Basecamp Wales

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The view from base camp camping field
The view from base camp camping field
Motorhome pitches with/without an electric hook-up
Motorhome pitches
Layout of area and location of important facilities
Picnic area next to the play park
Afan valley bike shed – bike hire and repair shop on site
View of the camping field
Hook-up area for motorhomes
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Layout of area and location of important facilities

  • 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
Seeking outdoor adventure in the Afan Valley? Basecamp Wales is calling you… tucked away in the sloping 5,564-acre Afan Forest Park, this site offers a winning combination of comfort and a back-to-nature vibe, with spectacular views overlooking the Glamorgan valleys. Cycling enthusiasts are in good company here, as Afan Forest Park is renowned for its biking experiences, with single tracks winding through the woods, exposed trails on the hills, and the thrilling jumps and short runs at Afan Bike Park (15 minutes’ drive). Bikers can relax knowing there’s also a bike-hire service, wash station and repair hub on site for their use. But this scenic forest spot isn’t just about the bikes. The park also has plenty of walking trails, a play area for the youngest guests, and the chance to learn more about local history at the South Wales Miners Museum (five minutes’ walk). And after a day of fun-filled activity or simply relaxing with a good book, you can refuel at Base Café, where good food and drinks are served, enjoy a barbecue or cosy up around your campfire under the stars – and with minimal light pollution in the area, clear nights will bring you dazzling starry skies. Easily accessible from the M4 and Port Talbot (15 minutes’ drive), the site has all essential amenities, from 24/7 showers (tokens are available from staff in the café) and accessible bathrooms to free parking.

Site type

Tent pitches 10
Motorhome pitches 6
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • 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).
  • A charge of £1.50 applies for the use of the shower.
  • Reception is unmanned after 4 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
  • Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.
  • Extra cars may be brought but must be parked off-site; council-managed pay-and-display parking is available nearby.

Languages spoken

English

Welsh

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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
0 dogs

Reviews

6.8

Overall rating from 129 Pitchup.com customers

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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Forest

71% would recommend this site to a friend

66% would stay here again

What customers say

This site is praised for its excellent location for mountain biking and walking, with clean and well-maintained facilities including showers and toilets. Guests enjoyed the friendly staff and the on-site cafe's food. Some electric pitches are in a car park, and non-electric pitches can be sloped. Access to facilities may be restricted outside cafe hours.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Ok for one night ,

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Liz C.

Non-electric gravel motorhome pitch

Liked Easy to find. Parking on gravel so easy to love van in rain.

Disliked The fact that the loos close at 6pm and also the showers and you have to locate the key to get in, need tokens for shower and need to remember them before the cafe shuts.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Was a very pretty and lovely…

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Gareth F.

Non-electric gravel motorhome pitch

Liked Was a very pretty and lovely walk in forest.

Disliked NOT A CAMPSITE! Pitch was a parking space in the corner of council car park right next to a busy road. Car park was full of rubbish, web site stated camp fires allowed but no space to have one as vehicles too close together ended up leaving a having to stay else where. Only camp site we’ve ever left.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peace and quiet

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Ruth L.

Electric gravel motorhome pitch

Liked Tranquil, nature, woodland walks. Just peace and quiet.

Disliked There's little to dislike. You get some road noise as it's a car park but it never bothered us.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place to stay

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Tarida M.

Electric gravel motorhome pitch

Liked Great base for MTB
Level pitch
Great food in Base Wales
Close to bike shop
Great showers and toilets

Recommend to friends Visit again

It suited my needs

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Anonymous

Electric gravel motorhome pitch

Liked The place is small there are electric you can hook up to
And just off the road

Disliked No one there much after 4 .30 in the winter and when the cafe opens in the morning
They did send a message telling me where I could find keys to toilet and shows

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would visit again

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6 out of 10
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Garry H.

Non-electric gravel motorhome pitch

Liked Location and views lovely, toilets and showers very clean, cafe did a great breakfast but a bit pricey.

Disliked Non electric pitches on a slope, just like a car park really but with a few motor home pitches attached.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very clean facilities and friendly/helpful staff.

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Anonymous

Non-electric gravel motorhome pitch

Liked Toilets nearby
Showers nearby
Allow fires (on my tripod free standing fire)
Cafe

Disliked Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

Key box to toilets and showers…

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Mark R.

Non-electric gravel motorhome pitch

Liked Key box to toilets and showers was handy.
Breakfast and coffee was immense.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Visito centre/cafe is fantastic. Facilities are…

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Nathan M.

Electric gravel motorhome pitch

Liked Visito centre/cafe is fantastic. Facilities are good. Campervan pitch is literally in a car park though.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely space will Use again

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Anonymous

Non-electric gravel motorhome pitch

Liked Facilities were good and the water was nice and hot.
Quiet site

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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 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

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent pitches

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping 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)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch 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) Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmac

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers Motorhome service point

Location

Basecamp Wales

Afan Forest Park

Cynonville

Port Talbot

Glamorgan

Wales

SA13 3HG

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

51.64164°N
3.70462°W

Route directions

What3words for reception: novels.glee.stew.

Nearest transport

Coach
4.6 mi Railway Station
4.7 mi Bus Station
9.4 mi Sarn Odeon
Rail
3.1 mi Maesteg Rail Station
3.5 mi Maesteg (Ewenny Road) Rail Station
4.1 mi Garth (Bridgend) Rail Station
Ferry
9.8 mi Swansea Queens Dock Ferry Terminal
24.9 mi Cardiff Castle Waterbus Stop
25 mi Barry Waterfront Ferry Terminal
Airport
15.9 mi Swansea Airport
23 mi Cardiff International 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

Afan Forest Park (accessed from the site) has a diverse range of bike trails suitable for all skill levels, from a beginner-friendly short loop to a challenging black trail that can take several hours to complete. If you’re after even more thrills, you can launch yourself off an old colliery tower on a speeding zipwire at Zip World Top (half an hour’s drive). Hiking enthusiasts have plenty to explore in Afan Forest Park, with scenic trails winding through the forest landscape. For more adventurous treks, venture into the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park (40 minutes) to tackle the hike up to Four Falls waterfall. The Gower Peninsula (45 minutes) serves up spectacular coastal walks, and if it’s a beach day you’re after, the sandy coastline at Aberavon is 20 minutes by car. For rainy days or a change of pace, the South Wales Miners Museum (five minutes’ walk) gives a fascinating glimpse into the area’s rich industrial heritage. Other handy indoor options include the exotic habitats at Plantasia Tropical Zoo (half an hour’s drive), or you can delve deep into underground wonders at the National Showcaves Centre for Wales (45 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Aberafan 5.9 mi Estuary N/AGoodGoodGood
Rest Bay Porthcawl 10.6 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Swansea Bay 11.2 mi Estuary GoodGoodN/AGood
Sandy Bay Porthcawl 11.3 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Trecco Bay Porthcawl 11.4 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Aberdulais Falls 4.1 mi

National Waterfront Museum 10.2 mi

Penderyn Distillery Visitor Centre 11.6 mi

National Showcaves of Wales 13 mi

Carreg Cennen Castle 17.9 mi

National Trust

Aberdulais Falls 4.1 mi

Aberdeunant 20.9 mi

Rhossili Visitor Centre and Shop 25.7 mi

Watersmeet 29.2 mi

Dolaucothi Gold Mines 29.8 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Abercregan - Glyncorrwg - Abercregan 2 mi

Abercregan - Coed Morgannwg Way - Pontrhydyfen 2 mi

Treherbert to Aberdare 7.5 mi

Kenfig Pool - Kenfig Burrows - Sker Beach 8.8 mi

Pontneddfechan - Scwd Einion Gam Waterfall 9.3 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.

Want to know more about camping in Glamorgan?

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Basecamp Wales have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Basecamp Wales dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Basecamp Wales? Afan Forest Park (accessed from the site) has a diverse range of bike trails suitable for all skill levels, from a beginner-friendly short loop to a challenging black trail that can take … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Basecamp Wales?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Basecamp Wales? From £12 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.