Garthheulog Campsite

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Lots of space and lovely views
Lots of space and lovely views
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  • Back to basics pop-up site at a Ceredigion working farm
  • Aberystwyth and Devil's Bridge Falls both 15 minutes' drive away
  • Dog-friendly site with peaceful pitches close to the Rheidol river
Grab yourselves a gorgeous corner of Ceredigion countryside at Garthheulog Campsite, a pop-up site on a working farm about 15 minutes’ drive inland from Aberystwyth. If you’re making your way to this part of Mid Wales to soak up some of the stunning scenery, well, you should be pretty pleased with this spot – it’s surrounded by lovely views of the surrounding hills and farmland, giving you a patchwork of different shades of green as the backdrop to your break. That gives you something of a taster of what to expect when you head out to explore more thoroughly too – Garthheulog is in a great location for lots of rural walks and bike rides including the trails to Devil’s Bridge Falls and those running through Bwlch Nant yr Arian Forest – both are about 15 minutes’ drive away. Well-behaved dogs are welcome on site, so your family furball will be able to join you on your jaunts too. Getting out on two feet or two wheels isn’t the only way to fill a day here – there are plenty of things to see and do in Aberystwyth (including a beach and the excellent Vale of Rheidol Railway) and the Magic of Life Butterfly House is about a mile and a half away. Back at base, it’s a simple setup with plenty of space but no toilets or showers, so you’ll need to be fully self contained with everything you need for your stay.

Site type

Tent sites 11
Caravan sites 3
Open now
Opens 2 May
Please note
  • This campground/park has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 2 May to

Reviews

9.3

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94% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

Peaceful site with valley views. Owners praised as friendly and helpful. Waste/toilet facilities clean. Pitches can be sloped, usually manageable with ramps. Great for exploring, family-friendly "back to basics". Basic but good value, though sloping pitches can be tricky in wet weather for larger vehicles.

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Lovely quiet 5 pitch site

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Colin P.

Powered grass site

Liked I loved the peace and quiet. The views were beautiful and we heard red kites whistling and saw them flying overhead. The lady who owns the site was lovely and friendly and did a great job with her recycling. I would stay here again

Disliked Nothing to dislike

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Beautiful location with plenty to do in the local vicinity. Enjoyed getting…

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Anonymous

Powered grass site

Liked Beautiful location with plenty to do in the local vicinity. Enjoyed getting away from it all. Kids didn't once ask for their tablets, back to basics and we loved it.

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Had the most gorgeous view and had field to myself. Owner/farmer was…

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Hannah B.

Powered grass site

Liked Had the most gorgeous view and had field to myself. Owner/farmer was friendly and his wife was helpful with directions when I got to wrong place.

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lovely quiet spot, is on a slope but not impossible and there…

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Mark H.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked lovely quiet spot, is on a slope but not impossible and there are places that normal ramps sorted, lovey host very friendly. great view and very quiet to relax

easy toilet and waste and water

would love to come back again soon

thank you

Disliked nothing

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Farm live, great scenery, cover from strong winds

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Jacek G.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Awesome views and tree cover from winds, wants to comeback soon as possible;)

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Lovely reception from Kath. It’s was quiet. Outside facilities available for emptying…

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Anonymous

Powered grass site

Liked Lovely reception from Kath. It’s was quiet. Outside facilities available for emptying toilets and rubbish which was clean and tidy.

Disliked On a slight slope but didn’t affect us much.
No signal here so perfect if you are looking for off grid, but difficult to find things without signal.

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Views lovely, quiet site. Lovley welcome from farmers wife…

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Vera H.

Powered grass site

Liked Views lovely, quiet site. Lovley welcome from farmers wife

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One of the highlights of our trip. Beautiful location with wonderful views…

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Anonymous

Powered grass site

Liked One of the highlights of our trip. Beautiful location with wonderful views across the valley.

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A perfect site to relax and escape form everyday life

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Anonymous

Powered grass site

Liked A very peaceful site in the Rheidol Valley with lovely views of the valley which is very well kept by the owners Robert and Kath. An ideal location for exploring the Rheidol Valley, with it's mining history and the hydroelectric power station. Robert greeted us on arrival and guided us to our pitch, to enjoy our stay. A good base for cycling and walking this beautiful area.

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Peaceful and beautiful

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Emma B.

Powered grass site

Liked Beautiful little site, we were the only ones there so very quiet and peaceful. Well kept and had all the basics that we needed. Owners were friendly. We will definitely visit again, loved it.

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Features

Pop-up campground

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

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

Rules

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

Themes

Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Pop-up campground Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Garthheulog Campsite

Cwmrheidol

Aberystwyth

Ceredigion

Wales

SY23 3NA

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.39434°N
3.94475°W

Nearest transport

Coach
2.8 km Penllwyn PO
2.8 km Penllwyn PO
8.6 km University Campus Penglais
Rail
9.6 km Aberystwyth Rail Station
12.9 km Borth Rail Station
17.9 km Penhelig Rail Station
Ferry
36.4 km Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing
36.9 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

Aberystwyth (15 minutes’ drive) is a good place for a day out, exploring the castle, riding the cliff railway and wandering along the pier before taking a paddle at the beach. You can also board the Vale of Rheidol Railway here for a steam-powered trip to Devil’s Bridge Falls (which you can also drive to in about 15 minutes if you prefer). Elsewhere along the coast you may like to head north to Borth (20 minutes) to see if you can spot the buried petrified forest (only visible at low tide) or south to New Quay (50 minutes) for a dolphin-spotting boat trip. Closer to home, there’s wildlife of differing sizes to see at the Magic of Life Butterfly House (five minutes) and the red kit feeding station at Bwlch Nant yr Arian Forest Visitor Centre (15 minutes), which also has some lovely walking and bike trails. If you’d rather explore the scenery on horseback, head to Rheidol Riding Centre (10 minutes) for lessons, hacks and day rides.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Aberystwyth North 9.9 km Sea ExcellentGoodExcellentExcellent
Aberystwyth South 10 km Sea GoodGoodGoodGood
Clarach South 10.1 km Sea GoodGoodGoodGood
Borth 13.1 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Aberdyfi 18 km Estuary ExcellentGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Vale of Rheidol Railway (Aberystwyth) 9.5 km

MOMA Wales - Y Tabernacl 22.8 km

Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway 23.2 km

Llanerchaeron - National Trust 27.5 km

Dolaucothi Gold Mines - National Trust 38.9 km

National Trust

Dolaucothi Gold Mines 38.9 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Black Covert Walk 1 - Aberystwyth 6.4 km

Black Covert Walk 2 6.4 km

The Arch Car Park - Pen lan fawr - The Arch Car Park 9.5 km

YNYS-HIR (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 20/04/2000) 16.6 km

Esgair Fochnant - Glaslyn - Bugeilyn 21.5 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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Garthheulog Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Garthheulog Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Garthheulog Campsite? Aberystwyth (15 minutes’ drive) is a good place for a day out, exploring the castle, riding the cliff railway and wandering along the pier before taking a paddle at the beach. You … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Garthheulog Campsite?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Garthheulog Campsite? From $27.06 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.