Parc Pen Y Bryn

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Parc Pen y Bryn
Parc pen y bryn
The cabins
Even and well-kept ground

  • Peaceful and well-maintained site on the edge of Clocaenog forest
  • A 15-minute drive from Llyn Brenig; 25 minutes from Betws-y-Coed
  • Modern site with easy access for large vehicles
Peace, quiet and woodland explores await at Parc Pen Y Bryn, a laidback, small-scale holiday park on the edge of Clocaenog forest. Some of north Wales' finest spots – like Llyn Brenig, Betws-y-Coed and Snowdonia National Park – are within easy reach of this niftily-located site. There's hardly a house to be seen at this secluded spot, where you can admire valley views and, in the distance, watch wind turbines turning slowly in the breeze. Well-placed outdoor furniture is on hand for those looking to sit in the open air and take it all in (perhaps, as per the site's pics, with a glass of vino). Parc Pen Y Bryn's top-notch hardstanding pitches make it simple for those travelling with tourers to roll up and relax. (The managers are also keen to point out that pesky narrow lanes won't get between you and your hols at this easily accessible site.) As well as that, the small number of pitches means there'll be ample room to roam at this spacious site, including for kids and dogs. The modern facilities aren't half bad either: the well-kept toilet and shower block can accommodate peeps who haven't brought their own. Those partial to cooking over coals can also set up a barbecue. Clawddnewydd, with its shop and community-run pub, is a 10-minute drive away (the site managers particularly recommend swinging by for Sunday lunch). The bigger town of Corwen on the river Dee is also close by (20 minutes).

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 3
Touring caravan pitches 8
Motorhome pitches 3
Open all year
Opens

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • 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) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • 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).
  • Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 19 or over.
  • A cable measuring at least 6 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.

Languages spoken

English

Welsh

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Reviews

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Location
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9
Facilities / Activities
9
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
9
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
8

95% would recommend this site to a friend

92% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a small, peaceful campsite praised for its beautiful rural setting and stunning views. Visitors frequently highlight the cleanliness of the facilities, including spotless toilets and warm showers. The owners are consistently described as friendly, welcoming, and helpful. Pitches are generally well-maintained and spacious, with good access. While some facilities are noted as dated, they are kept very clean. The location is ideal for walks and exploring the local area, though it is noted as being remote with no shops or pubs within easy walking distance. The site is highly recommended for its tranquility and the positive experiences of its guests.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Great location! National park right on…

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8 out of 10
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9
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8
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8
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9
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10
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Anonymous

Cabin (no pets)

Liked Great location! National park right on the doorstep and great for an event I was attending.
Facilities do ‘just what it says on the tin’. Cabin was well equipped and cosy - great views as well.

Disliked Nothing!

Recommend to friends Visit again

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9 out of 10
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Robert F.

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch (large)

Liked Excellent,

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

The site was great for peace…

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Kenneth H.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked The site was great for peace and quiet. Owners were friendly and helpful.New shower blocks and shop for next year. Great for walking and biking.

Recommend to friends Visit again

An already good site with new facilities coming soon.

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8 out of 10
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Ben W.

Electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch

Liked Countryside location
Facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely small site the pitches where…

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Susan B.

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch (large)

Liked Lovely small site the pitches where clean
Toilets / Showers clean
Owner was lovely around when needed etc
The view was amazing - Happy to stay again on my travels

Recommend to friends Visit again

The really nice, helpful owners, location,…

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8 out of 10
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Paul J.

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch (large)

Liked The really nice, helpful owners, location, views from pitches, firepits.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing views, lovely site and hosts.…

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9 out of 10
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9
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John A.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Amazing views, lovely site and hosts.
Fire pits that can be borrowed, and logs, kindle and lighters available to buy on site.
We had a great time and didn't want to come home :)

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice size pitch, small site so…

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10 out of 10
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Susan W.

Electric hardstanding and grass campervan pitch (medium)

Liked Nice size pitch, small site so facilities close to pitches. Some lovely walks in the forest straight from the campsite.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely little site - quiet with…

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9 out of 10
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10
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8
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9
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Louise B.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Lovely little site - quiet with fab walks from the door!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Sehr gepflegter, hübscher Campingplatz mit schöner…

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8 out of 10
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9
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8
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6
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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Sehr gepflegter, hübscher Campingplatz mit schöner Aussicht.
Sehr nette Betreiber, gerne wieder.

Recommend to friends Visit again


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 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

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

Forest Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearby

Type

Small (11-25 pitches) Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Location

Parc Pen Y Bryn

Corwen

Denbighshire

Wales

LL21 9UP

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.03609°N
3.46685°W

Route directions

Satnavs will bring you within 300 yards of the site entrance; access the entrance via the B5105 in order to avoid all side roads. Look out for the 'Pen Y Bryn' sign at the top of the lane.

Nearest transport

Coach
13.2 mi Parade Street 2
16.6 mi Alma Road
16.7 mi Crossroads Stores
Rail
14.4 mi Betws-y-Coed Rail Station
15.4 mi Llanrwst Rail Station
15.8 mi North Llanrwst Rail Station

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

Llyn Brenig (15 minutes' drive) is likely to prove popular with experienced fishing fans – the trout here spend their whole life in cold Welsh water, so they're hardier than most and have something of a feisty reputation. There's also bike hire available and six varied lakeside trails to choose from. Betws-y-Coed (25 minutes) is a hub for train fans, who can contentedly chug along on the Conwy Valley narrow-gauge railway. (The mainline station also backs right onto a range of cafés, restaurants and shops, one of which is housed in a converted carriage.) A short walk outside the town are the Swallow Falls, where you can watch the Llugwy foaming over the rugged rocks. Want to use your time in north Wales to delve into the country's industrial past? The fably laid out (and free to enter) National Slate Museum (an hour) will be the one for you. While you're here, make sure to visit Clocaenog Forest (five minutes), where miles of walking and cycling trails are waiting to be explored. Peaceful woodlands, heather moorland, streams, waterfalls and lots of wildlife (including red squirrels, crossbills, black grouse and wild horses) are just some of the things to look out for here

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Abergele (Pensarn) 18.7 mi Sea N/AN/AGoodGood
Marine Lake, Rhyl 19.2 mi Sea N/AN/AGoodGood
Kinmel Bay (Sandy Cove) 19.3 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Rhyl East 20 mi Sea GoodGoodGoodGood
Rhyl 20.4 mi Sea GoodN/AN/AN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Bodelwyddan Castle 15.6 mi

Rhuddlan Castle 17.5 mi

Bodnant Garden 19.4 mi

Conwy Castle 22.5 mi

National Trust - Aberconwy House 22.6 mi

National Trust

Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 15.6 mi

Chirk Castle 17.1 mi

Bodnant Garden 19.4 mi

Aberconwy House 22.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

The Clwydian Way (7): Pentre - Cyffylliog 3.3 mi

The Llyn Brenig Circuit 4.3 mi

Llyn Brenig and the Clywedog Reservoir 5.2 mi

The Clwydian Way (6): Corwen - Pentre 5.5 mi

The Clwydian Way (8): Cyffylliog - Trefnant 5.6 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 Parc Pen Y Bryn have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Parc Pen Y Bryn dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Parc Pen Y Bryn? Llyn Brenig (15 minutes' drive) is likely to prove popular with experienced fishing fans – the trout here spend their whole life in cold Welsh water, so they're hardier than most and … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Parc Pen Y Bryn?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  10:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  10:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.

    Pitches: the pitch number will be texted on the day of arrival.

    Cabins: the cabin number and key box code will be texted on the day of arrival.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Parc Pen Y Bryn? From £25 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.