Call of the Wild Adventure

  • 2-4 day
  • Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons)
  • All year round
  • 255-461

The Call of the Wild Outdoor Centre is set in 70 acres, in the magnificent Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park which is the nearest wilderness to London.

Based on the southern edge of the National Park, Call of the Wild are well placed to take advantage of the surrounding natural environment for the activities so activities take place on crags, lakes, waterfalls, gorges and hills. If it's a real adventure in the great outdoors that you're looking for, this is the residential for you. 

Activities take place within 20 minutes of the accommodation, making use of Call of the Wild's mini-buses, enabling you to get to and from activities and maximise the surroundings with safety & ease. 
You’ll have sole access to the site and indoor accommodation available. You can book a trip here all year round and the programmes are tailored to suit both primary & secondary schools.

Call of the Wild is fortunate in having such a magnificent backdrop in which to work with schools, with 70 acres in the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons), the closest wilderness National Park to London.

This spectacular natural environment can used as an inspiring ‘classroom’. 

  • Address: Training Centre, Maesyfron, Abercraf, Ystradgynlais, Swansea SA9 1XU
  • Nearest town: Gurnos (2 miles)

Monday

Arrival, team building and evening hill walk

Tuesday

Climbing followed by a gorge walk

Wednesday

Waterfall walk and Caving (in a real cave and the biggest passages in Wales)

Thursday

Canoeing & kayaking (on a lake) and raft building

Friday

Breakfast & Depart

Call of the Wild’s newly available bunkhouse is situated on a farm within the National Park. This stunning location overlooking the Swansea Valley is the ideal setting for a rural residential. Situated a mile from the nearest village, with a gated access, you will have sole use of the bunkhouse facilities. There is 24 hour on-site Call of the Wild presence. Set within 70 acres of wonderful countryside including native ancient woodland, streams and springs, it provides a safe environment.

The Farm is close to all the activity venues. You can also walk to many directly from the Farm. Rest assured, although there are sheep in the enclosed surrounding fields, there is no major machinery on site. This is a safe and secure setting.

Maes-y-fron has two dormitories, one with 16 beds and the other with 20. There are also 3 staff bedrooms. These are at first floor level. The kitchen, dining room, communal area and shower block are on the ground floor. There is also a games area.

​Tents - when needed are pitched on the lawn directly in front of the farmhouse, so can use all the internal facilities. Sleeping mats are supplied for the pupils and teachers get a tent each with a camp bed/mattress on request or a standard sleeping mat otherwise. ​

Alternative local accommodation is available upon request.

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During your stay, you’ll receive three tasty meals a day, giving you plenty of energy for the activities. The onsite catering team can cater for allergies and special dietary requirements. 

Accommodation Info Booking Info Available Slots
Farmhouse
Type: Room
Beds: 42
Min Group: 20
Price: £‎ 461.00
Mon-Fri
Booking for 4 nights
Note: Price excludes VAT and transport which can be added on request
Farmhouse
Type: Room
Beds: 42
Min Group: 20
Price: £‎ 255.00
Mon-Wed
Booking for 2 nights
Note: Price excludes VAT and transport which can be added on request
Farmhouse
Type: Room
Beds: 42
Min Group: 20
Price: £‎ 255.00
Wed-Fri
Booking for 2 nights
Note: Price excludes VAT and transport which can be added on request