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
View from the site
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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
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 14 or over.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
  • 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 effect water supply and closure of the facilities

Languages spoken

English

German

Reviews

9.2

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95% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

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Cheap and back to basic site, perfect if that's all you're looking for

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Easy to find, friendly welcome on arrival

Disliked Nothing really

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Location was great, right by the river. Secure site with padlocked gate.…

Overall 6/10

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Matthew W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Location was great, right by the river. Secure site with padlocked gate. Falling asleep listening to the river was fantastic. Best nights sleep in a tent I've had for a while. Owner seemed lovely on check in.

Disliked Booked for two nights but decided to leave after one due to waterlogged pitch. After a day out hiking and soaked through, coming back and not having dry ground around the tent was not great ( it was incredibly boggy). Access to toilet block a challenge to get to at night.

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Friendly workers and keep the toilets nice and clean

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Thomas O. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Open the field was and close the toilet was.
Woman in house don’t know if owner was really nice.

Disliked No showers (are getting built)

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Good location - felt islotated but straight forward route to towns if…

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Good location - felt islotated but straight forward route to towns if needed.

Good low level walks nearby, and routes for longer distance trails.

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Excellent…

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mihai p. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Excellent

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Magical location this, camped right by the river. Went mid week so…

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Magical location this, camped right by the river. Went mid week so had plenty choice of pitches, no mither at all.
Spent two nights in my camper van with the dog. Close to snowdon walks and 3 miles from betws-y-coed. Lovely walks off the farm grounds too. Highly recommend.
This site is basic, facility wise, but this reflects in the price. Couldn’t fault it.

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Beautiful.walks ..cold river swiming

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Locely peaceful beautiful

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

secluded back to basics site next to the river…

Overall 8/10

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked secluded back to basics site next to the river

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It's unbelievable place 100% recommended 👌 to go there.…

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Tonmoy A. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked It's unbelievable place 100% recommended 👌 to go there.

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Would come again, I just hope it'll be quieter.

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Loved the site. Beautiful, affordable, basic (I mean that positively), with a wild feel (I don't enjoy a soulless manicured field with set pitches and lots of facilities). Rules for keeping noise down. Lovely owner.

Disliked The only downside was some of the other visitors who, despite it being clearly, explicitly a quiet site, chose to book here and make noise. It only takes one or two groups to spoil it for everyone else. The site owner will of course try to help but it's still problematic to be disturbed despite the clear rules.

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Features

Portable toilet

Dogs allowed

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

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 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)

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 BST (GMT+01:00)

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).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Penmaenmawr 14.7 mi Sea GoodExcellentExcellentExcellent
Llanfairfechan 14.7 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Colwyn Bay Porth Eirias 16.6 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentN/AN/A
Colwyn Bay 17 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Llandudno West Shore 17.2 mi Estuary ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

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.

Offers

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 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:  Anytime –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  Anytime
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Tan Aeldroch Farm? From £22 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.