Tyllwyd Campsite

Cyclists leaving the campsite for the day

Walking up the waterfall behind the campsite

This small, quiet, family run campsite lies along the banks of the river Ystwyth and situated on the Rhayader-Devil's Bridge mountain road amidst spectacular mountainous scenery. The road being part of a route which was rated by the AA in 2002 as one of the most scenic routes in Europe. Relax in the peace and quiet of this valley of outstanding natural beauty. An ideal centre for the country lover, bird watcher, walker or a base for touring around the many places of interest in Mid-Wales. The nearby Cardigan bay is an outstanding and internationally important area for marine wildlife. It was the UK's first Marine Heritage Coast, home to some of Britain's rarest birds and a resident population of some 130 bottlenose dolphins. The University town of Aberystwyth with its thriving cultural scene, home to the National Library, Ceredigion Museum and busy Arts Centre is 16 miles away. Our facilities are of a high standard and consist of ladies and gents toilets, hot and cold water, shower, washroom, electricity hook ups, barbecues, picnic tables, also swings and an embankment slide for the children's enjoyment.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

Welsh

Nearby sites that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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 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

Themes

Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Location

Tyllwyd Campsite

Rhayader

Cwmystwyth

Aberystwyth

Ceredigion

Wales

SY23 4AG

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.3564°N
-3.7547°W

Nearest transport

Coach

11.6 km Post Office

11.6 km Black Lion Hotel

16.4 km Penllwyn PO

Rail

23.2 km Aberystwyth Rail Station

25.1 km Borth Rail Station

25.8 km Dovey Junction Rail Station

Ferry

44.6 km Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing

45.1 km Barmouth 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

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Aberystwyth North	23.5 km	Sea	Excellent	Good	Excellent	Excellent
Aberystwyth South	23.6 km	Sea	Good	Good	Good	Good
Clarach South	23.7 km	Sea	Good	Good	Good	Good
Borth	25.2 km	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Llanrhystud	28.6 km	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Vale of Rheidol Railway (Aberystwyth) 23 km

MOMA Wales - Y Tabernacl 27 km

Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway 33.9 km

Llanerchaeron - National Trust 35.7 km

Dolaucothi Gold Mines - National Trust 37.2 km

National Trust

Dolaucothi Gold Mines 37.2 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

The Arch Car Park - Pen lan fawr - The Arch Car Park 4.1 km

Pont ar Elan - Esgair y Llwyn - Cerrig Llwydion - Pont ar Elan 10.2 km

Penybont - North Lookout - South Lookout - Penybont 13.1 km

Penybont - Esgair Perfedd - Crug1 Ci - Penybont 13.1 km

Black Covert Walk 1 - Aberystwyth 13.9 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.