Camping at Ynysfaen

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We’re a small family-run campsite just two miles from Trecastle and 20 minutes west of Brecon in the beautiful Brecon Beacons National Park. Our lovely old farmhouse is set in 5 acres. To call it 'beautiful' is an understatement – but we would say that, we live here! Chickens, owls, kingfishers, red kites, bats, foxes, and otters. Just a few of the creatures we share our land with. As such, we do all we can to keep it looking nice for them and for you. Ynysfaen is all about peace and tranquillity – a basecamp to explore and enjoy mother nature doing what she does best. We’re not into late nights so we have a ‘no noise policy’ after 10.30pm. On the other hand, we love early mornings – and waking up to the sounds of the babbling River Usk, the dawn chorus, and the gentle clucking of chickens. If you share this sentiment, then you should really enjoy Ynysfaen. A little different… We like to think we’re a little different from most other campsites in the area. Here’s why… Camping, not caravanning – tents and trailer tents are welcome, but sorry, no motorhomes or caravans, Canvas, not cars – no vehicles allowed on the camping field. There are wheelbarrows to cart stuff to your pitch, and if you need a hand, just holler! Quality, not quantity – we love sardines, but only on toast. So you’ll have plenty of room to pitch your tent. Seclusion, not isolation – Ynysfaen feels far from the madding crowd, but there’s plenty of civilisation nearby, too. Heat, without hassle – for £5, we provide firebaskets, logs and kindling for those chilly evenings. Simplicity, not luxury – we have a modern shower and toilet block, and a covered washing up area, with hot and cold water but no electricity hook-up. Basics, not banquets – there’s no shop, but you can buy free range eggs laid by our own chickens and seasonal homegrown fruit and veg. As we are a fairly small site, we prefer you to book, you can do this via email or through UK Campsite. For more information, email ynysfaencamping@btconnect.com For further information, please visit our website: www.campingatynysfaen.co.uk

Site type

Languages spoken

English

Features

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

Disabled facilities

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

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Luxury

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Dump point

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Convenience store nearby

Dog walk nearby

Nearby farmers' market

Public transport nearby

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Horse riding nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Location

Camping at Ynysfaen

Ynysfaen

Cwmwysg

Trecastle

Brecon

Powys

Wales

LD3 8YF

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

51.9412°N
-3.66821°W

Route directions

We are 20 mins via car West of Brecon town, on the A40 towards Carmarthenshire. When driving West, through Trecastle, take the second left at the Antiques Centre up the hill. Keep going along this country road for 1.9 miles and you will reach our site on the left hand site. If you get to the small bridge, you have gone 100 yards too far - turn around and you will see our site.

Nearest transport

Coach

19.4 km Interchange

29.4 km Bus Station

29.8 km Bus Station

Rail

11 km Llandovery Rail Station

13.4 km Cynghordy Rail Station

14.2 km Llanwrda Rail Station

Ferry

40.7 km Swansea Queens Dock Ferry Terminal

Airport

46.7 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

Take on the great outdoors – or just let it wash over you. Whatever you’re into, there’s lots to get up to – whether you’re the adventurous type or just want to chill out in the bosom of mother nature. There’s fishing on the Usk Reservoir, 5 minutes’ drive up the valley. There’s mile upon mile of spectacular walking with breathtaking views of the Beacons and Black Mountains. There’s road cycling and mountain biking (we can arrange drop-offs and pick-ups), as well as pony trekking, mountain boarding, canoeing and canyoning. And for the gentler of mind and body, there are some great local attractions like Dan yr Ogof Show Caves and Big Pit, Blaenavon. We’re really just scratching the surface here, so if you’re stuck for inspiration, just ask, we’ve got lots of ideas.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Aberafan	40 km	Estuary	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Swansea Bay	41.8 km	Estuary	Good	Good	N/A	Good
Bracelet Bay	46.7 km	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Limeslade Bay	47 km	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Langland Bay	47.7 km	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

National Showcaves of Wales 12.5 km

Penderyn Distillery Visitor Centre 22.1 km

Dolaucothi Gold Mines - National Trust 22.6 km

Carreg Cennen Castle 23.3 km

Brecon Mountain Railway 26.4 km

National Trust

Dolaucothi Gold Mines 22.6 km

Aberdeunant 23.5 km

Aberdulais Falls 30.1 km

Cwmmau Farmhouse 47.4 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Pont'ar Wysg - Fan Foel - Fan Brycheiniog 3.6 km

Fan Foel - Bannau Sir Gaer - Llyn y Fan Fach 7.1 km

Tafarn-y-Garreg - Fan Hir - Fan Brycheiniog 11.2 km

Fan Frynych - Fan Llia - Fan Fawr - Craig Cerrig-gleisiad 12.2 km

Brecon Brecons Visitors' Centre - Mynydd Illtud - Cefn Llechid 12.5 km

Local events

Green Man Festival (Thursday, 15 August 2024 – Thursday, 15 August 2024)
Crickhowell, Wales 34.7 km
The Hay Festival (Thursday, 23 May 2024 – Thursday, 23 May 2024)
Hay-on-Wye, England 40.1 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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