Tyn Yr Onnen Farm

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Aerial view of the site (added by manager 28 May 2024)
Peaceful setting (added by manager 28 may 2024)
Grass pitches with electric hook-up (added by manager 28 may 2024)
Pod exterior (added by manager 28 may 2024)

  • Family-run farm on the edge of Snowdonia National Park
  • Donkeys, llamas, chickens and more to see on site
  • Well-known walking country with hundreds of acres direct from the farm
Off to Wales to wander? Pitch up at superbly scenic Tyn Yr Onnen Farm, on the edge of Snowdonia National Park between the Moel Eilio and the Elephant Mountains (Mynydd Mawr), for a hiking holiday you won't forget. Keen-footed wayfarers of all abilities can wander hundreds of acres of heathland direct from the farm including a route right up to Snowdon's peak – although if that thought makes you pale, the Snowdon Mountain Railway with its more relaxed summit accessing is only a few miles away. Guests also travel to Tyn Yr Onnen Farm and this part of north Wales for the coastline and beaches of the Llŷn Peninsula and the Isle of Anglesey within easy driving distance, and to get down with Wales's mighty heritage at the likes of the National Slate Centre and the castles of Harlech, Caernarfon, Bangor, Beaumaris, all nearby. On site, llamas, donkeys, pigs, chickens, ducks, turkeys and newborn lambs in spring inhabit the farm for the kids to coo at: Tyn Yr Onnen is a working 180-acre sheep farm managed by the Griffiths family for over 300 years. Pitches are sheltered, with loads of room for barbecues, and campfires are allowed in one of the camping fields. The children can entertain themselves at the play area with swings, roundabouts and sandpit (parental supervision required at all times, of course), while the grownups should be chuffed at the clean and modern amenities in the refurbished toilet and shower block, with free hot showers, baby changing, disabled facilities and a utility room with washing-up area, campers' fridge and freezer, washing machines and tumble drier. There are also 22-amp electric vehicle charging points. The local village, Waunfawr, is within walking distance and has a village shop open daily, as well as a pub serving the type of good food you want after a hike. There is also a local bus service which runs between Caernarfon and Beddgelert. Please check online for time tables and fares.

Site type

Tent pitches 41
Touring caravan pitches 41
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 11
Motorhome pitches 5
Open now
Opens 22 March

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • 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) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • The site does not allow gas barbecues with gas cylinders of more than 1kg.

Languages spoken

English

Welsh

Open from Fri, 22 Mar to

Pitch types & availability

Reviews

97%

would recommend this site to a friend

94%

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Very helpful and friendly staff, views were incredible, other campers were also…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Samantha C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Very helpful and friendly staff, views were incredible, other campers were also nice and considerate, good toilet and shower facilities with hot water and kept clean. My kids loved the play area and feeding the friendly donkeys!

Disliked: Wi-Fi was very weak

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Excellent site and location

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
Andrew J. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Camping pod

Liked: Excellent condition and accommodation

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Couldnt fault the place apart from the above

Overall 6/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 4
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Andrew L. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch

Liked: The place was spot on apart from our fire being put out by the women with a bottle of water at 22-40

Disliked: The ginger hair ladys attitude

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From the manager: Thanks for your feedback and we are so glad that you enjoyed our campsite. We understand that people feel we are a bit of a kill joy by making sure that all fires are out by 2230, but this is a safety issue. To have a campfire you did sign to say that you agree with the rules and rule number 1 printed in red is the fire must be completely out by 2230. You were also told at 2210 that the fire needed to be completely out. The warden was only doing her job, and I feel its very unfair to criticise us for implementing the rules which you agreed to in writing.

Great stay and facilities, would stay again.

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Kerry R. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch (large)

Liked: Location was idyllic, great range of facilities, staff were really friendly and helpful, my son loves feeding the donkeys and the llamas, really appreciate the fridge freezers(think every site should have them)

Disliked: Only issue was I couldnt get any hot water on either day, if I'd have spent more time playing with the dials maybe I would have got there but I am solo with my 10YO so was conscious he was on his own.

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We stayed for a weekend and we had an amazing time. Our…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
Kirstie P. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass tent pitch

Liked: We stayed for a weekend and we had an amazing time. Our 12 week old puppy loved it too! Will definitely stay again soon

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great setting, really helpful and friendly staff. Level pitch and able to…

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Gary M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: great setting, really helpful and friendly staff. Level pitch and able to have our tent pitched next to our campervan. Flexible aoproach to fire pit/BBQ.

Disliked: not enough showers/toilets when site is busy.

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From the manager: Thanks for your comments, we really appreciate your feedback. We often find that people forget that we have 2 shower blocks. Hope to see you again soon. Regards Len

Clean shower block and a little shop on site.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch (large)

Liked: Animals and play park for young children.

Disliked: N/a

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Excellent site we booked last minute but they found us a spot

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
Mark r. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch (large)

Liked: The views the whole site was friendly clean and well run.

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Clean toilets and showers and nice hot water!

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service No rating
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Very nice site, and the staff!

Disliked: Only the weather! We came home 2 days early! ☹️

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Beautiful scenery! Was lovely being given a tour of the site. Lovely…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Matthew C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Beautiful scenery! Was lovely being given a tour of the site. Lovely kept clean bathrooms

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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 Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table 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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent pitches

Themes

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

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

Accessible parking at pitch Bathroom: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 30 inches/75cm) Disabled facilities Pitch close to accessible bathrooms

Nearby leisure

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

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point Seasonal pitches Tourer storage facilities

Location

Tyn Yr Onnen Farm

Waunfawr

Caernarfon

Gwynedd

Wales

LL55 4AX

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.10633°N
-4.19236°W

Nearest transport

Coach
4.1 mi Bus Station
5.3 mi Povey's Garage
5.3 mi Povey`s Garage
Rail
8 mi Llanfairpwll Rail Station
8.4 mi Bangor (Gwynedd) Rail Station
11.6 mi Bodorgan Rail Station
Ferry
22.9 mi Holyhead Ferry Terminal
27.4 mi Barmouth Ferry Landing
27.7 mi Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing
Airport
17.5 mi Anglesey 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

The surrounding area has heaps to see and do alongside the rambles, coastlines and castles: if you get a bit stuck for choice, ask the family for their top picks. Within a short drive are Surf Snowdonia in Conway, Zip World in Bethesda (home to Velocity, the fastest zipline in the world and the longest in Europe), the treetop nets of Bounce Below, Zip World Caverns in Blaenau Ffestiniog and GreenWood Forest Park a family adventure park in Y Felinheli. Rather conveniently, one of Wales's top attractions is less than five miles from Tyn Yr Onnen Farm, the National Slate Museum in Llanberis, where kids can get stuck into the story of the country's mining heritage amid talks and demos, quarrymen's houses and interactive play activities. Llanberis village is where many set out to climb Snowdon as the Llanberis Path begins here, winding up the least taxing route (we'll point out again that the Snowdon Mountain Railway goes to the top too). The village is also a popular place for adventurous activities like kayaking, coasteering, scuba diving, mountain biking, pony trekking and high ropes courses. Another popular pull of these parts is the Dinorwig Power Station or Electric Mountain: take an underground tour, set the kids free to play in the den, or test your wits in the Genius Corner puzzle room.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Morfa Dinlle 6.2 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Llanddwyn 8.5 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Aberffraw 12.5 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Criccieth 13 mi Sea Good Good Excellent Excellent
Craig Du Beach Central 13.9 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Snowdon Mountain Railway 3.3 mi

National Slate Museum 3.3 mi

Caernarfon Castle 4.2 mi

Penrhyn Castle 7.3 mi

Beaumaris Castle 11.6 mi

National Trust

Plas Newydd Country House and Gardens 6.8 mi

Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 15 mi

Bodnant Garden 18.5 mi

Aberconwy House 19.3 mi

Plas yn Rhiw 26.4 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Ceunant Bach - Moel Eilio - Foel Goch 2.5 mi

Gwastadnant - Elidir Fach - Elidir Fawr - Gwastadnant 4.8 mi

Beddgelert Forest 5.9 mi

Ogwen Cottage - Llyn Bochlwyd - Glyder Fach - Glyder Fawr - Devil's Kitchen 7.2 mi

Pen-y-benglog - Llyn Idwal - Devil's Kitchen - Pen-y-benglog 7.2 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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Want to know more about camping in Gwynedd?

  • Does Tyn Yr Onnen Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Tyn Yr Onnen Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Tyn Yr Onnen Farm? The surrounding area has heaps to see and do alongside the rambles, coastlines and castles: if you get a bit stuck for choice, ask the family for their top picks. Within a … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Tyn Yr Onnen Farm?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Tyn Yr Onnen Farm? From £25 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.