Student friendly campsites in Machynlleth, Powys
10 bookable campsites within 15 miles of Machynlleth
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Bird Rock Campsite
Tywyn, Gwynedd, Wales- Relaxed family-run working farm in Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park
- Excellent area for hillwalking; two seaside resorts within 10 miles
- Bordered by a river; 55 minutes' walk away from a pub in Abergynolwyn
Bwlchgwyn Farm and Pony Trekking
Fairbourne, Gwynedd, Wales- Gwynedd farm site with spectacular estuary and peninsula views
- Equestrian centre on site with pony trekking
- On the Mawddach Trail and close to Coed-y-Brenin bike trails
Torrent Walk Campsite
Dolgellau, Gwynedd, Wales- Base for hiking Cader Idris, the Mach Loop or Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon)
- A 35-minute drive from Zip World Llechwedd and Bounce Below
- Easy access to the Torrent Walk and Coed-y-Brenin mountain bike centre
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Northfield Holiday Park
Borth, Ceredigion, Wales- Family-run holiday park five minutes' walk from Borth beach
- A 15-minute drive to Aberystwyth; red kite feeding 20 minutes away
- Peaceful family-friendly accommodation with play area on site
Dolgamedd Caravan and Camping Park
Dolgellau, Gwynedd, Wales- Peaceful and laidback no-frills site in Eryri/Snowdonia National Park
- Dolgellau 10 minutes' drive; 15 minutes to the coast or Cadair Idris
- On the banks of the Wnion river for fishing and wild swimming
Aber Camping
Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, Wales- Peaceful adults-only Ceredigion site in the Melindwr Valley
- A 15-minute drive to Aberystwyth and Devil's Bridge Falls
- Easy access from the A44; pub 10 minutes' walk away
Nantcellan Barns
Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, Wales- Quiet pitches on a 20-acre meadow bordered by woods and a stream
- A five-minute drive from Aberystwyth and 10 minutes from Borth
- Walk to Clarach Bay in 20 minutes along a footpath and lane
Bryncarnedd Caravan Park
Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, Wales- Peaceful pitches a mile from Aberystwyth town centre
- A 10-minute drive from Borth beach; 20 minutes from Devil's Bridge
- Easy access from main roads; dogs welcome
Snowdonia Hideaway
Bryncrug, Gwynedd, Wales- Glamping with spectacular views out over Snowdonia National Park
- A five-minute drive from Bryncrug and 15 minutes from Aberdyfi beach
- Wild swimming close by and a woodfired hot tub on site
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Torrent Walk Bunkhouse
Dolgellau, Gwynedd, Wales- Private-use rooms in a bunkhouse in Eryri National Park
- Five minutes' drive from Dolgellau; 500 metres to Torrent Walk trail
- Kitchen, laundry, bike wash and barbecue area provided
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Dyfi WildCamping
Aberdovey, Gwynedd, Wales- Spacious wild camping site five minutes' drive from Aberdyfi
- Tywyn, Talyllyn Railway and Dyfi Bike Park within a 15-minute drive
- Easy access from the main road; fabulous estuary and sea views
Ynyslas Camping
Borth, Ceredigion, Wales- Well-kept flat pitches with lovely views over the Dyfi estuary
- Aberystwyth and Dyfi Bike Park both 20 minutes' drive away
- Launch kayaks or paddleboards on the river from the site
Vaenol Farm Caravan Park
Tywyn, Gwynedd, Wales- Dog-friendly site on the edge of Eryri/Snowdonia National Park
- A five-minute drive from Aberdyfi, Tywyn and the Talyllyn Railway
- Beaches, shops, restaurants and cafés five minutes' drive
Tŷ-Gwyn Campsite
Borth, Ceredigion, Wales- Quiet and simple campsite five minutes' walk from Ynyslas beach
- Just under two miles from Borth; Aberystwyth 20 minutes' drive
- Set on a smallholding with views over a nature reserve and an estuary
Nant Madyn Camping
Tywyn, Gwynedd, Wales- Peaceful farm site in Snowdonia with spectacular sea views
- Three miles from the sea; a 35-minute drive from Cadair Idris mountain
- A 10-minute drive from the Wales Coast Path, shops and eateries
Cefn Coed
Dolgellau, Gwynedd, Wales- Simple pitches on a peaceful 75-acre historic farm estate
- Within Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park; Dolgellau 10 minutes' drive
- Easy access to the Mawddach Trail and local walking/bike trails
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Innflux
Ponterwyd, Ceredigion, Wales- Off-grid pop-up campervan site overlooking a Ceredigion lake
- Activity centre five minutes’ walk; Ponterwyd five minutes’ drive
- Peaceful spot for wild swimming and paddleboarding
Rhydmeirionydd Farm
Borth, Ceredigion, Wales- Wild camping at a 37-acre farm with views of the Welsh coast
- Access to the Ceredigion Coast Path for walks to Borth or Aberystwyth
- Pick your own pitch in the field or around the property
Fan Hill Glamping
Llanidloes, Powys, Wales- Off-grid family bell tent glamping on a working Powys hill farm
- Hafren Forest 25 minutes’ drive, Falconry Experience Wales a half hour
- Dogs welcome; private showers; barbecues and firepits provided
Pentre Bach Holiday Cottages
Llwyngwril, Gwynedd, Wales- Family-sized bell tents in a three-acre field in Llwyngwril
- A 10-minute drive to Fairbourne or Tywyn beaches; 30 mins to Barmouth
- Sea views on site; pub, beach and train station a short walk away
