Ynyslas Camping

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  • Well-kept flat pitches with lovely views over the Dyfi estuary
  • Aberystwyth and Dyfi Bike Park both 20 minutes' drive away
  • Launch kayaks or paddleboards on the river from the site
If lovely scenery and lots of nature all around are on your shopping list for your West Wales camping break, then the setting of Ynyslas Camping should suit you rather well. This chilled-out Ceredigion campsite is in a national nature reserve and Site of Special Scientific Interest, with splendid views out over the Dyfi estuary. The estuary, of course, leads down to the coast – and it’s not far away at all, with the dunes of Ynyslas beach just under a mile and a half away (about a half-hour walk or couple of minutes in the car). From there you can pick up the Wales Coast Path to see some more of this gorgeous part of the Welsh coast, do some fishing or just hang out to see what kind of wildlife you can spot (out at sea or in the air perhaps). If you want to get out to sea, well, that’s possible too – there’s boat parking on site, and you can launch or store boats at the village boatyard less than a mile away. If you’re travelling with smaller craft, you can launch kayaks or paddleboards onto the estuary from the site. Staying on land, there are lots of bike trails nearby and the excellent Dyfi Bike Park is about 25 minutes’ drive away. Pitches here are flat and well maintained, with access to fresh water and waste disposal as well as toilets (compost loos and portable toilets). You’re welcome to bring a barbecue to cook meals; pick up the essentials in Borth, a couple of miles away, or bigger Aberystwyth (20 minutes’ drive). The coast, the local villages and the main town all have plenty to offer by way of places to eat out too – not forgetting the option of a Michelin-starred meal 10 minutes’ drive away in Furnace.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 3
Motorhome pitches 3
Tent pitches 50
Open now
Opens 4 July
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • There are no bins onsite: all rubbish will need to be taken home with you.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 04 Jul to

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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Reviews

9.4

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Peaceful

96% would recommend this site to a friend

96% would stay here again

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Excellent basic campsite.

Overall 8/10

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Peteris R.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked It's quiet place and not overcrowded.
Nearly wild camping, bet with sinks and water and really good toilets.

Disliked Although on map it's next to the water, acces to water is through the owners garden.

Super Clean toilets and Friendly owners, lovely peaceful site.…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Super Clean toilets and Friendly owners, lovely peaceful site.

Loved this quiet and remote location.…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Loved this quiet and remote location.

The views and local amenities Flat pitches, pictures grass cut alot more,…

Overall 4/10

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Charlotte B.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked The views and local amenities

Flat pitches, pictures grass cut alot more, felt limited to space.

Fires and bbq welcome.

Disliked Very basic, would not recommend staying here more than 1 night as no bins, no hot water to wash you pots ans pans or even hands.

Expensive for what you get.

Beautiful site and amazing location. About a 15 minute walk down the…

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GEmma A.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Beautiful site and amazing location. About a 15 minute walk down the bridle path to Ynyslas Beach. Whilst the facilities were basic, the view made up for it!

Lovely friendly campsite on a level field (albeit a lot of molehills)…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Lovely friendly campsite on a level field (albeit a lot of molehills) with very clean toilets and cold water washing up sinks. This site is in a great location with footpaths to the dunes, beach, estuary and countryside right on the doorstep. We had a lovely three night stay, thank you.

Fantastic little site!

Overall 10/10

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Sereena C.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked What a perfectly situated, peaceful little camp site. A warm welcome from the owners gave it a really personal touch. I was a little concerned whether to book after reading the review about a rowdy bunch of men spoiling other visitors time at the site but I'm so glad I did as you can tell this would have been just a one off.
I have a low sports car so usually have issues taking it off road but the private lane and field are so well maintained with no pot holes or long grass I had no problems at all.
The views from the site are spectacular and it's location to the beach is just a few minutes walk, Borth a few minutes in the car or a thirty minute walk and just twenty minutes to Aberystwyth.
I can't fault this site in anyway, even the mention of trains from other visitors. Unless you go to bed extremely early they will not affect you in the slightest.
The toilet block, described as porta-loos. I'd call them real toilets. Two very clean cubicles with real loo's!

🏕️ Five star camping 🏕️

Remote, clean and family friendly

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Very remote, lovely views and very friendly owners. Nothing was too much trouble and they were very chilled and polite. The walk to the beach is very easy, stunning views and lovely animals on the way. Toilet facilities were done up well and always clean, very basic but had everything you need a clean toilet paper! There is lots of space to use and camp, we were lucky as there were too many campers so we felt very free and enjoyed our time. There is nothing around so we set our expectations low but it was a lovely set up for us and a real hidden gem. You need to bring everything with you (food, drinks, torches, cleaning products etc) and expect it to be "wild camping" experience rather than supplied campsite.

Disliked Didn't dislike anything but a basic shop would be good but not needed. Grass is a little long but didn't ruin the experience

Owners were lovely, really helpful (even let us blow up our mattress…

Overall 10/10

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Danielle J.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Owners were lovely, really helpful (even let us blow up our mattress outside their house because we forgot a pump!) & the campsite was in such a tranquil part of the Dyfi Estuary.
Owners knew lots about the local wildlife etc.
The site & toilets were well maintained & if was a pleasure to stay here & we’ll be back!

Great stopover for 3 nights on a Tour of Wales.

Overall 8/10

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stephen B.

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked The friendliest owners, very helpful.
Newly refurbished toilets and easy walk into town by road or by beach.

Disliked N/A

Features

Pop-up campground

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Beach access 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 Wild swimming

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 Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent pitches

Themes

Budget/backpacker Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches) Pop-up campground

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Ynyslas Camping

Y Bwthyn

Ynyslas

Borth

Ceredigion

Wales

SY24 5LB

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.51906°N
4.03894°W

Nearest transport

Coach
11.4 km University Campus Penglais
12 km Bus Station
13.3 km Penllwyn PO
Rail
3 km Penhelig Rail Station
3 km Aberdovey Rail Station
3.2 km Borth Rail Station
Ferry
21.8 km Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing
22.3 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

Numerous water based activites such as kayaking & SUP with classes offered locally for novices Bike hire is offered nearby We are close to The Centre for Alternative Technology, The world famous Dyfi Bike Park - there are also a number of free mountain bike trails in the area You can visit historic Machynllelth or colourful Portmeirion, you can travel easily to Zip World, slate mines, craft centres & Wales fantastic castles Within less than an hour you can be on a boat trip around the coast to go dolphin, seal and puffin watching, both sea and lake fishing are available to book easily in this area. You can take a short trip to Cadir Idris known for its outstanding views/maneouvres of military aircraft on' The Mach Loop' We can offer boat parking, and launch/storage is moments away at Ynyslas Boat Yard, you may launch your own kayak or paddle board direct from our site here There are numerous gorgeous pubs and cafes to eat at including several outstanding vegetarian and vegan menus offered - and not forgetting for the fine dining experience the Michelin starred establishments.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Aberdyfi 2.8 km Estuary ExcellentGoodGoodGood
Borth 3.3 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Aberdyfi Rural 4.6 km Sea ExcellentExcellentGoodGood
Tywyn 8.2 km Sea GoodGoodGoodExcellent
Clarach South 9.9 km Sea GoodGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway 7.9 km

Vale of Rheidol Railway (Aberystwyth) 12.3 km

MOMA Wales - Y Tabernacl 14.9 km

Llanerchaeron - National Trust 35.8 km

CADW - Harlech Castle 38.1 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

YNYS-HIR (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 20/04/2000) 7.1 km

Abergynolwyn - Foel Y Geifr - Abergynolwyn 15 km

Esgair Fochnant - Glaslyn - Bugeilyn 19.4 km

Fairbourne to Barmouth 19.7 km

Black Covert Walk 1 - Aberystwyth 20.9 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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Ynyslas Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Ynyslas Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Ynyslas Camping? Numerous water based activites such as kayaking & SUP with classes offered locally for novices Bike hire is offered nearby We are close to The Centre for Alternative Technology, The world famous … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Ynyslas Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  9 a.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  Anytime
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Ynyslas Camping? From R578,05 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.