The wind whispers through the high cwm as mist clings to ancient rock faces, and somewhere in the distance, a raven's call echoes across the wild Welsh uplands. This is Cwm Glas Mawr, a true mountain refuge where the stark beauty of the landscape becomes your companion and the night sky stretches endlessly overhead.
This is a site for the adventurous and self-sufficient, those who seek solitude in the high places and don't mind carrying their gear to reach it. Open year-round, it offers a genuine backcountry experience in the heart of Wales's mountain country, with both tent pitches and alpine hut accommodation for those seeking shelter after a day on the ridges. You'll need to be prepared for changeable weather and remote conditions—this isn't glamping, it's the real thing.
Check on arrival about campfires, and if you're bringing a dog, ask first. The facilities are basic, keeping with the mountain refuge ethos, but what you gain is immeasurable: silence, space, and the rare privilege of sleeping among the peaks where few venture.
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Local walks within 10 km
Fisheries within 10 km
- Llyn y Dywarchen7.06 kmManaged fisheryDay tickets available
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This site is properly off-grid — no shops, pubs, cafes or services within 5 km on our records. Pack a flask, a stove and your favourite supper. That's half the magic.
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