Brynbala Farm
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- Nearly-wild camping with sea views over Cardigan Bay
- Borth beach five minutes' drive; 15 minutes to Aberystwyth
- Dog-friendly pitches with access to the Wales Coast Path
Did someone say sea view? They probably did… and that’s because it would be very hard to miss those fabulous views out over Cardigan Bay from Brynbala Farm. Take a quick look at the pics and you’ll see that this gorgeous nearly-wild site is right by the coast, with sea views from most (if not all) pitches.
Set up camp here and you may well find you simply want to spend hour after hour staring out to sea – it’s a pretty mesmerising activity, to be fair. But if you can tear yourself away from that, there are plenty of other great ways to fill your time around here, starting with getting out for a walk on the Wales Coast Path, which runs right past the farm.
The farm is in a sweet spot on the Ceredigion coast between Borth and Aberystwyth, putting you within easy reach of amenities and activities in both places – it’s a five-minute drive to Borth for a surf beach and a handful of places to eat, or about 15 minutes to bigger Aberystwyth. Turning inland takes you to lots more lovely places for a hike or bike ride, plus the chance to delve underground at Silver Mountain Experience or see red kites up close at Bwlch Nant yr Arian Forest.
This dog-friendly site is very much geared towards the wild side of life – it’s got drinking water available but that’s it, so you’ll need to bring along anything else that you need (please note there are no toilets or showers available on site; there are amenities for use in Borth if you need them). There’s plenty of space for all your kit on the pitches though, and you’re welcome to set up a gazebo and light a campfire.
Site type
10Opens 1 May 2026
This site has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- There are no bins onsite: all rubbish will need to be taken home with you.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 1 May to
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Pop-up campsite
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent pitchesThemes
Budget/backpacker Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Pop-up campsite Tiny (1-10 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Brynbala Farm
Clarach Road
Borth
Ceredigion
Wales
SY24 5NS
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.46242°N
4.06362°W
Nearest transport
Coach3.1 mi University Campus Penglais
3.4 mi Bus Station
5.3 mi Penllwyn PO
Rail2.1 mi Borth Rail Station
3.4 mi Aberystwyth Rail Station
5.6 mi Aberdovey Rail Station
Ferry17.5 mi Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing
17.8 mi Barmouth Ferry Landing
AirportPlease note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Attractions and activities nearby include:
- Borth beach, with fishing and a surf school: five minutes’ drive
- The Animalarium: five minutes
- Aberystwyth (for the beach, pier, cliff railway and Vale of Rheidol Railway): 15 minutes
- The Magic of Life Butterfly House: 20 minutes
- Silver Mountain Experience: 25 minutes
- Dyfi Osprey Project: 25 minutes
- Bwlch Nant yr Arian Forest Visitor Centre: 25 minutes
- Devil's Bridge Waterfalls: half an hour
- Dyfi Bike Park: 35 minutes.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borth | 2 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Clarach South | 2.1 mi | Sea | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| Aberystwyth North | 3.3 mi | Sea | Excellent | Good | Excellent | Excellent |
| Aberystwyth South | 3.7 mi | Sea | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| Aberdyfi | 5.5 mi | Estuary | Excellent | Good | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Vale of Rheidol Railway (Aberystwyth) 3.6 mi
Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway 8.4 mi
MOMA Wales - Y Tabernacl 12.5 mi
Llanerchaeron - National Trust 18.3 mi
CADW - Harlech Castle 27.4 mi
National Trust
Dolaucothi Gold Mines 29.2 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
YNYS-HIR (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 20/04/2000) 7.6 mi
Black Covert Walk 1 - Aberystwyth 9.7 mi
Black Covert Walk 2 9.7 mi
The Arch Car Park - Pen lan fawr - The Arch Car Park 12.5 mi
Abergynolwyn - Foel Y Geifr - Abergynolwyn 13.3 mi
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
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- Does Brynbala Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Brynbala Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Brynbala Farm? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Borth beach, with fishing and a surf school: five minutes’ drive - The Animalarium: five minutes - Aberystwyth (for the beach, pier, cliff railway and Vale … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Brynbala Farm?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Brynbala Farm? From £30 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.