Dolau Afon Camping

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Quiet, sheltered site surrounded by forests next to the river Ystwyth
Aberystwyth and Devil's Bridge Falls within 15 minutes' drive
Free fly fishing on 15 miles of river; no licence needed

Pretty and peaceful Dolau Afon Camping is in a fabulous Ceredigion setting in the foothills of the Cambrian mountains, about 15 minutes’ drive from Aberystwyth. This small, friendly site is part of a family-run smallholding that dates back more than 200 years, stretching out over three acres of what was once the Trawsgoed Estate. This is a most serene spot, surrounded by forests and on the banks of the Ystwyth river – and as such it’s a top choice for outdoor activities with a scenic backdrop. Such outings might include walks or bike rides on the numerous footpaths, bridleways and forest paths nearby, or lengthier pedals along National Cycle Route 81, which passes very close to the site. Not that you have to exit the site to get stuck into the rural antics: the smallholding provides its guests with a complimentary (mandatory) local fishing licence that will allow you to go fly fishing on a fab 15 miles of riverbank. If you prefer being on the water than by it, you’re welcome to take a little dip in the river from the site instead (particularly welcome after a hefty hike, no doubt). Such peaceful surrounds are maintained by keeping facilities low-key, so the husband-and-wife team here have focused their attentions on the essentials, setting up a smart toilet block with heating, hair dryer, shaving point and family space, and making sure guests have access to drinking water, chemical disposal, dog wash and other handy bits. Barbecues are permitted on site, and there’s a social area with a picnic table and firepit that’s just the spot for evening drinks and snacks.

Site type

Open now

Please note

Admission

At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Dogs

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).
Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.

Occupancy

Group bookings of 3 or more units travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
Group bookings of 5 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

Pitches

A cable measuring at least 25 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.

Reception

There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Safety

Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Vehicles

Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
Units heavier than 5000 kilograms are not allowed.
Units longer than 10 metres are not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri 17 Apr to Wed 30 Sept 2026

Pitch types & availability

Electric grass pitch

6 people maximum

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: Max 4m width × 8m depth (32m²)

6 people maximum

One Roof tent or Touring caravan or Campervan or Motorhome or Tent or Trailer tent allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Max 4m width × 8m depth (32m²)

Ground type

Grass

Suitable for

Roof tent, Touring caravan, Campervan, Motorhome, Tent, Trailer tent

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Features

Electric: 16 amp included

Bring a gazebo 0 included, 1 max.

Bring an awning 0 included, 1 max.

Bring a pup tent 0 included, 1 max.

Car 1 included, 2 max.

Dog(s) allowed 0 included, 2 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit

Chemical disposal point

Extras

Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£4 (£4) per night
Bring a pup tent (1 max)		£4 (£4) per night
Bring an awning (1 max)		£4 (£4) per night
Dog (2 max)		£1 (£1) per night
Extra car (1 max)		£4 (£4) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £25 (£25) 1 night, 2 adults

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Electric hardstanding touring pitch

6 people maximum

Ground type: Hardstanding

Pitch size: Max 4m width × 8m depth (32m²)

6 people maximum

One Touring caravan or Campervan or Motorhome or Trailer tent allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Max 4m width × 8m depth (32m²)

Ground type

Hardstanding

Suitable for

Touring caravan, Campervan, Motorhome, Trailer tent, Roof tent not allowed, Tent not allowed

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Features

Electric: 16 amp included

Bring a gazebo 0 included, 1 max.

Bring an awning 0 included, 1 max.

Bring a pup tent 0 included, 1 max.

Car 1 included, 2 max.

Dog(s) allowed 0 included, 2 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit

Chemical disposal point

Extras

Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£4 (£4) per night
Bring a pup tent (1 max)		£4 (£4) per night
Bring an awning (1 max)		£4 (£4) per night
Dog (2 max)		£1 (£1) per night
Extra car (1 max)		£4 (£4) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £27 (£27) 1 night, 2 adults

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Patio electric hardstanding touring pitch

6 people maximum

Ground type: Hardstanding

Pitch size: Max 4m width × 8m depth (32m²)

6 people maximum

This pitch comes with a picnic bench, lighting, hammock, parasol and two reclining chairs.

One Touring caravan or Campervan or Motorhome or Trailer tent allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Max 4m width × 8m depth (32m²)

Ground type

Hardstanding

Suitable for

Touring caravan, Campervan, Motorhome, Trailer tent, Roof tent not allowed, Tent not allowed

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Features

Electric: 16 amp included

Bring a gazebo 0 included, 1 max.

Bring an awning 0 included, 1 max.

Bring a pup tent 0 included, 1 max.

Car 1 included, 2 max.

Dog(s) allowed 0 included, 2 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit

Chemical disposal point

Firepit

Picnic table

Extras

Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£4 (£4) per night
Bring a pup tent (1 max)		£4 (£4) per night
Bring an awning (1 max)		£4 (£4) per night
Dog (2 max)		£1 (£1) per night
Extra car (1 max)		£4 (£4) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £32 (£32) 1 night, 2 adults

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Location		9
Value for money		10
Accommodation		10
Facilities / Activities		9
Customer service		9
Child friendliness		9
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		7

94% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a small, peaceful campsite located next to a river, offering clean and well-maintained facilities. Guests frequently praise the spotless showers and toilets, as well as the quiet surroundings and natural beauty. Some visitors noted concerns about the number of showers and toilets during peak times, and potential pitch proximity. Road noise was occasionally mentioned, but generally not found to be intrusive. The site is well-regarded for its friendly owners and good value.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Lovely little campsite with good clean…

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		10

Aug 2026 Phillip D. 2 reviews

Electric grass pitch

Liked Lovely little campsite with good clean facilities and all level pitches.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything…

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		9
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		9
Customer service		9
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi	No rating

Aug 2026 Neil H. 1 review

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Everything

Recommend to friends Visit again

One for the return list.

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		8
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi	No rating

Aug 2026 Dawn W. 3 reviews

Electric grass pitch

Liked Everything was lovely, lovely small quiet site and facilities were spotless. Owners came round for a lovely chat once settled and set up who was also a fellow biker so we had a good conversation. 👍😊

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A great, quiet, and peaceful spot.…

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities	No rating
Customer service	No rating
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi	No rating

Aug 2026 Bart T. 1 review

Electric grass pitch

Liked A great, quiet, and peaceful spot. A small campsite. There are toilets, showers, and drinking water—everything you need for camping.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location

Overall 8 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		8
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi	No rating

Aug 2026 Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked Great location, Aberystwyth a 20min drive and Devils bridge 15mins. Friendly owners, really helpful, was abit of a mix up with the bookings but was sorted right away. Site is lovely and well maintained, felt like the grass pitches were a little close together but fortunately it wasnt too busy. Facilities are spotlessly clean, although there is only 2 showers and 2 loos again it wasnt too busy so wasnt too much of an issue. Theres a river that runs right by, with access from the site, not deep enough for a swim but a nice quiet place to soak feet after a long day. Would recommend and stay again

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for the review.
I would just like to correct you on the number of toilets - there are actually 3 toilets, and 2 urinals for the men.

Pitches are well spaced, and there is plenty of room, its a matter of how you arrange yourself on your pitch, or how your neighbour arranges themselves as to spacing. The pitches are wide enough, with the option of coming out towards the middle of the site too, you do not need to crowd and huddle together.

The river offers a deep pool under the bridge for swimming, however, the river is very low at the moment as there has been no rain for several weeks.
We would love to see you again.

We had the pitch with the…

Overall 9 out of 10
Location		9
Value for money		9
Facilities / Activities		9
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi	No rating

Aug 2026 Sarah H. 7 reviews

Patio electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked We had the pitch with the patio and hammock which was a wonderful space to enjoy for the evening. Toilets and showers were very clean too. Only stayed one night but really relaxing quiet site. Friendly owner, would definitely stay again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet and clean campsite. We stayed…

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi	No rating

Aug 2026 Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked Quiet and clean campsite.
We stayed for 5 nights and had a great time exploring the local area.

This stream at the side of the site was perfect for afternoon swimming.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice site, rude owner

Overall 6 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		8
Facilities / Activities		6
Customer service		1
Child friendliness		6
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		1

Aug 2026 Gareth W. 1 review

Electric grass pitch

Liked Fantastic location with bus stop locally and great river which is lovely for skimming stones etc

Disliked The owner. On arrival I phoned the owner who questioned if we had a booking, making it a worrying moment, she then said that she would come to camp to greet us, which she never did.

We had a BBQ one night and she came over and was very rude telling us it wasn't allowed (we had just come from Tenby where BBQs were allowed). I apologised and said I would immediately extinguish, she then proceeded how I would dispose of it (I explained), I then advised we were not aware of no BBQs and there were no signs and she replied rudely 'its common sense' and then made a big show of bringing a bucket etc for me to clear the BBQ away as she 'has seen BBQs go up again even after being extinguished'. I had put 2 litres of water on the BBQ, I have no idea how that would spontaneously combust.

I was polite at all times, and she was extremely rude, upsetting my two children. A shame as the site is nice

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From the manager: I apologise for not greeting you on arrival. I asked you if you had a booking as I do with all campers who arrive, it is our practice, as we get many bookings and our pitches are allocated, (we mostly only allow bookings not 'walk-ins' as we may not always accept walk-ins). If I am not at home at the time you arrive, I would not be able to know if you had a booking or not. We are old school here and we are behind technology.
However, I did come out to see you to welcome you at my first opportunity, and noticed you had a fire.

My apologies if you were offended or embarrassed, it was not intended and I certainly did not intend to be rude - I was alarmed to see a fire (smoke) on site, with all the wild fires currently devastating our countryside, a fire here is the last thing we want, being surrounded by forest - you had your BBQ close to vegetation/hedging, which is not sensible, considering the current dry conditions and it only takes a spark. You are right, there was not a notice, and we cannot be compared to other campsites and what they do. No one else had a problem understanding the situation to not have a fire, as innocent as a BBQ may seem.
I brought you a metal bucket to put your ashes into as a 'Fire Safety' precaution and a bucket of water and explained about fires re igniting/combusting after you think they have been extinguished. We have had incidents of thoughtless disposal of cinders and embers placed in our hedges and our bins in the past, so forgive me if you felt I was making a 'Big Show'.......

The camping site was very clean.…

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		8
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi	No rating

Jul 2026 Alexandra L. 7 reviews

Electric grass pitch

Liked The camping site was very clean. The owner very friendly.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place for a peaceful nights sleep

Overall 9 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi	No rating

Aug 2026 Jo m. 7 reviews

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Great location, super quiet, well kept site, nice little touches like the flowers around the EHU posts, facilities spotless, nice size pitches, pretty site. Ok signal on the sky network

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

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 Watersports Wild swimming

Amenities 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 Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Forest Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 30 inches/75cm) Level site, no steep slopes Step-free or level access

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Mountain biking nearby

Location

Dolau Afon Camping

Llanafan

Ceredigion

Wales

SY23 4BQ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.32524°N
3.92857°W

Route directions

There is a regular bus from Aberystwyth (the T21) that stops outside the site.

Nearest transport

Coach

5.9 mi Penllwyn PO

8.6 mi University Campus Penglais

Rail

8.9 mi Aberystwyth Rail Station

12.6 mi Borth Rail Station

15.9 mi Penhelig Rail Station

Ferry

27.4 mi Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing

27.7 mi Barmouth Ferry Landing

Airport

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.

Local attractions

Up for exploring the surroundings? There are lots of great walking trails and footpaths around, along with National Cycle Route 81 for the cyclists. A couple of favourite routes nearby include the trail to Devil’s Bridge Falls (15 minutes’ drive) and the routes from Bwlch Nant yr Arian Forest Visitor Centre (25 minutes). A little further away but worth the trip is the Elan Valley (50 minutes). Also close by are the medieval Strata Florida Abbey (10 minutes) and the chance to see some magnificent beasts up close at the Red Kite Feeding Station (50 minutes). For kids, Fantasy Farm Park (25 minutes) is a great choice – they’ll get to use the indoor and outdoor play areas as well as meeting lots of cute animals. Over at the coast, there’s a lovely beach in Borth (half an hour) and plenty to do in Aberystwyth (15 minutes) – the town has a castle, several museums and a classic cliff railway, and it’s also the start point for the Vale of Rheidol Railway for scenic journeys to Devil’s Bridge Falls.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Aberystwyth South	9 mi	Sea	Good	Good	Good	Good
Aberystwyth North	9.2 mi	Sea	Excellent	Good	Excellent	Excellent
Clarach South	9.8 mi	Sea	Good	Good	Good	Good
Llanrhystud	10.2 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Borth	12.6 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Vale of Rheidol Railway (Aberystwyth) 8.8 mi

Llanerchaeron - National Trust 14.7 mi

MOMA Wales - Y Tabernacl 18.7 mi

Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway 19.1 mi

Dolaucothi Gold Mines - National Trust 19.4 mi

National Trust

Dolaucothi Gold Mines 19.4 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Black Covert Walk 1 - Aberystwyth 1.5 mi

Black Covert Walk 2 1.5 mi

The Arch Car Park - Pen lan fawr - The Arch Car Park 5.5 mi

Pont ar Elan - Esgair y Llwyn - Cerrig Llwydion - Pont ar Elan 13.4 mi

Penybont - North Lookout - South Lookout - Penybont 14.4 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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Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
Units will be allocated on arrival.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 1 day(s) of arrival.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.
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).
Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.

Extras

Motorbike(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

General

Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Off-road vehicles are not permitted.
Public areas are non-smoking.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
Refunds within the indicated cancellation period are only possible if the site is able to relet your unit/pitch.
The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
This site does not have a catch-and-return fishing policy in place.
You'll need an Environment Agency rod licence (you'll need to apply for this beforehand).

Occupancy

Group bookings of 3 or more units travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
Group bookings of 5 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

Pitches

A cable measuring at least 25 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
Minimum spacing of 6 metres between pitches.
You must follow the management directives when pitching your tent/unit and related equipment.

Reception

There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Open fires are prohibited.

Vehicles

Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
No vehicle movement between 10:30 p.m. and 7:30 a.m..
The car is only included in the rate if you are travelling with a touring caravan or a tent. If you wish to bring a car along with your motorhome/campervan please select the extra.
Units heavier than 5000 kilograms are not allowed.
Units longer than 10 metres are not allowed.

Visitors

Visitors must register at reception and pay their fee.

Payment terms

Frequently asked questions

Does Dolau Afon Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Dolau Afon Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Dolau Afon Camping? Up for exploring the surroundings? There are lots of great walking trails and footpaths around, along with National Cycle Route 81 for the cyclists. A couple of favourite routes nearby include the … Read more

When can I check in and check out of Dolau Afon Camping?

Camping and touring
Arrive:	3 p.m. –	8 p.m.
Depart by:	10 a.m.
On-site accommodation
Arrive:	3 p.m. –	8 p.m.
Depart by:	10 a.m.

How much does it cost to stay at Dolau Afon Camping? From £25 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

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