Headstock Camping

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Campsite (added by manager 05 May 2022)

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Mad for mountain biking? You’ll be among like-minded folk at Headstock Camping – this Glamorgan site is in the middle of the 3,900-hectare Afan Forest Park, a place that’s well known for its bike experiences. Come along to stay at this site and you’ll have the choice of single tracks through the forest, more exposed trails out on the hills and the jumps and short runs of Afan Bike Park, where you can hone your trick skills. Knowing that the campsite is likely to be popular with cyclists, the people here have set it all up with the things you’ll need, including a bike shop and repair centre, a bike hire service and a bike wash. This scenic forest location isn’t all about the bikes though – the park also has plenty of walking trails, a play area and a miniature steam train to ride on, and you can glimpse the area’s history at the South Wales Miners Museum, a few minutes’ walk from the campsite. Naturally, you’ll also need plenty of food for all this activity so there’s also a café on site serving homemade dishes with a Welsh accent (although you’re also welcome to light up a barbecue or campfire for alfresco cooking if you prefer…) All of this is easily accessed via main roads (the M4 and Port Talbot are about 15 minutes’ drive away) and yet the site itself is a most peaceful spot with very little light pollution to spoil the views of starry skies by night. All the essential facilities are covered, with wifi and a washing-up area. Toilets/showers, including accessible bathrooms, located in the car park within walking distance of the site. This is where you'll park your car for free too - there's one space per booking.

Pladstype

Teltpladser 10
Autocamperpladser 13
Åbent hele året

Talte sprog

Engelsk

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Faciliteter

Fritidsaktiviteter på stedet

Aftenunderholdning

Bar eller klubhus

Børneklub

Cykelleje

Fiskeri

Fitnesscenter

Fjernsynsrum

Indendørs swimmingpool

Legeplads

Restaurant/Bar på pladsen

Spillerum

Takeaway

Tennis

Udendørs swimmingpool

Vandsport

Faciliteter på stedet

Afhentning fra offentlig transport

Bad til rådighed

Bilparkering ved campingarealet/enheden

Bruser til rådighed

Familietoiletter

Fryser med køleelement

Gratis wi-fi

Handicapfaciliteter

Hundepark

Internet-adgang

Komposttoilet

Købmandsbutik

Møntvaskeri

Offentlig telefon

Offentlige toiletter

Opvaskeområde

Portabelt toilet

Toiletblok

Tørrerum

Wi-fi

Grupper er velkomne

Familievenlig

Grupper af samme køn velkomne

Grupper af studerende velkomne

Motorcyklister velkomne

Skoleklasser velkomne

Stævner velkomne

Regler

Bål tilladt

Erhvervskøretøjer tilladt

Grill kan lånes

Grill tilladt

Hunde tilladte

Hunde tilladte hele året rundt

Temaer

Afsides beliggenhed

Fredfyldt

Lavpris/backpacker

Naturparadis

Paradis for vandringsfolk

Skov

Spektakulært landskab

Sø og/eller bjerg

Service

Gasflasker til rådighed

Genbrug tilgængeligt

Grøn energi

Kemisk bortskaffelse

Ladestationer til elbiler

Opladningsfaciliteter

Faciliteter i nærheden

Bar i nærheden

Bondemarked i nærheden

Hundevenligt område

Offentlig transport i nærheden

Type

Lille (11-25 arealenheder)

Fritidsaktiviteter i nærheden

Cykelleje i nærheden

Cykling i nærheden

Fiskeri i nærheden

Fritids-/forlystelsespark i nærheden

Golf i nærheden

Indendørs swimmingpool i nærheden

Kano/kajak i nærheden

Klatring i nærheden

Mountainbike-ruter i nærheden

Restaurant i nærheden

Sejlads i nærheden

Surfskole i nærheden

Vandsport i nærheden

Campingvogne og autocampere

Spildevandstilslutning for campingvogne

Beliggenhed

Headstock Camping

Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre

Afan Valley Road

Port Talbot

Glamorgan

Wales

SA13 3HG

Rutevejledning

Tidszone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51,64144°N
-3,70439°V

Nærmeste transport

Bus
7,4 km Railway Station
7,6 km Bus Station
15,2 km Sarn Odeon
Jernbane
4,9 km Maesteg Rail Station
5,6 km Maesteg (Ewenny Road) Rail Station
6,6 km Garth (Bridgend) Rail Station
Færge
15,7 km Swansea Queens Dock Ferry Terminal
40,1 km Cardiff Castle Waterbus Stop
40,2 km Barry Waterfront Ferry Terminal
Lufthavn
25,6 km Swansea Airport
37,1 km Cardiff International Airport

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Lokale seværdigheder

The bike trails in the forest park have something for everyone, from a 5km rookie trail up to a 44km black run that usually takes a good few hours to negotiate. If that’s not quite sated your appetite for adrenaline, how about hurling yourself off an old colliery tower on the ziplines at Zip World Tower (35 minutes’ drive)? Afan Forest Park has a good collection of walking trails too, but hikers might also like to head up to the Brecon Beacons National Park for the Four Falls waterfall route (40 minutes) or down onto the Gower Peninsula (45 minutes) for coastal walks. If it’s just a beach day you’re after, Aberavon beach is about 20 minutes away. On damp days, it’s very handy to have the South Wales Miners Museum a couple of minutes walk from the site; other options might include Plantasia Tropical Zoo (half an hour) or going underground at the National Showcaves Centre for Wales (45 minutes).

Vandkvalitet for nærliggende badevand

Navn Afstand Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Aberafan 9,5 km Udløb Ikke Relevant God God God
Rest Bay Porthcawl 17 km Hav Fremragende Fremragende Fremragende Fremragende
Swansea Bay 18 km Udløb God God Ikke Relevant God
Sandy Bay Porthcawl 18,2 km Hav Fremragende Fremragende Fremragende Fremragende
Trecco Bay Porthcawl 18,3 km Hav Fremragende Fremragende Fremragende Fremragende

Datakilde: Det Europæiske Miljøagentur

Bør opleves

Aberdulais Falls 6,6 km

National Waterfront Museum 16,5 km

Penderyn Distillery Visitor Centre 18,6 km

National Showcaves of Wales 20,9 km

Carreg Cennen Castle 28,8 km

National Trust

Aberdulais Falls 6,6 km

Aberdeunant 33,6 km

Rhossili Visitor Centre and Shop 41,3 km

Watersmeet 47 km

Dolaucothi Gold Mines 48 km

Cykelruter

Find lokale ruter på det nationale cykelnet - over 19,000 kilometer cykelruter.

Andet

Abercregan - Glyncorrwg - Abercregan 3,2 km

Abercregan - Coed Morgannwg Way - Pontrhydyfen 3,2 km

Treherbert to Aberdare 12,1 km

Kenfig Pool - Kenfig Burrows - Sker Beach 14,1 km

Pontneddfechan - Scwd Einion Gam Waterfall 14,9 km

Lokale begivenheder

  • Green Man Festival (torsdag den 15. august 2024 – torsdag den 15. august 2024)

    Crickhowell, Wales 44,2 km

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Very nice site right in countryside. Friendly helpful staff

Samlet 10/10
Beliggenhed 10
Værdi for pengene 8
Indkvartering 8
Faciliteter/Aktiviteter 8
Kundeservice 10
Børnevenligt 10
Renlighed 10
Wi-fi Ingen bedømmelse
Esyld W. Anmelderen reserverede via Pitchup.com

Areal til autocamper med grus med elektricitet

Syntes om: Quiet, play park was amazing and very safe. Clean facilities

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Clean loos, lovely National park and trails…

Samlet 4/10
Beliggenhed 6
Værdi for pengene 2
Indkvartering 2
Faciliteter/Aktiviteter 4
Kundeservice 4
Børnevenligt Ingen bedømmelse
Renlighed 8
Wi-fi 2
Georgina W. Anmelderen reserverede via Pitchup.com

Areal til autocamper med grus med elektricitet

Syntes om: Clean loos, lovely National park and trails

Syntes ikke om: Out of more than a dozen campsites this summer, this was our only disappointment. The campervan pitches are in a public car park which is open at night and next to a main road. There were cars driving in and out of the car park all night, which made us feel vulnerable. The campsite for tents is v pretty and on side of a hill but not suitable for campervans. Also the showers needed tokens, which despite speaking to someone on the phone, we never got. I understand it’s mostly a bike stop for mountain bikers but over £30 feels too much for what felt like a roadside car park pitstop.

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Fantastic site, very clean, amazing cafe and perfectly situated for mountain bike…

Samlet 10/10
Beliggenhed 10
Værdi for pengene 10
Indkvartering 10
Faciliteter/Aktiviteter 10
Kundeservice 10
Børnevenligt 10
Renlighed 10
Wi-fi 2
Mark C. Anmelderen reserverede via Pitchup.com

Areal til autocamper med grus med elektricitet

Syntes om: Fantastic site, very clean, amazing cafe and perfectly situated for mountain bike riding or trail walking

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Everything! The staff were amazing especially Sam, Caleb and Kaylee so friendly…

Samlet 10/10
Beliggenhed 10
Værdi for pengene 10
Indkvartering 10
Faciliteter/Aktiviteter 10
Kundeservice 10
Børnevenligt 10
Renlighed 10
Wi-fi Ingen bedømmelse
Laura C. Anmelderen reserverede via Pitchup.com

Areal til telt med græs uden elektricitet

Syntes om: Everything! The staff were amazing especially Sam, Caleb and Kaylee so friendly couldn’t do enough for us. The food was brilliant especially the breakfasts in the cafe. There is a great play area for the kids, a miner’s museum on site (highly recommend to see), lots of amazing bike and walking trails. Facilities very clean and in good condition too. We are definitely going again.

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Fantastic staff, very friendly & helpful. It was my first camping experience…

Samlet 8/10
Beliggenhed 10
Værdi for pengene 10
Indkvartering 10
Faciliteter/Aktiviteter 10
Kundeservice 10
Børnevenligt 10
Renlighed 10
Wi-fi 10
Anonym Anmelderen reserverede via Pitchup.com

Areal til telt med græs uden elektricitet

Syntes om: Fantastic staff, very friendly & helpful. It was my first camping experience and Sam, the owner was great at helping me get settled. Showers & toilets were very clean. They are quite far from the field, on a steep hill but as long as you are aware before you go it’s no problem. Think of it as a good workout. The campers were friendly. They are family and dog-friendly. Sam has lots of ideas and plans for developing the site so I’m looking forward to seeing how it progresses. I’ll definitely go back.

Syntes ikke om: Toilets are so far away but hopefully the council will allow Sam to put facilities closer (as he proposes) to benefit the tourists and improve visitor experience.

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Small quiet nice walks nice staff nice little cafe very clean…

Samlet 8/10
Beliggenhed 6
Værdi for pengene 4
Indkvartering 6
Faciliteter/Aktiviteter 2
Kundeservice 10
Børnevenligt 6
Renlighed 10
Wi-fi 2
Anonym Anmelderen reserverede via Pitchup.com

Areal til telt med græs uden elektricitet

Syntes om: Small quiet nice walks nice staff nice little cafe very clean

Syntes ikke om: Toilets too far could do with a bit more for kids to do i.e pool

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We have just come home and we were so glad we chose…

Samlet 8/10
Beliggenhed 10
Værdi for pengene 10
Indkvartering 10
Faciliteter/Aktiviteter 10
Kundeservice 10
Børnevenligt 10
Renlighed 10
Wi-fi Ingen bedømmelse
Lois H. Anmelderen reserverede via Pitchup.com

Areal til telt med græs uden elektricitet

Syntes om: We have just come home and we were so glad we chose to take our two very little ones here. Sam and team were great especially doing the rounds and having a chat to check-in with people. Others have mentioned in their reviews the distance to the toilets but we didn't find this a bother nor did kids and the showers were so clean and hot! We went ahead and had a fire pit which was fab as well. Also although the field is on a slight hill, there are plenty of flatter areas to pitch and none of the campers we spoke to were bothered. Lovely park attached to the museum and visitors centre. I felt very safe and would recommend to our friends who camp with kids too. Thanks everyone we had a lovely 2 nights with you

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Very friendly. Beautiful location. Clean toilets and showers.…

Samlet 8/10
Beliggenhed Ingen bedømmelse
Værdi for pengene Ingen bedømmelse
Indkvartering Ingen bedømmelse
Faciliteter/Aktiviteter Ingen bedømmelse
Kundeservice Ingen bedømmelse
Børnevenligt Ingen bedømmelse
Renlighed Ingen bedømmelse
Wi-fi Ingen bedømmelse
Anonym Anmelderen reserverede via Pitchup.com

Areal til autocamper med grus med elektricitet

Syntes om: Very friendly. Beautiful location. Clean toilets and showers.

Syntes ikke om: Toilets and showers are locked overnight so you need to request a key from campsite owner. Quite a busy road just opposite the pitches which is noisy. Pitches are close together.

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Nice and tidy, friendly staff, clean facilities lock for overnight.

Samlet 8/10
Beliggenhed 10
Værdi for pengene 10
Indkvartering 10
Faciliteter/Aktiviteter 10
Kundeservice 10
Børnevenligt 10
Renlighed 10
Wi-fi Ingen bedømmelse
Anonym Anmelderen reserverede via Pitchup.com

Areal til telt med græs uden elektricitet

Syntes om: Like and recommend.

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Overall nice.

Samlet 8/10
Beliggenhed 10
Værdi for pengene 4
Indkvartering 4
Faciliteter/Aktiviteter 6
Kundeservice 10
Børnevenligt 6
Renlighed 4
Wi-fi Ingen bedømmelse
Anonym Anmelderen reserverede via Pitchup.com

Areal til telt med græs uden elektricitet

Syntes om: The location and staff were really nice.

Syntes ikke om: The annoying flies, the fact that the bathroom was closed at night, which is really rude; and no facilities to wash your dishes.

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Fra bestyreren: Thank you for your honest review. The flys are definitely out in force this year. Although the toilets are locked at night we do provide keys. Please let me know if you didn't receive this during your stay. There is a sink in the shower block for pot washing, and we are working with the land owners to install some outdoor pot wash sinks. Regards Sam


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