Llwyn yr Helm Caravan Park

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Recreation field
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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.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • 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

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.8

Overall rating from 215 Pitchup.com customers View breakdown

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PeacefulSpectacular scenery

99% would recommend this site to a friend

97% would stay here again

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Great site

Overall 7/10

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch

Liked The site is lovely, great location, we come here often. Toilet block is absolutely amazing. Friendly owners.

Great WiFi, park and dog walking field. Probably our favourite site we have visited whilst in Wales.

Disliked Never had any problems before but on our first night, the three 4x4’s camped opposite us left the site quite late on and came back at 11pm, reversing on to their pitches with their main beam lights on and just left them on for ages. The gates should really be locked at a certain time to avoid people like this leaving / arriving on the site so late.

Recommend to friends Visit again

View Friendly owner…

Overall 8/10

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked View
Friendly owner

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site with generous facilities, helpful staff and great views

Overall 10/10

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Dros y Bont Decked electric tent pitch (secluded)

Liked Excellent facilities- spacious and clean toilets, showers, and dishwashing area
Quiet campsite no area felt busy, and it was well maintained
Staff were welcoming and helpful
Beautiful views

Recommend to friends Visit again

LOVE LOVE LOVE!!

Overall 10/10

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch

Liked Toilets 5* facilities - that clean you could eat your lunch off the floor!!
Clean, tidy, friendly site! Not too big & busy.
The petting animals are a lovely touch!

Disliked Nothing! Honestly cannot say a bad word about this campsite, we loved it!

Recommend to friends Visit again

One of the best sites we've used over the years.

Overall 10/10

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Chris B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch

Liked Lovely quiet, clean site, no noise after 10pm, although someone might have to have a word with the owls in that area!. The pitches are spacious and the heated toilet/shower block is a thing of wonder. Nice and handy for visiting numerous places in the area. The separate playground for kids and a dog walking area are a great idea. Kiddies will love the petting zoo at the side of the site.

Disliked Not so much a dislike as an idea.... The small shop on site could do with stocking a few more items, milk, bread etc, and a licence to sell alcohol would be a big bonus, just being able to buy a bottle of wine and sit outside the tent in the evening without having to drive to the nearest town would be great. Having said that the shopkeeper/receptionist, Joy, is an absolute sweetie. She and all of the staff were so friendly and helpful. Lovely folk.

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Great site, would highly recommend

Overall 10/10

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Nicholas B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch

Liked I loved the views from this campsite, the pitches are a great size, bathrooms are clean and modern, warm and plenty of cubicles too! It's a great site and I've been 3 times now, it's been brilliant! There is a walk to the pub about 50 minutes away too!

Disliked It is high in the mountains so can be quite wet and quite a few midges!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful green location in middle of countryside. Views of mountains, fairly central…

Overall 10/10

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David S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Beautiful green location in middle of countryside. Views of mountains, fairly central for coast, inland and northern hikes. Staff and owners friendly. Well kept and tidy. Toilet facilities were awesome the best I have seen, well made to last, easy to clean, bright and spacious.

Disliked The signage for where everything is located could be larger and more obvious. WiFi cut out now and then.

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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely comments. We hope you will visit again

Everything , great location and facilities, good sized pitches…

Overall 10/10

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Jo C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Everything , great location and facilities, good sized pitches

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very friendly welcome to a well maintained site. Great location. …

Overall 10/10

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Jacqueline S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch

Liked Very friendly welcome to a well maintained site. Great location. I felt comfortable throughout my stay. Toilets and showers are excellent, clean, modern with plenty of space to wash and dry. The grounds are kept to a very high standard.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your lovely comment. We are happy you enjoyed the park and the location
We hope to see you again

Regards
Llwyn yr helm

Good location, enjoyed pitching the tent on decking as if we had…

Overall 5/10

Location
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Dros y Bont Decked electric tent pitch (secluded)

Liked Good location, enjoyed pitching the tent on decking as if we had been on the grass pitches it would have been much less enjoyable in the poor weather. Bathrooms were clean and very warm with great showers.

Disliked Reception is only open for an hour in the evening and two in the morning. I would not have liked the grass tent pitches as they were sloped and some were water logged in the rain.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your comments and feedback we will pass on.
We are happy you enjoyed your time at the park and enjoyed camping on our lovely decking by the river.
We hope you will return when the weather is much brighter.

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

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. –  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.