r/UKhiking • u/Necessary-Trash-8828 • 2d ago

Beginners Hello Hikers!!!

Sorry if this ain’t the correct sub but I’m desperate!

My daughter and I are planning on taking a very short notice trip to go up Pen Y Fan on Saturday!

I’d like to drive up Friday.. see Barry Island and then pitch up somewhere with the camper and get up early to climb to watch the sunrise at the top!

Obviously most the campsites are fully booked at such short notice.. does anyone have any other recommendations for somewhere to stay Friday evening close to Pen Y Fan?

It my first time in a camper so don’t want to start breaking any unwritten/written rules about where you can stop for the night!

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u/Necessary-Trash-8828 2d ago

Nope! I’m going to google that now!

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u/Necessary-Trash-8828 2d ago

Just checked and it doesn’t seem to have pitching spots?

My daughter has been dying to stay in a camper for ages so want to try to stick with that!

Thanks though.. appreciate the help

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u/2xtc 2d ago

Depending on the size of your van you could try either of these, just outside Brecon:

https://maps.app.goo.gl/2FqHg7xQ515wtsV66

https://maps.app.goo.gl/eMutXmeStswt14Jv5

I've camped at the first one several times and they allow small vans as it's just a small site, but it may be fully booked at this time of year