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. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Gwerniago Campsite?

From £22 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Gwerniago Campsite

View prices & book Last booked 14 hours ago 9.7 296 reviews

Non-electric pitches (added by manager 26 May 2019)

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

Open now

Tourist board rating

Please note

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).
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.
Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
Units longer than 7 metres are not allowed.
If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

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

Languages spoken

English

Welsh

Open from Wed, 6 Mar to Sat, 2 Nov 2024

Pitch types & availability

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

5 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/pitch

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: Max 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)

5 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/pitch

One Tent or Campervan or Trailer tent allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Max 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)

Ground type

Grass

Suitable for

Tent, Campervan, Trailer tent, (Motorhome not allowed)

Features

Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.

Car 1 included, 2 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit

Wifi at the unit/pitch

Extras

Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£4 (£4) per night
Dog (2 max)		£1 (£1) per night
Extra car (1 max)		£4 (£4) per night
Extra tent (1 max)		£4 (£4) per night
Trailer (1 max)		£4 (£4) per night
Travelling solo? (1 max)		-£7 (-£7) per night
Travelling without a car? (1 max)		-£4 (-£4) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £22 (£22) 1 night, 2 adults

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Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch

5 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch

Ground type: Hardstanding

Pitch size: Max 4.0m width x 7.0m depth (13.1ft width x 23.0ft depth) Calculated area: 28.0m² (301.4ft²)

5 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch

One Motorhome or Touring caravan or Campervan allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Max 4.0m width x 7.0m depth (13.1ft width x 23.0ft depth) Calculated area: 28.0m² (301.4ft²)

Ground type

Hardstanding

0 rooms

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Suitable for

Motorhome, Touring caravan, Campervan

Features

Electric: 16 amp included

Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.
Car 1 included, 1 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit
Chemical disposal point
Picnic table
Wifi at the unit/pitch

Other restrictions

Pup tents not allowed

Extras

Bring a gazebo (1 max) £4 (£4) per night
Dog (2 max)

£1 (£1) per night
Trailer (1 max) £4 (£4) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £30 (£30) 1 night, 2 adults

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

A picnic bench in front of trees on a hillside as seen through the entrance of a blue tent.

Our pitch in the second field, big pitch area.

Looking across the second field, where we stayed.

Stunning views and had everything you could need and want for your…

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Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous Sept 2024

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Stunning views and had everything you could need and want for your stay

Recommend to friends Visit again

There is not a single negative to say about our stay at…

Overall	10/10
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Child friendliness	10
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Wifi	10

Lloyd J. Sept 2024

Electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked: There is not a single negative to say about our stay at Gwerniago Campsite. Scenery was beautiful, amenities were great, couldn't have wished for anything more. Stayed an extra night because we didn't want to come home. We cannot wait to come back!

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Level pitches

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Customer service	8
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Steve B. Sept 2024

Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Views, great pitches well thought and clean facilities. Owner was very friendly. Loved it and want to return.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A beautiful site. ❤️

Overall	10/10
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Child friendliness	10
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Elanor H. Sept 2024

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Views, very close pub with good food, toilet and shower facilities. I think the shower/toilet facilities were probably the best I’ve seen! Pitches are also well-marked which reallly helps avoid crowding.

Disliked: Nothing!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly staff, beautiful scenery, quiet site. Good facilities.…

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Allan L. Sept 2024

Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Friendly staff, beautiful scenery, quiet site. Good facilities.

Disliked: Nothing, it was a great place.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site in a stunning location. Easy to get to Dyfi bike…

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Wifi	8

Amelia G. Sept 2024

Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Excellent site in a stunning location. Easy to get to Dyfi bike park (10 min drive) and the opposite way the beautiful Aberdyfi. Shower and toilet block was clean and plenty of hot water - no complaints at all! We were running a little late arriving and Mair was very understanding. We were also very lucky to see two f35 fighter jets fly by on our first morning!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely views and wildlife

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

Sophie M. Sept 2024

Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Lovely clean and well maintained facilities. Great views (pitches 5, 6, and 7 have the best view) and woodland strolls with lots of birds.

Disliked: Pitches are quite small and close together so we felt a bit hemmed in at peak weekend times.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic clean and well kept site.

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Sylvia M. Sept 2024

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Fantastic site, spacious and with really gorgeous views of the valley and mountains. Showers were really hot, toilets clean and the site well kept. Very easy to book and check in.

Disliked: There is a road in the valley which can echo, but during the night it's quiet with no traffic.

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Stunning views & great for chilling

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

Joe V. Aug 2024

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Easy check in and we booked late in the day too, and they accommodated us. Excellent facilities with lots of toilets and showers. Also, very hot water for washing up + shower, plus free charging and fridge freezer zone. Stunning views, picnic benches with pitches. A nice buzz around the site with families and couples alike, but quiet and peaceful vibes. And all for a very reasonable price!

Disliked: Tough to find a flat pitch for our camper van late in the day, and quite a walk from tent pitches to facilities.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely peaceful site in a woodland setting. Great for walking. Spotless facilities. Friendly,…

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

janet d. Sept 2024

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Lovely peaceful site in a woodland setting. Great for walking. Spotless facilities. Friendly, helpful staff. Wooded dog walk on site.

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 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

Disabled facilities

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

Route directions

If travelling from north Wales via Dolgellau, cross the road by Dovey Bridge and take the Aberdovey Road (A493). The campsite is two miles from the bridge, signposted on the left, and then the first farm on the right. If travelling from Shrewbury/Welshpool, turn right by the clock in Machynlleth, then immediately left over the bridge. The campsite is on the left two miles up the road. If travelling from the south via Aberystwyth, drive straight through Machynlleth, over the bridge, immediately left and as above.

Nearest transport

Coach

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

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

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	2020	2019	2018	2017
Aberdyfi	7.1 mi	Estuary	Excellent	Good	Good	Good
Aberdyfi Rural	7.8 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Good	Good
Tywyn	8.4 mi	Sea	Good	Good	Good	Excellent
Borth	9.1 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Fairbourne	10.2 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
There is no reception at this site. Please check in at the farmhouse instead.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.
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).

Extras

Motorbike(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

General

Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Kites and other flying objects are not permitted.
Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
Public areas are non-smoking.
Quiet hours must be respected between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
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.

Occupancy

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.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.

Vehicles

Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.
Units longer than 7 metres are not allowed.

Visitors

Visitors must register at reception and pay their fee.

Additional terms

Gwerniago is a working farm. Please do not approach the farm dogs as they are working dogs.

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

Payment terms

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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 £22 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.