Camping in the Brecon Beacons
Q. I am trying to find out if it is O.K. to camp wild in the Brecon Beacons National Park, any advice would be appreciated
David Rogers, Basildon
A. Hi David, there are two sites on the Brecon Beacons Where you can camp wild.
The first is Melte OS Map ref SN918084 near the famous Clun-gwyn waterfalls about three miles from Ystradfellte. It's a bracken field where the forestry enterprise allows overnight camping for groups of no more than ten.
The second is Llech Lia OS Map ref SN922193 free overnight camping allowed by Cnewr Estate under agreement with Brecon Beacons National Park except lambing season 15th April - 10th May. No fires, No dogs and camping must be out of site of the road. There is a spring and stream nearby.
Have fun
Dai Humphreys, Swansea
A. Re David Rogers query. I believe wild camping in the Brecons is OK, as long as you are responsible. Be aware of the incredible fog that can cover the Pen Y Fan area though, it made my winter wild camping debut rather interesting in February.
J Beer, Southampton
A. I understand that over much of the area wild camping is discouraged but with a responsible approach to the Forestry Commission (No naked flames) the wooded areas are possible. Discretion accepted.
Kieron Dunning, Swansea
A. In answer to David Rogers question about wild camp in the Brecon Beacons I would think there would not be a problem. As a para I can vouch for the fact that The Parachute Regiment wild camps, digs trenches, and generally bums around the region - so I see know reason for a civvie not to do the same.
Gordon Biggerstaff
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