Bryncarnedd Caravan Park

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Pitches
Introduction to bryncarnedd
Field
Caravan site

  • Peaceful pitches a mile from Aberystwyth town centre
  • A 10-minute drive from Borth beach; 20 minutes from Devil's Bridge
  • Easy access from main roads; dogs welcome
Make the most of Ceredigion’s countryside and set your compass to Bryncarnedd Caravan Park, a mile outside of Aberystwyth town centre. It is indeed a splendid spot here on what was once a busy dairy farm, and handily you’ll be well set for getting into town for shops, restaurants and attractions when you want them. These days, this place has been transformed into a peaceful caravan park with holiday lets in the surrounding old farm buildings. Dogs are welcome to join you on the pitches here – there are plenty of places to take them (or yourselves) for a walk on local pathways. Easy access to the local main roads (A44 and A487) means that it’s straightforward to get out and about for the area’s many activities and attractions, be they beaches, birdwatching, bike riding or exploring the area around Devils Bridge (waterfalls and cool bridges included). Back on site, though, there are well-maintained facilities, including a play area, washing-up area, chemical disposal point and modern bathroom block with toilets and showers to rinse off after a full-on day of adventuring.

Campground type

Tent sites 10
Camper sites 10
RV sites 9
Open now
Opens March 1
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Bookings must not be for more than 28 consecutive nights.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Minimum spacing of 2 metres between pitches.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
  • Bookings must not consist of more than 1 different households.

Languages spoken

English

Welsh

Open from Sat, Mar 1 to

Campsite types & availability

Reviews

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Location
8
Value for money
8
Accommodation
8
Facilities / Activities
7
Customer service
7
Child friendliness
8
Cleanliness
8
Wifi
6

75% would recommend this campground to a friend

72% would stay here again

What customers say

Great location for Aberystwyth, with clean, modern showers. Pitches are good, level, and spacious. Some mention basic facilities, upkeep issues, and limited staff presence on arrival. Pedestrian road access noted as a minor concern.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Lovely site perfect for walking into Aberystwyth

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
9
Accommodation
9
Facilities / Activities
9
Customer service
9
Child friendliness
5
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
6
Carolyn B.

Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked At first was alittle confused as to where to park but having read reviews stating no staff around and that you just park up on pitches reserved for pitch up.com as long as nobody had left item keeping there pitch occupied everything else was superb 👌 toilets clean, showers clean, do be aware it’s men & women combined 🤷‍♀️just like being in France 🇫🇷 some people may not like that idea but we’re used to the French system! A nice walk into Aberystwyth good stretch of the legs 5.1/2 mile there so be prepared for between 11 & 12 ml our b/collie loved it, about 20 or 30 yards down the road then into the forest across to stretch’s of north shore you’ll find a turn style which takes you through a couple of fields to Aberystwyth golf club and straight into town, well sign posted. We booked for 3 nights but left a day early because the weather was turning so rather than stay in the rain decided to go and spend a couple of nights at Forest of Dean we weren’t disappointed. Thanks for a lovely few days 👍Dave & Carolyn

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Nothing to like!!…

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2 out of 10
Location
4
Value for money
2
Accommodation
3
Facilities / Activities
2
Customer service
1
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
1
Wifi
No rating
Simon S.

Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Nothing to like!!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good site close to town, quiet at night, tidy facilities.

Overall

8 out of 10
Location
8
Value for money
8
Accommodation
8
Facilities / Activities
8
Customer service
8
Child friendliness
No rating
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8
Wifi
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Anonymous

Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Great pitch with shade, great showers.
Good view, helpful staff

Disliked Some quite loud spoken people and demented barking dogs from time to time.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Not worth the money

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3 out of 10
Location
3
Value for money
2
Accommodation
No rating
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2
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1
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No rating
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3
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Anonymous

Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Not alot

Disliked The lack of anybody/ information about local area. The porta cabins for toilets and showers. The notices insisting that pitch up tourers were not entitled to site WiFi and use of the swimming pool, even at an extra cost. The price for a bit of gravel and strip of grass. The walk to bus stop down a very fast, pavement less narrow lane boasting 12 fatalities so far this year.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site and clean, quiet environment . Would stay again

Overall

6 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
10
Accommodation
10
Facilities / Activities
8
Customer service
1
Child friendliness
8
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
1
Anonymous

Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Bathroom and shower facilities very clean and modern.
Easy to hook up electrics
Ease to get into Aberwystwyth town in about eight minutes drive or less.

Disliked Was slightly confusing to figure out where to pitch up the tent but figure it out after viewing the site map more .

Recommend to friends Visit again

Convenience for local stores and buses. Convenience for Aberystwyth itself. Great pitches.…

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
9
Value for money
7
Accommodation
8
Facilities / Activities
8
Customer service
9
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
8
Wifi
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Andrew F.

Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Convenience for local stores and buses.
Convenience for Aberystwyth itself.
Great pitches.

Disliked Though they must get it a lot, local stores and buses are reached by a short stretch of fairly busy road without pavement i.e. not ideal for opting to be a pedestrian.

Sign-posting for Pitch Up pitches isnt intuitive i.e. not clear/close on arrival to site e.g. you have to drive around on site and then look in right direction to see them.

Recommend to friends Visit again

If I need a campsite in the area I would pick this one.

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
8
Accommodation
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
1
Anonymous

Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Just what I needed.
I was given a pitch next to my friend. Campsite was quiet and toilets and showers were clean and functioned very well.
I was attending the international ceramics festival so really have very little time on the site other than sleeping and breakfast. But was just what I needed.

Disliked Nothing really.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Give it a miss, unless you need an over nighter.

Overall

4 out of 10
Location
6
Value for money
3
Accommodation
6
Facilities / Activities
3
Customer service
2
Child friendliness
2
Cleanliness
5
Wifi
No rating
Anonymous

Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Clean quite mostly. Does what it says on tin, no more no less.

Disliked Main road next to site, no reception. Could do with more signage at gate telling travellers, to go to pitch up signs in gravel standing. Also more fresh water points . Noticed travlers having to block road to fill up . Also nothing at site scenic wise. Showers and loos are Porto houses. One major problem is they are mixed use, so my wife wouldn’t use them. Lastly lots of caravans sited there with silly looking gardens, etc. the weekender parties. Some extremely scruffy looking ones. Sorry but that’s what we saw. Won’t go again .

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I’d stay again, Would keep my fingers crossed the above was a one-off

Overall

5 out of 10
Location
5
Value for money
5
Accommodation
5
Facilities / Activities
5
Customer service
No rating
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No rating
Cleanliness
5
Wifi
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Anonymous

Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked It’s vicinity to Aberystwyth town (especially the University campus), hot showers.
Decided on a Caravan park as opposed to a camp site as they are generally quieter than camp sites.

Disliked Waft of cannabis smoke coming from cabins (these were contractors, there for the cycling event) and noise from same cabins (stoned arguing and music).

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site, would happily go back.

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
9
Value for money
10
Accommodation
No rating
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Cleanliness
10
Wifi
No rating
Anonymous

Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Showers clean and hot water
Quiet
All amenities that we expected
Respectful neighbours

Disliked Inconsiderate guests
They spoil it for others

Recommend to friends Visit again


Features

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 Rallies welcome Scouts welcome 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

Budget/backpacker Forest Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal sites

Location

Bryncarnedd Caravan Park

Clarach Road

Aberystwyth

Ceredigion

Wales

SY23 3DG

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.42581°N
4.05754°W

Route directions

At the site, there are 'pitch up' signs down the furthest side of the site'. Park on any empty pitch with your tourer or camper. If you are camping, pitch tents in the field area close to the green area of these pitches.

Nearest transport

Bus
0.7 mi University Campus Penglais
1.3 mi Bus Station
3.5 mi Penllwyn PO
Rail
1.3 mi Aberystwyth Rail Station
4.5 mi Borth Rail Station
8.2 mi Aberdovey Rail Station
Ferry
20 mi Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing
20.3 mi 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

Once you’ve got your bearings, you’ll want to get clued up on exactly what’s close by. Aberystwyth (five minutes’ drive) has a castle, cliff railway and the nostalgic Vale of Rheidol Railway, while Borth beach (10 minutes) will sort out swimming, surfing, fishing, sailing and windsurfing fans. For walks surrounded by pleasant coastal scenery, the Ynyslas beach and nature reserve (15 minutes) is a sure bet for that sort of stuff, while the Bwlch Nant yr Arian Forest Visitor Centre (15 minutes) has plenty of walks or bike trails in a forest setting instead. There's also red kite feeding activities to mix things up a little there. Put your smarts to the test… you’ll find a few things to wrap your head around at the Centre for Alternative Technology (35 minutes). Meanwhile, Corris Craft Centre (35 minutes) will be a test of your artistic skills instead, while the Silver Mountain Experience (20 minutes) has escape rooms and tours around a Victorian mine. And what about King Arthur's Labyrinth (40 minutes), where re-enactments and boat tours bring the legends to life? Handily, with your guide, you shouldn't get too lost inside the Snowdonia mountains…

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Clarach South 1.1 mi Sea GoodGoodGoodGood
Aberystwyth North 1.4 mi Sea ExcellentGoodExcellentExcellent
Aberystwyth South 1.7 mi Sea GoodGoodGoodGood
Borth 4.5 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Aberdyfi 8 mi Estuary ExcellentGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Vale of Rheidol Railway (Aberystwyth) 1.4 mi

Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway 10.9 mi

MOMA Wales - Y Tabernacl 14.3 mi

Llanerchaeron - National Trust 16.1 mi

Dolaucothi Gold Mines - National Trust 26.7 mi

National Trust

Dolaucothi Gold Mines 26.7 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Black Covert Walk 1 - Aberystwyth 7.4 mi

Black Covert Walk 2 7.4 mi

YNYS-HIR (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 20/04/2000) 9.5 mi

The Arch Car Park - Pen lan fawr - The Arch Car Park 11.1 mi

Aberaeron - River Walk - Allt y Graig - St Non's - Aberaeron 15.3 mi

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 campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Bryncarnedd Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Bryncarnedd Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Bryncarnedd Caravan Park? Once you’ve got your bearings, you’ll want to get clued up on exactly what’s close by. Aberystwyth (five minutes’ drive) has a castle, cliff railway and the nostalgic Vale of Rheidol Railway, … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Bryncarnedd Caravan Park?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  Anytime
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Bryncarnedd Caravan Park? From $40.27 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.