Wild camp spots around Pen-y-Fan ??

Matt

18/08/2003 at 21:28

I am intending to go upto the Brecon Beacons Friday wild camp and do a few routes on Saturday. I haven't been up this way since college a fair few years ago. Can anyone give me some grids of good spots to wild camp ??

Cheers. :o)

Ddyrchafedig Gyrrwr (Beic Modur)

18/08/2003 at 22:18

You need to find the "secluded" spots higher up as the Beacons Authority are REALLY hot on finding Wild camps and moving them off. There has been a few close shaves with irresponsible "tourists" lighting open fires recently and they are HYPER sensitive over fire risks at the mo!!! (The DP Police and Armed forces helicopters have been reporting wild camps via R/T - so be warned - no flourscent underware drying on the guide ropes!!!)

Heidi Jones

19/08/2003 at 07:17

Also beware of where you leave your car and certainly, don't leave anything at all in it. If you are doinng Pen-y-Fan, then I would only recommend parking at story Arms opposite the outdoors centre, as here there is a lot of movement of people and traffic. Having said that, it still won't be "safe". Sorry to sound a bit paranoid but having seen so may break-ins lately and personally knowing lots of victims of car thefts from this area, just be sensible.
As Tony said, its quite difficult to wild camp near the main paths, but with a bit of imagination, you will be OK.

Ddyrchafedig Gyrrwr (Beic Modur)

19/08/2003 at 11:58

Yes Well done Heidi, I had forgotten that aspect. There has indeed been an increase in car break ins in the area. I would even be dubious about overnight parking near Storey Arms lately. (It's a pity they can't move Merthyr, in particular the Gurnos estate a few miles west, 300 should suffice!!! :-O )

When I do Penyfan, I usually approach from the Cwm Llwch ridge using the old cwmgwdi mortar range car park. These car parks are less frequented by these delinquents it seems, although I would still be unsure about leaving the car overnight!

Matt

19/08/2003 at 19:26

:-( A bit of a glum response, I didn't realise things hat gotten so bad, cheers for the advice though, and their was me thinking all i had to worry about was a few Hereford lads lol

Andy McKenzie

20/08/2003 at 16:04

Sod it mate, we are of to N. Wales instead. At least I know better places to safely park, if there is such a place! We can also go to the Mammut factory shop....

Orange Alex Ford

20/08/2003 at 16:07

Where's that then?

Matt

20/08/2003 at 16:28

Gear freak McKenzie lmao

Andy McKenzie

20/08/2003 at 16:36

Alex, I will find out the exact address for you, but I know it is on the way to Pete's eats. I was passenger in the car and have only been there once, but I am sure I can find it again.

Watch this space...

Harmsworth, you should be at S&R....;-)

Orange Alex Ford

20/08/2003 at 16:39

Cheers!

Matt

20/08/2003 at 19:35

Your sure you can find it again ehh !! That's the Scots for you...a nose for a deal lol
I'd best leave my credit card at home then :o)

Andy McKenzie

20/08/2003 at 20:55

There will be some bargains this weekend mate;-) I will find that Mammut place!!

Just put the Hilleberg up, it is massive for a one man! If you want to save weight mate, I reckon we could both cuddle up in it. If I leave the inner at home too, it will give us even more room under the fly. The best thing is, the fly comes all the way down to the ground.
I am going to get a weather report from my mate Ginge who works on the MRT Ogwyn Valley, he took me to the Mammut place last time, I will ask him for he locstat. Should be a good weekend though. Apart from millions of scousers on a long weekend break!!

Matt

20/08/2003 at 21:00

Lol m8, room for two eh, happy with that. Just going through my gear weight saving !! I bloody need to with you...

I'll ditch my tent then but will leave it in the Disco just in case. Is H up for it ?? I suppose he'll be on hard routine again....bivy bag job and rations !!

The weather for N Wales is supposed to be sunshine and showers according to my firms business weather :-)

Andy McKenzie

20/08/2003 at 21:11

We need to have a chat mate, before we go, just to make sure we are not doubling up on kit!
I am in Wales tomorrow visiting family. I will give you a bell when I get back.

Matt

20/08/2003 at 22:34

Ok m8, no drama's.

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