Bike Ranch Snowdonia

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Meadow Field – campervans welcome when the ground is dry (added by manager 21 Jul 2023)

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On-site bike jumps line, taken from top of roll in (added by manager 09 jun 2023)

On-site mtb jumps line exclusive for guests (added by manager 22 jun 2023)

Bike jumps (added by manager 09 jun 2023)

Peaceful site for mountain biking fans in North Wales
Next to Coed y Brenin bike trails with exclusive MTB jumps line onsite
Easy access from the A470, with gorgeous views of the Rhinog Mountains

If Eryri (aka Snowdonia National Park) has a heart, it’s probably somewhere around Bike Ranch Snowdonia. This Gwynedd site is about five minutes’ drive from Trawsfynydd, so it’s about as central as it could be within the park, and for the outdoor activity fans, it's in the mecca of mountain biking in north Wales. Handily, it’s also just off the A470 – so you’ll be able to get out and about to more far-flung corners speedily enough without having to face too many little winding lanes. That said, you don't need to roam far to get going on the outdoorsy activities that have no doubt enticed you to the area. Those who like to explore on two wheels are well served, as there's an exclusive mountain bike jumps line on site and the trails of the Coed y Brenin Forest Park are just next door. Llyn Trawsfynydd is about three miles away for watersports and fishing – and of course there are lots of options around for walkers as well… However you choose to roam, you’ll be coming back to a peaceful site on a working sheep farm, where you’ll be able to soak up the gorgeous views of the Rhinog Mountains with a soundtrack of the sheep bleating in neighbouring fields. It’s a laidback pick-your-own-pitch setup here, with heaps of space to choose from across three wildflower-filled fields (and guest numbers are kept on the low side so you’ll never be bunched up) and secure bike storage to lock up your wheels safely. That laidback approach also means a green light for barbecues and campfires – along with a warm welcome for any kids and dogs you’d like to bring along. Simple facilities include toilets, hot showers, a washing-up area and a camping shelter with a long table where you can serve up meals in the event of the sun not shining on the picnic tables.

Site type

Open now

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
Reception is unmanned after 8 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
Units longer than 6.8 metres are not allowed.
If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Mon, 25 Mar to Thu, 31 Oct 2024

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Fantastic location, stunning views. Stayed on the hard gravel due to heavy…

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Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
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Cleanliness	8
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Chris J. Sept 2023

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked: Fantastic location, stunning views. Stayed on the hard gravel due to heavy rains but comfy nights sleep. Staff were helpful, facilities everything you would need. Didn’t bring our bikes, but will do next time!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site with clean facilities, friendly staff and level pitches

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Darius B. Sept 2023

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: nature around me

Disliked: tiks

Recommend to friends Visit again

This place is amazing with a great choice of fields to choose…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Mandy H. Sept 2023

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: This place is amazing with a great choice of fields to choose from. We had a whole field to ourselves. Was nice and quiet run place. Staff were nice and friendly. The amenities were really great and eco friendly which was really impressive. Was nice to see the old brick buildings . Even the chickens were pleased to see us.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great stay and location, lovely staff, will definitely be back.

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Millie D. Aug 2023

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: The Bikeranch hosts were extremely helpful at check in, gave all the info we could need for our stay. The campsite itself had such lovely views of the mountains and was a great atmosphere. We especially liked the hiring of fire pits and logs. It was a great location for biking at coed y brenin, however a bit of a drive for anything else. We appreciated the safekeeping of our mountain bikes! The toilets and showers were well kept, plus it had all basic kitchen appliances which was a nice surprise. Will definitely stay here again!

Disliked: We didn’t find an issue with anything!

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Will definitely be coming again !

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Brenice D. Aug 2023

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Such a stunning campsite. Loved all the authentic features. Really is perfect.

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent & we will be booking again 👍

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	6

Mathew B. Aug 2023

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Made to feel very welcome , great communication & our pitches were brilliant & the views amazing. 40 min drive to mount snowdon.

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Amazing site. Would stay again

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	6
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Aug 2023

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Great facilities, friendly staff, amazing location and views. Just wish I'd brought my bike for the jumps!

Disliked: Not Bike Ranch's fault but lots of noisy people.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Honest campsite without gimmicks The bike pump track looked cool…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Sept 2023

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked: Honest campsite without gimmicks The bike pump track looked cool

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely spot with beautiful views

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	6

Vikki M. Aug 2023

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Amazing location with lovely views, easily accessed off the main road but felt like you were in the middle of nowhere. Staff were really helpful and there were loads of pitches to choose from, all with amazing views of the mountains. Facilities were basic (as discribed) but were just what we needed for the 2 nights we were there. Additional benefits of the fridge and microwave etc which was handy. Loves how the chickens were just roaming around and were all pretty friendly too. Great little pump track for bikes (gutted I didn't bring mine)

Disliked: Nothing to dislike.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect remote campsite

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Gabriel M. Aug 2023

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Plenty and clean hot showers (maybe too hot!) and toilets, washing up area with fridge and kettle, microwave and toaster, gorgeous views and friendly service. Renting the fire pit boosted the experience.

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Features

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

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

D. of E. 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

Forest

Lake and/or mountain

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wild camping

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Communal freezer

Communal fridge

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

Medium (26-50 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

Sailing nearby

Surf school nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

Bike Ranch Snowdonia

Snowdonia National Park

Bronaber

Trawsfynydd

Gwynedd

Wales

LL41 4YE

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

52.85019°N
-3.91106°W

Nearest transport

Coach

10.8 mi Sportsman

10.8 mi Tesco

11.4 mi Market Square

Rail

7.6 mi Talsarnau Rail Station

7.6 mi Tygwyn Rail Station

7.8 mi Llandecwyn Rail Station

Ferry

10.8 mi Barmouth Ferry Landing

11 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

Snowdonia is all about outdoor activities galore, of course – and you’ll have plenty to choose from. As well as all the local bike trails, walks and watersports, there are lots of adrenaline-boosters on offer at Zip World Llechwedd (25 minutes’ drive), including ziplines, underground trampolining and a challenging adventure course through the old slate caverns. For a gentler day out, perhaps you’d prefer a ride on the Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways (20 minutes) or a trip to meet the Snowdonia Alpacas (10 minutes). There are plenty of challenging hikes around if you want them – but also places for a more peaceful stroll, such as Abergwynant Woods (15 minutes). And of course, this particular location also allows you easy access to the coast – perhaps for a day on the beach in Barmouth (25 minutes), a visit to the mighty seafront fortress Harlech Castle (half an hour) or a day spent exploring the colourful buildings and pretty gardens of Portmeirion (25 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Harlech	9.1 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Llandanwg	9.2 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Tal-Y-Bont	10 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Dyffryn (Llanendwyn)	10.1 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Barmouth	10.8 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

CADW - Harlech Castle 8.3 mi

Portmeirion Gardens 9 mi

Ffestiniog Railway 10.3 mi

Welsh Highland Railway (Porthmadog) 10.8 mi

Criccieth Castle 14.2 mi

National Trust

Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 14.3 mi

Bodnant Garden 26.9 mi

Plas Newydd Country House and Gardens 27.6 mi

Plas yn Rhiw 29.7 mi

Aberconwy House 29.9 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Y Garn and Rhaeadr Du 1.3 mi

Llyn Cwm Bychan - Roman Steps - Llyn Cwm Bychan 4.4 mi

MAWDDACH VALLEY (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 31/03/1983) 5.3 mi

Tomen y Mur - Llyn yr Oerfel - Dolbetyd - Roman Road - Tomen y Mur 5.7 mi

The Precipice Walk, north of Dolgellau 5.7 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
All guests spending the night at the park must present their ID at the reception desk and sign registration forms.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
The site will send you further check-in information 7 day(s) before your arrival.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 7 day(s) of arrival.

Dogs

Dogs are prohibited from main facilities and amenities.
Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.
Guide dogs are allowed on site free of charge.
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

Extras

Motorbike(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Public areas are non-smoking.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

Reception

Reception is unmanned after 8 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
Please do not touch or feed the animals.

Vehicles

No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
Units longer than 6.8 metres are not allowed.

Visitors

Visitors must register at reception and pay their fee.

Payment terms

Does Bike Ranch Snowdonia have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Bike Ranch Snowdonia dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Bike Ranch Snowdonia? Snowdonia is all about outdoor activities galore, of course – and you’ll have plenty to choose from. As well as all the local bike trails, walks and watersports, there are lots of … Read more