Dirty Weekend Brecon June 10th/11th/12th - 2011

[GilesM]

I could be up for this, but impossible to know if I'll be free just yet. Pencelli Castle campsite is very good, been there quite a few times, showers are better than you get in many hotels and there is good little boozer just across the road. I'm sure there'll be cool with groups.

 

[lukesdad]

Thanks for the info. Giles hope to pay it a visit this week .

 

[Jerry Atrik]

What would be the nearest train station ?

 

[DrSquirrel]

Abergavenny, then a 17.4 mile ride.

You can go to places like Ebbw Vale (15.1) but most likely to get a good schedule to Aber.

If you're lucky/nice you might be able to get a lift from the station with someone. I will probably be cycling(+trailer) the 32 miles all the way myself

 

[Jerry Atrik]

Thanks DrSquirrel . Never been to the Beacons before so count me in .

 

[lukesdad]

Im sure lifts could be arranged JA

 

[Speicher]

Ill be checking out suitability of this site shortly and availability and how they feel about groups.

Would you be able to look at the "Serviced Accomodation" ie self-catering cottages, which sound like they are on the same site. Some of us do not like camping/haven't got camping equipment. The tariffs say to ask about availability of short breaks. June is mid-season for the self-catering cottages.

That would be very kind of you if you have the time.

 

[Banjo]

Judging by the campsite standards I would guess the Cottages would be good also.

Merthyr Tydfil rail station would be another option. About 18 or 20 miles ride from there but a scenic route on quiet tarmac roads.

You could follow the Sustrans route 8 out of Merthyr as far as Poniticill Reservoir then either stay on route 8 which meanders about in the forestry a bit on rough gravel tracks or you could stay on tarmac roads all the way.

Not sure if I will drive up with a large family tent with all the comforts of home or ride up and rough it.

 

[lukesdad]

Didn t see that Speicher, but will do.

 

[Muddyfox]

Never been to the Beacons before so count me in .

Im sure lifts could be arranged JA

Jerry .. i'l be driving up with the rack on the back of the car

Simon

 

[Muddyfox]

Jerry .. i'l be driving up with the rack on the back of the car

Simon

Just as an after thought ... i'm not suggesting that you should ride on the rack

Your more than welcome to sit inside the car

Simon

 

[Jerry Atrik]

You spoil me Simon haha !

 

[Speicher]

I wrote quite a bit on here about the cottages at Pencelli Parc, based on the details in a Brecon Beacons Cottages brochure.

Long story short, Pencelli Parc Cottages cannot be booked through Brecon Beacon Cottages.

It makes sense that anyone preferring s/c cottages is on the same site as the people who like tents.

Lukesdad can you ask if the cottages have secure bike storage please.

 

[Aperitif]

I'll Pencelli tin my diary...

 

[Speicher]

You will no doubt be arriving Biro ad.