When can I check in and check out of Sŵn y Don Caravan Park?

Camping and touring Arrive: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. Please call the mobile phone number provided when you are close to arriving. Read more

Sŵn y Don Caravan Park

Afonwen Beach (added by manager 16 May 2019)

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Small Llyn Peninsula site less than five minutes' walk from the coast
Portmeirion and Snowdonia National Park within a half-hour drive
Direct access to a sandy beach, the coast path and seaside cycle path

They certainly deliver on what they promise in their name at Sŵn y Don Caravan Park… and in case your Welsh lingo isn’t up to much, what this Gwynedd site promises is ‘the sound of the wave’. Indeed, there’s no missing the call of the sea here, because this peaceful park is right by the Llŷn Peninsula coast, less than five minutes’ walk from the coast path and a sandy beach. Also just down by the beach is a bike path for pedalling along to Pwllheli or Porthmadog; if you’d rather drive, they’re about 10 minutes and 15 minutes away respectively. And if you’re pottering about by public transport, hail a bus from the stop five minutes’ stroll away. This is a mighty chilled-out spot, with space for dogs and kids to scamper about and for guests to gather around barbecues. That it’s a fine place to relax of an evening will be particularly excellent news for folk planning to pack their schedules with activities and attractions – there are stacks of things to do in this part of the world, both on the peninsula and back on the mainland, so get set for days of beaches, castles and Snowdonia strolls… and, if you’re feeling brave, a screaming ride along the world’s longest zipwire… No doubt such travels will result in a bit of a build-up of sand and/or mud about your person, so it’s pleasing to note that you can hose that all off at the site’s smart shower block, which has an accessible wetroom and underfloor heating to ensure happy feet.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

Welsh

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

Disabled facilities

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

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

Lake and/or mountain

Peaceful

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

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Leisure/theme park nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Surf school nearby

Tennis nearby

Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers

Seasonal pitches

Tourer storage facilities

Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Sŵn y Don Caravan Park

Chwilog

Pwllheli

Gwynedd

Wales

LL53 6TZ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

52.9094°N
-4.31803°W

Nearest transport

Coach

0.9 mi Brynbachau

3.6 mi High Street

Rail

1 mi Penychain Rail Station

2.5 mi Abererch Rail Station

3.4 mi Criccieth Rail Station

Ferry

17.2 mi Barmouth Ferry Landing

17.5 mi Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing

18 mi Aberdaron Ferry Landing

Airport

25.5 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

Once you’ve sat on the sandy beach and strolled on the Wales Coast Path, it’s worth paying a visit to Pwllheli (10 minutes’ drive), where you can board boats for fishing days or sea-life safaris (or just lounge on another fab beach if you prefer…) For a bit more water-based activity, get along to Glasfryn Parc (10 minutes), for wakeboarding sessions or to keep dry with go-karting and Segway rides. Heading back to the mainland, you’ll hit the Snowdonia National Park with a drive of 20 minutes or so – head up here for hikes, mountain bike trails, Snowdon climbs and somewhat less strenuous scenic rides on the Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railway from Porthmadog (15 minutes). Intrigued by that world-beating zipline? It’s 50 minutes away at Penrhyn Quarry; slightly shorter versions can be found at Zip World Slate Caverns (35 minutes), along with an underground trampoline park. While on the mainland, seek out the swish Italianate village of Portmeirion (25 minutes) and the castles at Criccieth (10 minutes) and Harlech (35 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Criccieth	3.8 mi	Sea	Good	Good	Excellent	Excellent
Glan Don Beach	3.8 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Pwllheli	4.8 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Craig Du Beach Central	5.8 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Harlech	8.5 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Criccieth Castle 3.6 mi

Welsh Highland Railway (Porthmadog) 7.8 mi

Ffestiniog Railway 8 mi

Portmeirion Gardens 9.2 mi

CADW - Harlech Castle 9.4 mi

National Trust

Plas yn Rhiw 13.9 mi

Plas Newydd Country House and Gardens 20.6 mi

Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 22.1 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

B4417 - Tre'r Ceiri - B4417 5.9 mi

Morfa Bychan 6.3 mi

Car Park - Nant Gwrtheyrn - Gallt y Bwlch - Car Park 7 mi

Gyrn Goch - Afon Hen - Gyrn Goch 7.6 mi

Clynnog Fawr - Bwlch Mawr - Gyrn Ddu - Bryn-yr-Eryr - Clynnog Fawr 7.9 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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Does Sŵn y Don Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Sŵn y Don Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Sŵn y Don Caravan Park? Once you’ve sat on the sandy beach and strolled on the Wales Coast Path, it’s worth paying a visit to Pwllheli (10 minutes’ drive), where you can board boats for fishing days … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Sŵn y Don Caravan Park?

Camping and touring

Arrive: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Depart by: 10 a.m.

Please call the mobile phone number provided when you are close to arriving.
Read more