Pen y Bryn Camping
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Add your business details- Well maintained farm site just off the A494
- Five minutes' drive to Bala and its lake; Zip World Fforest 40 minutes
- Excellent views over the Berwyn range and Aran mountains
Site type
3
15Languages spoken
English
Welsh
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Features
No dogs allowed
Portable toilet
Pop-up campsite
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
Disabled facilities
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
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Barbecue provided
Barbecues allowed
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
No dogs allowed
Themes
Lake and/or mountain
Peaceful
Remote location
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
Wild camping
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Type
Farm
Pop-up campsite
Small (11-25 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Cycling nearby
Indoor pool nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Restaurant nearby
Sailing nearby
Watersports nearby
Location
Pen y Bryn Camping
Sarnau
Bala
Gwynedd
Wales
LL23 7LH
Directions Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
52.94035°N
-3.53627°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abergele (Pensarn) | 24.8 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
| Harlech | 25.3 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Kinmel Bay (Sandy Cove) | 25.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Marine Lake, Rhyl | 25.8 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
| Llandanwg | 25.8 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Bodelwyddan Castle 22.2 mi
Bodnant Garden 23 mi
Portmeirion Gardens 23.5 mi
Rhuddlan Castle 24.3 mi
CADW - Harlech Castle 24.5 mi
National Trust
Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 14.9 mi
Chirk Castle 18.6 mi
Bodnant Garden 23 mi
Aberconwy House 26.4 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Llandrillo and the Berwyns from the West 4.3 mi
Carnedd y Filiast 6.8 mi
The Clwydian Way (6): Corwen - Pentre 7.3 mi
The Clwydian Way (7): Pentre - Cyffylliog 8.5 mi
Arenig Fawr Circular 8.5 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.
Reviews
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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Very easy to find and only 2 miles outside of Bala. Owner…
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Liked: Very easy to find and only 2 miles outside of Bala. Owner messaged on the day of the stay and was available to speak to throughout the day. Clear instructions were given and she came to greet us when we arrived. Fire pit and wood were offered and given. Loos were “posher” portaloos. Not smelly, they came with disinfectant, hand sanitiser and room spray and one has a mirror in. Drinking water was available along with a bowl and washing up bits to make washing up easier. Would recommended and we would stay here again. Thank you
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Farmer was very helpful,quick to reply, friendly manner. Toilets were very clean,and…
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Liked: Farmer was very helpful,quick to reply, friendly manner. Toilets were very clean,and cleaned everyday?
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Basic site but portaloos spotless and loved our brief stay.
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Liked: Back to basics site but really quiet and perfect location close to Lake Bala. Really helpful owner - Anna? - who recommended places to eat in Bala and was really helpful.
Disliked: Nothing
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Basic but adequate. Portaloos, cold water tap. Nothing else.
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Liked: Quiet not many campers
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As described, nice open field with easy access, facilities were great for…
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Liked: As described, nice open field with easy access, facilities were great for a basic set up, the portaloos were very clean and drinking water easily accessible Very back to basics camping and near Bala If you want to get out on the lake
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Overall stay was excellent, close to Co Op shop only 3-5 mins drive
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Liked: It was amazing trip, our stay was good, host Ana was amazing, she went out of the way to help us, provide us with warm water every night for baby milk. Definately recommed to everyone.
Disliked: None
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Excellent site, would recommend
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Liked: Free fire pit, cheap wood, toilets are spotless. I loved the little things like free lighters, bricks for bbqs etc. It’s also 7 minutes from Bala lake, perfect for kayaking etc. win win win. We were also with another couple and the staff offered to blow the bed up for them (which I thought was lovely). Would recommend and will be going back.
Disliked: Some parts are uneven (damaged my car) but if you keep to the roads then you’ll be fine! Enough space to pitch a tent on flat ground
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- Does Pen y Bryn Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Pen y Bryn Camping dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Pen y Bryn Camping? Local attractions and activities include: - Bala (watersports lessons and equipment hire): five minutes' drive - National White Water Centre: 10 minutes - Llangollen: 30 minutes - Zip World Fforest: 40 minutes … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Pen y Bryn Camping?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: Anytime – 7 p.m. Depart by: Anytime