Dolau Afon Camping

Lots of space on the grass pitches (added by manager 25 Jun 2020)

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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

Dolau Afon Camping is a pretty and peaceful Ceredigion site in the foothills of the Cambrian mountains, about 15 minutes’ drive from Aberystwyth. It’s a small, friendly site on 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 has a licence that gives guests access to 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 picnic table and firepit that’s just the spot for evening drinks and snacks.

Site type

Open all year

Languages spoken

English

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

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

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

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

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)

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 GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

52.32524°N
-3.92857°W

Route directions

There is a regular bus from Aberystwyth (the T21) which 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

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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Strata Florida Abbey: 10 minutes’ drive - Aberystwyth (beach, castle, museums, cliff railway): 15 minutes - Devil’s Bridge Falls: 15 minutes - Vale of Rheidol Railway: 15 minutes - Bwlch Nant yr Arian Forest Visitor Centre: 25 minutes - Fantasy Farm Park: 25 minutes - Borth (beach and animal park): half an hour - Red Kite Feeding Station: 50 minutes - Elan Valley (walks): 50 minutes.

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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Does Dolau Afon Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
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What attractions are near Dolau Afon Camping? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Strata Florida Abbey: 10 minutes’ drive - Aberystwyth (beach, castle, museums, cliff railway): 15 minutes - Devil’s Bridge Falls: 15 minutes - Vale of Rheidol Railway: … Read more