Dolau Afon Camping

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Beautifully sheltered site
Beautifully sheltered site
Around the site
Around the site
Around the site
Surrounded by woodland and forest
Reception and view of pitches
Freshly cut grass
Patio pitch - hard standing with electric.
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Around the site
Around the site
Around the site

  • 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

Motorhome pitches 10
Touring caravan pitches 10
Tent pitches 10
Open now
Opens 11 April
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • 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).
  • Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • A cable measuring at least 25 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Units heavier than 3000 kilograms are not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 11 Apr to

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.6

Overall rating from 27 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Peaceful

93% would recommend this site to a friend

93% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a beautifully clean, quiet, and well-maintained site in a secluded, wooded location by a river. Visitors praised the spotless, spacious, and well-equipped toilet and shower facilities, with many describing the showers as the best they've experienced. The site offers direct river access for fishing and swimming. Owners are welcoming and helpful, and the location is peaceful, though some noted driving can be challenging on local roads and facilities may be limited during peak times.

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A gorgeous small campsite with very clean and tidy facilities. Nice…

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Wendy A.

Electric optional grass and earth pitch

Liked A gorgeous small campsite with very clean and tidy facilities. Nice and quite and by the river. I was next to the road and was worried that the traffic might bother me. It didn't. Sadly, it rained for most of the time I was there, but I bet it's absolutely glorious when the sun shines. :-)

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site with everying you need.

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Chris A.

Electric optional grass and earth pitch

Liked Everything! What a lovely site. The owners have thoughtb of everything.

Disliked Nothing bad but could do with an extra washing up station but thats just being very picky.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Didn't try WiFi as EE has good signal here.

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Damian S.

Electric optional grass and earth pitch

Liked Everything. A beautiful, clean campsite next to the river. About twenty pitches. All the facilities were very clean, both shower rooms were big enough to accommodate the whole family and the showers themselves were fantastic, as good, probably better, than my home one! Within an hour of arriving we had already agreed with the owners to stay a further night and when we are up here again Dolau Afon will be my first call. Wonderful. (If you own a bigger vehicle come in from Aber on the B4340, imo, the best route in.)

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Pristine site, good value for money

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Lynn A.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Cleanliness, nice owners, quiet site great position by the river.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great campsite. Small but friendly. All you need is there. Very…

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Gillian M.

Electric optional grass and earth pitch

Liked Great campsite. Small but friendly. All you need is there. Very clean and tidy. We stayed an extra night too.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A very friendly welcome and a beautiful location, would love to return

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Ian R.

Electric optional grass and earth pitch

Liked Lovely quiet site with direct access to a beautiful river running next to the site. Really clean and well maintained facilities.

Recommend to friends Visit again

It was a wonderful experience.…

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Muhammad Umair F.

Electric optional grass and earth pitch

Liked It was a wonderful experience.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site, well maintained and hought out, friendly owners.

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Gemma A.

Electric optional grass and earth pitch

Liked Lovely campsite- perfect for us. Beautifully maintained, astetically pleasing and well thought out. Showers were hot, spacious and clean. My children particularly loved the social firepit as they made a friend and the two families came together at night around the fire.
Location is right next to a river and close to some footpaths through the near by woodland.
Owners were lovely and clearly work hard to ensure the site has everything you need from recycling bins, to hooks and shelves in the showers to poo bins for the dogs.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

If you don’t stay you’ve missed a gem

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Mike E.

Electric optional grass and earth pitch

Liked Loved everything about this little gem of a campsite. Extremely well maintained. Flat pitches with electric and water hookups. Friendly owners who obviously keep it looking immaculate. All facilities are new and spotless clean and very reasonable price. Only about 16 pitches but lovely setting and very dog friendly. Would 100% return again

Recommend to friends Visit again

Absolutely stunning, clean & quiet. Close to hiking trails & a short…

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Erin G.

Electric optional grass and earth pitch

Liked Absolutely stunning, clean & quiet. Close to hiking trails & a short drive to Aberystwyth. The river runs right next to the site and it is clean and beautiful. We will definitely return.

Disliked Nothing. Wish there was a shop closer but this isn't a criticism of the campsite at all.

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Peaceful location, surrounded by nature.…

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Sarah O.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch (premium)

Liked Peaceful location, surrounded by nature.

Disliked Nothing!

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

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) which stops outside the site.

Nearest transport

Coach
5.9 mi Penllwyn PO
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 2020201920182017
Aberystwyth South 9 mi Sea GoodGoodGoodGood
Aberystwyth North 9.2 mi Sea ExcellentGoodExcellentExcellent
Clarach South 9.8 mi Sea GoodGoodGoodGood
Llanrhystud 10.2 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Borth 12.6 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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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? 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
  • 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.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Dolau Afon Camping? From £19 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.