Basecamp Wales

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The view from base camp camping field
The view from base camp camping field
Motorhome pitches with/without an electric hook-up
Motorhome pitches
Layout of area and location of important facilities
Picnic area next to the play park
Afan valley bike shed – bike hire and repair shop on site
View of the camping field
Hook-up area for motorhomes
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Motorhome pitches with/without an electric hook-up
Motorhome pitches
Layout of area and location of important facilities

  • 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
Seeking outdoor adventure in the Afan Valley? Basecamp Wales is calling you… tucked away in the sloping 5,564-acre Afan Forest Park, this site offers a winning combination of comfort and a back-to-nature vibe, with spectacular views overlooking the Glamorgan valleys. Cycling enthusiasts are in good company here, as Afan Forest Park is renowned for its biking experiences, with single tracks winding through the woods, exposed trails on the hills, and the thrilling jumps and short runs at Afan Bike Park (15 minutes’ drive). Bikers can relax knowing there’s also a bike-hire service, wash station and repair hub on site for their use. But this scenic forest spot isn’t just about the bikes. The park also has plenty of walking trails, a play area for the youngest guests, and the chance to learn more about local history at the South Wales Miners Museum (five minutes’ walk). And after a day of fun-filled activity or simply relaxing with a good book, you can refuel at Base Café, where good food and drinks are served, enjoy a barbecue or cosy up around your campfire under the stars – and with minimal light pollution in the area, clear nights will bring you dazzling starry skies. Easily accessible from the M4 and Port Talbot (15 minutes’ drive), the site has all essential amenities, from 24/7 showers (tokens are available from staff in the café) and accessible bathrooms to free parking.

Site type

Tent pitches 10
Motorhome pitches 6
Open all year
Opens
Please note

Extras

  • A charge of £1,50 (R32,91) applies for the use of the shower.

Vehicles

  • Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.

Reception

  • Reception is unmanned after 4 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.

Dogs

  • 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).

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Extra cars may be brought but must be parked off-site; council-managed pay-and-display parking is available nearby.

Languages spoken

English

Welsh

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

6.9

Overall rating from 201 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Forest

72% would recommend this site to a friend

69% would stay here again

What customers say

Clean, well-kept grounds with great walks. Friendly staff. Electric pitches are in a parking area; non-electric ones are very sloped. Some found shower access tricky with cafe hours, but many enjoyed the food and quiet vibe.

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Arrival date (latest first)

simple campsite with great views

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7 out of 10
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pete s. 8 reviews

Non-electric gravel motorhome pitch

Liked Simple stop over, so peaceful.

Disliked Track up to the site was steep and stoned track.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good for a few nights

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8 out of 10
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 Jim T. 1 review

Electric gravel motorhome pitch

Liked The showers are amazing, but ya need tokens from the cafe that shuts at 4. It was good for a base for a few nights but not a full on holiday break.

Disliked The lack of grass area around the pitch but plenty around for the dog.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect for a MTB weekend away.…

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10 out of 10
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 Chris P. 1 review

Electric gravel motorhome pitch

Liked Perfect for a MTB weekend away. Nice showers, stunning food in the Cafe, bike wash and bike shop on site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Love little site, access to clean…

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10 out of 10
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Rebecca O. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass tent pitch (sloping)

Liked Love little site, access to clean toilets and nice hot showers. Mountain bike trails right from the site. Amazing cafe with delicious food and coffee. Staff really friendly

Disliked Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would stay again.

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7 out of 10
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Thomas G. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch (sloping)

Liked Amazing views, day and night. Daughter loved the tree swings made by previous campers and socialising with the other children at the site. Toilets were clean. Staff were polite and helpful. Plenty of tracks for bike rides. Breakfast was very nice and the food smelt amazing in the afternoon, was told that takeaway was available in the evening.

Disliked The sloped field, although this is advertised so cannot complain.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Remote location, communication with the host,…

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3 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
 3
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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 Julija G. 3 reviews

Non-electric grass tent pitch (sloping)

Liked Remote location, communication with the host, closiness to the trails

Disliked It's on the hill which is very noticeable when sleeping. Toilets and sinks are far away. Feels more like wild camping near the common toilets than campsite.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great stop over. Toilets and showers…

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 Hannah M. 1 review

Non-electric gravel motorhome pitch

Liked Great stop over. Toilets and showers were spotless and the cleaners were friendly and accommodating.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The incredible surroundings and café. The…

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5 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Kayleigh P. 2 reviews

Non-electric gravel motorhome pitch

Liked The incredible surroundings and café. The bike trails. Beautiful scenery.

Disliked Not equipped for camping. We had a motorhome and the pitches are so slanted than not even ramps would sort. Also pitches are right next to the main road. Non electric pitches are so small that you wiuld end up blocking people in.Tents was also pitched on a steep hill.

Recommend to friends Visit again

For £12/night good facilities but generally not that pleasant a stay.

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5 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch (sloping)

Liked Location at the bike park was fab.
Clean toilets and hot showers and washing up facilities.

Disliked No visible member of staff around camping area.
Litter left all over the camping field and full bins with rubbish around them.
Cars parked on camping field despite instructions not to.
Fires being set on the ground despite wild fire warnings.
Overall not the most restful night after a day's biking.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice and peaceful and the food…

Overall

5 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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 Alex R. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch (sloping)

Liked Nice and peaceful and the food is amazing gd bike trails

Disliked Could of been better maintained and looked after a bit fair from toilets and showers

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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 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 Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. 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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent pitches

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Peaceful Remote location 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 Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 30 inches/75cm) Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmac

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers Motorhome service point

Location

Basecamp Wales

Afan Forest Park

Cynonville

Port Talbot

Glamorgan

Wales

SA13 3HG

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51,64164°N
3,70462°W

Route directions

What3words for reception: novels.glee.stew.

Nearest transport

Coach
7,4 km Railway Station
7,6 km Bus Station
15,2 km Sarn Odeon
Rail
4,9 km Maesteg Rail Station
5,6 km Maesteg (Ewenny Road) Rail Station
6,7 km Garth (Bridgend) Rail Station
Ferry
15,7 km Swansea Queens Dock Ferry Terminal
40,1 km Cardiff Castle Waterbus Stop
40,2 km Barry Waterfront Ferry Terminal
Airport
25,6 km Swansea Airport
37,1 km Cardiff 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

Afan Forest Park (accessed from the site) has a diverse range of bike trails suitable for all skill levels, from a beginner-friendly short loop to a challenging black trail that can take several hours to complete. If you’re after even more thrills, you can launch yourself off an old colliery tower on a speeding zipwire at Zip World Top (half an hour’s drive). Hiking enthusiasts have plenty to explore in Afan Forest Park, with scenic trails winding through the forest landscape. For more adventurous treks, venture into the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park (40 minutes) to tackle the hike up to Four Falls waterfall. The Gower Peninsula (45 minutes) serves up spectacular coastal walks, and if it’s a beach day you’re after, the sandy coastline at Aberavon is 20 minutes by car. For rainy days or a change of pace, the South Wales Miners Museum (five minutes’ walk) gives a fascinating glimpse into the area’s rich industrial heritage. Other handy indoor options include the exotic habitats at Plantasia Tropical Zoo (half an hour’s drive), or you can delve deep into underground wonders at the National Showcaves Centre for Wales (45 minutes).
(within 10 km)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park and Zoo (within 16,1 km)

Food and drink

  • Afan Lodge 1,2 km
  • Miners Arms 2,8 km
  • Royal Oak 3 km
  • Royal Oak 3 km
  • Navigation 3,4 km
  • Riverboat 3,4 km
  • The Colliers 3,4 km
  • Masons Arms 4 km
  • Rolling Mill 4,1 km
  • Cwmafan RFC Social Club 4,7 km

Groceries

  • Filco Supermarket 3,5 km
  • Tesco Supermarket 4,4 km
  • Aldi Supermarket 4,6 km
  • Bargain Booze Off-licence 4,8 km
  • Asda Supermarket 4,8 km
  • Bargain Booze Off-licence 5,6 km
  • Spar Supermarket 6,1 km
  • CK's Supermarket 6,1 km
  • Tesco Express Supermarket 6,2 km
  • Tesco Supermarket 7,4 km

Parks and play

  • Maesteg Welfare Park 4,3 km
  • Gnoll Estate Country Park 5,9 km
  • Mount Pleasant Park 7 km
  • Victoria Gardens 7,1 km
  • Parc Tir Iarll 7,1 km
  • Baglan Park 7,5 km
  • Melyn Park 7,5 km
  • Cadoxton Park 7,5 km
  • Jersey Park 7,5 km
  • Talbot Memorial Park 7,6 km

Family days out

  • Afan Forest Park High Bridge Visitor attraction 2,2 km
  • Ivy Tower Castle 5,6 km
  • Aberdulais Tin Works and Waterfall Visitor attraction 6,7 km
  • Neath Castle 7,3 km
  • Neath Abbey Visitor attraction 8,7 km
  • Margam Abbey Visitor attraction 9 km
  • Bridgend Minature Railway Theme park 12,3 km
  • Kenfig Castle 12,5 km

Public transport

  • Oakwood Bus stop 2,7 km
  • Hermon Road Bus stop 3,5 km
  • Heol Tewgoed Corner Bus stop 4,3 km
  • Heol Camlas Bus stop 4,4 km
  • Castle Street Bus stop 4,6 km
  • Copperhouse Bus stop 4,6 km
  • Spar Bus stop 4,8 km
  • Maesteg Bus Station 4,9 km
  • Heol Mabon Bus stop 4,9 km
  • Gelli Houses Bus stop 5,2 km

Beaches

  • Aberavon Beach 9,5 km

What’s nearby

  • Maesteg Golf Course 3,5 km
  • Gnoll Pitch & Putt Course Golf course 6,1 km
  • Aberdulais Golf Range & Academy Golf course 6,4 km
  • Aberafan Shopping Centre 7,5 km
  • Neath Golf Course 7,6 km
  • Port Talbot Sea Cadets Marina 8,5 km
  • Tata Steel Golf Course 9 km
  • Monkstone Cruising and Sailing Club Marina 9,1 km
  • Earlswood Golf Course 9,4 km
  • Tata Angling Club Fishing 10 km

Local services

  • Woodlands Surgery Doctors 3,4 km
  • Caerau Pharmacy 3,4 km
  • Nanty Pharmacy 4 km
  • Maesteg Community Hospital 4,2 km
  • Llynfi Surgery Doctors 4,6 km
  • Well Pharmacy 4,6 km
  • Well Pharmacy 4,8 km
  • Maesteg Pharmacy 4,8 km
  • Well Pharmacy 5 km
  • Tonna Hospital 6 km

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Must see

Aberdulais Falls 6,6 km

National Waterfront Museum 16,5 km

Penderyn Distillery Visitor Centre 18,6 km

National Showcaves of Wales 20,9 km

Carreg Cennen Castle 28,8 km

National Trust

Aberdulais Falls 6,6 km

Aberdeunant 33,6 km

Rhossili Visitor Centre and Shop 41,3 km

Watersmeet 47,1 km

Dolaucothi Gold Mines 48 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Abercregan - Glyncorrwg - Abercregan 3,2 km

Abercregan - Coed Morgannwg Way - Pontrhydyfen 3,2 km

Treherbert to Aberdare 12,1 km

Kenfig Pool - Kenfig Burrows - Sker Beach 14,1 km

Pontneddfechan - Scwd Einion Gam Waterfall 14,9 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.

Want to know more about camping in Glamorgan?

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Basecamp Wales have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Basecamp Wales dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Basecamp Wales? Afan Forest Park (accessed from the site) has a diverse range of bike trails suitable for all skill levels, from a beginner-friendly short loop to a challenging black trail that can take … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Basecamp Wales?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  noon –  Anytime
    Depart by:  noon
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Basecamp Wales? From R259,76 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.