Tafarn-Y-Garreg Campsite

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Riverside camping
Riverside camping
Grass pitches
Campfires allowed
Lovely settings
Set up
Campfires allowed
Eco farm
The campsite
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Grass pitches
Campfires allowed
Lovely settings

  • Riverside pub site 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
Welsh river and Welsh wanders: small and friendly Tafarn-Y-Garreg Campsite is a riverside site in the Brecon Beacons National Park, with direct access to the Beacons Way footpath, the 95-mile trail meandering through the park up to the highest peak in the Black Mountains, Fan-Brycheiniog, and the glacier lakes of the Beacons. And as you might wish when staying in such a walkable place, Tafarn-Y-Garreg has a cosy pub too… It's a mountain-style chalet serving a wide range of fine brews such as lagers, ales and ciders to have in front of the fire after a long day's hike. The field is shaded by trees and is a short stroll from the site amenities of a portable toilet and a shower hut (showers are free but might not be available through the winter months); flushing toilets are across the road in the pub. And as you might also wish on a site with a wild camping vibe such as this, campfires are fully encouraged, so do bring along bagfuls of marshmallows and several packs of sausages.

Site type

Tent sites 10
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • No gas barbecues allowed.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Greek

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0 children

Reviews

7.7

Overall rating from 96 Pitchup.com customers

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Walkers' paradise

76% would recommend this site to a friend

74% would stay here again

What customers say

Great spot for walkers, lovely riverside location. Friendly pub next door. Pitches good, some with fire pits. Facilities basic but clean. Some felt it was a bit pricey, pitches in pub car park noted. Clearer comms on pub hours would be good.

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A lovely small and quaint campsite.…

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Lewis H.

Unpowered grass and earth tent site

Liked A lovely small and quaint campsite. The surrounding areas are beautiful and great if you want to go for a hike or a peaceful walk.

Disliked Really disappointed that the pub opposite was closed, the nearest one if you were walking is about an hours walk. No access to the toilet which is appalling and no site of the owners. Bins were overflowed so it doesn’t seem very well maintained which is such a shame due to the lovely nature of the site itself.

Quite disappointed overall but made the best out of it and took in the surroundings. Definitely recommend that the owners are more tentative and perhaps some communication wouldn’t go amiss, especially with the pub closure and toilet access.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice location by a small river…

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Ifan J.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Nice location by a small river with easy access to a hiking path alongside.

Disliked Shower was broken and we weren't informed of this. Toilet paper wasn't stocked so we had to cycle over a mile and a bit down the road to nearest shop. Campsite was a little small and very full, it was hard to find a suitable pitching location. Bins weren't emptied and were overflowing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Not the idyllic peaceful spot advertised. No facilities so we left.

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Anonymous

Unpowered concrete slab motorhome site

Liked Absolutely nothing, we ended up leaving.

Disliked Toilet and shower were not working. Pub wasn’t very welcoming, no food and it closed at 6 pm. It was a car park on a main road with a camping field behind it. There was a large group of young people in the field who were gearing up for a big night.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely location but unfortunately will not return.

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Lisa W.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked The location.

Disliked The toilet facilities , one toilet across the road for the whole campsite.
The attitude of the lady who told me the bar was shut before I even had chance to say hello.
The rowdy group of young adults who drank and partied all night resulting in me having to leave the campsite and pack up in the middle of the night .

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent location, friendly host, could do better with shower,toilet.

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Great location , friendly host

Disliked There is only one toilets between all campers, no hot water for shower, no washing up facilities, small campsite.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great sight, friendly owners, amenities could do with an upgrade.

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass and earth tent site

Liked Great location, lots of good walks and sights nearby. Owners seemed very nice. 5g and 4g all around the campsite, even all the way up the mountain.

Disliked Toilet on the campsite was locked and pub was closed at night, also closing the only available toilet. Bins hadn’t been emptied in a while and were full.

Recommend to friends Visit again

lovely setting / private / chilled…

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Samuel D.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked lovely setting / private / chilled / quiet

Recommend to friends Visit again

Ease of set up…

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Daniel R.

Unpowered concrete slab motorhome site

Liked Ease of set up

Recommend to friends Visit again

The price…

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Taya F.

Unpowered grass and earth tent site

Liked The price

Disliked The area, the woman who works at the pub across the road had disgusting attitude and was extremely rude.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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Anna B.

Unpowered concrete slab motorhome site

Liked Location

Disliked Noise, not welcoming

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Portable toilet

Dogs allowed

Adults only

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 Laundry 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 Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Bush Lake and/or mountain Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping 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

Pub campground Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Tafarn-Y-Garreg Campsite

Pen-y-Cae

Pen-y-cae

Glamorgan

Wales

SA9 1GS

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.84122°N
3.67266°W

Nearest transport

Coach
21.4 km Bus Station
21.9 km Railway Station
22.8 km Bus Station
Rail
18.8 km Llangadog Rail Station
19.2 km Llanwrda Rail Station
19.3 km Llandovery Rail Station
Ferry
30.9 km Swansea Queens Dock Ferry Terminal
Airport
38.1 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

Are you a superhero fan? Have a heroic hike up to the nearby Henrhyd Falls, the highest waterfall in south Wales and used as the cover for the Batcave in The Dark Knight Rises. (It's easy to find from here: ask the amiable Tafarn-Y-Garreg Campsite owner to point you on your way.) Slightly more gently, Tafarn-Y-Garreg has direct access to the 95 miles of the Beacons Way, running through the national park up to the mountains via woodland, moorland and farmland. It's a trail for experienced hikers and is only waymarked on the woodland stretches, so bring a compass and an Ordnance Survey map of the Brecon Beacons National Park if you want to give it a serious tackle. The 11 miles of the Dan-yr-Ogof Caves or National Showcaves Centre for Wales are under a mile away. Once named as the greatest natural wonder in Britain, the caves are now part of a big family complex with dinosaurs, a shire horse centre and farm, playgrounds and more. For a bit of fishing, head to the fly fishing of the Crai Reservoir, a wild brown trout fishery with full access to its stony banks.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Aberafan 29.3 km Estuary N/AGoodGoodGood
Swansea Bay 32.3 km Estuary GoodGoodN/AGood
Bracelet Bay 37 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Limeslade Bay 37.4 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Langland Bay 38.3 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

National Showcaves of Wales 1.6 km

Penderyn Distillery Visitor Centre 13.5 km

Aberdulais Falls 19.4 km

Carreg Cennen Castle 20.3 km

Brecon Mountain Railway 21.8 km

National Trust

Aberdulais Falls 19.5 km

Aberdeunant 22.8 km

Dolaucothi Gold Mines 29.7 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 0 km

Fan Foel - Bannau Sir Gaer - Llyn y Fan Fach 8.3 km

Ystradfellte and Cwm Porth 8.9 km

Ystradfellte and the Nedd Valley 8.9 km

Porth-yr-ogof, Nedd and Mellte Waterfalls 9.3 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 Tafarn-Y-Garreg Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Tafarn-Y-Garreg Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Tafarn-Y-Garreg Campsite? Are you a superhero fan? Have a heroic hike up to the nearby Henrhyd Falls, the highest waterfall in south Wales and used as the cover for the Batcave in The Dark … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Tafarn-Y-Garreg Campsite?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  noon –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Tafarn-Y-Garreg Campsite? From $34.39 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.