Ty Draw

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Sloping pitch
Path to the pitches
Entrance to the site
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Pitch shaded by trees
Pitch on the edge of woodland
Wildflowers about the site
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  • Woodland Glamorgan wild camping five minutes’ drive from Machen
  • Cwmcarn Trail Centre and Castell Coch both 25 minutes’ drive
  • Adults-only pop-up site with views of Flat Holm and Steep Holm
Fancy a spot of really wild camping among Glamorgan woodlands? Welcome to Ty Draw, an adults-only, dog-friendly spot high on a hillside above the village of Machen, where you and your pooch can really get away from everything and everyone. With just a handful of pitches (some sloping) tucked under trees, this really is the place for wild campers who are happy to rise to the challenge of having no facilities; there are no loos and no electricity, and the grass pitches are walk-in only, with access along a track mown into ferns. Wherever you get set up, there are stunning views all around – the islets of Flat Holm and Steep Holm in the Bristol Channel are both visible on clear days – but every day you’ll have 180-degree views across the valley to mountains beyond. The pitches are also just a few steps from Machen Forest hiking trails, and close to Cwmcarn Trail Centre (25 minutes’ drive) for mountain-biking aficionados. You’ll certainly feel nicely isolated when tucked up in your tent on site, but actually Ty Draw is less than five minutes’ drive from a convenience store in the village of Machen, so there’s no big drama if you’ve left something vital behind at home.

Campground type

Tent sites 10
Opens

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Pop-up campground

Dogs allowed

Adults only

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 Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

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 Dog walk nearby

Type

Pop-up campground Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Location

Ty Draw

Penrhiw Lane

Machen

Caerphilly

Glamorgan

Wales

CF83 8RQ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

51.59989°N
-3.14203°W

Nearest transport

Bus
6.2 mi Queensway Q1
6.6 mi Trussel Road
8.2 mi Kingsway
Rail
1.6 mi Crosskeys Rail Station
2.2 mi Risca & Pontymister Rail Station
3.3 mi Rogerstone Rail Station
Ferry
7.5 mi Newport (S Wales) Ferry Terminal
8.4 mi Cardiff Castle Waterbus Stop
8.8 mi Taffs Mead Waterbus Stop
Airport
16.3 mi Cardiff International Airport
23.7 mi Bristol International 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: - Fourteen Locks Canal Centre: 15 minutes’ drive - Llancaiach Fawr Manor (restored manor house): 15 minutes - Cefn Mably Farm Park: 15 minutes - Caerphilly Castle: 15 minutes - Walnut Tree Farm Park: 20 minutes - Cwmcarn Trail Centre: 25 minutes - Castell Coch: 25 minutes - Hallets Cider: half an hour - St Fagans National Museum of History: 35 minutes - A Welsh Coal Mining Experience: 35 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Jackson'S Bay Barry Island 15.3 mi Sea N/AGoodN/AGood
Whitmore Bay Barry Island 15.7 mi Sea GoodExcellentGoodExcellent
Cold Knap Barry 16 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Clevedon Beach 16.3 mi Estuary N/AGoodGoodGood
Weston-Super-Mare Sand Bay 17.9 mi Estuary N/AN/AGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Caerphilly Castle 3.8 mi

Castell Coch 6.4 mi

National Museum Cardiff 8 mi

Caerleon Roman Fortress & Baths 8.1 mi

Cardiff Castle 8.3 mi

National Trust

Clevedon Court 17.3 mi

Tyntesfield 21.2 mi

Blaise Hamlet 22.6 mi

Westbury College Gatehouse 23.7 mi

The Kymin 24.2 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Machen - Rhymney Valley Ridgeway Footpath - Machen 0.4 mi

Draethen - Ruperra Castle 1.6 mi

Rhyd-y-gwern Woods 1.9 mi

Cardiff Ridgeways 2.5 mi

Cwmcarn Visitor Centre - Mynydd Maen - Nant Gwyddon - Cwmcarn 2.8 mi

Local events

  • Green Man Festival (Thursday, August 14, 2025 – Thursday, August 14, 2025)

    Crickhowell, Wales 18.5 mi

  • Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Friday, August 8, 2025 – Friday, August 8, 2025)

    Bristol, England 23 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Ty Draw have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Ty Draw dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Ty Draw? Local attractions and activities include: - Fourteen Locks Canal Centre: 15 minutes’ drive - Llancaiach Fawr Manor (restored manor house): 15 minutes - Cefn Mably Farm Park: 15 minutes - Caerphilly Castle: … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Ty Draw?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  10:30 a.m. –  7:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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