Brecon Beacons Club Campsite

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Excellent site

Just returned from an 11 night stay at this site, we received a very friendly and informative welcome on arrival, all the wardens were always very friendly and the site is spotlessly clean both toilet blocks are new and large, yes there is some road noise but we didn't find it intrusive.The canal path walk into Brecon is easy and worth the effort although two busy roads have to be crossed with care, we didn't feel our lives were at risk. Contrary to other reviews we didn't hear any gunshots from military base whether it just depends on what training is taking place. Only downside, we have an omni-directional aerial and couldn't always receive bbc channels but a small price to pay given the quality of the site. Good dog walk, shop useful sells essentials and basic spares.

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Reviewed on 20/07/2015 22:33

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One of the Best sites we've stayed on

Stayed on this site at the end of a two week tour of Wales and so glad we did! Wonderful welcome from the wardens all of them so friendly and helpful. The site is very clean and has an excellent toilet and shower block of which there are two on site. The shop alongside reception had a great selection of food and other items you might need. Newspapers and magazines and hot croissants for breakfast delicious ! Location is great for the town, once you carefully cross the nearby main road the walk alongside the canal into Brecon is lovely no need to rush just stroll and watch the occasional boat go by. it's a lovely town too. Lots of shops and eateries. Would recommend to anyone visiting the area.

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malankaff

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Reviewed on 20/07/2015 17:54

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Great site

We have just got back from the Club site at Brecon and would recommend it to everyone. Wardens very pleasant and helpful facilities very clean and the pitches well kept. Thank you for a great weekend

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MERANN

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Reviewed on 19/07/2015 16:00

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3 Night Stay

The wardens were very helpful on our arrival and there was plenty of pitch choices although the site filled up at the weekend. Toilet facilities etc were excellent and, even with a full site, we never had to queue. Pitches are spacious, and well spaced so no feeling of being cramped. Good walking along the nearby canal but you take you life in your hands crossing the roundabout to get to it. Excellent food at the local pub (walking distance) if a little expensive. Only negatives were the road noise from the adjacent roads and the wedding reception held in a building adjacent the site although the disco was short lived and did not go on late.

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DaveG

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Reviewed on 11/07/2015 19:37

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Great site shame about the noise.

This was our first visit to the site and we were greeted on a Friday evening by very friendly wardens even though we were quite late after being held up on the M4 for 3 hours. We chose one of the many fully serviced pitches within easy reach of the amenity block (which as you would come to expect from the CC were excellent). We set up and settled in for the night, we expected a bit of road noise as I had Google Earthed the location prior to travelling and was aware of the close proximity to the A40. But what we didn't expect was to be next to Donnington Park in the middle of a Super Bike meeting. It sounded like every wannabe racer was out on the A40 that night and a couple of other nights throughout our stay. The one thing we hadn't expected was to be woken on Saturday morning thinking that we were in the centre of Kandahar with the gun shots from the near by firing range of the infantry battle school. This was heard on and off until roughly midday every day except for Sunday. Now for the positives, once we got used to the noises (after a few days) we really enjoyed the stay. The site was very clean and well laid out with every warden we met being very friendly and helpful. The dog walking area was fantastic and well laid out. We walked the 10 minute path to the Three Horseshoes pub and enjoyed a fantastic meal, the savoury welsh cake starter was to die for. This site is well positioned for easy access to the beacons national park, and a trip to Big Pit is a must. And if you are a fan of pizza then a visit to LaBelle pizza (http://www.labellepizza.co.uk/) in the town centre for one of the best pizza's you will ever eat.

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CraigB4842

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Reviewed on 23/06/2015 18:17

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A Very Picturesque Site

This was our third visit to this site and it certainly won’t be our last. It has to be one of the most picturesque sites in the whole of the network, with magnificent views over the majestic Brecon Beacons. There is so much to do in the area and the site is an excellent base for both walking and cycling. The historic market town of Brecon is about half an hours walk away along an attractive canal path. The town itself has museums, an ancient Norman cathedral and riverside walks. The town’s market hall is worth a visit on market days (Tuesdays and Fridays), and a farmers’ market is held on the second Saturday of each month. Boats can be hired from the canal basin by the hour, half-day or day. Alternatively enjoy a delightful canal cruise with Dragonfly Cruises which depart from the front of Theatre Brycheiniog. The Brecon Beacons National Park Visitor Centre is just a short drive away and is a must to visit. The centre has a café, shop, exhibition area and one of the best views of Pen-y-Fan (the highest mountain in southern Britain). The CC site itself is immaculate with first class facilities. The site has its own supermarket where you can buy everything you need during your stay. The staff at the site are very friendly, welcoming and helpful. We are already looking forward to our next visit.

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SteveMumbles

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Reviewed on 20/06/2015 11:30

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Good site 67/100

This campsite is set in one of the great walking areas of Britain. In addition to walking there are free museums such as the Big Pit, narrow boat cruises on the beautiful Brecon canal and the scenic mountain railway. The campsite access is very easy being just off the A40. The downside to that being that there is quite a bit of road noise. Wi-fi is very good as is satellite reception. Vodafone was only GPRS but calls coud be made and received without all of the annoying break up of reception experienced in other remote areas. The wardens here have a relaxed attitude leaving the campers to get on with enjoying themselves. There is a well stocked shop to supplement the Morrisons in nearby Brecon city centre. There are very may fully serviced pitches and they are of a very good size. The campsite is very dog friendly and there are excellent walks available locally and in the Beacons. The only grouses I have related to our fellow campers on this site. There seems to be an almost flagrant disregard these days for the rules. Many people were driving at more than the 5mph limit. Dogs were often seen off leads not just in the dog walk but actually in the camp site itself. In the dog walk which is great there was dog dirt in several places. Being woken up before seven on a Sunday morning by barking dogs was no laughing matter either. Overall the site is very good but a shame about some of the campers!

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Lowe1

Reviewed on 20/06/2015 08:14

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Great site

We stayed in May and had excellent weather the first day which meant the dog walk, which has to be the best on the network, down by the stream was a delight. We then followed the signs to the Three Horseshoes in the village and enjoyed a drink outside with the dogs, though I believe dogs are allowed in the bar area. Apparently very popular for meals and already booked up for that evening. As others have said, the walking route to Brecon round the roundabout and across the A40 requires some care, but then you are just down the steps to the canal path. The weather turned and it was cooler so somewhere indoors was a priority and the Clarence (believe The Bank also does) allows dogs inside. It was very busy with locals having Sunday lunch. The rest of Brecon was pretty much closed on Sunday, but it was well worth the walk up to see the cathedral and they have a small tea room with covered verandah where we could sit with the dogs overlooking the herb garden and cathedral. In terms of the site, although it was busy there was enough space and no waiting in the shower block, which was immaculate and had a decent bench seat in the cubicles rather than those silly plastic things you find at many sites. Very useful little shop on site. And finally, but by no means least importantly, our thank you to the staff team who were welcoming and helpful at all times but especially when we needed help because the step of our motorhome would not retract. They advised on dealers we could go to and also gave numbers for mobile repairers and one of them (Usk Valley I think it was) rang us back and actually gave instructions over the phone on what we needed to do, for which many, many thanks.

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Pamdu

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Reviewed on 11/06/2015 16:03

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Perfection (if a little noisy)

If you are into cycling & walking, you are spoilt for choice, from leisurely river / Canal walking to the more adventurous Brecon Beacons & Black mountains. The club does mention there is noise from the adjacent A road, but it does not mention the Battlefield training school just beyond the A road, small arms & machingun practice most days !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Tickleface

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Reviewed on 11/06/2015 13:57

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Nice but a little noisy

Easter 2015. First time we have stayed here and although the site is very clean, well laid out and with a well stocked shop, there are noise issues from the roads (as the site is on the corner of a roundabout) and also to get to Brecon by foot you have to work your way around the roundabout which can be quite dangerous depending on the time of day. As a base location for walking in the Beacons its a great site. There is a pub nearby but if it has been raining you will need the correct footwear as part of the route to get there will incorporate muddy paths. Toilets blocks are new and great but during our visit both blocks were closed at the same time due to apparent water issues.

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Reviewed on 08/06/2015 19:51

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