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 6
Motorhome pitches 2
Open now
Opens 11 April
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, 11 Apr to

Open from Fri, 27 Mar to

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.7

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99% would recommend this site to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite is highly recommended for its immaculate, modern, and warm facilities, including spacious showers. Visitors consistently praise the friendly and helpful staff, beautiful views, and peaceful atmosphere. The site offers excellent amenities for families, including farm animals, a play area, and dog-friendly spaces. While some mention narrow access roads or occasional WiFi issues, the overwhelming feedback highlights a very clean, well-maintained, and welcoming experience, making it a top choice for many.

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Arrival date (latest first)

A friendly, clean, well equipped campsite, great for all your needs.

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Tarida M.

Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Size of pitch was great and level.
Modern, clean and well thought out showers and changing areas.
Washing up and laundry facilities.
Cool little shop that sells general goods, hot drinks, ice creams, fresh eggs, bread, milk, sausages.
The ability to feed the farm animals, with a sink to wash hands after.
Great views with a great little dog walk.
Good wifi coverage.
Variety of pitches for tents, tourers and caravans.
Good recycling facilities.
Great staff, very friendly and accommodating.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great campsite very clean and peaceful. The shower block was without a…

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Liam G.

Dros y Bont Decked electric tent pitch (secluded)

Liked Great campsite very clean and peaceful.
The shower block was without a doubt the best and cleanest I’ve ever seen on a campsite. They also have 2 family shower rooms brilliant for when you have kids. The play park was good for the kids and they have a small petting farm with some farm animals also great for the kids. We took two dogs with our group and they have a dog walking field which is a good addition to let the dogs be free and have a run . We camped on the decking in what was like our own little spot away from the main camp and it was great I personally like the sound of the stream running beside it at night. The campsite is only 20-30 min drive from Bala and Barmouth. I Highly recommend the torrent wall about 4miles away tough in places with kids but really fun and beautiful to. The staff where super freindly and helpful from when I rang with a few questions before booking way back earlier in the year to when we arrived on site. All round great facilities and lovely location.

Recommend to friends Visit again

All facilities excellent. But we like it quieter in the countryside

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Flat pitch
Great bathrooms
Easy access

Disliked Being just over the hedge from the playground - we were shattered and wanted peace and quiet, and other people’s children were literally screaming and shouting 10ft from our tent until nearly 10pm!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfectly positioned peaceful pitch!

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Charles G.

Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Such a peaceful spot but not far from the main road through Snowdonia. Toilets and showers were the BEST I've ever experienced on a campsite! Really quiet, great for families, no loud music or drunk people. Good recycling provision. Thumbs up all round.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellently maintained site, lovely owners that are very helpful.

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Anonymous

Dros y Bont Decked electric tent pitch (secluded)

Liked The site was lovely and very well maintained. We stayed in a decked porch and loved this idea, we would definitely opt for this type of pitch again as it made for a very level pitch. The shower and toilet block were spotless at all times of the day they were very modern and plenty of available showers. We liked the ease of the fire pit hire this was a nice touch. Perfect if you have little ones as you can go feed some of the farm animals which was really nice. Not far from local shops in the car literally about a 10 minute drive.

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Site is well presented with immaculate facilities. I have stayed in many…

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Chris H.

Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Site is well presented with immaculate facilities. I have stayed in many camp sites in the UK and Europe and this is up there with the best of them.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful spot with lovely views. Facilities were modern and kept nicely clean.…

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Emma D.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Beautiful spot with lovely views. Facilities were modern and kept nicely clean. The whole site was well looked after. Great location with lots of nice places to explore nearby.

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely camp site, very small and intimate in a lovely setting. The…

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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked Lovely camp site, very small and intimate in a lovely setting. The kids loved feeding the animals. Facilities all very clean. Friendly staff to boot.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Absolutely lovely area, quiet with a stunning views on the mountains. The…

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Iga G.

Dros y Bont Decked electric tent pitch (secluded)

Liked Absolutely lovely area, quiet with a stunning views on the mountains. The pitch was a good size , clean toilet facilities and not too crowdy! Highly recommended.

Disliked Pitch was on small hill, it could have stairs or some area that would make easier to get down , especially when travelling with younger children.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Definitely will book here again. Excellent site

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Katrina B.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Were pitched next to a beautiful stream that was great to pitch next to. Beautiful facilities. Friendly owners. Small site which made it feel really homely. Dog friendly. Very clean and well maintained.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 Car parking by pitch/unit 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

Remote location Walkers' paradise 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

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 20% off 3 nights or more –
Tent pitchTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome or campervan pitch
Non-electric grass pitch
  • 20% off 20% off 3 nights or more –
Tent pitch
Non-electric grass tent pitch
  • 20% off 20% off 3 nights or more –
Tent pitchTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome or campervan pitch
Electric grass pitch
  • 20% off 20% off 3 nights or more –
Touring caravan pitchesMotorhome or campervan pitch
Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch
  • 20% off 20% off 3 nights or more –
Tent pitch
Dros y Bont Decked electric tent pitch (secluded)
  • 20% off 20% off 3 nights or more –

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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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. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 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.