The accommodation list is compiled afresh each year with all providers of services being written to each autumn.

The addresses in the ‘Where toStay’ section are those recommended or otherwise suggested to us. As a small voluntary charity we cannot inspect them, but a detailed form is sent asking in particular about those facilities that walkers need. Additional suggestions for addresses or facilities that might be listed are always welcome.

We encourage members offering accommodation to be inspected and verified by their national tourist board. We commend Wales Tourist Board’s scheme for walkers’ and cyclists’accommodation. Details can be obtained from Trade & Consumer Relations Dept., QED Centre, Main Avenue, Trefforest Industrial Park, Trefforest, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynnon Taff, CF37 5YR.

The modest charge that is made for inclusion in this listing includes membership of the O.D.A., with any balance being used to help cover the costs of publication.

Walkers should try to settle any complaint about accommodation directly with the provider. The O.D.A. does deal every year with the few cases that cannot be settled in this way. This normally leads amicably to an improvement in service. If, however, the response to our enquiries is clearly unsatisfactory, or if we have repeated complaints, then the provider concerned is unlikely to be asked to renew for the following year.

Limited camping information is included in this booklet. More detail and additional addresses are to be found in our separate ‘Camping & BackpackersList’.