Y Giler Arms

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Lakeside pitches
Lakeside pitches
View from the pitches
Winter vw rally
Hill view from the pitches
Shower block with disability access
River merddwr
Contemporary shower block
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View from the pitches
Winter vw rally
Hill view from the pitches

  • Quiet campsite with Eryri views 15 minutes’ drive from Betws-y-Coed
  • Zip World Llechwedd half an hour’s drive; 40 minutes to Conwy Castle
  • Lakeside pitches behind a traditional pub with dining and a games room
Like the sound of holidaying under canvas with a backdrop of Eryri National Park (Snowdonia) peaks? Haste ye to the Y Giler Arms, a traditional country inn just off the A5 (a former coaching route), for tucked behind the pub is a camping field overlooking a lake and edged by the meanders of the River Merddwr. Activity junkies will be pleased to hear this peaceful spot is close to the outdoor-sports hub of Betws-y-Coed (15 minutes’ drive). Even better, the pub on site opens every evening for your post-adventure downtime – you'll get a warm Welsh welcome along with local real ales and home-cooked food served in the lakeside restaurant. Hot breakfasts are also available – just be sure to order yours from the bar the night before – and there are plenty of distractions if the kids get restless, from a darts board and pool table to a variety of board games for you to borrow. Any accompanying dogs are welcome in the public bar and games room, but must be kept on a lead and under close control at all times on the camping field, as it is surrounded by farmland with lots of grazing sheep. And finally, a few practicalities: the site comprises two acres of level pitches, with easy access for towing vehicles. Facilities include modern shower blocks (one with disabled access), a washing-up area, electric hook-ups and water points.

Site type

Tent pitches 20
Touring caravan pitches 10
Motorhome pitches 10
Open now
Opens 1 February
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • The restaurant is open between 01/02 and 31/12.
  • The games room is open between 01/02 and 31/12.
  • The bar is open between 01/02 and 31/12.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sun 1 Feb to

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

8.4

Overall rating from 244 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

82% would recommend this site to a friend

80% would stay here again

What customers say

This well-located campsite offers stunning views and spacious pitches. Guests consistently praise the friendly staff, the excellent food and drink at the on-site pub, and the clean, hot shower facilities. While generally peaceful, some visitors noted potential for noise and queues for facilities during peak times. Issues with ground conditions in wet weather have been raised, alongside a desire for improved signage. Manager replies indicate a proactive approach to addressing feedback.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Friendly staff, clean facilities, the shower is a star.

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Shaun W.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Friendly and spacious

Disliked After dark not enough light to see pitches

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great views, clean facilities, friendly staff…

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Charlotte C.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Great views, clean facilities, friendly staff

Easy to get to just off the A5

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect location, lovely pitches, great facilities…

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Liam O.

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Perfect location, lovely pitches, great facilities and very friendly and accomodating staff.

Disliked Having to leave !

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great prices for excellent facilities.

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Benjamin S.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Lovely field for the tents, excellent showers in a really warm heated block, lovely staff at the pub, and well priced and tasty food.

Disliked Cannot fault anything.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Decent little campsite with a pub in front with good food

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Anonymous

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Nice pitch with hook up water and decent toilets and shower.

Disliked Bit churned up in places but it had been wet

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent campsite and amenities

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shaun f.

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Had a brilliant stay. With the weather turning during the visit it was brilliant to have the sanctuary of the pub and restaurant. Staff were brilliant and friendly and the food fantastic. The amenities were clean and top notch definitely want to stay again in better weather next time but it was lovely to see the snow on the mountains

Disliked Nothing I disliked

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely views. Nice welcome…

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Guy G.

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Lovely views. Nice welcome

Disliked A bit of tidying up needed

Recommend to friends Visit again

The campsite was clean and very easy to set up tent.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked The owners were very friendly, the pub was great lovely food staff very friendly. Great atmosphere. Peaceful location.

Disliked The washing up facility, was abit messy, but I would say that other campers didn't clean up there mess, left cooking fat in the sink.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Spotless site with everything you needed

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Louise P.

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Lovely quiet, tranquil site. Beautiful scenery to wake up to. Large shower cubicles. We ate in the pub after our Snowdon walk, staff very polite and food was amazing and affordable.

Disliked Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

Highly recommend 👌

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Gary B.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Absolutely great site,spacious pitches,lovely views,great facilities,fantastic pub, hospitality brilliant

Disliked Nothing everything was spot on

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 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 Rallies welcome 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 Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal 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

Pub campsite Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Y Giler Arms

Rhydlydan

Betws Y Coed

Conwy

Wales

LL24 0LL

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.0429°N
3.6542°W

Nearest transport

Coach
17.6 mi Station
17.7 mi Post Office
17.7 mi County Court
Rail
7 mi Betws-y-Coed Rail Station
8.8 mi Pont-y-Pant Rail Station
8.8 mi Llanrwst Rail Station
Ferry
27.9 mi Barmouth Ferry Landing
28 mi Porth Penrhyn 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

Active sorts can soon be out on hiking jaunts from Betws-y-Coed (15 minutes’ drive), or adventures on trails in Gwydir Forest Park (20 minutes). If you’d like to increase the adrenaline levels further, zipwire over the quarry lake and bounce around on subterranean nets in the former lead mine at Zip World Llechwedd (also half an hour). If you’re keen to mix in some cultural time, explore the rugged relics of Dolwyddelan Castle (25 minutes), or tour the towers and ramparts at medieval Conwy Castle (40 minutes). Nip over the Menai Bridge to the Isle of Anglesey (50 minutes), where you can wander the formal waterfront gardens at National Trust - Plas Newydd House and Gardens (55 minutes) and snoop around the 18th-century mansion. Treat well-behaved kids to sightings of endangered snow leopards and red pandas at the Welsh Mountain Zoo (45 minutes). Round off your day by surprising everyone with afternoon tea at The Riverside Chocolate House in Pentrefoelas (five minutes), where you can gorge on handmade chocs and take some home as Welsh souvenirs.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Abergele (Pensarn) 17.8 mi Sea N/AN/AGoodGood
Colwyn Bay Porth Eirias 17.8 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentN/AN/A
Colwyn Bay 18.4 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Kinmel Bay (Sandy Cove) 19.3 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Penmaenmawr 19.5 mi Sea GoodExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Bodnant Garden 14.5 mi

Bodelwyddan Castle 16.3 mi

Conwy Castle 17.9 mi

National Trust - Aberconwy House 17.9 mi

Plas Mawr 18 mi

National Trust

Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 7.9 mi

Bodnant Garden 14.5 mi

Aberconwy House 17.9 mi

Chirk Castle 24.6 mi

Plas Newydd Country House and Gardens 26.1 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

The Llyn Brenig Circuit 5.3 mi

The Clwydian Way (7): Pentre - Cyffylliog 5.3 mi

Carnedd y Filiast 6.4 mi

The Lion Inn Gwytherin: Up the Hill and Back 6.7 mi

Betws-y-Coed and the Gwydyr Forest 6.9 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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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Y Giler Arms have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Y Giler Arms dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Y Giler Arms? Active sorts can soon be out on hiking jaunts from Betws-y-Coed (15 minutes’ drive), or adventures on trails in Gwydir Forest Park (20 minutes). If you’d like to increase the adrenaline levels … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Y Giler Arms?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Y Giler Arms? From £17 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.