Regular South Wales meets?

[Jaymzflood]

Aloha!

So who are the main boys I need to be speaking to who organise the South Wales meets?
I live in Swansea but im from Glynneath and know the Neath valley like the back of my hand if anyone fancies a weekend trip soon? But im open to all the meets that are around Wales so can someone enlighten me, or does anyone fancy one soon?

So to get an idea whos interested in Camping in the Beacons early in Febuary, are as follows:


Blaen Nedd Isaf (Farm)

Postcode: CF44 9JG

Date 3rd - 5th Feb

Jaymzflood
John Fenna
Frogo
Sapper1
Dougster + 2 dogs
Rob1983
Woodstock
Into_the_wild
Mancalleddave + Dog
Jedadiah + 2 dogs
WinstonSmith
markheolddu + son (saturday)
Nigel
Redandshane
Bucephalas

[John Fenna]

Sounds interesting to me
The end of the month would suit me best

[Jaymzflood]

The end of January yes?

[Jaymzflood]

I forgot i am off to see Omid Djalili on 28th Jan, can you make 4th-6th Feb? Waterfall Country in Pontneddfechan (bottom of the beacons, absolutley stunning place)

Some pics of the last time I was there.

Woodland Area

Sgwd Yr Gam

River that runs to a HUGE waterfall

The huge waterfall (lady Falls)

More woodland area

On the map

[dave53]

good idea theres lots of us about in wales regards dave

[Jaymzflood]

Check the pics, see if you both fancy up that way in early Feb.

[John Fenna]

Looks good - is it an official site or a permission you have organised?
What is the availability of firewood/perm to have fires etc?
I can do early feb

[Jaymzflood]

The pictures provded are inside the brecon beacons, but well out of the way from any civilization/farms/huntsman!

[Jaymzflood]

But I also know of a free site in Ystrafelte that a river runs next to, this is also inside the beacons but the last time I camped there, there were a few kids up there all doing their thing

[John Fenna]

My days of camping outside of authorised site (privately negotiated or public campsites) are in the past now as I have no desire to be accused of tresspass or damaging woodlands
I know of a cheap, authorised site near there ... but it has no facilities or firewood (BYO) ....

[sapper1]

I'm always up for a trip out.

[rob1983]

Count me in aswell im in South Wales - Cardiff West area, PM me details cheers

[Jaymzflood]

Ive always been careful where I camp, If i think im going to damage or put anything in danger, Ill move on. Having camped here before, and people who regularly camp there, I dont think a couple of experienced craftsmen are going to get a slap on the wrist.

[Dougster]

I may be able to do the first weekend in Feb. I'd prefer the site John mentioned.

[topknot]

I'm watching this thread .

Topknot

[Jaymzflood]

What would everyone like to do then?

[John Fenna]

BNI - 3,4,5 feb?

[Jaymzflood]

Whats BNI?

[John Fenna]

Whats BNI?

Blaen Nedd Isaf
folow the Neath up stream and find the last farm.... the campsite is just downstream by the bridge and cave

[Jaymzflood]

Can you pinpoint it to a map so i can go and have a walk up there on Sunday? Cheers

[Frogo]

Can you pinpoint it to a map so i can go and have a walk up there on Sunday? Cheers

Hi Jay,

Its West of Ystradfellte SN 911 144

[woodstock]

What about here http://www.caerdelyn.co.uk/wp/ and its a freeby, Ah I here you cry there is no such thing as a free lunch, well your right the people want a 3 acre woodland cleared of bramble and paths laid in exchange for free camping there is some flat meadows, loads of dead standing and a very nice little stream also the orther woods at the old red loin are cleared the woods are not very big and there not free as they belong to the YHA

[John Fenna]

That sounds fantastic!
I would be realy interested in that - and it is only about half an hour from me

What about here http://www.caerdelyn.co.uk/wp/ and its a freeby, Ah I here you cry there is no such thing as a free lunch, well your right the people want a 3 acre woodland cleared of bramble and paths laid in exchange for free camping there is some flat meadows, loads of dead standing and a very nice little stream also the orther woods at the old red loin are cleared the woods are not very big and there not free as they belong to the YHA

[woodstock]

That sounds fantastic!
I would be realy interested in that - and it is only about half an hour from me

your welcome anytime John just give us a call and we'll arrange something I'll pm you my no.

[Jaymzflood]

Ive had a fair bit of interest for the Beacons on my inbox, I honestly dont mind tho. Not limited to 1 trip are we

[John Fenna]

That sounds reasonable
But before I start anything about a meet at this site I will need to visit the site myself to check it out ... and I am pretty tied up with lots of work, physio and hospital visits at the moment, so it may be a couple of weeks before I get the chance.
Jaymz - As to promoting a wild camp ... I would ask a Mod how that will stand before you do it ... it might put you beyond the site rules ...
I can recommend BNI - if we meet up there folk can check out other sites for future ref and such...

[Ogri the trog]

Jaymz - As to promoting a wild camp ... I would ask a Mod how that will stand before you do it ... it might put you beyond the site rules ...
I can recommend BNI - if we meet up there folk can check out other sites for future ref and such...

Thank you John

The Moderating Team are aware of this thread and the subject of Wild Camping. While the activity remains illegal in law in England and Wales, it remains illegal on this forum.

It's good to know that the members are keeping an eye on it too.

Ogri the trog

[Dougster]

BNI 4th and 5th sounds a runner for me John. Assuming that nothing 'pressing' gets in the way.

I'll see if I could get a few others to join us and bring a large casserole to hang over the fire, assuming I can shoot something in the meantime.

[Jaymzflood]

Ill be there

[John Fenna]

All things being equal - so will I