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
Caravans for hire 1
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • 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 affect water supply and closure of the facilities

Languages spoken

English

Reviews

9.1

Overall rating from 317 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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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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Peaceful

94% would recommend this site to a friend

93% would stay here again

What customers say

This back-to-basics campsite offers a peaceful, natural setting by a beautiful river, with spacious pitches and freedom to choose your spot. Visitors praise the friendly welcome, stunning scenery, and proximity to local walks and attractions. While facilities are basic, they are generally clean and adequate for short stays. Some guests noted midges and occasional noise, and the lack of showers was mentioned, though a new block is reportedly under construction. The site is ideal for those seeking a tranquil escape close to nature.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Basic facilities but beautiful surroundings

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Anonymous

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Lovely surroundings and fire pits provided, plenty of space

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site, will visit again

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Matthew W.

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Riverside location. Good facilities although one shower door is difficult to close!!
Peaceful and quiet yet handy for amenities.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Relax in the little river stream Fire pit No music/Quite Well worth the money Clean toilets Clean…

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Uzair S.

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Relax in the little river stream
Fire pit
No music/Quite
Well worth the money
Clean toilets
Clean Showers

Disliked Gps cordinate works
Hard to find on sat nav
Crowded

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful scenery worth a visit

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7 out of 10
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Alana H.

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked You can buy fire wood and marshmallows
Beautiful lake
Scenery is amazing
Great atmosphere

Disliked No showers.. if there were id stay a week!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: I’m
Delighted to tell you that we now have showers
So do come again

No showers and a padlock on gate which was annoying everytime you left

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Jon R.

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Valley setting. Easy drive to Betws-y-coed. River setting.

Disliked No marked pitches, just a free for all as to where you pitch. Group of 12 18/20 year old lads pitched opposite, tents everywhere. They were fine but played football right in front of my tent and it felt very crowded indeed. River had a smell of sewage at one point which was a bit worrying.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful scenery and river very peaceful. Has toilet but no showers…

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Joanne C.

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Beautiful scenery and river very peaceful. Has toilet but no showers

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hello Joanne
Just to let you know that we now have showers. The facilities and site are cleaned daily, si fir ut nit ti be ckean is unusual.
I always appreciate being told if there's a porblem. we want to keep the site in excellent condition

Excellent clean site. The owner is sound as a pound and laid back

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Nick H.

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Stunning scenery. Had a riverside pitch and spent the night around the fire pit, just heaven.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Just what I wanted good walks and mobile service

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Katherine N.

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Super chilled
Quiet
Flexible
Good signage if host wasn’t about
Clean toilets
Mobile service

Recommend to friends Visit again

Just gorgeous. Beautiful location, beautiful site. Will definitely return. Thank you.…

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Anonymous

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Just gorgeous. Beautiful location, beautiful site. Will definitely return. Thank you.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hello Catherine
Thanks for your lovely review
We aim to keep our campsite as true to Nature as we can and preserve the tranquility of the valley
Do come again

Back to basics. Reminded me of camp sites from 40 years ago. I

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MARK S.

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Fantastic setting, on the banks of the river. Watching the stars while sat beside a real campfire (albeit - in a 'homemade' car wheel fire pit). Fantastic quiet - no radios, no shouting, just peace.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic place

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Merfyn B.

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Just love this place . Tayed here two years on the trot .
It's so peaceful and tranquil . I love the fact the sheep roam free around the farm. The sound of the river at night is so soothing for sleep
It's radily one of my favourite places to stay.
I love the idea of an honesty box too.

Disliked No dislike but would be great if they had showers which i beleive are on their way
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Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hello Merfyn
Thanks for your lovely review
The showers are ready and in use

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

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 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.

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.