all the nearby treks; the owners particularly recommend roaming to Llyn y Fan Fawr lake on the long-distance Beacons Way trail that passes the park. Wander to one of the pubs a few minutes from the site too, pick up supplies at the village shop in Ynyswen or head to Ystradgynlais’s coffee shops.
A few bits and pieces to be aware of if you’re planning on staying here: the shower is coin operated; you'll need to bring your own drinking water; firewood/kindling is for sale on site (the owners are happy for you to bring your own); and there’s no commercial waste so please be prepared to take all rubbish home and leave the space as you find it.
Park type
Languages spoken
✓ English
✓ Welsh
Please note
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
A charge of £1.00 ($1.66) applies for the use of the shower.
Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
Bookings must not be for more than 7 consecutive nights.
Units longer than 6 metres are not allowed.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
There are no garbage cans onsite: all garbage will need to be taken home with you.
Open fires are not permitted on the Meadow and Church fields.
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Max. persons: 8 x
One Tent or Class B motorhome allowed per campsite
Campsite size: Max 7.0m width x 7.0m depth (23.0ft width x 23.0ft depth) Calculated area: 49.0m² (527.4ft²)
Ground type: Grass and earth

Max. persons: 8 x
Campsite size: Max 7.0m width x 7.0m depth (23.0ft width x 23.0ft depth) Calculated area: 49.0m² (527.4ft²)
Ground type: Grass and earth

Max. persons: 6 x
One Tent or Class B motorhome allowed per campsite
Campsite size: Max 10.0m width x 4.0m depth (32.8ft width x 13.1ft depth) Calculated area: 40.0m² (430.6ft²)
Ground type: Grass and gravel

The Oak Tree 1 primitive grass and earth tent campsite (premium, shaded)
No availability on our site
Max. persons: 8 x
Campsite size: Max 12.0m width x 15.0m depth (39.4ft width x 49.2ft depth) Calculated area: 180.0m² (1937.5ft²)
Ground type: Grass and earth

Max. persons: 8 x
Campsite size: Max 12.0m width x 15.0m depth (39.4ft width x 49.2ft depth) Calculated area: 180.0m² (1937.5ft²)
Ground type: Grass and earth

Max. persons: 4 x
One Tent allowed per campsite
Campsite size: Max 5.0m width x 3.0m depth (16.4ft width x 9.8ft depth) Calculated area: 15.0m² (161.5ft²)
Ground type: Grass and earth

Max. persons: 8 x
Campsite size: Max 3.7m width x 7.6m depth (12.0ft width x 25.0ft depth) Calculated area: 27.9m² (300.0ft²)
Ground type: Grass and earth

Max. persons: 8 x
Campsite size: Max 3.7m width x 7.6m depth (12.0ft width x 25.0ft depth) Calculated area: 27.9m² (300.0ft²)
Ground type: Grass and earth

Max. persons: 10 x
Campsite size: Max 10.0m width x 10.0m depth (32.8ft width x 32.8ft depth) Calculated area: 100.0m² (1076.4ft²)
Ground type: Cement/asphalt and grass

Reviews
Very basic and rustic campsite with a tonne of open space and privacy
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Large, green and quiet site.
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Beautiful no frills camping with toddlers
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Features
Coronavirus
Disinfectant sprays and wipes provided
Hand sanitizing stations
More frequent emptying of bins
Shared spaces: daily deep cleaning
Shared spaces: more frequent cleaning
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
Car parking by site/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Free wifi
Grocery store
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Laundromat
Parent & baby washroom
Payphone
Pick-up from public transport
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
Dogs allowed all year
Themes
Budget/backpacker
Forest
Hikers’ paradise
Lake and/or mountain
Leave the car at home
Peaceful
Remote location
Spectacular scenery
Wild camping
Wildlife haven
Utilities
Charging facilities
Dump station
Electric car charging point(s)
No drinkable water point
No hot water
Propane/gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Convenience store nearby
Dog walk nearby
Public transportation nearby
Type
Farm
Medium (26-50 sites)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Climbing nearby
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Indoor pool nearby
Leisure/theme park nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Restaurant nearby
Location
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Bus Station
— 21.0 kilometers
Railway Station — 21.9 kilometers
Bus Station — 22.4 kilometers
- Train stations
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Llangadog Rail Station
— 19.2 kilometers
Llanwrda Rail Station — 19.6 kilometers
Llandovery Rail Station — 19.7 kilometers
- Ferry ports
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Swansea Queens Dock Ferry Terminal
— 31.0 kilometers
- Airports
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Swansea Airport
— 38.3 kilometers
Local attractions
It would be difficult to land on a better location for stints in south Wales than this one: set in the Brecon Beacons National Park, it’s a five-minute drive from the National Showcaves Centre for Wales and its scenic Craig-y-Nos park. You can also hop on a horse at the local stable or hire an ebike to explore the mountains.
Head to Henrhyd Falls (15 minutes' drive) to walk behind the wall of water; you might recognise this spot from several films, including Batman. The Wales Ape & Monkey Sanctuary is nearby as well, so drop in to see the primates before meeting the meerkats at Pen-y-Cae’s microzoo (five minutes).
Wanting more waterfalls? There are three to see while wending your way along a walking loop near Pontneddfechan (15 minutes), a popular part of the national park for pottering about.
Fan of fishing? Get the rod out at the River Tawe or by the Crai Reservoir (10 minutes). You could also angle down by the sea at the Gower’s gorgeous beaches near Swansea (an hour).
Must see
- National Showcaves of Wales (1.7 kilometers)
- Penderyn Distillery Visitor Centre (13.1 kilometers)
- Aberdulais Falls (19.4 kilometers)
National Trust
- Aberdulais Falls (19.5 kilometers)
- Aberdeunant (23.2 kilometers)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Policies
Permitted arrival/departure time
RV, travel trailer and tent sites | ||
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Arrive: | 3:30 p.m. – | 7:30 p.m. |
Depart by: | 10:30 a.m. |
Eco Camping Wales cancelation policy
No refunds within 1 week of arrival date.
30 days or more before arrival : 25% will be retained.
29 days - 14 days before arrival : 50% will be retained.
13 days - 8 days before arrival : 90% will be retained.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
The park is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
Bookings cannot be amended within 5 day(s) of arrival.
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 cancelations 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. Eco Camping Wales will debit the balance from your card 12 weeks before arrival, or if the arrival date is sooner than 12 weeks 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 at the park
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Maestro
Cash
Terms and conditions
Park booking terms and conditions- Does Eco Camping Wales have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Eco Camping Wales dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Eco Camping Wales? It would be difficult to land on a better location for stints in south Wales than this one: set in the Brecon Beacons National Park, it’s a five-minute drive from the National … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Eco Camping Wales?
RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 3:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m.