Llwyn yr Helm Caravan Park

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  • Stay on a working farm site in Snowdonia National Park
  • Haven for ramblers, bikers and hikers: lots of nearby trails
  • Less than half an hour’s drive from the Welsh coast beaches
You won’t want to hide among the bushes during your stay at Llwyn yr Helm Caravan Park, a family-friendly site on a working farm less than 10 minutes’ drive from the market town of Dolgellau in Gwynedd – this place is all about getting out and about. In the southern reaches of Snowdonia National Park, Llwyn yr Helm is a haven for ramblers, bikers and hikers: Mawddach trail, Torrent Walk and Precipice Walk all start in Dolgellau, and Cadair Idris mountain’s Minfford Path starts less than 15 minutes from site. That’s the hikers sorted, so what about the bikers? Coed y Brenin Biking and Visitor Centre is 20 minutes away, and the fab Antur Stiniog downhill biking trails are within an hour. If you’re not much of an outdoor adventurer, there’s plenty else nearby: try plane spotting at the famous Mach Loop, ziplining at Zip World Slate Caverns or poking around the scenic Italianate village of Portmeirion – or you could make a beeline to the beaches and harbours at Fairbourne or Barmouth, where boat trips and watersports abound? Back on site, fire up the barbecue for dinner (essentials can be sorted in the on-site shop) then kick up your feet in the evening, soaking in the views of the Cadair Idris mountain range, reading, or watching a DVD borrowed from reception. If you’d prefer to venture out, there are plenty of restaurants to try within 25 minutes of the site.

Site type

Tent pitches 10
Touring caravan pitches 26
Motorhome pitches 5
Open now
Opens 27 March
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • 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.
  • Please note that TV signal is limited due to the surrounding mountains. You will need a good-quality satellite dish to obtain a signal here. The site does not have facilities to charge electric vehicles.

Languages spoken

English

Welsh

Open from Fri 27 Mar to

Open from Fri 19 Mar to

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2 adults
0 children
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Reviews

9.7

Overall rating from 203 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

99% would recommend this site to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite is highly praised for its immaculately clean and modern facilities, including toilets, showers, and dishwashing areas. Visitors consistently highlight the friendly and helpful staff, the beautiful location with stunning views, and the enjoyable farm animals. Pitches are generally well-sized and the site is described as peaceful and well-maintained, with good WiFi. Some minor points noted include the need for better lighting in some areas and occasional issues with road access, which have been addressed by staff.

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Clean, well maintained suitable for all.…

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 Larissa T. 2 reviews

Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Clean, well maintained suitable for all. We went as a family of 3 and our dog. Lovely little walking paddock and small park. Toilet and showers clean well looked after plenty available no queuing. Enjoyed being able to take the little one to see the farm animals. Warden & wife very friendly and helpful. Great size pitch for touring van, awning and car. All round great stay.

Disliked Nothing

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One of the nicest campsites I…

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 Noel B. 2 reviews

Electric grass pitch

Liked One of the nicest campsites I was ever at. On s family run farm with spotless facilities and super friendly and helpful staff. Would highly recommend.

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Lovely Campsite

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Alicja W. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Bathrooms and freezer were very clean, campsite was tidy and bins easily accessible. Within 10min drive of at least 2 shops and many trails. Staff communicated well and were very friendly.

Disliked Not a huge issue, but our plot had a slippery sloped access, making it harder to get up and down.

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Absolutely brilliant, amazing facility’s toilets /…

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 Izzy H. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Absolutely brilliant, amazing facility’s toilets / showers very clean and well maintained. Dog shower and ice pack freezing as well as phone charging areas in locked lockers. Would recommend and will be back ! Good walks ( we didn’t end up doing due to extreme heat ) but beach not far away and a lake close by. As well as wifi that worked from our pitch.

Disliked The fact we only stayed for two nights

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Lovely campsite!

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 Jess F. 1 review

Electric grass pitch

Liked Cleanest and nicest facilities I’ve ever seen. The owners could not be friendlier and are around a lot if you need anything. We enjoyed seeing the animals on the farm too!

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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely comment

Excellent site with very clean toilets…

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Christine R. 1 review

Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Excellent site with very clean toilets and showers staff very good

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The site was immaculate! There was…

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 Robert P. 3 reviews

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked The site was immaculate! There was something for us all, play area, animals to feed and dog a walking area! Fantastic!

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From the manager: Thank you for your comments

Exceptional

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Ruth D. 3 reviews

Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Great facilities which were immaculately clean, lovely welcome nice and peaceful site. Lovely little shop and nice to see some of the animals.

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From the manager: Thank you

Great communication ahead of us arrive,…

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 Steve B. 1 review

Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Great communication ahead of us arrive, the site is stunning, great views, friendly people and five star toilets and shower blocks

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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely comment

The facilities were outstanding! Spotlessly clean,…

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 Lisa A. 1 review

Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch

Liked The facilities were outstanding! Spotlessly clean, hot showers, heated room, easy check in. Would definitely recommend.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you

Features

Dogs 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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 30 inches/75cm) Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Mountain biking nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point Seasonal pitches Tourer storage facilities

Location

Llwyn yr Helm Caravan Park

Brithdir

Dolgellau

Gwynedd

Wales

LL40 2SA

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.75526°N
3.81175°W

Nearest transport

Coach
18 mi Sportsman
18.1 mi Tesco
18.8 mi Market Square
Rail
9.8 mi Morfa Mawddach Rail Station
10.5 mi Barmouth Rail Station
10.8 mi Fairbourne Rail Station
Ferry
10.3 mi Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing
10.4 mi Barmouth 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

Start your hols in the past with trips on the steam trains at Bala Lake Railway and Fairbourne Miniature Railway, both less than 25 minutes’ drive away, then go zooming into the future at the Centre for Alternative Technology, an eco-centre teaching sustainable development methods. Budding angler looking for your fishing fix? Turn your boat to Cregennan lakes about 25 minutes from the site to cast a line – if nothing’s biting, there are scenic trails around the lake so it won’t be a wasted trip. Stay out in the open by joining the flock for a sheep trekking experience, also 25 minutes away, or dive below the earth’s surface and clamber into a boat at award-winning King Arthur’s Labyrinth. For something a little more high culture, the Machynlleth modern art museum is half an hour from Llwyn yr Helm and is well worth a poke around.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Barmouth 10.7 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Fairbourne 11.1 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Tal-Y-Bont 12.5 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Dyffryn (Llanendwyn) 13.3 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Llandanwg 14.3 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

MOMA Wales - Y Tabernacl 11.5 mi

CADW - Harlech Castle 14.3 mi

Portmeirion Gardens 16.2 mi

Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway 16.7 mi

Ffestiniog Railway 17.6 mi

National Trust

Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 20.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

The Precipice Walk, north of Dolgellau 2.4 mi

The New Precipice Walk from Llanelltyd 3.7 mi

Cadair Idris by the Fox's Path 5 mi

Cwm Cywarch - Glasgwm - Aran Fawddwy - Drysgol 5 mi

Mawddach Estuary 5.1 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.

Offers

Tent pitch
Mary Jones non-electric grass tent pitch (wild)

  • 20% off

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    Min. stay 3 nights
Tent pitchTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome or campervan pitch
Non-electric grass pitch

  • 20% off

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    Min. stay 3 nights
Tent pitchTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome or campervan pitch
Electric grass pitch

  • 20% off

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    Min. stay 3 nights
Touring caravan pitchesMotorhome or campervan pitch
Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch

  • 20% off

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    Min. stay 3 nights
Tent pitch
Decked electric tent pitch

  • 20% off

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    Min. stay 3 nights
Tent pitch
Dros y Bont Decked electric tent pitch (secluded)

  • 20% off

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    Min. stay 3 nights

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Llwyn yr Helm Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Llwyn yr Helm Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Llwyn yr Helm Caravan Park? Start your hols in the past with trips on the steam trains at Bala Lake Railway and Fairbourne Miniature Railway, both less than 25 minutes’ drive away, then go zooming into the … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Llwyn yr Helm Caravan Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Llwyn yr Helm Caravan Park? From £27 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.