Brilliant place to stay on the Cambrian way. Feel like at home, also thanks to wardens. Really cosy and clean, no mobile network and internet, which is great!
Bill Tine was the warden when I stayed there recently for 2 nights during my backpacking trip on the Cambrian Way. He was very hospital and kind. He started volunteering in 1989! He and his friends started a charity to buy and manage 2 hostels to make it available to those who want to enjoy the beauty of the wilderness. There was a little shop stocked with various canned foods which I bought quite a few to avoid using my own faltering supplies. There was no WiFi or mobile signal at the location and it was surrounded by natural beauty.
Perfect isolated location with a warm homely welcome.
After a 20 mile hike from Llandovery following the cambrian way I was refused a place to stop over, not even a place to camp, ok I didn't book in advance but it was 745pm and I fond myself further then I thought along the route.. I was sent away, the guy was extremely unwelcoming at first extremely rude, the way I was treated was shocking and to be sent away quiet late into the evening, even after explaining my circumstances, was darn rite dangerous tbh. But it is what it is clearly my face didn't fit. God sees everything. Just saying.
A whole group of us stayed here twice for secluded weekends. It is utterly remote and nettled among sheep-filled hills along the Cambrian Way. The hostel itself is well facilitated with everything you can think of to cook for a large crowd. There are two rooms upstairs catering six bunks per room. There are two bathrooms downstairs for men and women and a single shower. It is the perfect getaway for walking or uninterrupted chilling with friends with an assortment of games, maps and historical literature. It is a proud and unfancy establishment which we have appreciated immensley. The walks in the surrounding area are interesting and invigorating but the road in is slightly treacherous. There is only one route in from the north (as the other end is closed) so be aware of Sat nav directions. A bit tricky to get to but definitely worth the effort!
Remote hostel in mid Wales. Great place to getaway. No phone reception nothing for miles in all directions except hills, sheep and streams.
No frills and no fuss as you'd expect but it is clean and tidy. Amazing location but don't expect to get down the drive in a low slung sports car! You'll be fine in a normal car at a steady pace. Great as a hiking or biking Basecamp.
Great place with a friendly warden and in a very remote location. We camped for 2 nights and cycled the Doethie Valley.
Tyncornel hostel is located at Ty'n Cornel Hostel, Tregaron SY25 6PH, UK
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