Graig Ddu

No availability at present on Pitchup.com 7.3 3 reviews
Entrance to the site (added by manager 14 Apr 2023)
Entrance to the site (added by manager 14 apr 2023)
Gravel pitches (added by manager 14 apr 2023)
Gravel pitches (added by manager 10 may 2023)

  • Basic family-friendly campervan site in the Dyfi Valley lowlands
  • A five-minute drive from Dyfi Bike Park and Machynlleth
  • Firepits permitted, with logs available to buy on site
Off to the dreamy Dyfi Valley? Then set your sights on Graig Ddu, a handy family-friendly campervan site in the valley’s lowlands. This simple family-friendly spot is just a five-minute drive from two of the valley’s famed spots… The first of those is the Dyfi Bike Park in Esgair Forest, which has a whopping 650 acres of twists and turns for mountain bikers to tear up. Second up is the town of Machynlleth, the valley’s big creative community hub and your go-to for snacks, supplies and eating out (and remember that it’s market day on Wednesdays). Those are two of the closest spots, but Graig Ddu’s friendly and knowledgeable hosts will also happily point you in the direction of other spectacular valley locations. The small site is on a family-run working farm, so setting out into the surrounding countryside is always a good jaunt. Relaxing, peaceful and with chilled vibes… check, check, check. Evenings around the fire, too? Those also have the green light: firepits are permitted and logs are handily available to buy on site. As for facilities, the site has a clean toilet and shower block and a drinking water station (but please note there are no electric hook-ups or chemical waste disposal points). Pets are very welcome at Graig Ddu.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 3
Tent pitches 10
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • 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.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Welsh

Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

vanessamartin66@hotmail.com

Overall 6/10
Location 6
Value for money 4
Accommodation 4
Facilities / Activities 4
Customer service 4
Child friendliness 2
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Vanessa M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked: Clean toilet and shower unit (unit more than block) Water. Picnic benches

Disliked: I was the only person there and felt very vulnerable and happy to have a dog. Didn't meet the owners, but they sounded nice on phone. Didn't know where the farm house was - could only see outbuildings. It was more like a gravel road than a campsite - high trees and bushes either side, which made it quite dark. Shame as the views through the bushes across the fields was lovely . I think it was quite expensive compared to other places I had stayed in with more facilitiies including electric. It is a good pit stop but at half the price.

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Quiet . Easy payment…

Overall 6/10
Location 10
Value for money 4
Accommodation 4
Facilities / Activities 4
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 2
Cleanliness 6
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked: Quiet . Easy payment

Disliked: Not easy to find when on the farm.

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clean,great value,level pitches , great base, really friendly, 10/10

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
George H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked: Really good value, lovely warm shower / toilet block , very clean , nice and flat , very sheltered from wind , great base for exploring surrounding area (lots of stuff to do) , owners are really friendly, welcoming and easy going. Site is relatively new but has massive potential! Would absolutely recommend ! Thanks farmer Will and family for the warm welcome .hope to be back at some point when we are your way in the future ! Cheers Fliss, George and Arthur

Disliked: Surrounded by beautiful countryside but unfortunately it is obscured by a row of large bushes . Site hasn't been open long but if those trees were pruned down to a level where you could see over the fields it would be second to non!

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Features

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

Disabled facilities

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

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

Themes

Budget/backpacker

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wild camping

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

Type

Farm

Pop-up campsite

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Outdoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Tennis nearby

Location

Graig Ddu

Hendreseifion

Llanwrin

Machynlleth

Powys

Wales

SY20 8QQ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

52.60664°N
-3.82523°W

Nearest transport

Coach
15.5 mi Penllwyn PO
15.5 mi Penllwyn PO
16.2 mi The Groe
Rail
1.5 mi Machynlleth Rail Station
5.1 mi Dovey Junction Rail Station
9.8 mi Penhelig Rail Station
Ferry
12 mi Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing
12.3 mi 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

Start exploring close to base or go straight to the river mouth, where Aberdyfi (20 minutes’ drive) has a long stretch of sandy beach and waves that encourage adventurous folk to go sailing, windsurfing or kitesurfing. If you’re keen to stay more local, your first stop might be the Centre for Alternative Technology (five minutes). The eco centre’s aim is to get more and more people living sustainably, and the woodlands and wild gardens there have gorgeous picnic areas. Good contenders for the next visit are the Corris Craft Centre (10 minutes), which runs craft workshops, or King Arthur's Labyrinth (10 minutes), a family-friendly underground attraction that tells Welsh legends. Main characters in the attraction include a gang of giants and dragons as well as King Arthur himself. The Dyfi Osprey Project (10 minutes) is home to creatures whose existence is definitely truth rather than legend. Its family of Welsh ospreys make essential viewing for keen wildlife watchers or those who want to bag their first time seeing the birds of prey in flight.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Aberdyfi 10.6 mi Estuary Excellent Good Good Good
Aberdyfi Rural 11.4 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Good Good
Fairbourne 11.7 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Tywyn 11.7 mi Sea Good Good Good Excellent
Borth 12.5 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

MOMA Wales - Y Tabernacl 1.6 mi

Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway 11.2 mi

Vale of Rheidol Railway (Aberystwyth) 17.3 mi

CADW - Harlech Castle 21.1 mi

Portmeirion Gardens 24.1 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Esgair Fochnant - Glaslyn - Bugeilyn 4.9 mi

Abergynolwyn - Foel Y Geifr - Abergynolwyn 6.1 mi

YNYS-HIR (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 20/04/2000) 6.5 mi

Cadair Idris 8.9 mi

Llynau Greggan from Ty Nant 8.9 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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