Student groups welcome: Camping sites & Campgrounds in Aberdare, Wales
10 bookable campgrounds within 24.1 kilometres of Aberdare
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
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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
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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
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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
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Open Fire Camping
Pen-y-cae, Powys, Wales- Peaceful, spacious site in the Brecon Beacons National Park
- Two pubs within walking distance
- Activity centre on site for outdoor pursuits
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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
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Tafarn-Y-Garreg Campsite
Pen-y-cae, Glamorgan, Wales- Riverside pub campsite 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
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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
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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
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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
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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 to meet on site; pubs five minutes’ drive
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Grawen Caravan and Camping Park
Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales - Favourite
Parc Cwm Darran
Bargoed, Glamorgan, Wales - Favourite
Clyngwyn Camping
Ystradfellte, Powys, Wales- Dog-friendly site five minutes' walk from Sgwd Clun-Gwyn waterfall
- Brecon Beacons Visitor Centre and BikePark Wales 35 minutes’ drive
- Firepit and barbecue on site, plus a coffee shop selling hot food
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Glyncorrwg Ponds
Port Talbot, Glamorgan, Wales - Favourite
Cwm Tawel Yurts
Bridgend, Glamorgan, Wales - Favourite
Beacons View Camping
Blackwood, Monmouthshire, Wales- Peaceful off-grid campsite with far-reaching Brecon Beacons views
- A 25-minute drive to BikePark Wales; 20 minutes to Caerphilly Castle
- A 10-minute walk from a pub serving home-cooked food
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YHA Brecon Beacons Danywenallt
Brecon, Powys, Wales- Scenic orchard site in the Brecon Beacons National Park
- Hiking/biking from the site; a five-minute walk to Talybont reservoir
- Restaurant, bike shed for secure storage and packed lunches on request
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Ty Gwyneth Romany Caravan
Bridgend, Glamorgan, Wales - Favourite
Argoed Lwyd Outdoor Education Centre
Libanus, Powys, Wales- Spacious self-contained units at a Brecon Beacons activity centre
- A 10-minute drive from Brecon and 20 minutes from Pen y Fan
- Instructors on site for guided walks, canoeing and gorge walking