A bunkhouse offers informal reasonably priced accommodation that can be used as a base for families and groups to participate in outdoor activities.

1	Canal Barn
2	Cantref Bunkhouse
3	Glynmeddig Barn
4	The Held Bunkhouse
5	Joe's Lodge
6	Middle Ninfa
7	Perth y Pia Bunkhouse
8	Smithy's Bunkhouse
9	Trekkers Barn
10	Trericket Mill Bunkhouse
11	The Wain House Bunkbarn
12	Ynysmarchog Bunkhouse

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Smithy's Bunkhouse

 

Awarded 3 stars by the Wales Tourist Board.

Accommodation twenty four in two dormitories of twelve bunkbeds (additional spaces available above the common room if required).

Facilities include:- Three showers, three toilets and four hand basins; Common room with woodburning stove. Drying area, with coin operated washer, dryer and payphone. Heated by means of night storage heaters. Hot water and electricity supplied at no extra cost.

Local Inn five minutes walk - serves meals and traditional ales.

Heating/Cooking Facilities

Fully equipped kitchen.

What to bring

Food, Sleeping bags, duvets.

Nearest Public Transport

Abergavenny bus and railway station.

Local Interests/Attractions

Ideally situated for outdoor activities eg walking, climbing, caving, canoeing and water sports.

Location and Grid Reference

Located on a working hill farm within the Brecon Beacons National Park some two miles north of Abergavenny.

Landranger map 161 SO 304 178

No. of beds:	Price guide:	WTB Grading:	Groups/Individuals:
24	£8.50 per person per night	3 Star bunkhouse	Groups and Individuals welcome

Walks A Walk Around Bryn Arw This circular route from Smithy's Bunkhouse takes you on some seldom-walked paths and along some quiet county roads. read more...

Cycle Trails Llanthony Priory and the Gospel Pass This trail starts easily enough, following quiet roads and narrow lanes along the beautiful Usk Valley from Brecon to the historic town of Crickhowell. From here it climbs into the very heart of the spectacular Black Mountains. The trail can be made much easier by splitting it up into a 2 day tour. read more...

Mountain Bike Trails Crickhowell Loop Most routes in the Brecon Beacons are hilly, and this one is no exception! However, most of the climbing is done on tarmac leaving you to go downhill on the rough. read more... Mynydd Du Forest Great climbs and even better descents are the feature of this cracking run. The terrain varies from farm tracks to forest roads, open hilltops and old sunken roads. read more... Grwyne Fawr Reservoir This Black Mountains classic, this is a genuinely hard and strenuous trail for experienced riders only, reaching heights of 700m over very open hill country. read more...