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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Trekkers Barn
(Castle Inn)

The Trekker's Barn is unique in that it is part of the Castle Inn. The barn is 200 year old stone barn located at over 1000ft in the rural heart of the Black Mountains. The accommodation is divided into 2 rooms, with sleeping space for 10 and 12 respectively.

Real food ale and log fire are available at adjacent Castle Inn, named after the nearby ancient fortress of Castell Dinas. Hotel style B & B and camping is also available at the Inn.

Heating/Cooking Facilities

Oil fired central heating with thermostats in all rooms. No cooking facilities.

What to bring

Sleeping blanket, towel

Nearest Public Transport

Train - Abergavenny

Bus - Talgarth

Local Interests/Attractions

Within the Black Mountains so you can walk from the door. Pony trekking, Mountain Biking, and numerous other outdoor activities are all available locally.

Location and Grid Reference

Pengenffordd, Near Talgarth, Powys (alongside A479).

Landranger map 161 SO 173 302

No. of beds:	Price guide:	WTB Grading:	Groups/Individuals:
22	£14.00 B&B per person	3 Star bunkhouse	Groups only

Walks Pengenffordd Walk A circular walk with a variety of gently hilly terrain visiting both Pwll-y-Wrach Nature Reserve in the Ennig Valley and the remains of Castell Dinas hill fort. read more...

Cycle Trails Around Llangorse Lake This medium length tour follows mainly easy roads from Brecon to the village of Talyllyn, where it makes a circuit of Llangorse lake, the largest natural lake in South Wales. read more... 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 Llanfilo Loop This is long for an 'easy' trail, taking you onto country lanes and farm tracks through old Breconshire hamlets and villages. There are two off-road sections, the first being quite flat, and second being mostly downhill. read more... Llangorse and Bwlch The first half of this route is almost entirely off-road, followed by some engertic climbs and descents of the hills overlooking Llangorse Lake. read more... The Black Mountains A brief climb out of Talgarth takes you into the foothills of the Black Mountains. Y Dâs and Twmpa tower above you as you follow lanes and sunken roads, with some off road on the return leg. 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...