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 September 29
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 Mon, Sep 29 to

Open from Fri, May 1 to

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Reviews

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Hikers’ paradiseSpectacular sceneryPeaceful

96% would recommend this campground to a friend

93% would stay here again

What customers say

A beautiful, peaceful spot with amazing views, perfect for exploring the Four Waterfalls walk and Brecon Beacons. Guests loved the friendly owners, great value, and relaxed vibe. Facilities are clean and functional, with hot showers. It’s a basic site for nature lovers. Some noted limited facilities and farm noise during peak times.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Great views, friendly owner, fires allowed.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked Great view, really quiet with good wash up facilities and waste disposal.
Fires allowed, even on the ground.
No sheep in the field, dedicated camping field with nice grass.

Disliked Definitely not flat. Some flattish places but not in the field where fires are allowed.
For £25 we were expecting a little more but this is our first site in South wales so possibly not realistic.
Nothing that would stop us coming back though.

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Beautiful views, excellent washing up area…

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Elaine P.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Beautiful views, excellent washing up area with hot water, ample opportunity for recycling everything including food waste. Designated bins for dog poop. Tidy toilet block and additional showers in the camping field. Friendly farm owner. You can start the Four Waterfalls walk if you walk 10 mins down the lane. Excellent value for money and no stupid nonsensical additional charges for a pup tent/ awning/ dog etc...

Disliked Nothing, I'd stay there again.

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Easy access to waterfalls walks. £10 bags…

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Sally K.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Easy access to waterfalls walks.
£10 bags of fire wood.
Toilets and showers very clean.
Lovely staff.
Level area at top of field.

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Great location with lovely views.…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked Great location with lovely views.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect site for access to walks

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked Everything….great site, amenities and location

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location, amenities, ease of set up.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked Everything, location, amenities, ease of set up.
Clean toilets, shower and washing up area. Easy check in process and just relaxed site all round with fabulous views and walking access to the Four Waterfalls direct from site. Scenic 25 minute drive to the National Trust Pont ar daf car park for Pen y Fan and more.
Bring chocks/levelling ramps as the site is sloping.

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Good facilities and good areas to…

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Aaron P.

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked Good facilities and good areas to pitch up. Very close to the falls

Disliked N/A

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Lovely view, hot showers can't fault.…

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James H.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Lovely view, hot showers can't fault.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good value for money

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Jade h.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Lovely quiet camp site we good amenities
We had a fab time camping.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect for four falls.

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Polly B.

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked Quiet, great location for the four falls. Short walk to do start the circular walk.

Disliked The weather !!! But not the sites fault.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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 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 GMT (GMT+00:00)

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. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  Anytime
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Bryn Bwch? From $33.09 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.