Explore.

Dark Skies, located at Penstacan, is a 75 acre, non working farm nestled in the foothills of the Cambrian Mountains with outstanding views of the surrounding landscape and direct access to mountain streams, hidden waterfalls and on into the mountains beyond.  

Explore & Relax

Immerse yourself in nature..Dark Skies is a 75 acre farm nestled in the foothills of the Cambrian Mountains with outstanding views of the surrounding landscape and the Brecon Beacons National Park. Enjoy mountain streams, hidden waterfalls and adventure into the mountains beyond.  It's a gateway to outdoor adventure on foot or by bike, but it's also the perfect scenery in which to relax and soak up the views.We manage our land for biodiversity and nature. Read more about our place

New for 2023 - The Wild Collective - Immerse yourself in nature with our curated experiences with a stunning team of artists, foragers, swimmers, trail guides and stargazers.

Stargazing.

The Brecon Beacons & Cambrian Mountains have some of the darkest night skies in the country. And Astro Trail made up of six Dark Sky Discovery Sites has been launched in the Cambrian Mountains.


Lie outside your tent at night and experience the awe-inspiring view of the Milky Way amongst other wonders of the night sky. The whole of the National Park has been declared an International Dark Sky Reserve. The Cambrian Mountains are also home to a number of dark sky discovery sites and the stunning Elan Valley, which is an International Dark Sky Park.


On a clear night you can see the Milky Way, major constellations, bright nebulas and look out for the Perseid meteor showers in August. Find out the best times to stargaze using the Dark Sky Calendar

Find out more

Stargazing.

The Brecon Beacons & Cambrian Mountains have some of the darkest night skies in the country. And Astro Trail made up of six Dark Sky Discovery Sites has been launched in the Cambrian Mountains.

Lie outside your tent at night and experience the awe-inspiring view of the Milky Way amongst other wonders of the night sky. The whole of the National Park has been declared an International Dark Sky Reserve. The Cambrian Mountains are also home to a number of dark sky discovery sites and the stunning Elan Valley, which is an International Dark Sky Park.

On a clear night you can see the Milky Way, major constellations, bright nebulas and look out for the Perseid meteor showers in August. Find out the best times to stargaze using the Dark Sky Calendar
Find out more

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Walking and mooching.

This is walking and riding country without compare. 
You can still escape the crowds and walk paths less travelled as well as bagging popular peaks like Pen Y Fan.  There are four ways to climb Pen Y Fan  

Follow paths from the doorstep along deep valleys, next to crystal clear mountain streams to hidden waterfalls, or climb our hill for incredible 360 degree views of the Brecon Beacons National Park, Upper Towy Valley and the Cambrian Mountains. 
We are just 3 miles from the border of the National Park and you can see the Carmarthen Fans or the Black Mountain Range from Penstacan. We love them. 

Wild, remote and mystical. It's here that the Lady of the Lake is said to have resided. Well, we can't blame her. And while there are quite a few visitors, the Fans are quieter than neighbouring Pen Y Fan.
 
There's a super recommended circular walk around Llyn Y Fan Fawr & Llyn Y Fan Fach but equally you can just walk to one of the lakes and enjoy the views. It takes up to 40 mins to walk up to Llyn Y Fan Fach and about 45 minutes to Llyn Y Fan Fawr (shortest route). 

Just half mile up the road is Cwm Rhaeadr, with mountain bike tracks, bridlepaths and a large waterfall walk.

Ride...

If you want to get on your bike and get lost all day, this is the perfect location to experience cracking on and off road adventures.

There are a number of on  road cycle routes through the Tywi Valley and beyond through epic scenery.


There is also a red mountain bike route just a mile from the campsite.


There are numerous good off road cycling routes all through the Cambrian Mountains, including the legendary  Doethie Valley  and the Brecon Beacons Gap


There are lots of family friendly cycling routes  and lots of off road routes including Usk Reservoir

 

Vast our sister site Cambrian Escapes  for more details of walks and rides. We are also on Komoot for more walking ideas.

Ride...

If you want to get on your bike and get lost all day, this is the perfect location to experience cracking on and off road adventures.

There are a number of on  road cycleroutes starting from Llandovery, through the Tywi Valley and beyond through epic scenery.


There is also a red mountain bike route just a mile from the campsite.


There are numerous good off roadcycling routes all through the Cambrian Mountains, including the legendary  Doethie Valley  and the Brecon Beacons Gap


There are lots of family friendly cycling routes and lots of off road routes including Usk Reservoi


Vast our sister site Cambrian Escapes  for more details of walks and rides. We are also on Komoot (Nov 19 and starting to log routes and trails).



Acres

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Pitches

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