Bryn Bwch

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  • 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
Whether you’re hunting down the Four Waterfalls or taking the scenic drive to the base of Pen Y Fan, your break in the Brecon Beacons National Park will be off to a splendid start with a stay at Bryn Bwch. This quiet, dog-friendly site is a great base from which to go waterfall spotting, as it’s next to the Four Waterfalls and the Sgwd Yr Eira Waterfall is within walking distance too… and as you might expect from a site in the national park, there are stunning views from this place. Dogs and children are very welcome to use the site as their base, so simply set down with all the gang in the large, well-maintained field (which has some level sections and some with slight gradients or inclines) and park next to your tent. On the facilities front, there are four toilets and two showers to go around. For anyone who wants to light up their own firepit in the evening, wood can be purchased from the bungalow when you check in. Ready to take on South Wales’ biggest mountain? The car park for routes up Pen Y Fan is 20 minutes’ drive away. It’s a fair way up to the top, so to pick up any snacks for the climb, you might want to stop by in Glynneath first. A 10-minute drive away from the site, this town has shops for picking up supplies along with pubs to reward your climbing efforts. When you're looking for a pub slightly closer by, there's also one five minutes' drive away from the site.

Campground type

Tent sites 30
RV sites 10
Open now
Opens April 1
Please note
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Tue, Apr 1 to

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95% would recommend this campground to a friend

92% would stay here again

What customers say

Great location near the Four Waterfalls trail with amazing views. Friendly owners, flexible check-in/out, and good value. Basic but clean facilities, campfires allowed for a relaxed vibe. Some noted noise and sloped pitches.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Beautiful location and decent facilities. Hot shower was a god send as always and the toilets are at the end of a very well lit path which makes it very easy to access at night. The washing facilities are also very useful with soap and sponges provided which makes a great difference. Being able to choose your own pitch as well gives you the privacy you want and the space to relax.
Really close to the famous Four Falls walk and lots of other walks nearby, also a short drive to Pen y Fan which is always great. All of us enjoyed our stay very much and were thankful to the lovely welcome we felt.

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Anonymous

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Liked The area was nice and the facilities where good lovely warm shower and good amount of space and free parking is always a win

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Peaceful, scenic, and brilliantly located – Bryn Bwch is a real find!

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Marc P.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Just returned from a fantastic stay at Bryn Bwch and already planning my next visit. If you’re after a quiet, back-to-nature campsite with stunning views and easy access to some of South Wales’ best walking routes, this place ticks every box.

The site itself is beautifully kept, with spacious pitches and a relaxed, friendly vibe. Facilities are simple but spotlessly clean—hot showers, toilets, and a washing-up area that does the job perfectly. Firepits are allowed, and wood is available on-site, which made for some great evenings around the flames.

Location-wise, it’s unbeatable. You’re minutes from the Four Waterfalls walk and a short drive to Pen y Fan, so whether you’re into gentle strolls or full-on hikes, you’re covered. Plus, the nearby village has a couple of cracking pubs and a distillery if you fancy a treat.

It’s dog-friendly, peaceful, and surrounded by nature. Bryn Bwch is exactly what camping should feel like—uncomplicated, welcoming, and memorable. Highly recommend.

Disliked It was all perfect

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Showers and toilets in the yard where nice and clean.

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Sarah W.

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked Great views and ideal location for visiting the 4 falls walk, We walked from the site.

Disliked No chemical waste so I guess that's why they say no motorhomes.

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Excellent value

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Quiet location but local to pub, waterfalls, shops and main routes

Disliked Need a urinal in gents to free up cubicles

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Great relaxed campsite

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Kate C.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Very relaxed campsite, great facilities for a basic site. I love that you can share pitches aswell at no extra cost. Great location, we walked to the waterfalls walk and it's a short drive from towns and Pen Y Fan. I sldo love that you can have you own fire pit (wood sold onsite) or fire on the grass, we had a bbq on the grass a couple of the nights, the owners don't mind ghat the grass is burnt.

Disliked I imagine this site can get very busy, we were there during the summer holidays and although we had quiet alot of space there were alot of tents/vans very close together.
Also as the owners are very relaxed about the check in and out times there were vehicles turning up until very late and so it was quiet noises at times.
I also think it would be good if there was another indoor shower as there was often a cue for the one (there were outdoor showers which I assume we're cold).

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Katinka H.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Lovely views, great location for walks, clean toilets, friendly and helpful owners.

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Anonymous

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Liked Fab views, great spot for walking, nice relaxed atmosphere, well kept site, part of a working farm. It is basic but clean and well kept - for me it was an ideal campsite where you can sit around a fire in lovely surroundings catching up with friends, and on a clear night the stars are phenomenal! Great site with friendly owners and chatty sheep.

Disliked Nothing I disliked - I will definitely be back.

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Tracey L.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Lovely peaceful campsite. Only a 5 minute drive to access the Four waterfalls .

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Samantha J.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Small and cosy. Great base for the Four Waterfalls trail, only a short walk to the start.

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Features

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 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 Rallies welcome 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 Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Bryn Bwch

Glynneath

Pontneddfechan

Powys

Wales

SA11 5UT

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.79254°N
3.56905°W

Nearest transport

Bus
7.7 mi Bus Station
8.7 mi Bus Station
13.2 mi Interchange
Rail
7.6 mi Aberdare Rail Station
8.4 mi Treherbert Rail Station
8.9 mi Merthyr Tydfil Rail Station
Ferry
19.8 mi Swansea Queens Dock Ferry Terminal
27.1 mi Cardiff Castle Waterbus Stop
27.5 mi Taffs Mead Waterbus Stop
Airport
25.1 mi Swansea Airport
29 mi Cardiff International 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

Break into the Brecon Beacons however you please… taste the whisky from the copper-pot stills on a tour of Penderyn Distillery Visitor Centre (15 minutes' drive) perhaps? Grab a co-adventurer and strap yourselves in for a one or two-person zipwire ride from the tower of a former Colliery coal mining site at Zip World Tower (20 minutes)? Or board the Brecon Mountain Railway (40 minutes) and make your way into the mountains on the original mountain line? Mountain biking might make it onto your itinerary in these parts, as there are a couple of options within driving distance of the site. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a newbie or a pro at BikePark Wales (35 minutes), as there are lots of different forest trails. Dare Valley Country Park and Gravity Family Bike Park (35 minutes) is another good option for families, especially those who are new to the game. At this site, you’ll only be a short drive from the National Showcaves Centre for Wales (25 minutes). Here, kids are likely to love the lifesized dinosaurs and the caverns. Plus, there are lots of things to learn about the history of the dinosaurs and other cool parts of the past in the museum and Iron Age farm.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Aberafan 17.4 mi Estuary N/AGoodGoodGood
Swansea Bay 20.9 mi Estuary GoodGoodN/AGood
Rest Bay Porthcawl 22 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Sandy Bay Porthcawl 22.4 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Trecco Bay Porthcawl 22.4 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Penderyn Distillery Visitor Centre 2.8 mi

National Showcaves of Wales 5.5 mi

Brecon Mountain Railway 8.8 mi

Aberdulais Falls 11.9 mi

Carreg Cennen Castle 17.4 mi

National Trust

Aberdulais Falls 11.9 mi

Aberdeunant 19.3 mi

Dolaucothi Gold Mines 23.9 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Porth-yr-ogof, Nedd and Mellte Waterfalls 0.8 mi

Waterfall Circuit 0.8 mi

Ystradfellte and the Nedd Valley 1.3 mi

Ystradfellte and Cwm Porth 1.3 mi

Pontneddfechan - Hepste Waterfalls - Pontneddfechan 2.3 mi

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 Bryn Bwch have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Bryn Bwch dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Bryn Bwch? Break into the Brecon Beacons however you please… taste the whisky from the copper-pot stills on a tour of Penderyn Distillery Visitor Centre (15 minutes' drive) perhaps? Grab a co-adventurer and strap … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Bryn Bwch?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  Anytime
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Bryn Bwch? From $33.63 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.