When can I check in and check out of Campsiriol?

Camping and caravan Arrive: 2 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On arrival please see the Campers Information board above the bins. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Campsiriol?

From $46.67 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Campsiriol

View prices & book Last booked 14 hours ago 8.2 35 reviews

View of site from path across the valley

Peaceful, family-friendly site in the scenic Clarach Valley
A 10-minute drive to Aberystwyth or Borth beach; Snowdonia further out
Parking spaces provided, with pubs and shops in the town

Tracking down beaches, mountains, forests, lakes and caverns is easy from Campsiriol in the scenic Clarach Valley. At this family-friendly site in Bow Street in Ceredigion, you'll only be a few minutes' drive from a scenic coastal strip belonging to the UNESCO Dyfi Biosphere, a green, wildlife-friendly and community-driven area. So, head on down, unpack your bits and drive the five minutes to Clarach Bay or 10 minutes to Borth beach or Aberystwyth. Options for a plunge include a swim from Clarach or beach-to-beach kayaking or paddleboarding from Borth beach, where the low tide will also reveal tree stumps in the sand remaining from an ancient forest. In Aberystwyth, there are more beach paddles, a cliff railway, donkey rides and Edwardian steam train adventures on the Vale of Rheidol Railway to choose from… all with the knowledge that the town has a generous selection of shops, pubs, ice cream shops, cafés and gourmet restaurants for your return. When you’ve had your fill of all the local beaches or forests, waterfalls, mossy valleys, hills and mountains inland, Campsiriol is a peaceful, family-friendly place to return to with parking spaces and permission to get a firepit going when the sun goes down. Just make sure to get a good night’s sleep in, as tomorrow could involve fishing, dolphin watching or amusement arcades locally. Want to leave the car behind? Bow Street station is under a mile away, which is very handy for trips to Aberystwyth and circular walks.

Campground type

Open now

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
A charge of GBP1.00 ($1.98) applies for the use of the shower.
No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
Minimum spacing of 5 metres between pitches.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

French

German

Spanish

Open from Fri, 10 Jan 2025 to Sun, 4 Jan 2026

Site types & availability

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

View looking away from owner's property.

Nice site with easy checkin (text and set up).

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	4
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Apr 2025

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Clear instructions
Good location
Nice small site one field and no cars on field (they stay on driveway area)

Disliked: Only one bathroom wasn’t an issue for me as no one else stayed but could be problematic if there were more campers

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good small and basic campsite. Bring all you need with you.

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities	No rating
Customer service	No rating
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	No rating
Wifi	No rating

Toby L. Sept 2024

Motorcycle only unpowered grass tent site (no cars)

Liked: The wheel barrow to get my bag down into the field and back up, the water tap at the top of the field, and the metal chair by the fire pit (I didn’t light a fire but I ate my supper there and looked at the views. I also liked the clear light - pollution - free sky in the night.

Disliked: The £1 meter for a shower. I booked on the hoof via my phone and didn’t see the warning that the showers cost money. I had no pound coin, so no shower.
The previous night I had stayed in a small site where the shower was free, and it makes a difference to offer that hospitality.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good, quiet site with clean facilities

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	8

Anonymous Sept 2024

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Location was quiet and pleasant. Parking available. Everything was set out clearly. Quite a pretty area.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great little site perfect for our long weekend away visiting the coast

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Sean P. Aug 2024

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Great location to many beaches. Quite small campsite which we love. Clear instructions on arrival so didn't actually meet the owners. Good clean facilities.

Disliked: No washing up facility (although didn't bother us much at all)

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice to explore surrounding area. Toilet situation sometimes stressful

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	No rating
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	6
Wifi	No rating

Samuel Jonathan B. Aug 2024

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: We had a nice grass pitch, there was plenty of space to set up our tent and we had a lovely view of the hills and landscapes around us. We went to Borth beach and Aberystwyth which is both around a 15 min drive from the campsite.

Disliked: There are two bathrooms one of which has the only shower (costs 1£), so if people need to shower there was only one toilet left. This led to queues every now and then. The toilet without the shower was unfortunately not very well cleaned.
There is not much space for cars, it always worked out but we were sometimes worried about finding a parking space when returning.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site great facilities and friendly owners.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Ben C. July 2024

Cyclist only unpowered grass tent site (backpacker, no cars)

Liked: Really easy to book and a lovely camp ground. Excellent shower and toilet facilities too.

We were bicycle touring and this was perfect.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The owners were lovely- gave me directions to the best local. Facilities…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Jesse L. July 2024

Cyclist only unpowered grass tent site (backpacker, no cars)

Liked: The owners were lovely- gave me directions to the best local. Facilities were great as well.

Disliked: Only thing I disliked was how hard it was to get there- but that was my fault for choosing a bad route.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely quiet site with necessary amenities. Just a short walk to the train…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Neil S. July 2024

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Lovely quiet site with necessary amenities.
Just a short walk to the train station with easy access to Aberystwyth. A perfect getaway.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The fire pit, shower, fridge and even the outdoor toilet was quite…

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	No rating
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous July 2024

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: The fire pit, shower, fridge and even the outdoor toilet was quite nice. The location was perfect.

Disliked: Slightly uneven ground.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Extremely quiet site, just the bread I needed…

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous June 2024

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Extremely quiet site, just the bread I needed

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

No 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 site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowed

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent sites

Themes

Bush Lake and/or mountain Leave the car at home Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 sites)

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 Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Campsiriol

Nantsiriol

Blaen Ddol

Bow Street

Ceredigion

Wales

SY24 5BJ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.44087°N
-4.03981°W

Route directions

Arriving at the site's postcode (SY24 5BJ) from the A487 and the village of Bow Street, keep heading west past the row of houses on the left and out of the 30mph zone/into national speed limit zone. The entrance is about 50 metres on the right after the national speed limit signs, right next to the Bow Street village sign. Take the right-hand driveway towards three farm houses – the camping field is on your right.

Nearest transport

Coach

3.1 km University Campus Penglais

4.1 km Bus Station

5.6 km Penllwyn PO

Rail

4.1 km Aberystwyth Rail Station

5.6 km Borth Rail Station

11.5 km Aberdovey Rail Station

Ferry

30.5 km Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing

31 km Barmouth Ferry Landing

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

With the coast, forests and Snowdonia National Park within driving distance, you won’t be short of outdoorsy activities from this site. Watch the red kite feeding at Bwlch Nant yr Arian Forest (15 minutes’ drive) and take on its hiking, mountain biking and horse riding forest trails or brave the heights on the zipwires at Zip World Slate Caverns (an hour and 25 minutes) in Snowdonia National Park. With Nant-y-Moch Reservoir (35 minutes) and Hafod Forest (half an hour) around for more scenic hikes with water, valley or hill views, a sturdy pair of walking shoes may come in handy. Then, there are also the Ynyslas Sand Dunes (20 minutes) for a sandy stroll by the Dyfi estuary or the Cambrian Mountains (55 minutes) for more challenging hikes or mountain biking. Not forgetting the all-important hike up Penygader (40 minutes) – that's one to tick off your bucket list. The historic can feature in your itinerary in Ceredigion too. Just visit the Frongoch Mine Ruins (25 minutes) or one of the many market towns around.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Clarach South	2.8 km	Sea	Good	Good	Good	Good
Aberystwyth North	4.1 km	Sea	Excellent	Good	Excellent	Excellent
Aberystwyth South	4.7 km	Sea	Good	Good	Good	Good
Borth	5.6 km	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Aberdyfi	11.3 km	Estuary	Excellent	Good	Good	Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Vale of Rheidol Railway (Aberystwyth) 4.3 km

Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway 16.2 km

MOMA Wales - Y Tabernacl 20.9 km

Llanerchaeron - National Trust 27.9 km

Dolaucothi Gold Mines - National Trust 44.4 km

National Trust

Dolaucothi Gold Mines 44.4 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Black Covert Walk 1 - Aberystwyth 12.8 km

Black Covert Walk 2 12.8 km

YNYS-HIR (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 20/04/2000) 13.3 km

The Arch Car Park - Pen lan fawr - The Arch Car Park 17.5 km

Esgair Fochnant - Glaslyn - Bugeilyn 22.7 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Extras

A charge of GBP1.00 ($1.98) applies for the use of the shower.

Admission

At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 14 day(s) of arrival.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.

Occupancy

Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).

Safety

Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.

Pitches

Minimum spacing of 5 metres between pitches.

Vehicles

No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.

Occupancy

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Vehicles

No vehicle movement between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m..

General

Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Arrivals and departures

Please pick any available pitch on arrival.

General

Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m..

Occupancy

Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

General

The campground/park is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Reception

There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Admission

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Visitors

Visitors are not permitted on site.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see site type section for details

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Frequently asked questions

Does Campsiriol have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Campsiriol dog friendly? No View all features
What attractions are near Campsiriol? With the coast, forests and Snowdonia National Park within driving distance, you won’t be short of outdoorsy activities from this site. Watch the red kite feeding at Bwlch Nant yr Arian Forest … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Campsiriol?

Camping and caravan

Arrive: 2 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Depart by: 11 a.m.

On arrival please see the Campers Information board above the bins.
Read more
How much does it cost to stay at Campsiriol? From $46.67 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.