Gwerniago Campsite

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  • Rural and back to nature site in southern Snowdonia
  • Spectacular views of the Dovey Estuary and the hills of mid-Wales
  • Near Cader Idris and the golden beaches of Aberdovey and Borth/Ynyslas
Sitting pretty at the southernmost point of Snowdonia National Park, there’s really s’no escaping the back-to-nature goodness of Gwerniago Campsite, also a working farm. Whether you want a splendid location, a cracking pub or a good old-fashioned field where you can light your own off-ground campfire (and buy the wood you need on site too), pitching up at Gwerniago will tick plenty of boxes. Cycling, river walks and an array of outdoorsy activities are around the Dyfi Valley, but the real winners here are the youngsters (although big kids should enjoy getting stuck in just as much): from scoring goals in the playing field's football goal to the wooded play area complete with tree swing, this place is fit for any little explorer. Strollers and avid hikers alike will be in their element at these rural digs, as will twitchers; the farm is close to the RSPB’s Ynyshir reserve, home of the BBC’s Springwatch in past years. Grab your binoculars to spot red kites overhead and keep a beady eye out for the Dyfi osprey nest which you can spy from the site. As well as the clean and modern facilities on site, which include a shower and toilet block with solar-provided hot water (backed up by electric), new wooden footboards and nifty timed lighting as per the site’s eco-friendly policies, other touches added by the Welsh-speaking farming family owners include free access to a small kitchen with a fridge freezer, washing-up sinks and a phone charger point. Laundry facilities are also available. The farm is within walking distance of Pennal village.

Site type

Tent pitches 30
Motorhome pitches 3
Touring caravan pitches 4
Open now
Opens 11 March

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • 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).
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.

Languages spoken

English

Welsh

Open from Wed 11 Mar to

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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0 children
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Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 205 Pitchup.com customers

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PeacefulSpectacular scenery

98% would recommend this site to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

This well-maintained campsite offers stunning views and spacious pitches with picnic benches. Visitors praise the clean and excellent facilities, friendly owners, and peaceful atmosphere. It's well-located for exploring the area, with a village pub within walking distance. While generally quiet, some guests noted occasional noise from other campers and busy periods for toilets and showers. A popular choice for families and couples alike, with many recommending a return visit.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 03/06/2026

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Arrival date (latest first)

Big tents little tents. Plenty of space for all of us

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 jo p. 1 review

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked The field is beautifully flat and very well maintained. It appears to be a family-run business that has put considerable effort into accommodating all types of campers. Additionally, a bonus is being in the flight path of a few red kites performing low-level acrobatics.

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 john stephen w. 1 review

Electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked We found everything excellent top site

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We had a lovely stay at…

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 rahmat n. 3 reviews

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked We had a lovely stay at Gwerniago Campsite. The site is small, quiet and very well maintained. The facilities were clean and everything was well organised. The owners were friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better. A perfect place to relax and enjoy nature away from busy campsites. We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a peaceful camping trip.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location

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 Edward S. 34 reviews

Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Location, seemed remote but within walking distance of Pennal, which has a good pub and a regular bus service to Aberdyfi, Tywyn, Machynlleth, Fairbourne and Dolgellau. Children had a great time with a slide made from a length of piping and a rope swing

Disliked Needed to queue for toilets and showers at busy times

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great views but busy with families so not a romantic getaway

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 Matt P. 2 reviews

Electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Great amenities and stunning views. Pitch sizes were great. We had an electric tent pitch which had our own bench, water and gravel parking space. Only thing for us it is a busy site for families and children but is advertised as such. Nice woodland play area with slides and swings. As we are an adult couple we prefer the smaller quiet sites so this definately suits a family. Toilets and showers ok and clean. Slight smell not sure if its from the campervans waste though. Wifi had signal but wouldnt connect with correct password. Maybe too many already connected. Probably needs turning off and on again haha

Disliked Wifi would not connect

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 Piotr D. 1 review

Electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked We had a great stay at this campsite and thoroughly enjoyed our time there. The staff were extremely friendly, welcoming, and always happy to help. The facilities were clean and well maintained throughout our stay, which made the experience even more comfortable. The location is excellent, providing easy access to the surrounding area while still feeling peaceful and relaxing. We would happily stay here again and highly recommend it to others.

Disliked None

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Will G. 1 review

Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Great view. Lovely setting. Nice sized pitches

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very good value. Lovely stay

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Lovely site overall. Very clean toilets and shower. Friendly owners. Lots of space, only a bit noisy on the last night as one big group

Disliked Took ages to charge things but that's such a minor gripe

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Highly rated

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Great Campsite.....really clean, big pitch areas, quiet, great location, and really good facilities. Would definitely go there again

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic campsite close to town with great facilities

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Clare F. 6 reviews

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Location very rural , great facilities, can choose your own place to pitch up , really welcoming owner , great price

Disliked Nothing

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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

Baby-changing facilities Bath available 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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Peaceful Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge 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

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch 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 Step-free or level access

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches

Location

Gwerniago Campsite

Pennal

Machynlleth

Powys

Wales

SY20 9JX

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.58459°N
3.90182°W

Nearest transport

Coach
12.9 mi Penllwyn PO
12.9 mi Penllwyn PO
13.5 mi University Campus Penglais
Rail
1.7 mi Dovey Junction Rail Station
2.1 mi Machynlleth Rail Station
6.2 mi Penhelig Rail Station
Ferry
10.9 mi Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing
11.2 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

Four miles to the east is Machynlleth for the local street market on Wednesdays and getting techy at the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT); it's also home to a comedy festival in the spring. Aberystwyth is about a 40-minute drive south for shops, restaurants and nights out. If you’d rather escape the towns, explore the award-winning beaches and harbours (15 minutes' drive) for fishing and strolling. The Aberdyfi estuary’s beaches and sand dunes are some of the best kept in the country, and for those who fancy a round (of golf, that is), the area is also home to an award-winning golf course. For kitesurfers and boarders, beaches at Tywyn, Borth and Fairbourne (the furthest of which is 10 miles away) should offer some exciting sporting opportunities, with some even offering tuition. Back on dry land, the Dyfi Bike Park (10 minutes) is known as one of the best mountain bike locations in all the land. If you prefer more laidback days out, take a trip to Talyllyn’s steam railway (around eight miles away) or travel from Aberystwyth to Devil’s Bridge on the Vale of Rheidol steam railway line.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Aberdyfi 7.1 mi Estuary ExcellentGoodGoodGood
Aberdyfi Rural 7.8 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentGoodGood
Tywyn 8.4 mi Sea GoodGoodGoodExcellent
Borth 9.1 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Fairbourne 10.2 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

MOMA Wales - Y Tabernacl 2.1 mi

Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway 7.9 mi

Vale of Rheidol Railway (Aberystwyth) 14.2 mi

CADW - Harlech Castle 20.8 mi

Portmeirion Gardens 24.2 mi

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) 3.3 mi

Abergynolwyn - Foel Y Geifr - Abergynolwyn 4.7 mi

Esgair Fochnant - Glaslyn - Bugeilyn 6.6 mi

Cadair Idris 9.4 mi

Llynau Greggan from Ty Nant 9.4 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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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Gwerniago Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Gwerniago Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Gwerniago Campsite? Four miles to the east is Machynlleth for the local street market on Wednesdays and getting techy at the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT); it's also home to a comedy festival in … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Gwerniago Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Gwerniago Campsite? From £24 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.