Brecon first
After driving past this site for over 8 years, we finally decided to give it a try.
We got a very friendly welcome and chose a nice open pitch with good views.
The site map provided indicated a nearby service point but we couldn't find it anywhere and it turned out the location is now an extra pitch.
Several people were surprised how sparse the water taps were, especially as this is the first C&MC site we've ever been on without any taps outside the toilet blocks.
Ah well, I'm fit enough for a longer walk, but it was a bit of a mystery.
The toilet blocks were absolutely spotless and full marks to the wardens for cleaning them so well.
We walked down to the canal and fortunately didn't find the traffic too busy, crossing the two dual carriageways.
We also walked to the Three Horseshoes Pub and found the paths OK, but slightly tricky given all the rain. However, the worst section was just outside the site on the lane, which was very muddy, so be careful there.
To be honest, we found the pub very pretentious, although the owner was reasonably friendly, but wouldn't go there again. It's a shame there isn't a local chippy or pizza 'van visiting, as there's surely enough folk onsite to warrant it, and it's a fair old trek to the town itself.
One other thing that strikes me as odd, is what it isn't open in winter. There are so many hardstanding pitches and excellent roadways, that I'm sure it would be an attractive proposition.
We'll probably leave it another 8 years before revisiting.
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