Almond Lodge Brecon Beacons
Almond Lodge Brecon Beacons, The Old Red Lion, Llanddeusant, Llangadog, Carmarthenshire, SA19 9UL
Formerly YHA LLanddeusant, Almond Lodge Brecon Beacons is now an independent hostel
This impressive building, once an 18th century inn, retains many of its original features. Situated on the rural western side of the Brecon Beacons and within the Fforest Fawr UNESCO Global Geopark, the village of Llanddeusant lies below the prominent Black Mountain Range.
It is the perfect place for a retreat, for walking, hiking, running, cycling and mountain biking, kayaking or hiking to wild swim spots and exploring this stunningly wild part of the country. Immerse yourself in the landscape with paths that lead to the legendary Llyn y Fan glacial lake and the heights of the Carmarthen Fans, rated amongst the best walk in Wales. Search out ancient sites with circular walking routes that will lead you to an Iron Age fort, Roman camps and standing stones. Visit the Red Kite Centre just a mile away and experience feeding time at 3pm every day from mid-February till the end of December.
Directly on the Cambrian Way and the Beacons Way, Almond Lodge makes a perfect stop-over for groups of walkers and offers beautiful views throughout the year.
Returning to the hostel after the day's adventures you can relax in the grounds and watch the sunset over the mountains. When darkness falls you can feast your eyes on the wonders of the star spangled sky as the hostel is in the Brecon Beacons International Dark Sky Reserve.
For larger groups camping is available in the grounds.
This impressive building, once an 18th century inn, retains many of its original features. Situated on the rural western side of the Brecon Beacons and within the Fforest Fawr UNESCO Global Geopark, the village of Llanddeusant lies below the prominent Black Mountain Range.
It is the perfect place for a retreat, for walking, hiking, running, cycling and mountain biking, kayaking or hiking to wild swim spots and exploring this stunningly wild part of the country. Immerse yourself in the landscape with paths that lead to the legendary Llyn y Fan glacial lake and the heights of the Carmarthen Fans, rated amongst the best walk in Wales. Search out ancient sites with circular walking routes that will lead you to an Iron Age fort, Roman camps and standing stones. Visit the Red Kite Centre just a mile away and experience feeding time at 3pm every day from mid-February till the end of December.
Directly on the Cambrian Way and the Beacons Way, Almond Lodge makes a perfect stop-over for groups of walkers and offers beautiful views throughout the year.
Returning to the hostel after the day's adventures you can relax in the grounds and watch the sunset over the mountains. When darkness falls you can feast your eyes on the wonders of the star spangled sky as the hostel is in the Brecon Beacons International Dark Sky Reserve.
For larger groups camping is available in the grounds.
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The nearest station is Llangadog (7 miles)Walks :
Cambrian Way Beacons Way
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News & Offers from Almond Lodge Brecon Beacons
Your sixth night stop-over on the Beacons Way
June 19th 2024
Formerly YHA Llanddeusant, Almond Lodge Brecon Beacons is right on the Beacons Way. It has the perfect location for weary walkers on night 6 when walking from East to West. While the main body of the hostel is for groups only, an annex which will offer double or twin accommodation for individuals or duos, is planned for 2025.
YHA Landdeusant under new ownership and continuing as an independent hostel
June 11th 2024
This is great news indeed for the hostelling community. Now called Almond Lodge Brecon Beacons, the hostel is currently closed, but will be reopening it’s doors to welcome guests again in September. It has been bought by the owners of Almond Lodge Helvellyn, and will be run on similar grounds offering accommodation for groups. Keep checking our website for updates.