Coed Obry
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- Pop-up wild camping on five acres of private woodland in Gwynedd
- Porthmadog 10 minutes’ drive and Zip World Llechwedd 25 minutes
- Bird hide, wildlife ponds and woodland walks; pub five minutes’ drive
Set in a five-acre Gwynedd woodland on the edge of Eryri National Park, Coed Obry is a back-to-nature pop-up site with wild pitches tucked under the canopy of trees. Wild and untamed it may be but never fear, it’s only 25 minutes’ walk/five minutes’ drive from shops, pubs and café in Penrhyndeudraeth village. If you need a major stocking up, seaside Porthmadog is 10 minutes away by car and has several large supermarkets.
The site is easily accessed off the A4085, and then it’s a 100-metre walk along a woodland track from the car park to the pitches, which are all totally off grid. There are few creature comforts here, except a compost loo, covered shelter for alfresco dining and a picnic table, but you get stunning sunsets from the camping zone, and there is plenty of fora and fauna to see – you can start by watching for birds in the hide by the wildlife pond.
You (and any accompanying four-legged friends) can also walk freely in the woodland, planted specifically to increase local diversity. If you’d like more challenging outdoor action, the woods are also used as a base for bushcraft and canoe courses by Snowdonia Outdoors, which you can participate in for an extra cost.
Site type
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This site has no on-site shower facilities.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- There are no bins onsite: all rubbish will need to be taken home with you.
- Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Sat 1 Aug to
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric forest floor tent pitch
4 people maximum Ground type: Forest floor
Pitch size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £16
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Non-electric gravel and hardstanding campervan pitch
4 people maximum Ground type: Gravel and hardstanding
Pitch size: Min 3m width × 6m depth (18m²)
Arrival daysFrom £16
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Pop-up campsite
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Forest Peaceful Remote location Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No drinkable water point No hot water No running water Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Pop-up campsite Tiny (1-10 pitches)Accessibility
Accessible parking at pitch Level site, no steep slopesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Coed Obry
Penrhyndeudraeth
Porthmadog
Gwynedd
Wales
LL48 6DT
Directions Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
52.94324°N
4.06236°W
Nearest transport
Coach3.1 mi Tesco
3.1 mi Sportsman
3.3 mi Market Square
Rail1 mi Penrhyndeudraeth Rail Station
1.5 mi Minffordd Ffestiniog Railway Station
1.5 mi Minffordd Rail Station
Ferry15.5 mi Barmouth Ferry Landing
15.8 mi Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing
28.8 mi Aberdaron Ferry Landing
Airport29.1 mi Anglesey Airport
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
When a day at the beach is beckoning, Porthmadog (10 minutes’ drive) is the gateway to sandy expanses like Black Rock Sands (15 minutes) on the Cambrian Coast. It also has a lively yacht marina to have a nose around, and you can catch a vintage steam train to chug around the Welsh Highland Heritage Railway to Caernarfon. Once there, you can tour the castle and check out cool art galleries.
Another scenic train journey can be taken on the Ffestiniog Railway from Penrhyndeudraeth Station (25 minutes’ walk) up to the former slate-mining village of Blaenau Ffestiniog. Here you can try out mountain bike trails at Antur Stiniog Bike Park, or whizz over a disused slate quarry by zipwire at Zip World Llechwedd.
Birdlovers will appreciate a chance to see rare raptors feeding at Bywyd Gwyllt Glaslyn Wildlife - Ospreys (five minutes), and anyone with an appreciation of architecture will love the eccentric bell towers, colourful villas and fountain-filled piazza at the Italianate village of Portmeirion (10 minutes), designed by Sir Clough Williams-Ellis in 1926.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craig Du Beach Central | 5.5 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Harlech | 6.3 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Criccieth | 7.1 mi | Sea | Good | Good | Excellent | Excellent |
| Llandanwg | 8.2 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Dyffryn (Llanendwyn) | 11.5 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Portmeirion Gardens 2.5 mi
Ffestiniog Railway 3 mi
Welsh Highland Railway (Porthmadog) 3.1 mi
CADW - Harlech Castle 6.2 mi
Criccieth Castle 7.3 mi
National Trust
Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 11.9 mi
Plas Newydd Country House and Gardens 19.1 mi
Bodnant Garden 22.9 mi
Plas yn Rhiw 24.7 mi
Aberconwy House 25.2 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Penrhyn - Ty Obry - Penrhyn 0.4 mi
Llanfrothen - Vale of Festiniog - Llanfrothen 0.7 mi
The Viewpoint - Llyn Tecwyn Uchaf - Llyn Tecwyn Isaf - Viewpoint 2.1 mi
Llyn Mair - Tan y Bwlch - Llyn Mair 2.4 mi
Portmeirion - Minffordd - Boston Lodge Halt - Portmeirio 2.5 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 Coed Obry have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Coed Obry dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Coed Obry? When a day at the beach is beckoning, Porthmadog (10 minutes’ drive) is the gateway to sandy expanses like Black Rock Sands (15 minutes) on the Cambrian Coast. It also has a … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Coed Obry?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: Anytime – Anytime Depart by: Anytime - How much does it cost to stay at Coed Obry? From £16 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.