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Arrive & make camp
- Travel to camp
- Set up camp
- Wide game
25 JULY — 2 AUGUST 2026 · BANNAU BRYCHEINIOG
Nine days.
One big adventure.
Your clear guide to 7th Swindon’s Brecon Beacons Summer Camp — from first tent peg to the journey home.
- 9
- days at camp
- 10+
- big activities
- 1
- unforgettable week
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Camp baseNeaudd, Cantref, Brecon
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ArriveSaturday 25 July
03
ReturnSunday 2 August
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Plan forWelsh mountain weather
THE WEEK AT A GLANCE
Every day brings
something new.
The workbook programme has been translated into a simple family view. Patrols rotate through some activities, so individual timings may vary.
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Water & wild places
- Gorge walking
- Paddleboarding
- Town trail
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Explore the Beacons
- Hiking
- Canoeing
- Wide game
04
Choose your challenge
- Canoeing or alpaca walking
- Swimming
- Camp activities
05
Patrol adventure
- Hike or activity rotation
- Archery & slackline
- Wide game
06
Swansea day out
- City day out
- Gaming lounge
- Camp barbecue
07
On the water
- Kayaking
- Patrol challenge
- Competition meal
08
Final full day
- Hike or target sports
- Camp badges
- Campfire
09
Pack up & head home
- Strike camp
- Final checks
- Travel home
SKILLS, COURAGE, TEAMWORK
Adventure is
on the timetable.
From reservoir paddles to mountain trails, each session is a chance to try something, support a patrol and come back with a story.
GWWet kit
Gorge walking
Rock, water and teamwork in Waterfall Country.
PBWater
Paddleboarding
Balance, confidence and plenty of fun on the reservoir.
HBoots
Mountain hike
A full-day route planned for each patrol’s pace.
CWater
Canoeing
Paired paddling, games and practical water skills.
KWater
Kayaking
Individual boat handling on the Beacons Reservoir.
AWTrail
Alpaca walking
A gentler half-day trail with some unusual companions.
ASCamp
Archery & slackline
Accuracy, balance and personal challenge at camp.
STCamp
Shooting & tomahawks
Instructor-led target activities with clear safety zones.
TTExplore
Town trail
A team navigation challenge through Brecon.
DOTrip
Swansea day out
A change of scene, group activities and time in the city.
PACK SMART
Come ready for every kind of day.
Mountain weather changes quickly. Pack so kit can be layered, kept dry and found without emptying the whole bag.
WearBroken-in walking bootsWarm layersWaterproof jacket & trousers
BringDay bag & water bottleSun protectionNamed personal kit
Keep drySpare socksNightwearSleeping bag & layers
RememberPersonal medicationHead torchCamp spirit
The final kit list and medication instructions from leaders take priority over this overview.
USEFUL PLACES
Know where
you’re heading.
Key places drawn directly from the camp workbook. Tap any card to open the saved map location.
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Camp base
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02Neaudd, Cantref, Brecon LD3 8LL
Approach only from the Gulf petrol station in Brecon.
Minor injuries
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03Brecon War Memorial Hospital, LD3 7NS
Open 8am–8pm daily according to the camp plan.
A&E
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04Prince Charles Hospital, Merthyr Tydfil CF47 9DT
The nearest emergency department listed in the camp plan.
Swimming
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05Brecon Leisure Centre, LD3 9SR
Evening swimming session.
Hike meeting point
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06Usk Reservoir Car Park, Llywel LD3 8YF
Approach from the south-west and follow signs from the A40.
Swansea rendezvous
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The Dragon Hotel, Swansea SA1 5LS
Main drop-off and collection point for the day out.
CHECK BEFORE YOU GO