Open Fire Camping

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Visitor image - Quiet camping with great views
Visitor image - quiet camping with great views
Wood can be bought on-site for the firepits
Lots of space to relax
Space for all your kit
Some of the views of the mountain
The sinks in the camping toilets
The camping showers
Chicken mafia
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Wood can be bought on-site for the firepits
Lots of space to relax
Space for all your kit

  • Peaceful, spacious site in the Brecon Beacons National Park
  • Within walking distance of two pubs
  • Stunning trail from the site to a waterfall with wild swimming
All sorts of alfresco adventures await in the Brecon Beacons National Park – and folk staying at Open Fire Camping may just surmise that they’re in a mighty fine place to make the most of them. Begin walking directly from the site along a stunning waterfall trail with wild swimming. The site is also within easy reach of heaps of other walking trails (both leisurely strolls and mountain scrambles) and can consult the site’s handy collection of maps to ensure they don’t wander astray. If wild swimming is your thing, they can also point you towards the nicest locations. It’s a cracking location to chill out in, too (excellent news for those who’ve worn themselves out by day), as there's heaps of space around the site’s different levels to find a pitch that suits you. Set up as a group or pick a more private corner from which to admire the views over Cribarth and do some stargazing by night (you’re in an International Dark Sky Reserve here so there should be some spectacular starry displays, cloud permitting). Keen to keep a calm vibe on site, the owners here have kept facilities to just the essentials like wifi, toilets, showers, water and recycling. Firepits have been scattered around the site, and you can buy firewood here or bring your own. If you don’t have the energy to cook dinner, there are a couple of pubs in the little Powys village of Pen-y-cae, just under a mile away.

Site type

Tent pitches 19
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

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Reviews

9.7

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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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PeacefulSpectacular scenery

100% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

This quiet little campsite has amazing hillside views of Wales. Guests loved the beautiful spot, friendly owners, and clean ablutions with hot showers. Many enjoyed being close to walks, pubs and attractions. While most found the basic facilities fine, some said the showers are a bit snug and WiFi can be patchy. Parking might be tight when it's busy.

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Calm family atmosphere. Lovely location .…

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Luke L.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Calm family atmosphere. Lovely location . Clean toilets and shower. Lovely to burn a fire and chill.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic site with really friendly owners.

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Bryony W.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Fantastic support from the owners of site. More than happy to help with any queries. Beautiful views. Comfortable walking distance to 2 x pubs. Clean toilet and shower facilities. Very accomodating of families.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Small and peaceful with great access to nature

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Stephanie B.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Beautiful scenic location nearby to some great pubs, walks and waterfalls. We had a very peaceful and comfortable stay here. Dark sky area :)

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Beautiful back to basic camping

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Michael P.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Quiet simple camp site in a beautiful area.

Lovely hosts. Well situated for different walks

Basic, but clean and usable facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful campsite, good facilities, excellent location,…

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George M.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Beautiful campsite, good facilities, excellent location, and very helpful host - plus chickens!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site. Friendly owner. Clean facilities

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dawn m.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Peaceful campsite. Great owner. Free chicken eggs!

Disliked Small showers

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent location, tucked away and very…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch (solo)

Liked Excellent location, tucked away and very quiet. Within walking distance of a few pubs with great food choices.

Disliked Showers are on the small side.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site for a couple days camping

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Frank M.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Really beautiful site, in the hills of Wales
Good warm shower, if a little small
Friendly host who gave us fresh eggs
Access to water
Good parking
Close drive or longer walk to some pubs

Disliked Nothing to dislike. Its a camp site, so don't expect anything fancy

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Lovely place to camp. We had…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Lovely place to camp. We had a secluded pitch with easy access to toilet/shower block and car park. Great mountainside views and easy access to local pubs by foot path.

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Peaceful and small. Nice walks and…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Peaceful and small. Nice walks and friendly hosts. Great base to explore local area

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Gastronomic delight Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Open Fire Camping

The Rhongyr Isaf Centre

Pen-y-cae

Powys

Wales

SA9 1GB

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.81815°N
3.67057°W

Nearest transport

Coach
19.6 km Bus Station
19.7 km Railway Station
21.6 km Bus Station
Rail
18.7 km Treherbert Rail Station
19.4 km Aberdare Rail Station
19.7 km Neath Rail Station
Ferry
28.9 km Swansea Queens Dock Ferry Terminal
Airport
36.5 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

Getting out into the national park is a doddle – get your boots on for the hour-long hike to Henrhyd Waterfall, perhaps, or climb the Cribarth hill (Sleeping Giant) which overlooks the site. There are also riding stables a mile away. For something a bit more leisurely, take the 15-minute walk from site to Craig-y-Nos Country Park for a wander around the 40-acre park’s lake and meadows and a visit to Craig-y-Nos Castle and its listed theatre (once owned by famed opera singer Adelina Patti). A five-minute drive from the site takes you to the National Showcaves Centre for Wales, which has in the past been voted one of the UK’s best attractions – after you've delved underground, take the kids to the dino exhibit to see loads of life-sized model-sauruses. If you're yearning for a breath of sea air, it'll take you less than an hour to drive to the Gower Peninsula for some of the UK's best beaches.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Aberafan 27 km Estuary N/AGoodGoodGood
Swansea Bay 30.4 km Estuary GoodGoodN/AGood
Bracelet Bay 35 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Limeslade Bay 35.4 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Langland Bay 36.4 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

National Showcaves of Wales 1.5 km

Penderyn Distillery Visitor Centre 11.9 km

Aberdulais Falls 17.1 km

Carreg Cennen Castle 20.6 km

Brecon Mountain Railway 21.3 km

National Trust

Aberdulais Falls 17.2 km

Aberdeunant 23.6 km

Dolaucothi Gold Mines 31.8 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Tafarn-y-Garreg - Fan Hir - Fan Brycheiniog 2.5 km

Ystradfellte and Cwm Porth 8.1 km

Ystradfellte and the Nedd Valley 8.1 km

Porth-yr-ogof, Nedd and Mellte Waterfalls 8.2 km

Waterfall Circuit 8.2 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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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Open Fire Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Open Fire Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Open Fire Camping? Getting out into the national park is a doddle – get your boots on for the hour-long hike to Henrhyd Waterfall, perhaps, or climb the Cribarth hill (Sleeping Giant) which overlooks the … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Open Fire Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Open Fire Camping? From R357,33 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.