Hafod Hall Camping Club

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Pitches with views
Summer in the countryside
Grass pitches
Grass pitches

  • Peaceful, spacious and family-run site on a North Wales working farm
  • Among hiking and cycling trails; wildlife haven and stargazing area
  • Eco-friendly wild camping where campfires are welcome
If plenty of space and a laidback, welcoming atmosphere are top on your list of wild camping must-haves, surely you will like the sound of Hafod Hall Camping Club. This peaceful, family-run site is on a working farm in Bylchau in North Wales, surrounded by hills and so spacious that kids can run free. The basics are covered here – a toilet and hot shower – and so are all the things you might expect from a real working farm, like birdsong, bleating sheep and tractors in the distance. This is also a designated Dark Skies area, so make sure to put aside time for a cup of tea under the stars (when the conditions are just right). Guests are welcome to construct campfires to keep warm of an evening (but please note you'll need to use the firepits provided, and buy your wood on site). As a wild camping site, it's possible you may have to walk up to the top field – it's a little walk but you'll be rewarded with some excellent views. There's no mobile signal or wifi here, but guests are welcome to use the landline. Hafod Hall Camping Club is an eco-friendly site, in a wildlife haven home to over 50 species of local birds. The surrounding area is splendid for hikers and cyclists, with several local trails to choose from. Kids are only allowed on site if over the age of 14 (and will be classed as adults for charging purposes).

Site type

Tent pitches 100
Open all year
Opens
Please note

Admission

  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Guests under the age of 3 are not allowed on site.

General

  • Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Reception

  • Reception is unmanned after 7 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.

Safety

  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.
  • During the winter months and adverse weather the owners cannot guarantee that the shower block will be available; however, toilets will be available for use in the main house.

Languages spoken

English

Welsh

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Reviews

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Location
10
Value for money
9
Accommodation
9
Facilities / Activities
8
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
8
Cleanliness
9
Wifi
6

92% would recommend this site to a friend

92% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite offers a "wild camping" experience with the convenience of toilets and showers. Reviewers frequently praise the friendly and helpful staff, spacious pitches, peaceful atmosphere, and beautiful views. Some guests noted that paths to pitches can be muddy, and facilities like sinks are limited. While most found the facilities adequate, a few mentioned issues with toilet paper availability or distance to amenities. The site is generally well-regarded for its natural feel and seclusion.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 11/08/2026

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It felt like a rip off compared to other campsites.

Overall

4 out of 10
Location
7
Value for money
2
Facilities / Activities
2
Customer service
6
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
4
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked There are some nice views.
The tents are quite far from each other.

Disliked This was not a very pleasant camping experience mainly because the facilities are not set up for so many campers. It might be more pleasant during quiter periods.
-The parking around the house is tiny and very awkward to unload if groups are unloading and blocking entrances/exits.
-The road is in a bad state before the house and up to the car park where the entrance is a sandpit.
-There is one tap, 1 shower and 4 toilets and there were 40 to 50 people over the weekend. It should not take much effort to install another tap. No sink for washing dishes etc.
-No toilet paper on Sunday morning between 8:30 and 11am while the host was walking around.
-It seems like the site is trying to fit as many people in as possible while not spending money on basic facilities such as taps, sinks or the road.

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From the manager: We are a Wild Campsite and more than fairly priced. The road is repaired at least twice a year but in North Wales it rains a lot hence it washes away. The toilet paper issue could have been solved by asking as sadly people do take them but we would have been ore than happy for you to have your own from reception. I think the bottom line it was the wrong venue for your break and am sorry you were disappointed..

Nice quiet site with decent space between pitches.

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8 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
10
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5
Customer service
8
Child friendliness
No rating
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7
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No rating

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked The campsite is spread out within trees and small openings so even when it’s busy, it still doesn’t feel crowded or busy as it’s not one open space. Each space is a decent size and has its own fire pit. It’s nice and quiet as it is away from main roads and attractions which also means little light pollution.

Disliked The toilet and shower facilities are serviceable but could be better. There is also no sink to wash hands in.

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Lovely wild camping experience let down by groups and noise.

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5 out of 10
Location
8
Value for money
7
Facilities / Activities
3
Customer service
7
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
4
Wifi
1
Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Spacious pitches, friendly host.

Disliked Lots of groups which meant there was lots of late night noise until around 2am- not very relaxing and made it difficult to sleep, facilities weren’t maintained, no toilet paper.

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From the manager: I am sorry you were disturbed but if you had come to reception and told us the people would have been spoken to and probably asked to leave although we had no other complaints.

Our toilets are checked every hour to make sure there is toilet paper and in fact we have never had that complaint. If you had come to reception we would have immediately re-stocked the toilets so sorry for your inconvenience.

Everything was perfect…

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10 out of 10
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10
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No rating
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Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Everything was perfect

Recommend to friends Visit again

A very lovely secluded site!

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10 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
8

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Really lovely site! Lots of secluded spots to pitch up with plenty of space around yoi, it really does feel like wild camping. Grant was great and so helpful getting us set up and showing us around, perfect place to take the dog and lots of walks around. Will definite be back!

Disliked Nothing!

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Remoteness, lack of facilities, space…

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10 out of 10
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8
Value for money
10
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10
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Wifi
1

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Remoteness, lack of facilities, space

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really enjoyed my stay. Loads of…

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10 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
10
Facilities / Activities
7
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
No rating

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Really enjoyed my stay. Loads of spots to choose from and a lot more secluded than your normal field. From reception to a spot can be a walk but overall not bad at all. Toilets and a hot shower and access to drinking water. All you need really.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing stay, wild and beautiful ,…

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10 out of 10
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10
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Helen M. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Amazing stay, wild and beautiful , recommend for people who like to really camp! Not for those who require mod cons or easy access.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great

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10 out of 10
Location
9
Value for money
10
Facilities / Activities
9
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
No rating
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10
Wifi
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Friendly staff, quiet campsite at night, plenty of space between tents, fire wood available on site, car park only a 2 minute walk from the tent

Recommend to friends Visit again

Owner was very friendly and site…

Overall

8 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
9
Facilities / Activities
6
Customer service
9
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
9
Wifi
No rating

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Owner was very friendly and site was easy to find. Good location and relatively near towns either side with a good selection of shops. Good amount of space in between pitches.

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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 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

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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent pitches

Themes

Budget/backpacker 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 Nearby farmers' market

Type

Farm Large (51-200 pitches)

Accessibility

Dedicated quiet space Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

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

Location

Hafod Hall Camping Club

Hafod Elwy Hall

Bylchau

Denbigh

Denbighshire

Wales

LL16 5SP

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.09258°N
3.58651°W

Route directions

If you are at Denbigh, follow the signs to Petrefoleas and keep going until you pass a big white pub on the right-hand side. Keep going for about two miles and you will see a tourist board sign pointing to Hafod Elwy Hall: turn left and follow the campsite signs until you reach reception.

Nearest transport

Coach
13.9 mi Station
14 mi Post Office
14.4 mi Madeleys Caraven Park
Rail
8.9 mi Betws-y-Coed Rail Station
9.2 mi Llanrwst Rail Station
9.7 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

Hiking, biking, fishing, climbing, mountain biking, kayaking… and all in spectacular scenery: use Hafod Hall as a handy base for Snowdonia and north Wales, or stay close to base to investigate river and countryside, wildlife and the night sky of the Snowdonia International Dark Sky Reserve. The mining heritage of Denbighshire, Wrexham and north Wales can be explored at Talargoch, which has the only Cornish-style engine house still standing in north Wales, and at the Minera Lead Mines, now a country park and heritage attraction. The Bersham Colliery Mining Museum at Wrexham tells the tale of the region’s coal mining. You could also have a couple of days coastwards, to the likes of seaside towns Rhyl and Prestatyn, hike the Denbigh moors and sail or fish on Llyn Brenig reservoir, or tackle some of the famed fishing in the area, such as for salmon at the River Dee, and trout and more salmon at the River Elwy.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Abergele (Pensarn) 14.2 mi Sea N/AN/AGoodGood
Colwyn Bay Porth Eirias 15.2 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentN/AN/A
Kinmel Bay (Sandy Cove) 15.3 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Marine Lake, Rhyl 15.6 mi Sea N/AN/AGoodGood
Colwyn Bay 15.9 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Bodelwyddan Castle 12.1 mi

Bodnant Garden 13.2 mi

Rhuddlan Castle 14.5 mi

Conwy Castle 16.3 mi

National Trust - Aberconwy House 16.4 mi

National Trust

Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 11 mi

Bodnant Garden 13.2 mi

Aberconwy House 16.4 mi

Chirk Castle 23.3 mi

Plas Newydd Country House and Gardens 27.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

The Llyn Brenig Circuit 2 mi

Llyn Brenig and the Clywedog Reservoir 2.9 mi

The Clwydian Way (7): Pentre - Cyffylliog 3.1 mi

The Lion Inn Gwytherin: Up the Hill and Back 5.1 mi

The Clwydian Way (8): Cyffylliog - Trefnant 7.6 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 Hafod Hall Camping Club have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Hafod Hall Camping Club dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Hafod Hall Camping Club? Hiking, biking, fishing, climbing, mountain biking, kayaking… and all in spectacular scenery: use Hafod Hall as a handy base for Snowdonia and north Wales, or stay close to base to investigate river … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Hafod Hall Camping Club?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  9 a.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.

    If you do not see anyone on arrival, please ring the doorbell and someone will come to show you around.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Hafod Hall Camping Club? From £28 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.