Bryn Bach Parc

A Scout campsite contained within a Council-owned county park close to the A465 (Heads of the Valleys road) at Tredegar, close to the Brecon Beacons. It consists of 245 hectares of grasslands, mixed woodlands and a 14-hectare man made lake.

The campsite, administered by Blaenau Gwent Scouts, is a flat site which borders the lake. Toilets are available in the visitor centre in the parc. Access to the centre is via a coded keypad, so that access to it is available to campers outside of normal opening hours. Showers, washing and drying facilities are available using a token system.

Activities available through the country park include:

• Hill walking & scrambling
• Climbing & abseiling
• Kayaking
• Mountain Biking
• Caving
• Orienteering

In first instance booking will be through Bryn Bach Parc reception, though Nights Away Notification are to be sent to the DC for Blaenau Gwent in the normal way.

Local places of interest

• Brecon Mountain Railway
• Big Pit Mining Museum
• Cyfartha Castle in Merthyr Tydfil

Contacts

Warden – John Kivell Tel: 01495 711816 Fax: 01495 725093

DC Blaenau Gwent Scouts - Rees Preston Tel: 01633 865273 e-mail: reesp13@aol.com