Campgrounds for backpackers in Aberdare, Wales
10 bookable campsites within 24.1 kilometres of Aberdare
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
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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
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
Open Fire Camping
Pen-y-cae, Powys, Wales- Peaceful, spacious site in the Brecon Beacons National Park
- Within walking distance of two pubs
- Stunning trail from the site to a waterfall with wild swimming
Basecamp Wales
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
Bryn Bettws Lodge
Port Talbot, Glamorgan, Wales- Relaxed campsite opposite mountain bike trails in Afan Forest Park
- Beach 25 minutes' drive away; 45 minutes to Gower Peninsula
- Undercover barbecue area in the field, plus a wooden playground
Eco Camping Wales
Swansea, Glamorgan, Wales- Farm site with stunning 360-degree views of the Black Mountain
- A five-minute drive from the National Showcaves Centre for Wales
- On the Beacons Way trail in the Brecon Beacons National Park
Tafarn-Y-Garreg Campsite
Pen-y-cae, Glamorgan, Wales- Riverside site in the Brecon Beacons National Park
- Direct access to the Beacons Way; Dan-yr-Ogof Caves within a mile
- Weekend pub on site; campfires allowed (bring your own firewood)
Pwllyn Farm Camping
Libanus, Powys, Wales- Simple and scenic farm site in the Brecon Beacons National Park
- A 15-minute drive from Brecon and walks up Pen y Fan
- Dog-friendly pitches with a minimum guest age of 14
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; bicycle hire nearby in the village
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
Tal-y-Fan Farm
Bridgend, Glamorgan, Wales- Camping on a hilltop smallholding with mountain and sea views
- A 25-minute drive from Porthcawl; 50 minutes to the Brecon Beacons
- Alpaca, pigs and poultry on site; access down a private gravel track
Grawen Caravan and Camping Park
Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, WalesClyngwyn 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
Tir Pengam Campsite
Pengam, Glamorgan, Wales- Pop-up wild site on a Glamorgan farm five minutes’ drive from Pengam
- The Taff Trail 10 minutes’ drive and BikePark Wales 20 minutes
- Livestock nearby; stargazing on clear nights and pick-your-own pitches
Headstock Camping
Port Talbot, Glamorgan, Wales- Peaceful site opposite bike trails in Afan Forest Park
- A 20-minute drive to Aberavon beach; 40 minutes to Brecon Beacons
- Bike hire, shop and repair on site, plus café and play area
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
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
Brynhyfryd Camping and Caravanning
Bridgend, Glamorgan, Wales- Small peaceful countryside site a short drive from Cardiff and Swansea
- Campers' kitchen and sweet shop
- Buy vintage Welsh wool blankets and handmade crafts on site
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