Basecamp Wales

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The view from Basecamp camping field
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Motorhome pitches with/without an electric hook-up
Motorhome pitches
Picnic area next to the play park

Seeking outdoor adventure in the Afan Valley? Basecamp Wales is calling you… tucked away in the 3,900-hectare Afan Forest Park, this campsite 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.

Type campingplass

Teltplasser 10
Bobilplasser 6
Åpent hele året
Åpner
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  • Personer under 18 år må være i følge med sine foreldre eller verge.
  • Ingen adgang på campingplassen for raser/blandingsraser som er på listen over farlige hunder.
  • En kostnad på 1,50 £ (21,43 kr) er tilknyttet bruken av dusj.
  • Kontinentale husvogner (dvs. med døren på høyre side) er ikke tillatt.
  • Resepsjonen er ubemannet etter 4 p.m.. Hvis du tror du ankommer stedet etter dette tidspunktet, informer stedet om det slik at de kan gi deg nødvendig informasjon om enheten/plassen du har leid.
  • Da deler av campingplassen er uopplyst oppfordres gjester til å ha med seg en lommelykt av god kvalitet.
  • Extra cars may be brought but must be parked off-site; council-managed pay-and-display parking is available nearby.

Språk som snakkes

Engelsk

Walisisk

Enhetsyper og tilgjengelighet

Vurderinger

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Viser bare vurderinger for de siste 30 månedene.

Clean facilities. Good cafe.…

Alt i alt 8/10
Beliggenhet 10
Valuta for pengene 8
Innkvartering 8
Fasiliteter / aktiviteter 8
Kundeservice 8
Barnevennlighet 6
Renslighet 10
Wifi Ingen vurdering
Glyn T. Anmelder bestilte via Pitchup.com

Plass for bobil på finsingel , med strøm

Likte: Clean facilities. Good cafe.

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First van trip, the surrounding area is stunning, staff were amazing!

Alt i alt 10/10
Beliggenhet 8
Valuta for pengene 10
Innkvartering 10
Fasiliteter / aktiviteter 8
Kundeservice 10
Barnevennlighet 8
Renslighet 10
Wifi Ingen vurdering
Jamie M. Anmelder bestilte via Pitchup.com

Plass for bobil på finsingel , uten strøm

Likte: Access to trails, staff, cleanliness and cafe

Likte ikke: Proximity to road for hardstand parking

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AMAZING

Alt i alt 10/10
Beliggenhet 10
Valuta for pengene 10
Innkvartering 10
Fasiliteter / aktiviteter 10
Kundeservice 10
Barnevennlighet 10
Renslighet 10
Wifi 10
Anonym Anmelder bestilte via Pitchup.com

Plass for telt på gressplen , uten strøm

Likte: our favourite camp site! amazing views!

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Terrible site with no access to facilities (locked)

Alt i alt 2/10
Beliggenhet 8
Valuta for pengene 2
Innkvartering 2
Fasiliteter / aktiviteter 2
Kundeservice 6
Barnevennlighet 2
Renslighet 2
Wifi 2
Anonym Anmelder bestilte via Pitchup.com

Plass for bobil på finsingel , uten strøm

Likte: Nothing, there was nothing good about this 'camping site'. It isn't a camping site, it is a car park with gravel next to a main road that isn't even level. They allowed the caravan next to us to run a diesel generator. The bathroom and the shower blocked were locked so you couldn't even use them. We left after a few hours because it was so horrible. There's nothing to recommend this place and we would never stay here again.

Likte ikke: Everything. It was awful.

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Id leave no stars if i could. Go somewhere else.

Alt i alt 2/10
Beliggenhet 2
Valuta for pengene 2
Innkvartering 2
Fasiliteter / aktiviteter 2
Kundeservice 2
Barnevennlighet 2
Renslighet 2
Wifi 2
Anonym Anmelder bestilte via Pitchup.com

Plass for telt på gressplen , uten strøm

Likte: Nothing

Likte ikke: Everything. It was NOT as advertised!!!! We pulled into this sketchy looking tiny car park big enough for 3 cars. The field was tiny and on a very steep gradient. Your being very generous even calling it a campsite. The toulets and showers are really far from the actual site. Didn’t even bother getting out the car. We booked somewhere else. Dont book this waste of money. The photos are taken at angles that make it look good! £50 gone. Wont ever make that mistake again!!

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Nothing to like I didn't stay…

Alt i alt 2/10
Beliggenhet 2
Valuta for pengene 2
Innkvartering 2
Fasiliteter / aktiviteter 4
Kundeservice 2
Barnevennlighet 2
Renslighet 2
Wifi 2
Andrew P. Anmelder bestilte via Pitchup.com

Plass for bobil på finsingel , uten strøm

Likte: Nothing to like I didn't stay

Likte ikke: It was just a cat park right next to main road I didn't even stay, very disappointed the post for this site is very misleading and should be taken down

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Great base for mountain biking, cycling along a cycle path or walking.

Alt i alt 8/10
Beliggenhet 8
Valuta for pengene 10
Innkvartering 6
Fasiliteter / aktiviteter 10
Kundeservice 10
Barnevennlighet 10
Renslighet 10
Wifi Ingen vurdering
Natalie A. Anmelder bestilte via Pitchup.com

Plass for bobil på finsingel , med strøm

Likte: Great location for people that enjoy mountain biking, riding along cycle paths or walking.
Showers and toilets are kept lovely and clean. Staff have all been lovely and friendly.
Although initially shocked at it not being an actual 'campsite' but just spaces in a car park, we had booked 3 nights and thought we may leave after 2. We stayed for the 3 nights and enjoyed a lovely chilled family break. We did travel into Swansea for Crazy Climb as this is something we have been planning to book (not necessarily planned for this trip) and it helped break up a wet afternoon.

There is a shop to hire bikes for anyone wanting to give mountain biking a try without investing in a bike yourself.

Nearest shop is 2 miles away.

We didn't use the cafe but the food and cakes looked amazing.

I would recommend this site (especially for people that enjoy mountain biking). We will definitely return.

Likte ikke: I was shocked at first (as I didn't read the reviews) that the pitches are just 3 electric points in a car park. There is a camping field for tents further back from the road.
As mentioned in 'liked', we stayed for 3 nights and will return.

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Camping area…

Alt i alt 10/10
Beliggenhet 10
Valuta for pengene 10
Innkvartering 10
Fasiliteter / aktiviteter 10
Kundeservice 10
Barnevennlighet 10
Renslighet 10
Wifi 10
Anonym Anmelder bestilte via Pitchup.com

Plass for telt på gressplen , uten strøm

Likte: Camping area

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Not a campsite, basically a car park with 3 hookups.

Alt i alt 2/10
Beliggenhet 4
Valuta for pengene 2
Innkvartering 2
Fasiliteter / aktiviteter 6
Kundeservice 8
Barnevennlighet 2
Renslighet 8
Wifi 2
Anonym Anmelder bestilte via Pitchup.com

Plass for bobil på finsingel , med strøm

Likte: Cafe with good food, staff & clean facilities.

Likte ikke: This is a car park with three very cramped spaces with EHU and definitely not a camp site . Zero security , cars and vans pulling in and out all night , toilets locked overnight . We managed to get a key from the cafe at 4pm to access the toilets & shower . First night a campervan pulled in next to us at 11-30 pm . Set up with lots of noise then unplugged our neighbour from the EHU shutting down his fridge and plugged themselves in. They then left early. The next night we had a clown banging on our door at 8-45 pm demanding our key as the toilets were locked and he'd paid £18. We booked for four nights , left after two . Nice new owner who seems genuinely concerned to improve the place . In the 8 months we've been on the road this was definitely our worst experience , I hardly slept and the busy road 40m away with traffic all night didn't help . It needs a total rethink and much better signage and security. No discernable WiFi or TV signal on the pitch.

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Was windy and exposed.. and steep gradient

Alt i alt 4/10
Beliggenhet 4
Valuta for pengene 4
Innkvartering 2
Fasiliteter / aktiviteter 4
Kundeservice 6
Barnevennlighet 2
Renslighet 2
Wifi 2
Anonym Anmelder bestilte via Pitchup.com

Plass for telt på gressplen , uten strøm

Likte: Staf were friendly.

Likte ikke: The gradient of the site was quite steep. Made it difficult to set up the tent. Also, the restaurant closed quite early, and the only food available was from the site restaurant, but had to order on just eat.
Food was tasty but felt a little overpriced for what was received.

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Funksjoner

Fritidsaktiviteter på stedet

Bar eller klubbhus Barneklubb Fisking Innendørs basseng Kveldsunderholdning Lekeplass Restaurant/Kafé på plassen Spillerom Sykkelutleie TV-rom Takeaway Tennis Treningssenter Utendørs basseng Vannsport

Bekvemmeligheter på stedet

Badekar tilgjengelig Bilparkering ved plassen/enheten Bærbart toalett Dusj tilgjengelig Familietoaletter Gratis WiFi Henting fra offentlig transport Hundepark Internettilgang Ispakkekjøling Kompost-toaletter Matbutikk Myntvaskeri Offentlig telefon Oppvaskområde Piknikbord Pub-toaletter Toalettblokk Tørkerom WiFi

Grupper velkomne

Familievennlig Grupper av samme kjønn velkomne Motorsykkelvennlig Skoleklasser velkomne Studentgrupper velkomne

Regler

Bål tillatt Griller tilgjengelig Grilling tillatt Hunder tillatt Hunder tillatt hele året Nyttekjøretøy tillatt

Camping 2.0

Ekstra store teltplasser

Temaer

Avsidesliggende Budsjett/backpacker Fredelig Naturparadis Paradis for vandringsfolk Skog Spektakulært landskap Villmarkscamping

Tjenester

Fornybar energi Gassflasker tilgjengelig Ladefasiliteter Ladestasjoner for el-biler Resirkulering tilgjengelig Tømming av kjemisk avfall

Bekvemmeligheter i nærheten

Bar i nærheten Butikk i nærheten Hundelufteområde i nærheten Offentlig transport i nærheten

Type

Små (11-25 plasser)

Tilgjengelighet

Baderom: Brede døråpninger (over 30 tommer/75 cm) Baderom: Rullestoltilgjengelig dusj Baderom: Rullestoltilgjengelig toalett Baderom: Stor romslig dusj Baderom: Stort romslig toalett Baderom: Trinnfri tilgang Jevne, harde veier, som f.eks. asfalt Tilgjengelig parkering ved plassen

Fritidsaktiviteter i nærheten

Fisking i nærheten Golf i nærheten Innendørs basseng i nærheten Restaurant i nærheten Sykkelutleie i nærheten Sykling i nærheten Terrengsykling i nærheten

Campingvogner og bobiler

Servicestasjon for bobil Spillvanntilkobling for campingvogner

Beliggenhet

Basecamp Wales

Afan Forest Park

Cynonville

Port Talbot

Glamorgan

Wales

SA13 3HG

Veibeskrivelse

Tidssone

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

GPS

51,64164°N
−3,70462°V

Veibeskrivelse av ruten

What3words for reception: novels.glee.stew.

Nærmeste transport

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

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Lokale attraksjoner

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).

Vannkvaliteten ved nærliggende badevann

Navn Avstand Type 2020201920182017
Aberafan 9,5 km Elvemunning N/ABraBraBra
Rest Bay Porthcawl 17,1 km Hav UtmerketUtmerketUtmerketUtmerket
Swansea Bay 18 km Elvemunning BraBraN/ABra
Sandy Bay Porthcawl 18,2 km Hav UtmerketUtmerketUtmerketUtmerket
Trecco Bay Porthcawl 18,4 km Hav UtmerketUtmerketUtmerketUtmerket

Datakilde: European Environment Agency

Må oppleves

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

Sykkelruter

Finn lokale ruter i National Cycle Network - over 19000 km med sykkelruter.

Annet

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

Lokale begivenheter

  • Green Man Festival (torsdag 14. august 2025 – torsdag 14. august 2025)

    Crickhowell, Wales 44,2 km

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Tilbud

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