Tan Aeldroch Farm

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View of the campsite from the walking trail above
View of the campsite from the walking trail above
Tent field photo
Golden hour on site
Lledr Valley vistas
Set on a 42-acre sheep farm
Just off the A470
Green Gwynedd countryside
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Tent field photo
Golden hour on site
Lledr Valley vistas

  • Peaceful Snowdonia site bordered by woodland and a river
  • A 20-minute drive from Capel Curig and half an hour from Conwy
  • Set on a 42-acre sheep farm; campfires allowed and logs sold on site
Hoping for some holidays close to the high Welsh peaks? Tan Aeldroch Farm is a sprawling Welsh sheep farm with green Gwynedd views right across Snowdonia National Park. This 42-acre site has a wild feel to it, although the grounds are always well maintained (courtesy of the flocks of live-in lawnmowers that you'll be sharing with). Bordered by the river Lledr on one side and woodland on the other, the farm has plenty of secluded spots, trees to climb and rocks to clamber over. Handily, though, it's within a couple of hundred yards of the A470, opening up many options for off-site jaunts (including trips to the sea, about half an hour's drive away). The farm's eco-conscious owners have been working to restore the natural balance of this part of the valley since 2003 – help them up by making sure that you leave no trace when settling down here. The facilities at Tan Aeldroch Farm are basic, but you can count on flushing loos and a standpipe. Getting chilly in the evening? Make your own heat by setting up a fire in one of the designated firepits (please bring your own wood). To keep things as peaceful as possible, don't use radios or stereos if hanging by at the pitches, ta. The nearest bar and food shop are in Dolwyddelan, a couple of villages down the main road (five minutes' drive). You can also catch a train here if arriving without a car and book a taxi to the site. The owners are present at the site during weekends, but may not be available midweek.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 20
Touring caravan pitches 20
Tent pitches 19
Caravans for hire 1
Open all year
Opens
Please note

Admission

  • At least one of the party members must be aged 14 or over.

General

  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.

Safety

  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Fires can only be lit in the designated areas. Extreme cold weather may affect water supply and closure of the facilities

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9.1

Overall rating from 338 Pitchup.com customers

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Facilities / Activities
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

96% would recommend this site to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

This beautiful, peaceful campsite offers a back-to-basics experience by the river, with spacious pitches and friendly hosts. Visitors praised the stunning scenery, proximity to nature, and the option of campfires. While facilities are generally adequate and clean, some noted the lack of showers (though these were reported as being built) and occasional issues with midges and muddy ground after rain. The site is popular for its relaxed atmosphere and value for money.

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Scenery was amazing, lovely camp site…

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 Tyler M. 1 review

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Scenery was amazing, lovely camp site

Disliked Not much at all

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Good value for money

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 Dean R. 2 reviews

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Plenty of room. Warm shower. Plenty of pitches.

Disliked Signposting for finding the place off the road. Plot signposting.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Loved my short stay, would definitely stay again

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Jonathan E. 2 reviews

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Great location. Toilets and showers clean and tidy. Serene setting, river flowing in the background was stunning. Phone signal good.

Disliked Bought wood, wasn't dry and took ages to get a fire going

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Nice peaceful site…

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Michael G. 3 reviews

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Nice peaceful site

Recommend to friends Visit again

My second time here! This place…

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Anonymous

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked My second time here! This place is paradise! I stayed here last Oct, and loved it so much I had to bring my partner here (this year). We pitched up at what felt like a quite secluded place under the trees, which felt like we were almost wild camping (but with the comfort of a toilet and showers), exactly the same spot were I pitched up last year. I wanted a place to be able to connect with nature, away from all the modern tech and city chaos! It ticked all the boxes for me! Free roaming sheep are also great, don’t experience that very often! I have recommended this place to some friends and will be staying here again when I travel to north Wales!

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Thanks again for a marvellous stay!

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Andrea E. 4 reviews

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked This was our second stay at Tan Aeldroch Farm. It is a truly gorgeous campsite, particularly the pitches by the river will guarantee some of the best night sleep.
The shower facilities were new since our last visit and those showers get HOT which was a pleasant surprise on our cold and damp holiday.

I know there's a few points below but we genuinely love this site and will keep coming back in the future.

Disliked Just missing one star for a couple of very very minor things.

We bought some wood to have a fire and it was just a bit damp from where it had been stored.

We did bring our dog with us and very much appreciate dogs being allowed at the site on leads, however, whilst our dog is good with livestock we weren't expecting the sheep to be grazing in the actual camping field so maybe that's just something to be aware of if your dog is not used to livestock. The sheep are no bother themselves and will stay away as soon as they see there's a dog there but you need to be careful where you step and make sure your dog isn't rolling in any delightful surprises just before you're about share a tent...

The hot tap in the toilets wasn't working. I did forget to mention this while we were there.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place, definitely coming back.

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Anonymous

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked The camping site, particularly the river side.
Dog friendly site and lots of sheep roaming around.

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Second time here, Like that its not…

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Rob F. 2 reviews

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Second time here,
Like that its not over developed, its simple and in a great setting with dark skies for starry nights.

The price is fair.

The people I met were so lovely.

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Just perfect. Was a quiet beautiful…

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emma s. 1 review

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Just perfect. Was a quiet beautiful spot, basic but all you need including hot showers. Will definitely be back.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful spot for campers or tents.…

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Jane G. 2 reviews

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Beautiful spot for campers or tents.
Clean facilities in old barns.
Fab river gurgling alongside.

Flat hardstanding

Disliked Wish I could have stayed longer

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Portable toilet

Campfires 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 Wild swimming

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 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

Themes

Forest Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery 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 Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Tan Aeldroch Farm

Dolwyddelan

Gwynedd

Wales

LL25 0LZ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

53.06797°N
3.83604°W

Route directions

Do not follow satnav directions. From the A5, follow the A470 towards Dolwyddellan. Pass under the railway, turning left after 0.6 miles.

Nearest transport

Coach
15 mi Station
15 mi Station
15.5 mi Market Square
Rail
1.1 mi Pont-y-Pant Rail Station
2.2 mi Betws-y-Coed Rail Station
2.3 mi Dolwyddelan Rail Station
Ferry
25.8 mi Barmouth Ferry Landing
26 mi Porth Penrhyn 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

Coming here to conquer Snowdon? Pen-Y-Pass car park is about half an hour's drive if you're ascending on foot, while the Llanberis station where you can pick up the Snowdon Mountain Railway is also well within range (35 minutes). Make sure to pack sensible clothing if heading out for a hike – any shorts and t-shirts you've brought along can be put to good use on the beach at Llandudno or Colwyn Bay (both 35 minutes). Up for a trip on the longest zipline this side of the equator? Then make for Zip World Fforest (10 minutes' drive), where there's also a kilometre-long rollercoaster that twists downhill through the trees. More adrenaline-fuelled action is to be had at Capel Curig (20 minutes), a peaceful mountain village that's home to the Plas-y-Brenin National Outdoor Centre. Something more sedate? Steer clear of hair-raising Snowdonia activities and instead head for gentler walks at Bodnant Garden (25 minutes) or Conwy Castle (30 minutes).
(within 6.2 mi)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park, Zoo and Cashpoint (within 10 mi)

Food and drink

  • The Bridge Restaurant 2.1 mi
  • Ty Gwyn Coaching Inn Restaurant 2.1 mi
  • The Stables Pub 2.1 mi
  • Stables bar and bistro Restaurant 2.1 mi
  • Pont Y Pair Inn Restaurant 2.2 mi
  • Olif Restaurant 2.2 mi
  • Hangin Pizzeria Restaurant 2.2 mi
  • Silver Fountain Inn Pub 2.2 mi
  • Elen's Castle Hotel Pub 2.3 mi
  • Eagles Pub 2.4 mi

Groceries

  • Spar 5.1 mi
  • Co op 5.2 mi

Parks and play

  • inki park 1.5 mi
  • Hendre Rhys Gethin park 1.9 mi
  • Conwy Falls Forest Park 2.4 mi
  • Trefriw Recreation Ground Playground 5.7 mi

Family days out

  • Ugly House Visitor attraction 2.5 mi
  • Go Below Visitor attraction 2.5 mi
  • Conwy Falls Visitor attraction 2.5 mi
  • Capel Garmon Chambered Tomb Visitor attraction 2.9 mi
  • Tree Top Adventure Visitor attraction 3 mi
  • Tomen Castell Castle 3 mi
  • Plummet Visitor attraction 3.1 mi
  • Skyride Visitor attraction 3.1 mi
  • Zip World Betws-y-Coed Theme park 3.1 mi
  • Fforest Coaster Visitor attraction 3.1 mi
  • Fforest Coaster Visitor attraction 3.2 mi
  • Dolwyddelan Castle 3.2 mi
  • Fforest Coaster Visitor attraction 3.2 mi
  • Gwydir Castle 4.7 mi
  • Zipline One - Alpha Visitor attraction 5.6 mi

Public transport

  • Pentre Du (nr) 1.9 mi
  • Bron-haul 1.9 mi
  • Ffordd Gethin (after) 1.9 mi
  • Ffordd Gethin (opp) 1.9 mi
  • Miners Bridge (before) 1.9 mi
  • Miners Bridge (after) 1.9 mi
  • Gwern Gof Isaf (after) 2.1 mi
  • Waterloo Hotel (o/s) 2.1 mi
  • Waterloo Hotel (opp) 2.1 mi
  • Jubilee Path (opp) 2.1 mi

Other nearby

  • Betws y Coed Golf Course 2.6 mi

Local services

  • Cashzone Cashpoint 2 mi
  • Cash Zone Cashpoint 6.5 mi
  • Shell Fuel station 2 mi
  • BP Pulse Charging station 2.2 mi
  • Meadow Vale UK Fuel Fuel station 4.7 mi
  • Boots Pharmacy 5.2 mi

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Must see

Bodnant Garden 11.6 mi

National Slate Museum 12.2 mi

Snowdon Mountain Railway 12.2 mi

Penrhyn Castle 13.3 mi

Conwy Castle 14.6 mi

National Trust

Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 1.1 mi

Bodnant Garden 11.6 mi

Aberconwy House 14.7 mi

Plas Newydd Country House and Gardens 18.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Betws-y-Coed and Llyn Elsi 2.3 mi

Betws-y-Coed and the Gwydyr Forest 2.3 mi

Dolwyddelan Railway Station - Betws-y-coed 2.3 mi

Dolwyddelan and the Castle 2.4 mi

Dolwyddelan and the Lledr Gorge 2.4 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Tan Aeldroch Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Tan Aeldroch Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Tan Aeldroch Farm? Coming here to conquer Snowdon? Pen-Y-Pass car park is about half an hour's drive if you're ascending on foot, while the Llanberis station where you can pick up the Snowdon Mountain Railway … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Tan Aeldroch Farm?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  8 a.m. –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Tan Aeldroch Farm? From £25 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.