Walkers' paradise: Campsites in Aberdare, Glamorgan
20 bookable campsites within 15 miles of Aberdare
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Dare Valley Country Park
Aberdare, Glamorgan, Wales- A scenic 500-acre site on an old colliery at the Brecon Beacons’ edge
- A five-minute drive to Aberdare and 15 minutes to Penderyn Distillery
- Playgrounds and cafeteria on site; walk to a family bike park
Bryn Bwch
Pontneddfechan, Powys, Wales- Quiet dog-friendly site by the Four Waterfalls in the Brecon Beacons
- A 20-minute drive to the base of Pen Y Fan; another waterfall nearby
- Wood available to buy for firepits; shops and pubs a short drive away
Parkwood Outdoors Dolygaer
Pontsticill, Glamorgan, Wales- Adventure-focused stays at an activity centre in the Brecon Beacons
- Off the Pontsticill reservoir within 15 mins’ drive of Merthyr Tydfil
- Gorge walking, paddleboarding, climbing and caving organised from site
Our Welsh Caravan and Camping
Bridgend, Glamorgan, Wales- Quiet riverside site on a farm half an hour's drive from Cardiff
- A Welsh Coal Mining Experience 15 minutes' drive; Celtic Trail nearby
- Barbecues welcome on site; mountain biking trails 15 minutes' drive
Open Fire Camping
Pen-y-cae, Powys, Wales- Peaceful, spacious site in the Brecon Beacons National Park
- Within walking distance of two pubs
- Stunning trail from the site to a waterfall with wild swimming
Brecon Beacons Touring Park
Pen-y-cae, Powys, Wales- Family-run touring park just off the A4067 at Pen-y-Cae
- Henrhyd Falls 10 minutes' drive; half an hour to Pen y Fan
- Well-maintained heated bathroom block on site; pub next to entrance
Basecamp Wales
Port Talbot, Glamorgan, Wales- Afan Forest Park site with bike hire and pretty Glamorgan views
- Afan Bike Park 15 minutes’ drive; National Showcaves Centre 45 minutes
- Licensed café and restaurant; bike wash and repair shop; playground
Cae Glas Camping
Swansea, Glamorgan, Wales- Peaceful farm site in the Brecon Beacons, five minutes from Abercraf
- A five-minute drive to the National Showcaves; 45 mins to Pen y Fan
- Animals to meet on site; pizzas and snacks available in the evenings
Bryn Bettws Lodge
Port Talbot, Glamorgan, Wales- Relaxed campsite opposite mountain bike trails in Afan Forest Park
- Beach 25 minutes' drive away; 45 minutes to Gower Peninsula
- Café/bar and food vans often open on weekends; barbecues permitted
Eco Camping Wales
Swansea, Glamorgan, Wales- Farm site with stunning 360-degree views of the Black Mountain
- A five-minute drive from the National Showcaves Centre for Wales
- On the Beacons Way trail in the Brecon Beacons National Park
Under the Oak Glamping
Caerphilly, Glamorgan, Wales- Family-friendly glampsite with spectacular countryside views
- Half an hour from Cardiff and Brecon Beacons
- Hot tub, wood store, shared larder, books and games
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Garth Glamping
Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales- Peaceful and family-friendly Glamorgan site bordering the River Taff
- Castell Coch 10 minutes’ drive; Cardiff city centre 20 minutes
- Communal kitchen and modern facilities; pub 20 minutes’ walk
Tafarn-Y-Garreg Campsite
Pen-y-cae, Glamorgan, Wales- Riverside pub site in the Brecon Beacons National Park
- Campfires allowed: just bring your own firewood
- Direct access to the Beacons Way; Dan-yr-Ogof Caves within a mile
Wenallt Wild Camp
Neath, Glamorgan, Wales- Small, family-run farm site in south Wales’s scenic Neath Valley
- Aberavon Beach 25 minutes’ drive; Gower Peninsula 40 minutes
- Toilets and showers; campfires; covered communal barbecue area
Pwllyn Farm Camping
Libanus, Powys, Wales- Simple and scenic farm site in the Brecon Beacons National Park
- A 15-minute drive from Brecon and walks up Pen y Fan
- Dog-friendly pitches with a minimum guest age of 14
Coity Bach
Talybont-on-Usk, Powys, Wales- Friendly site on a farm in the Brecon Beacons National Park
- Just over a mile's walk to pubs in Talybont-on-Usk
- Meet the farm animals on site; bike hire available
Bryn Glamping
Bridgend, Glamorgan, Wales- Family-run glampsite 10 minutes’ drive from Bridgend in Glamorgan
- Golf course five minutes’ walk; Bike Park Wales 40 minutes’ drive
- Exclusive-use woodfired hot tubs, underfloor heating and smart TVs
Gilestone Glamping
Talybont-on-Usk, Powys, Wales- Luxury canvas safari tents set on a farm in the Brecon Beacons
- On the outskirts of Talybont-on-Usk, a 15-minute drive to Crickhowell
- Private hot tubs, firepits and beds with Egyptian sheets for each unit
Cantref Campsite
Brecon, Powys, Wales- Set in rural Wales with spectacular views of the Brecon Beacons
- A 15-minute drive from outdoor activity centres in Brecon
- Free entry to a farm park for the duration of the stay; café on site
The Alltimate View
Brecon, Powys, Wales- Wild camping on a smallholding in the Brecon Beacons National Park
- A 15-minute drive to Llangorse Lake; 20 to Black Mountain Activities
- Animals on site; walks from the pitches and pubs five minutes’ drive
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