Cymdeithas Parc Bannau Brycheiniog
Brecon Beacons Park Society
www.breconbeaconsparksociety.org

ACCOMMODATION

The following is a listing of Bed and Breakfast, Hostels and Camp Sites on or near to the route of the Beacons Way, which may be of use to walkers considering the logistics of undertaking such an enterprise. The Brecon Beacons Park Society do not necessarily recommend any or all of these establishments, but are providing the listing as a service to potential users.

Locations shown with a GREEN heading are within easy access of the end of each day's walk.
Locations shown with an OLIVE heading are located part-way along a days walk.

ARRIVAL
ABERGAVENNY 

Bed and Breakfast
BLACK LION Lion Street, Abergavenny, NP7 5PE. 1km from railway station.
5 bedrooms. Home cooked meals. WTB rating: 2 star hotel.
Grid Ref: SO 300143. Tel: 01873 853993. Web-site: www.abergavennyblacklion.co.uk 

KINGS HEAD HOTEL 59 Cross Street, Abergavenny, NP7 5EW. 1km from railway station.
5 bedrooms, Lounge bar. WTB rating: 2 star hotel.
Grid Ref:: SO 298142. Tel: 01873 853575. 

PARK GUEST HOUSE 36 Hereford Road, Abergavenny, NP7 5RA. 1km from railway station.
6 bedrooms. Early Georgian house. Private Parking. WTB rating: 2 star guest house.
Grid Ref: SO 302145. Tel: 01873 853715. Web-site: www.abergavenny.net

For details of more Bed and Breakfast Accommodation, contact the Abergavenny Tourist Information Centre. Tel: 01873 857588 

Hostel
TY'R MORWYDD Environmental Study Centre, Pen-y-Pound, Abergavenny, NP7 5UD.1.5 km from railway station.
72 beds, mainly in single and double rooms. WTB rating 3 star hostel.
Grid Ref: SO  297147. Tel: 01873 855959. Web-site: www.tyrmorwydd.co.uk 

SKIRRID

Bed and Breakfast
WERN GOCHLYN FARM Llantilio Pertholey, Abergavenny, NP7 8BH. 1.5km from Skirrid start of walk.
2 bedrooms, both en-suite. 12th century farmhouse. 8 day parking available if required. WTB rating: 1 star farmhouse.
Grid Ref: SO 335154. Tel: 01873 857357. Web-site: www.werngochlyn.com 

DAY ONE
LLANTHONY

Bed and Breakfast
ABBEY HOTEL Llanthony, Monmouthshire, NP7 7NN. On route.
5 bedrooms. Evening meals.
Grid Ref: SO 288278. Tel: 01873 890487. Web-site: www.llanthony.co.uk

THE BARN Pen-y-maes, Capel-y-ffin, Abergavenny, NP7 7NP. 6km from route.
3 bedrooms, 1 en-suite. Evening meals on request.
(By prior arrangement, the Barn will collect walkers from Llanthony and return them the next morning. Phone them from the public call box in Llanthony as mobile phones rarely work in this area)
Grid Ref: SO 252318. Tel: 01873 890477. Web-site: www.thebarn-wales.co.uk 

THE GRANGE GUEST HOUSE Capel-y-ffin, Monmouthshire, NP7 7NP. 6km from route.
3 bedrooms. WTB rating: 1 star guest house
(By prior arrangement, the Grange will collect walkers from Llanthony and return them the next morning. Phone them from the public call box in Llanthony as mobile phones rarely work in this area)
Grid Ref: SO 250315. Tel: 01873 890215. Web-site: www.grangetrekking.co.uk 

THE HALF MOON Llanthony Monmouthshire, NP7 7NN. 0.5km from route.
10 bedrooms. Evening meals. 
Grid Ref: SO 287279. Tel: 01873 890611. Web-site: www.llanthony.co.uk 

Camp Site
COURT FARM Llanthony, Monmouthshire, NP7 7NN. On route.
Water and toilet facilities available.
Grid Ref: SO 288278. Tel: 01873 890359. Web-site: www.llanthony.co.uk 

DAY TWO
CRICKHOWELL

Bed and Breakfast
THE BEAR HOTEL Brecon Road, Crickhowell, NP8 1BW. 0.5km from route.
36 bedrooms. 15th century Coaching Inn. UK best pub in Britain award 1993 and 2000. Good Pub Guide Inn of the year 2004.
Grid Ref: SO 217185. Tel: 01873 810408. Web-site: www.bearhotel.co.uk 

THE DRAGON HOTEL High Street, Crickhowell, NP8 1BE. 0.6km from route.
15 bedrooms. Evening meals. WTB rating: 2 star hotel.
Grid Ref: SO 217183. Tel: 01873 810362. Web-site: www.dragonhotel.co.uk 

GREENHILL VILLAS 2 Greenhill Villas, Beaufort Street, Crickhowell, NP8 1AL. 0.9km from route.
3 bedrooms. Evening meals. WTB rating: 2 star guest house.
Grid Ref: SO 219181. Tel: 01873 811177. Web-site: www.greenhillvillas.com 

LLANGATTOCK COURT Llangattock, Crickhowell, NP8 1PH. 1.8km from route.
3 bedrooms, 2 en-suite. William and Mary period Country House, with off-road parking.
(By prior arrangement,  will collect walkers from Crickhowell and/or Llangynidr and return them the next morning.)
Grid Ref: SO 209180. Tel: 01873 810116. Web-site: www.llangattockcourt.co.uk 

THE MANOR HOTEL Brecon Road, Crickhowell, NP8 1SE. 0.6km from route.
22 bedrooms en-suite. Evening meals. Gymnasium, pool and ballroom. WTB rating: 3 star hotel.
Grid Ref: SO 212194. Tel: 01873 810212. Web-site: www.manorhotel.co.uk 

PARK PLACE GUEST HOUSE The Legar, Llanagttock, Crickhowell, NP8 1HH. 1.2km from route
6 bedrooms,  2 Single, 1 Double, 1 Double/Twin, 2 Family all en-suite. Packed lunches available.  Evening meal by prior arrangement.  On site parking.  Pick up drop off service available at small fee. WTB rating: 2 Star Guest House (awaiting re-grading)
Grid Ref: SO215179. Tel: 01873 810878 or 07868 784880. Web-site: www.parkplaceguesthouse.co.uk 

TY CROESO HOTEL The Dardy, Crickhowell, NP8 1PU. 1.3km from route.
6 double and 2 single bedrooms, all en-suite. WTB rating 3 stars. AA 2 stars hotel, restaurant AA rosette.
Grid ref: SO 206184. Tel: 01873 810573 web-site: www.ty-croeso.co.uk 

TY TAL BED AND BREAKFAST 11 New Road, Crickhowell, NP8 1AU. 0.6km from route.
3 Bedrooms, 1 en-suite double, 1 triple with private bathroom, 1 en-suite single. Off-road parking. Close to pubs and restaurants. WTB rating: 4 star guest house.
Grid ref: SO 216184. Tel: 01873 812240. Web-site: www.tytalbedandbreakfast.co.uk

For details of more Bed and Breakfast Accommodation, contact the Crickhowell Tourist Information Centre 
(now open all year. 10.30am - 3.30pm in winter) Tel: 01873 812105 

Camp Site
CWRT-ISAF FARM Llangattock, Crickhowell, NP8 1PH. 1.5km from route.
Water, Chemical Disposal Point, Electric Hook-Ups, Toilet. Open January to December.
Grid Ref: SO 211182. Tel: 01873 812128 or 07977 548631 web-site: www.cwrt-isaf.co.uk

RIVERSIDE CARAVAN PARK New Road, Crickhowell, NP8 1AY. 0.9km from route.
Toilets, showers and laundry facilities, electricity supply. Adults only. Open March to end September.
Grid Ref: SO 215183. Tel: 01873 810397. 

DAY THREE
BWLCH

Bed and Breakfast
THE NEW INN Bwlch, LD3 7RQ. On route.
3 bedrooms en-suite. Evening meals. Off road parking
Grid Ref: SO 149220. Tel: 01874 730215.

WELL COTTAGE Bwlch, LD3 7RQ. 0,1km from route.
3 bedrooms. Off road parking.
Grid Ref: SO 150220. Tel: 01874 730141.

Hostel
THE STAR BUNKHOUSE Bwlch, LD3 7RQ. On route
20 beds in rooms of 2 and 4 beds. Self catering kitchen. Drying room. WTB rating: 3 star hostel.
Grid Ref: SO 149220. Tel: 01874 730080. Web-site: www.starbunkhouse.com 

LLANGYNIDR 

Bed and Breakfast
THE COACH AND HORSES Cwmcrawnon Road, Llangynidr, NP8 1LF. 0n route.
3 bedrooms. Evening meals.
Grid Ref: SO 144199.  Tel: 01874 730245.
Please note, the Coach and Horses is unable to offer bed and breakfast facilities at the moment (January 2007). Please telephone to ascertain availability in the future.

THE RED LION Duffryn Road, Llangynidr, NP8 1NT. 0.6km from route.
2 bedrooms en-suite. Evening meals.
Grid Ref: SO 155194. Tel: 01874 730223.

Self Catering
PENLAN BACH Penlan, Forge Road, Llangynidr, NP8 1LU. On route
First floor apartment with private entrance. 2 bedrooms with twin beds, all linen supplied. Large lounge and kitchen diner. Bathroom with shower. Separate lavatory. Off road parking. WTB rating: Grade 4
(By prior arrangement, the owners will take walkers each morning to the end of the walk for days 1 to 6. After parking their car they will transport walkers to the relevant start point.)
Grid Ref: SO 152201. Tel: 01874 73046. Web-site: www.penlan-bach.co.uk

Camp Site
LLWYNCELYN FARM Beaufort Road, Llangynidr, NP8 1LL. 1.5km from route.
Water and toilet facilities available.
Grid Ref: SO 161189. Tel: 01874 730327

DAY FOUR
TORPANTAU

Bed and Breakfast
GRANARY COTTAGES/THE OLD BARN Ystradgynwyn, Torpantau. 1.5km from route.
Self catering and bed and breakfast in cottages and flat. Breakfast, packed lunches. Evening meal by prior arrangement. WTB rating: 4 star cottages.
(By prior arrangement,  will collect walkers from Blaen-y-Glyn and return them the next morning.)
Grid Ref: SO 048158. Tel 01685 383358. Web-site: www.selfcateringcottagesinwales.co.uk

CRAIG CERRIG-GLEISIAD

Bed and Breakfast
BRECON CASTLE HOTEL Castle Square, Brecon, LD3 9DB. 11 km from route
41 Bedrooms en suite, pub, all-day food, dog friendly, beer garden, free off-road parking. 2 Star Hotel
(By prior arrangement, the Castle Hotel are able to arrange transport by taxi or mini-bus to or from start and finish points for Days 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 which may be useful to organised groups/individuals walking the Beacons Way) 
Grid Ref: SO 042287. Tel: 01874 624611. Web-site: www.breconcastle.co.uk 

Hostel
YHA LLWYN-Y-CELYN. Libanus, Brecon LD3 8NH. On route.
41 beds in rooms of 2,4,5,6 or 8 beds. Self catering kitchen or meals provided. Drying room. 
Grid Ref: SN 973225. Tel: 01874 624261. Web-site: www.yha.org.uk 
Please note: Camping facilities are no longer available.

DAY FIVE
CRAIG-Y-NOS

Bed and Breakfast
THE ANCIENT BRITON Brecon Road, Pen-y-Cae, SA9 1YY. On A4067 2.5km from route.
4 bedrooms, evening meals, beer garden, off road parking.
Grid Ref: SN 839133. Tel: 01639 730273

CRAIG-Y-NOS-CASTLE Brecon Road, Pen-y-Cae, SA9 1GL. On route.
25 bedrooms. Cafe and Bar.
Grid Ref: SN 842154. Tel: 01639 730205 (01639 731167 at weekends) Web-site: www.craigynoscastle.com 

Y DDERI FARM Trescastle Road, Glyntawe, SA9 1GT. 0.5km from route.
2 bedrooms en-suite. Camping also available. WTB rating: 3 star farmhouse.
Grid Ref: SN 851174. Tel 01639 730458. Web-site: www.ydderifarm.co.uk 

Hostels
ABSOLUTE ADVENTURE LTD Rhongyr Isaf Centre, Pen-y-Cae, Upper Swansea Valley, SA9 1GB. 0.7km from route.
9 bunkhouse style bedrooms in main centre, sleeping between 2 and 6 people, plus self-contained apartment for 2, and camping. Plenty of parking, close to local pubs, large self-catering kitchen, good drying room, kit hire, licensed activity provider. WTB rating: 2 star bunkhouse.
Grid Ref: SN 849146. Tel: 01639 730518. Web-site: www.absoluteadventure.co.uk

CRAIG-Y-NOS-CASTLE Brecon Road, Pen-y-Cae, SA9 1GL. On route.
Bunkhouse accommodation in two rooms for up to 47 persons. Cafe and Bar.
Grid Ref: SN 842154. Tel: 01639 730205 (01639 731167 at weekends) Web-site: www.craigynoscastle.com 

Camp Sites
DAN-YR-OGOF Brecon Road, Abercrave, SA9 1GJ. 1km from route
Tents and Caravans. Toilets and shower block. Electricity points. No pre-bookings taken.
Grid Ref: SN 842164. Tel: 01639 730284

MAES-YR-EGLWYS FARM Brecon Road, Glyntawe, 0.5km from route
Eco camping with water supply and chemical toilet. Well behaved dogs welcome.
Grid Ref: SN 847168. Tel: 01639 730849. Web-site www.ecocamping.co.uk 

TAFARN-Y-GARREG Glyntawe, SA9 1GS. On route
Toilets and water supply. Evening meal available from pub.
Grid Ref: SN 848170. Tel: 01639 730267

DAY SIX
LLANDDEUSANT

Bed and Breakfast
THE CROSS INN Llanddeusant,  Carmarthenshire, SA19 9YG. 1.5km from route.
4 bedrooms all en-suite. WTB rating: 2 star inn
Grid Ref: SN 772259. Tel: 01550 740617. Web-site www.crossinn.co.uk 

Hostels
YHA LLANDDEUSANT The Old Red Lion, Llanddeusant, Carmarthenshire, SA19 9UL. On route.
26 beds in rooms of 4, 6 and 8 beds. Large self-catering kitchen/ dining area/ lounge. Camping facilities.
Grid Ref: SN 776245. Tel: 08707 705930. Web-site on: www.yha.org.uk  

Camp Site
BLACK MOUNTAIN CARAVAN AND CAMPING PARK Llanddeusant, Carmarthenshire, SA19 9YG. 1.5km from route.
Static caravans and campsite, with shower blocks and toilets.
Grid Ref: SN 773259. Tel: 01550 740217. Web-site: www.blackmountainholidays.co.uk 

DAY SEVEN
CARREG CENNEN

Bed and Breakfast
BRYNCOCH FARM Llandyfan, SA18 2TY. 3km from route.
3 bedrooms: 1 twin, 1 double, 1 family. WTB rating: 2 star B&B.
(By prior arrangement,  will collect walkers from Carreg Cennen and return them the next morning.)
Grid Ref: SN 649169. Tel: 01269 850480. Web-site: www.bryncochfarm.co.uk 

PENHILL Trapp, SA19 6UB. 0.3km from route.
1 bedroom en-suite. WTB rating: 3 star B&B.
Grid Ref: SN 664195. Tel: 01558 823060. Web-site: www.penhill.org.uk  

Camp Site
TIRYGOITRE Trapp, SA19 6TR. 2.3km from route.
Water supply.
Grid Ref: SN 645182. Tel: 01558 822440.

DAY EIGHT
LLANGADOG / BETHLEHAM

Bed and Breakfast
CWMCRYMLYN Bethleham Road, Llandeilo, SA19 6YE. 1.4km from route.
2 bedrooms with shared bath, dining room, ample car parking.
Grid Ref: SN 673249. Tel 01558 823848.

CYNYLL FARM Llangadog, SA19 9BB. 2.5km from railway station.
2 bedrooms. WTB rating: 3 star guest house.
Grid Ref: SN 717300. Tel: 01550777316.

PEN-Y-BONT GUESTHOUSE Llangadog, SA19 9EN. 2.3km from railway station.
3 bedrooms. Evening meal available. 8 day parking available if required. WTB rating: 3 star guest house.
Grid Ref: SN 719282. Tel: 01550 777126. Web-site: www.penybontguesthouse.co.uk 
Please Note: After a disastrous flood in October 2005, Pen-y-Bont Guesthouse was closed. As of January 2007, the telephone number appears to be invalid and the web-site defunct!

THE RED LION Church Street, Llangadog, SA19 9AA. On route.
5 bedrooms: 2 singles, 1 family, 2 doubles. Lunch and evening meals available.
Grid ref: SN 705284. Tel: 01550 777357

For details of more Bed and Breakfast Accommodation, contact the Llandeilo Tourist Information Centre. Tel: 01558 824226.

Camp Site
LLWYNMENDY Bethlehem, Llandeilo, SA19 6YE. 0.8km from route.
Tents and Caravans.
Grid Ref: SN 678250. Tel: 01558 823412.

TRANSPORT

There is a regular train service from Llangadog to Abergavenny and vice-versa, involving changes at Swansea and Newport or Craven Arms. Most trains take under four hours to make the journey,  Details from National Rail Enquires, tel: 08457 484950 or visit: www.nationalrail.co.uk 

Any groups walking the Beacons Way might wish to consider using the following Mini-bus operators to ferry walkers between the start and finish of each day. 
They have proved to be reliable when the Park Society have walked the route.
Days 1 to 4: W G Watkins. Telephone 01873 890619 
Days 5 to 8: Veolia Transport. Telephone 01639 730236 

Eight day car parking is available at the beginning and end of the route. 
See the details above for: Wern Gochlyn Farm, Skirrid and Pen-y-Bont Guesthouse, Llangadog.