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
Fly fishing on 15 miles of river (mandatory licence included in stays)

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 communal firepit area for guests to use.

Site type

Open now

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
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).
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
Group bookings of 5 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
A cable measuring at least 25 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
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 3000 kilograms 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

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Suitable for

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

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

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Suitable for

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

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

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Suitable for

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

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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Reviews

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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 well-maintained, quiet site with a beautiful riverside location and excellent facilities. Guests praise the cleanliness of the showers and toilets, spacious pitches, and the friendly owners. Forest walks and cycling routes are easily accessible. Some minor points mentioned include the need for more toilets/showers during peak times and the occasional road noise.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 23/06/2026

Take a dip in the river next to the site!

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Arrival date (latest first)

Vernon was lovely when we arrived,…

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

Jun 2026 Jevon L. 2 reviews

Electric grass pitch

Liked Vernon was lovely when we arrived, showed us everything and helped us settle in for the night.

Disliked midges thats all

Recommend to friends Visit again

Brilliant

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

Jun 2026 Karrie-marie C. 5 reviews

Electric grass pitch

Liked Everything was great. facilities best i used so far plenty of room on your pitch good location lovely river flowing by our pitch would be back

Disliked Flys and horseflys loads of them got bitten by horseflys lots of random traffic and noisy cars cant be helped

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet site with all the services…

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		7
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		6

Jun 2026 Les S. 1 review

Electric grass pitch

Liked Quiet site with all the services that you will need. Quite protected by trees but still sunny.
Forest walks nearby for the dog, probably best to drive there as it is 3 mins away by car.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: We are delighted you had a great stay with us, thank you for the glowing review.....WOW!
Just one thing.. If you had walked out of the site over the bridge and turned left, walked for a few hundred yards, you will have arrived as stunning river and forest walks.
Our walks are on the doorstep, literally. The other walks are all the same, just yards from the site, you did not have to get in the car at all. You need to come back again, and I will take a walk with you to show off our fabulous walks, just a few yards away from the site gates.
Best wishes J x

Lovely site, quiet, showers/toilets clean and…

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

Jun 2026 Shoshana T. 2 reviews

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Lovely site, quiet, showers/toilets clean and modern. Could do with another toilet, as the single one with a sink only and the two combined as a shower room, are always full when it's the peak busy times, so difficult to pop to the loo when you need to go!

Disliked Nothing, will be returning!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful and quite Spotless toilet and shower…

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

Jun 2026 Mathew P. 3 reviews

Electric grass pitch

Liked Peaceful and quite
Spotless toilet and shower facilities
Welcoming host

Disliked Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

My faouvorite

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

Jun 2026 Jelena K. 1 review

Patio electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked We love this place! It's quite, relaxing, not overcrowded. Definitely need bikes!!! Must have! Very beautiful nature.

Disliked Good freezer to make ice would be perfect, but other than that it is an amazing camp!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you very much for the amazing review... It really helps us and our campers. And we are delighted you enjoyed your stay. Yes bikes would be great as there are so many places around us to cycle, we are on the Sustrans 81 and 82 literally from the site gates, and the forest roads around us.

We are amazed that your comment about needing a freezer for making ice cubes.... There is one, its an under counter freezer right next to the washing up sink , its a large freezer compartment on top of the fridge! You really could not miss it! There is a photo of it in the listing.

Facilities were clean and great showers.…

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		8
Value for money		9
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		9
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi	No rating

Jun 2026 Jack L. 2 reviews

Electric grass pitch

Liked Facilities were clean and great showers. Lovely setting, quiet and picturesque.
Pitch was nice and large.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location and very friendly owners,…

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

Jun 2026 Selene A. 5 reviews

Electric grass pitch

Liked Great location and very friendly owners, we really loved our stay! Everything was clean and looked after, I would definitely recommend stopping here ☺️

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site, small, good facilities that…

Overall 8 out of 10
Location		8
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		9
Customer service		7
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		9
Wifi		6

Jun 2026 Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked Great site, small, good facilities that were clean. Good location and loved the white noise from the river behind

Disliked WiFi is £3 ph to use

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Re the WiFi if you had paid £5 you would have had 24 hrs use.
We do not own the WiFi its an outside company 'Campsite WiFi' as we cannot get WiFi from the house to the site.
Sorry for your inconvenience.

Location and facilities…

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		7
Customer service	No rating
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi	No rating

Jun 2026 Shane H. 1 review

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Location and facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs 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 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 Rallies welcome 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 Shop nearby

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet 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 Horse riding 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 (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) 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 3000 kilograms 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:	2 p.m. –	9 p.m.
Depart by:	11 a.m.
On-site accommodation
Arrive:	2 p.m. –	9 p.m.
Depart by:	11 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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Vernon was lovely when we arrived,…

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Quiet site with all the services…

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Facilities were clean and great showers.…

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Great location and very friendly owners,…

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Great site, small, good facilities that…

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