Bryncarnedd Caravan Park

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  • 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
Make the most of Ceredigion’s countryside and set your compass to Bryncarnedd Caravan Park, a mile outside of Aberystwyth town centre. It is indeed a splendid spot here on what was once a busy dairy farm, and handily you’ll be well set for getting into town for shops, restaurants and attractions when you want them. These days, this place has been transformed into a peaceful caravan park with holiday lets in the surrounding old farm buildings. Dogs are welcome to join you on the pitches here – there are plenty of places to take them (or yourselves) for a walk on local pathways. Easy access to the local main roads (A44 and A487) means that it’s straightforward to get out and about for the area’s many activities and attractions, be they beaches, birdwatching, bike riding or exploring the area around Devils Bridge (waterfalls and cool bridges included). Back on site, though, there are well-maintained facilities, including a play area, washing-up area, chemical disposal point and modern bathroom block with toilets and showers to rinse off after a full-on day of adventuring. There's no reception on site, and there's a simple self-check-in system so that you can get straight to the important things: relaxing. There is, however, a manager on site 24 hours per day, plus a modern camera system.

Campground type

Tent sites 18
Caravan sites 12
RV & Motorhome sites 12
Open now
Opens 1 March
Please note
  • Bookings must not consist of more than 1 different households.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).

Languages spoken

English

Welsh

Open from Sun, 1 Mar to

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Site types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

7.6

Overall rating from 224 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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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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Peaceful

72% would recommend this campground to a friend

70% would stay here again

What customers say

Great spot, quiet, clean, spacious. Handy for Aberystwyth, though uphill walk. Facilities clean but basic & shared. Some found pitches small or noisy, and staff scarce. Despite niggles, many would come back.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Great staff, very relaxed and friendly. Great location, lovely pitches

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 7
Facilities / Activities
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Powered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Very relaxed and chilled out camp site. Spacious pitches with easy access.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The gravel hard standing pitches are…

Overall

7 out of 10
Location
 7
Value for money
 7
Facilities / Activities
 7
Customer service
 5
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 7
Wifi
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Amanda W.

Powered grass and gravel caravan site

Liked The gravel hard standing pitches are well spaced and almost level. Good to see lots of recycling bins. Nice outside washing up area. Showers were really hot and there are now hooks to hang clothes and one in the showers to hold shampoo, conditioner, etc.

Disliked No signage pointing to the touring pitches. Not sure about the unisex toilets or showers. If you’re pitched near the road it can be noisy till later at night.

Recommend to friends Visit again

It’s a caravan graveyard

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1 out of 10
Location
 5
Value for money
 2
Facilities / Activities
 1
Customer service
 1
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 1
Wifi
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Lesley W.

Powered grass and gravel caravan site

Liked Nothing, site was awful

Disliked Site is very poorly managed. No one to meet you upon arrival. The site itself is unkept and not very clean. The bathroom facilities are awful, taps don’t work, the steps outside are not fixed so that’s an accident waiting to happen. I think Pitch Up should revisit this site and see it for themselves.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Will not be returning.

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1 out of 10
Location
 3
Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Powered grass and gravel caravan site

Liked Extremely poorly maintained caravan park

Disliked No contact or communication from hosts in person or via message to check all is ok with pitch/booking?
Pitch consisted of different large gravel types and weeds! Grass at side of pitch not maintained or mowed and full of mud heaps. Old rusty garden table and chairs lying Around. Toilet/shower block unisex! was unclean and one sink taps not working and other cold water only! Shower tray filthy. No hooks to hang towel/clothes.

Also a graveyard of old tatty moss green caravans on some pitches.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Spacious and clean pitch with conveniently…

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8 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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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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Anonymous

Powered grass and gravel caravan site

Liked Spacious and clean pitch with conveniently placed water tap. Good views and lovely sunset. Convenient for getting into Aberystwyth and visiting friends staying on a site at Clarach Bay

Disliked There were no issues. The only comments I would give is there was no information available about the local area - walks etc.
and the toilet facilities were limited

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice quiet site kept very clean

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7 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Powered grass and gravel caravan site

Liked Pitches had lots of room , nice and quiet.

Disliked No onsite shop just for the basics ,

Recommend to friends Visit again

Won’t be going back.

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5 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
 4
Facilities / Activities
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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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Liz J.

Powered grass and gravel caravan site

Liked The pitches were spacious, good locality.

Disliked No one welcomes you to the park, not a good impression.
No Wi-Fi in this day and age!!
Nothing on site.
Everything looked run down
Showers and toilets not good, just portacabins, really need updating.
Workmen on site 8.00am dismantling a caravan for 12 hours!!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent stay.

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10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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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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Anonymous

Powered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Amazing site, so quiet, no reception, no bothering. Just come and pitch up and enjoy your stay. One of the first weeks of the season starts.
Very close to Aberystwyth. Nice walks, and if you're tired, you can go back for a few quid by a local taxi

Disliked The reviews of other people who don't get the modern world.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Ease of check in and pitch…

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8 out of 10
Location
 8
Value for money
 7
Facilities / Activities
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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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Alison R.

Powered grass and gravel caravan site

Liked Ease of check in and pitch location

Disliked Swimming pool/hot tub not available for use by the touring pitches

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good location clean facilities

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9 out of 10
Location
 9
Value for money
 8
Facilities / Activities
 8
Customer service
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Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Simon E.

Powered grass and gravel caravan site

Liked Ideal location clean facilities

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

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. 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 Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Bush Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal sites

Location

Bryncarnedd Caravan Park

Clarach Road

Aberystwyth

Ceredigion

Wales

SY23 3DG

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.42581°N
4.05754°W

Route directions

On arrival, turn right towards the caravan site then continue straight ahead past the double-decker bus and you will see an area signposted 'Pitchup'. Park on any empty pitch with your tourer or camper. If you are camping, pitch tents in the field area close to the green area of these pitches.

Nearest transport

Coach
1.1 km University Campus Penglais
2 km Bus Station
5.6 km Penllwyn PO
Rail
2.1 km Aberystwyth Rail Station
7.3 km Borth Rail Station
13.1 km Aberdovey Rail Station
Ferry
32.2 km Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing
32.6 km 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

Once you’ve got your bearings, you’ll want to get clued up on exactly what’s close by. Aberystwyth (five minutes’ drive) has a castle, cliff railway and the nostalgic Vale of Rheidol Railway, while Borth beach (10 minutes) will sort out swimming, surfing, fishing, sailing and windsurfing fans. For walks surrounded by pleasant coastal scenery, the Ynyslas beach and nature reserve (15 minutes) is a sure bet for that sort of stuff, while the Bwlch Nant yr Arian Forest Visitor Centre (15 minutes) has plenty of walks or bike trails in a forest setting instead. There's also red kite feeding activities to mix things up a little there. Put your smarts to the test… you’ll find a few things to wrap your head around at the Centre for Alternative Technology (35 minutes). Meanwhile, Corris Craft Centre (35 minutes) will be a test of your artistic skills instead, while the Silver Mountain Experience (20 minutes) has escape rooms and tours around a Victorian mine. And what about King Arthur's Labyrinth (40 minutes), where re-enactments and boat tours bring the legends to life? Handily, with your guide, you shouldn't get too lost inside the Snowdonia mountains…

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Clarach South 1.7 km Sea GoodGoodGoodGood
Aberystwyth North 2.2 km Sea ExcellentGoodExcellentExcellent
Aberystwyth South 2.7 km Sea GoodGoodGoodGood
Borth 7.2 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Aberdyfi 12.9 km Estuary ExcellentGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Vale of Rheidol Railway (Aberystwyth) 2.3 km

Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway 17.6 km

MOMA Wales - Y Tabernacl 23 km

Llanerchaeron - National Trust 25.8 km

Dolaucothi Gold Mines - National Trust 43 km

National Trust

Dolaucothi Gold Mines 43 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Black Covert Walk 1 - Aberystwyth 12 km

Black Covert Walk 2 12 km

YNYS-HIR (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 20/04/2000) 15.3 km

The Arch Car Park - Pen lan fawr - The Arch Car Park 17.9 km

Aberaeron - River Walk - Allt y Graig - St Non's - Aberaeron 24.6 km

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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Bryncarnedd Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Bryncarnedd Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Bryncarnedd Caravan Park? Once you’ve got your bearings, you’ll want to get clued up on exactly what’s close by. Aberystwyth (five minutes’ drive) has a castle, cliff railway and the nostalgic Vale of Rheidol Railway, … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Bryncarnedd Caravan Park?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  Anytime
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Bryncarnedd Caravan Park? From $56.70 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.