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Dolgoch Camping

1 review

Pop-up site on a dairy farm with hill views near Brongest, Ceredigion
A 15-minute drive to Penbryn Beach; Welsh Wildlife Centre half an hour
Off-grid camping with farm walks; shops and pubs 10 minutes’ drive

It’s time for a Welsh wild-camping adventure with family and friends. Dolgoch Camping is absolutely the choice for those of you in need of a peaceful break, as this rural campsite is tucked into a secluded field surrounded by forested hills, and located on an equally secluded dairy farm near Brongest in Ceredigion. This being a no-frills sort of place, there are few facilities except a compost loo, so you’ll definitely need to bring a torch from home for getting around after dark –there’s no street lighting for miles. There’s plenty to see about the farm though: it’s set in a wooded valley where the Ceri and Medini rivers meet, and many of the oak, beech and ash woods are over 200 years old, so get exploring on foot. Dogs are welcome, but please keep them under control because of the livestock. A mansion stood at Dolgoch in the Middle Ages, where wandering minstrels performed in a traditional Welsh festival of singing, dancing and poetry known as an Eisteddfod. Your walks may lead you to a standing stone in one of the fields, thought to commemorate the first-ever such event on the land, and on your wanderings about the place you may also come across the remains of a burial site and an old fort. Coming back to present day, the nearest shops and pubs are in Newcastle Emlyn (10 minutes’ drive), while Cardigan Bay beaches are 15 minutes away.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

Nearby sites that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Features

Portable toilet

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Pub campground Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Horseback riding nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Dolgoch Camping

Brongest

Ceredigion

Wales

SA38 9EU

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.0738°N
-4.45433°W

Nearest transport

Coach

26.3 km Bus Station

28.4 km Black Lion

28.4 km Chemist

Rail

26.6 km Carmarthen Rail Station

30.5 km Whitland Rail Station

32.2 km Clunderwen Rail Station

Ferry

37.8 km Fishguard Ferry Terminal

47.6 km Tenby Ferry Landing

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

Local attractions and activities include: - Penbryn (beach): 15 minutes’ drive - National Wool Museum (vintage machinery and textiles): 15 minutes - The National Coracle Centre At Cenarth Falls (historic coracles): 15 minutes - Cardigan (castle, river and hippy shops): 20 minutes - Llangrannog (beach): 20 minutes - New Quay (harbour and pubs): 25 minutes - The Cilwendeg Shell House Hermitage (landmark folly): 25 minutes - Aberaeron (sea and Georgian houses): half an hour - Poppit Sands (beach): half an hour - Welsh Wildlife Centre (marshland walks): half an hour.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Tresaith	8.1 km	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Penbryn	8.3 km	Sea	Good	Excellent	Good	Excellent
Aberporth	9.3 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Llangrannog	9.7 km	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Cilborth	9.9 km	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

National Wool Museum 6.6 km

Llanerchaeron - National Trust 22.3 km

National Botanic Garden of Wales 33.3 km

Aberglasney Gardens 34.3 km

Dolaucothi Gold Mines - National Trust 34.5 km

National Trust

Dolaucothi Gold Mines 34.5 km

Aberdeunant 37.8 km

Tudor Merchant's House 47.8 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Llangrannog - Ynys - Lochtyn - Llangrannog 9.3 km

Llangranog - Ynys-Lochtyn - Cardigan Heritage Coast Path - Llangranog 9.5 km

Coracle Centre - Cilgerran Castle - Afon Morgenau - Teifi Gorge - Coracle Centre 12.2 km

Cwmtudu - Castell Bach - Cwm Silio - Cwmtudu 13.5 km

Cardigan - Cardigan Coast Path - Cardigan 14.4 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.

Reviews

would recommend this site to a friend

would stay here again

Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

friendly welcome, large field, plenty flat pitches

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	No rating
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Irene C. Sep 2022

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: The location was perfect for a feel of real wild camping & being allowed to view the calves & organic farm life was a bonus

Disliked: Tap water only available from farm (even though the river water supply was clean it may not be for everyone) & place to leave rubbish on exit would be useful

Recommend to friends Visit again

Frequently asked questions

Does Dolgoch Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Dolgoch Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Dolgoch Camping? Local attractions and activities include: - Penbryn (beach): 15 minutes’ drive - National Wool Museum (vintage machinery and textiles): 15 minutes - The National Coracle Centre At Cenarth Falls (historic coracles): 15 … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Dolgoch Camping?

RV, travel trailer and tent sites

Arrive: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Depart by: 11 a.m.

Read more