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

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Occupancy

  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

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.
  • 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
0 dogs

Reviews

9.7

Overall rating from 250 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

98% would recommend this site to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a highly-rated campsite praised for its immaculate, modern, and warm toilet and shower facilities, often described as outstanding. Guests consistently highlight the friendly and helpful staff, beautiful views, and peaceful atmosphere. The site is well-maintained, with spacious and level pitches. Children enjoy the farm animals and play area. Its location is considered excellent for exploring the surrounding area. Some minor points include the narrow access road and occasional issues with Wi-Fi.

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Best campsite in the area!

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 Steven D. 12 reviews

Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Beautiful site; great pitches, spotless facilities.. super organised, great comms and very friendly.. my absolute go to campsite whenever I visit the area and I’ve done a few!

Disliked Nothing not to like!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your comment

Very friendly staff and an excellent…

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 eddythelast 5 reviews

Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Very friendly staff and an excellent park with brilliant facilities. We have and will visit again very happily.

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Great little place

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 Kim S. 4 reviews

Electric grass pitch

Liked Pitches were level, the shower blocks were incredibly clean and modern, WiFi was good if you needed it, customers stuck to the quiet hours which was nice.

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From the manager: Thank you for your comment

People, location, views…

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 Steve M. 1 review

Dros y Bont Decked electric tent pitch (secluded)

Liked People, location, views

Recommend to friends Visit again

Brilliant must book

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 Tom S. 1 review

Electric grass pitch

Liked Really nice camp site, very quiet at night time.

Can't fault the place with brilliant toilets, showers and washing up stations

Staff were really friendly and was nice to walk round

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Thank you for your comment

Welcoming staff. Clearly marked pitches. Spotless…

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Anonymous

Decked electric tent pitch

Liked Welcoming staff. Clearly marked pitches. Spotless facilities. Incredible views

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Thank you for your comment and we hope to see you again next year.

Very clean,good location.…

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 Evita A. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Very clean,good location.

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From the manager: Thank you for your comment

Beautiful site with amazing amenities. The…

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 Robert B. 1 review

Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Beautiful site with amazing amenities. The staff were some of the friendliest we've encountered. Thank you for an amazing stay. We will definitely be back!

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Thank you for your comment

A well laid out site, plenty…

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 Pauline H. 3 reviews

Electric grass pitch

Liked A well laid out site, plenty of room for our campervan. Very clean and tidy site. The toilets and showers were the best I’ve ever used very clean and nice big cubicles. We only stayed for one night but would definitely stay there again. I can well recommend this site.

Disliked Nothing to dislike.

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From the manager: Thank you

I stayed in the wild camping…

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Dorota K. 5 reviews

Mary Jones non-electric grass tent pitch (wild)

Liked I stayed in the wild camping part of the site, which was great and exactly what I was looking for. The facilities were spacious, modern, very clean and well looked after. The owner was lovely too, and I would definitely recommend this campsite.

Disliked The only thing I would improve would be to add a few charging points for phones and battery packs. Other than that, it was a great stay!

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From the manager: Hello and thank you for your review and lovely comments

We do have charging points for battery packs and phones, they are in lockers inside the laundry room.
I am sorry you did not see them or mention it to us as we could have directed you to them.
We are glad you enjoyed our other facilities

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.
(within 6.2 mi)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park and Zoo (within 10 mi)

Food and drink

  • Cross Foxes Restaurant 1.6 mi
  • Fronoleu Country Hotel Restaurant 2 mi
  • Torrent Walk Pub 3.2 mi
  • The Stag Inn Pub 3.2 mi
  • The Unicorn Pub 3.2 mi
  • Cross Keys Pub 3.2 mi
  • Royal Ship Hotel Pub 3.2 mi
  • The Fork, Cork & Feathers Restaurant 3.2 mi
  • Lemon Grass Restaurant 3.3 mi
  • Mawddach Pizza Napoletana Restaurant 4.3 mi

Groceries

  • Eurospar Supermarket 3 mi
  • The Co-operative Food Supermarket 3.1 mi
  • Gwin Dylanwad Wine Off-licence 3.2 mi

Parks and play

  • Dolgellau Park 3.1 mi

Family days out

  • Forest Garden Visitor attraction 3.1 mi
  • Glasdir Copper Mine Visitor attraction 3.3 mi
  • Rhaeadr Du Waterfalls Visitor attraction 4.8 mi
  • Castell Y Bere Castle 9.5 mi

Public transport

  • Brithdir, Bont Newydd 0.8 mi
  • St Machreth`s Church War Memorial 2.6 mi
  • Dolgellau, Ffordd Bala Road 3 mi
  • Arran Road 3 mi
  • Eldon Square 3.2 mi
  • Penbryn Garage 3.4 mi
  • Bro Cymmer 3.7 mi
  • Coleg Meirion Dwyfor 3.7 mi
  • Minffordd Hotel 5.4 mi
  • Pont Borthwnog 5.5 mi

Local services

  • Mile End Service Station Fuel station 2.2 mi
  • Texaco Fuel station 3 mi
  • Dolgellau and Barmouth Hospital 3.1 mi
  • Boots Pharmacy 3.2 mi
  • Rowlands Pharmacy 3.2 mi

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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
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

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

  • 20% off

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

  • 20% off

    –
    Min. stay 3 nights
Tent pitch
Mary Jones non-electric grass tent pitch (wild)

  • 20% off

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

  • 20% off

    –
    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.
    Read more
  • 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.