You need to be careful though and obey some simple rules: Don't camp in enclosed fields; these will be owned by someone farmer and they will likely not take kindly to someone rocking up and camping.
Leave no trace ; don't spoil it for everyone else. If hordes of people start appearing in the mountain areas leaving rubbish everywhere, it's going to get clamped down on and you'll ruin it for everyone, take everything out with you! Be discreet; don't camp in the middle of a busy footpath at 1pm though I have seen this done and no one really complained. Find a quiet remote area, pitch late and leave early you'll enjoy it more anyway. Keep away from roads.
You don't want your camp site to be visible from the road. This will likely result in a knock on your tent from the police or the local landowner who will move you on. Below is a photo of my friend who wild camped with me in Snowdonia:.
Improve this answer. If you're down late enough and up early enough you'll likely have no issues anywhere. Not anywhere I've even had a chat with a farmer in the past while camping on effectively his and the national parks land.
Bad wording, I meant any shire really, as there's unenclosed places scattered all over. Toby Speight 4, 19 19 silver badges 41 41 bronze badges. The army's a good point, There are often training patrols, etc.
I heard a story about some people who got woken up in the middle of the night by a squad abseiling from helicopters into their camp! They felt suitably intimidated and left, though no one told them that they shouldn't be there. I think they were just messing with their heads TBH Sign up or log in Sign up using Google. Sign up using Facebook. Sign up using Email and Password. Post as a guest Name. Email Required, but never shown. Camping here is ideal for those who want to tick some of the major hikes and sights off their bucket list, including Pen y Fan and the Waterfalls.
Not only is this because you may not be able to get it in this rural part of the country, but also certainly because the choice will be more limited and the price will be greater. If you do forget anything however, the towns of Brecon, Hay-on-Wye and Abergavenny are the main spots to head for if you need food, fuel or camping bits.
Your best option is to stop there as part of your itinerary to avoid driving miles out of your way! The town of Brecon, in particular, has a good range of supermarkets and stores where you should be able to get most things you need — otherwise the cities of Swansea and Cardiff will have a fuller selection of any gear or equipment you might have left at home!
The pros of this option include the freedom to drive and explore where you like, as well as the potential to move quickly between campsites across the region and Wales too. Finally, you can opt to take your own tent and either use your own vehicle to get to the Brecon Beacons or public transport.
Using your own tent is certainly the cheapest way to camp here and having your own transport will give you a lot more options when it comes to where you can go and which campsites you can access. Eco cars are the best option for the planet. When choosing your own tent, you can have a huge range of options from massive family models with multiple rooms you can stand up in, to tiny 1 man tents that pack down to almost nothing and are both light and easy to transport.
When you have your own tent, you can choose, but an unpowered site will be cheaper and allow for a more off-grid experience! If you need to charge your camera or phone while you are camping in the Beacons, then bringing a portable power bank see my packing list further down in this article or 2 with you, will definitely prove a cheaper and easier option than a powered camping!
If you do go for a powered site, make sure you come armed with a mains hook up adaptor lead plug that will allow you to charge regular household devices from the 16A plug commonly found at Welsh campsites. This is essentially when you just chuck your tent anywhere for the night without paying for a designated spot or site. It pays to start off by noting that wild camping is not legal in the Brecon Beacons and many farmers whose land you may be sleeping on might not take kindly to you trespassing on their land.
Wild camping is not common in the Beacons, but it is practiced, so if you choose to enjoy it, remember to pick your spot carefully and be very sensitive to park rules, land owners and the countryside code.
Closing gates, if they are closed when you find them, picking up litter and keeping the noise to a minimal level are just some of the more obvious pointers!
If buying a tent, packing everything up in the car and sleeping out in the wild sounds like too much hassle, but you still want to camp in the Brecon Beacons, you may consider glamping instead! Normally recreating the experience in slightly more sturdy and permanent structures, this is a great way to get a feel for the outdoors and nature without sacrificing too much on comfort!
Glamping in the Brecon Beacons usually involves staying on farmhouse campsites, where outbuildings or sheds have been converted into boutique and unique dwellings, many of which retain their authentic character. Glamping stays can be booked like normal places to stay through sites like VRBO.
Then all you have to do is turn up and enjoy the facilities without worrying about getting all the camping gear organised in advance! Many of the top camping spots I recommend below have glamping options, so you can pick the best choice for you based on your budget. Otherwise, check out this cute, secluded cabin for 2 in the west of the Brecon Beacons National Park or, for 4 people, this beautiful log cabin on a farm not far from the town of Brecon, if you want some top-rated recommendations.
A top camping option in the Brecon Beacons for those on a budget this simple campsite on a farm property has powered and unpowered sites in a field that gives stunning views across the valley. The amenities block is a good walk away, but is clean and very serviceable including a fridge and very warm showers!
A firm favourite and a multi-award-winning caravan and camping site, this Brecon Beacons camping classic sits just 4 miles from the town of Brecon, near Pencelli Castle. Great for families and easy to access, including by public transport, this is definitely of the top campsites in the Brecon Beacons. This post highlights a circular walk via Fan y Big, including a wild camping option.
Starting point: Blaen y Glyn Uchaf free car park. Distance: 7 miles 11km. Height gain: meters feet. Download Route Summary. Fan y Big may not be the highest peak in the Brecon …. In four days I covered just over miles from Chepstow to the Elan Valley following various branches of the wonderful National Cycle Route the whole way.
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