Trip to south Wales

[seanwinder22]

Hi everyone
My partner for our next trip is wanting a week in south wales
I have never looked into going so wanted to know if you guys know of best places to visit and sites to stay
We will have 10 days away

 

[AG 2602]

Depending on what you like to do I would say Brecon/Crickhowell are both nice spots as is Talybont on Usk. If you like coastal there are some great beaches on the Gower and a site we have stayed at which is really nice and virtually on the beach is Nicholaston Farm.
Not in South Wales but on the edge is Forest of Dean and Wye Valley which are both worth a look

 

[davidbaldam]

Head for Pembrokeshire and you won’t go far wrong.

 

[Figaro]

The Welsh tourist board will be delighted with your choice of destination.
The Gower and Pembrokeshire would be my recommendation and the Brecon beacons if you want to head inland.
Wales is beautiful and has much to recommend it, apart from the political leadership who seem to want to destroy the place

 

[rod_vw]

If you like big old engines, big steam engines, old motorbikes and communications kit interest you you may like the Internal Fire Museum of Power -
The largest collection of working engines in Wales. No steam engines in live steam until August though and Check opening times before traveling!

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[chippie]

Swansea is worth a visit, went for a couple of hours and stopped 2 days, got free museums etc, there is MH 5 van site at the marina but is about £25 a night but we picked up a free carpark on P4N just around the corner.

 

[Chris]

Head for Pembrokeshire and you won’t go far wrong.

South Pembrokeshire even better!!

 

[davanne]

Gower peninsula, Pembrey, Pembrokeshire ….beautiful coastline

 

[Phill D]

if you want coastal path walks and great beaches then you wont go far wrong with Pembrokeshire. if its in the school holidays you may find it a bit crowded in parts of the Gower and places like Tenby and Saunerdsfoot,

 

[DDJC]

Hills - Brecon, Talybont on Usk area
Cliffs - Pembrokeshire coast around Little Haven
Sand beaches - Pembrokeshire coast, anywhere on St Brides Bay, Glamorgan, Oxwich Bay
Steam Trains - Brecon Mountain railway, Gwili Railway
National Parks AONB - Pembrokeshire Coast, Brecon Beacons, Gower Peninsula
Wildlife - I would have said Llanddeusant Red Kite Feeding Station, but these stunning birds are now widespread

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[Phill D]

If you want to see porpoise or puffins then Skomer island and Ramsey are the places

 

[seanwinder22]

Depending on what you like to do I would say Brecon/Crickhowell are both nice spots as is Talybont on Usk. If you like coastal there are some great beaches on the Gower and a site we have stayed at which is really nice and virtually on the beach is Nicholaston Farm.
Not in South Wales but on the edge is Forest of Dean and Wye Valley which are both worth a look

I’ve just checked this farm out £240 for 4 nights

 

[David and Sally]

Crickhowell Great site right in the town. https://riversidecaravanscrickhowell.co.uk/
Fontygary for train into Cardiff.
St David’s. For scenery and wildlife. https://caerfaibay.co.uk/

 

[Poppy and Hamish]

I have just come back from a short stay in South Wales

I can really recommend Pembrey. An 8 mile long beach and although there is a 1 mile section that bans dogs, the other 7 miles are dog friendly. There are s couple of ships wrecks if you wonder along the beach a little ways, plus a cycle path to Burry Port. Cue little pancake place at the harbour

I looked at a lot of campsites on the Gower and was disgusted at the prices. £59 a night for 1 person at one place, the rest weren't much better. I stayed at Gowerton Club Site, easy access to everywhere else such as Rhossili, Mumbles, Swansea etc and much better priced. At £20.40 a night, with EHU, a third to half the price of other campsites in the area!! You can also walk to the Wetland centre from there if you like birds

 

[seanwinder22]

I have just come back from a short stay in South Wales

I can really recommend Pembrey. An 8 mile long beach and although there is a 1 mile section that bans dogs, the other 7 miles are dog friendly. There are s couple of ships wrecks if you wonder along the beach a little ways, plus a cycle path to Burry Port. Cue little pancake place at the harbour

I looked at a lot of campsites on the Gower and was disgusted at the prices. £59 a night for 1 person at one place, the rest weren't much better. I stayed at Gowerton Club Site, easy access to everywhere else such as Rhossili, Mumbles, Swansea etc and much better priced. At £20.40 a night, with EHU, a third to half the price of other campsites in the area!! You can also walk to the Wetland centre from there if you like birds

Thank you I will check this out we are going for the week but I normally move about
Last year we went to Cornwall and every 2 days we changed sites and areas working our way up so would like to do the same rather then stick to one site

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[seanwinder22]

Crickhowell Great site right in the town. https://riversidecaravanscrickhowell.co.uk/
Fontygary for train into Cardiff.
St David’s. For scenery and wildlife. https://caerfaibay.co.uk/

Thanks I will check

 

[Poppy and Hamish]

Thank you I will check this out we are going for the week but I normally move about
Last year we went to Cornwall and every 2 days we changed sites and areas working our way up so would like to do the same rather then stick to one site

I did 2 nights at Pembrey Club Site (can easily walk to beach, although the dunes are tough on your thighs if you have to use the dog entry point).

Then 2 nights at Gowerton. Although it's not far, saved extra driving. I like to move around after a few nights too! Especially if going for a week or longer. Not so much weekend trips though

 

[seanwinder22]

Thanks I will check

This looks very nice actually and what’s in the area to visit

 

[David and Sally]

This looks very nice actually and what’s in the area to visit

Which one? Not clear in your post.

 

[Larafach]

Crickhowell Great site right in the town. https://riversidecaravanscrickhowell.co.uk/
Fontygary for train into Cardiff.
St David’s. For scenery and wildlife. https://caerfaibay.co.uk/

Thank you for the Crickhowell site info. I’m going to see Brian Bilston there in October so saved me endless searching.

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[AG 2602]

I’ve just checked this farm out £240 for 4 nights

Ouch that’s gone up a fair bit!! Great location though!

 

[AG 2602]

Crickhowell Great site right in the town. https://riversidecaravanscrickhowell.co.uk/
Fontygary for train into Cardiff.
St David’s. For scenery and wildlife. https://caerfaibay.co.uk/

Agreed Crickhowell is really nice and a great circular walk along the canal. Good butchers in town and a couple of decent dog friendly pubs

 

[AlunandFelicie]

Try Skysea site at Port Eynon on the Gower peninsula we recently spent three days there and highly recommended it

 

[AG 2602]

We’re currently staying in Newland in the forest of Dean nice campsite called Brookside with a great pub 5 mins walk.
Worth staying here just for the pie!!!

 

[headlight]

Try Skysea site at Port Eynon on the Gower peninsula we recently spent three days there and highly recommended it

I stay there regularly. £30 a night without EHU and £35 with.