Brecon Beacons
Stretching 42 miles from the border to Llandelio covering 520 sq miles the Brecon Beacon National Park is an international Dark Sky reserve with mountains and ridges, waterfalls and standing stones. Home to Pen Y Fan and Corn Dhu, the area has a rich history of mythology. Wild horses roam the hills.
Campsite Locations
We use a number of campsites in the Brecon Beacons allowing for a wide variety of routes to suit schools. The ridge walks offer panoramic views, while the valleys have forest and lakes to explore.
Camping in vans for Sam Sykes staff is not always possible due to requirements of expedition. You will be informed if this is the case.
Campsites
Local Hospital Information
Prince Charles Hospital , Gurnos Rd, Merthyr Tydfil CF47 9DT 24 hr A&E
01685 721721
Brecon War Memorial Hospital Minor Injuries Unit, Cerrigcochion Rd, Brecon LD3 7NS
01874 615800. The hospital requires a phone call prior to attending.
Easily accessed by both road from all major areas.
Approximate journey times by road to Brecon:
Manchester 3 hours 40 minutes.
Birmingham 2 hour 20 minutes.
Central London 4 hours.
Transport Links
Approximate journey times by train and bus to Brecon:
Manchester 3 hour 50 minutes.
Birmingham 3 hour 20 minutes.
Central London 3 hour 50 minutes.