Budget/backpacker: Campsites in Pen-y-cae, Wales
13 bookable campsites within 24.1 kilometres of Pen-y-cae
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
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Open Fire Camping
Pen-y-cae, Powys, Wales- Peaceful, spacious site in the Brecon Beacons National Park
- Two pubs within walking distance
- Activity centre on site for outdoor pursuits
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Tafarn-Y-Garreg Campsite
Pen-y-cae, Glamorgan, Wales- Riverside pub campsite in the Brecon Beacons National Park
- Campfires allowed: just bring your own firewood
- Direct access to the Beacons Way; Dan-yr-Ogof Caves within a mile
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Bryn Bwch
Pontneddfechan, Powys, Wales- Quiet dog-friendly site by the Four Waterfalls in the Brecon Beacons
- A 20-minute drive to the base of Pen Y Fan; another waterfall nearby
- Wood available to buy for firepits; shops and pubs a short drive away
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Dare Valley Country Park
Aberdare, Glamorgan, Wales- A scenic 500-acre site on an old colliery at the Brecon Beacons’ edge
- A five-minute drive to Aberdare and 15 minutes to Penderyn Distillery
- Playgrounds and cafeteria on site; walk to a family bike park
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Basecamp Wales
Port Talbot, Glamorgan, Wales- Afan Forest Park site with bike hire and pretty Glamorgan views
- Afan Bike Park 15 minutes’ drive; National Showcaves Centre 45 minutes
- Licensed café and restaurant; bike wash and repair shop; playground
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Parkwood Outdoors Dolygaer
Pontsticill, Glamorgan, Wales- Adventure-focused stays at an activity centre in the Brecon Beacons
- Off the Pontsticill reservoir within 15 mins’ drive of Merthyr Tydfil
- Gorge walking, paddleboarding, climbing and caving organised from site
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Cantref Campsite
Brecon, Powys, Wales- Set in rural Wales with spectacular views of the Brecon Beacons
- A 15-minute drive from outdoor activity centres in Brecon
- Free entry to a farm park for the duration of the stay; café on site
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Eco Camping Wales
Swansea, Glamorgan, Wales- 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
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Pwllyn Farm Camping
Libanus, Powys, Wales- Simple and scenic farm site in the Brecon Beacons National Park
- A 15-minute drive from Brecon and walks up Pen y Fan
- Dog-friendly pitches with a minimum guest age of 14
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Wenallt Wild Camp
Neath, Glamorgan, Wales- Small, family-run farm site in south Wales’s scenic Neath Valley
- Aberavon Beach 25 minutes’ drive; Gower Peninsula 40 minutes
- Toilets and showers; campfires; covered communal barbecue area
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Bryn Bettws Lodge
Port Talbot, Glamorgan, Wales- Relaxed campsite opposite mountain bike trails in Afan Forest Park
- Beach 25 minutes' drive away; 45 minutes to Gower Peninsula
- Café/bar and food vans often open on weekends; barbecues permitted
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Ca's Camping
Brecon, Powys, Wales- Wild camping on an organic farm in the Brecon Beacons National Park
- Two miles from a trail up Pen y Fan; Four Waterfalls 30 minutes' drive
- Meadow pitches with walks on site; near pubs, shops and hiking routes
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Caecrwn Retreat
Brecon, Powys, Wales- Small, friendly glamping site on a family-run smallholding
- A 10-minute drive from Brecon; stunning Brecon Beacons views
- Cosy bell tents with bunting, lighting and woodburning stove
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Llanddeusant Youth Hostel
Llangadog, Carmarthenshire, Wales - Favourite
Cuckoo Camping
Llangadog, Carmarthenshire, Wales- Quiet site for guests over 25s
- Camp kitchen with microwave, toaster, kettle, fridge and hot water
- Pet-friendly site with two free hot showers and two toilets
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Gilfach Farm
Brecon, Powys, Wales- Secluded glamping spot on a farm on the edge of the Brecon Beacons
- 60 acres of woodlands, meadows and bluebell patches to wander
- Easy access from the A40 and five minutes' drive from Sennybridge
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Grawen Caravan and Camping Park
Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales - Favourite
Riverside Park Farm
Brecon, Powys, Wales
