Ynysymaengwyn Caravan and Camping Park

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Camping and touring field
Camping and touring field
Plenty of space
Spacious camping field.
Playground.
Playground.
Spacious pitches
The bluebells in the woodland.
New bridge on one of the woodland paths, on site.
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Plenty of space
Spacious camping field.
Playground.

  • Well-maintained family site just over a mile from Tywyn
  • In the Snowdonia National Park half an hour's drive from Dolgellau
  • Access to woodland walks and fishing on the Dysynni river
Calling all walkers, cyclists, birdwatchers, beachgoers… there's a lovely base for all of you at Ynysymaengwyn Caravan and Camping Park, in the grounds of a ruined old manor house in rural Gwynedd, just over a mile from Tywyn and its beach. This is a peaceful spot indeed for a break, as the pitches are surrounded by woodland where you can head out for walks (with your dog by your side if you’ve brought them along for the ride) or follow the orienteering course for a bit more of a challenge. There's also an adventure playground to keep the kids busy, plus access to the Dysynni river at the bottom of the site for anglers to fish for salmon and trout. This is a park that likes to keep things simple and relaxed rather than providing lots of entertainment, but it’s got all the essential facilities sorted including a launderette, an Elsan point and toilets and showers with accessible facilities. The location of the park is at the southern tip of the Snowdonia National Park and very close to the coast, so there’s no shortage of things to do – whether you’d like hardcore hiking or something rather more gentle. And you shouldn’t go hungry either, as Tywyn has a good collection of places to eat including cafés, chip shops, takeaways and restaurants. The town also has a supermarket and bakery if you’d rather sort your own meals back at base or pick up picnic bits.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 20
Tent pitches 60
Motorhome pitches 20
Open now
Opens 1 March

Tourist board rating

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. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • A cable measuring at least 4 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Reception is unmanned after 6 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.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sun 1 Mar to

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 414 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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98% would recommend this site to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a well-maintained, friendly, and family-oriented campsite with beautiful surroundings and convenient access to local attractions. Visitors praised the spacious and clean facilities, the friendly and helpful staff, and the abundance of on-site activities and woodland walks. The location is ideal for exploring the countryside and coast. While generally well-received, some minor points mentioned include occasional noise from nearby roads or wildlife, a need for potential upgrades to shower facilities, and occasional busy periods for washing-up areas.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Fab family campsite

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9 out of 10
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 Sophie D. 3 reviews

Electric optional grass tent pitch (maximum 6-berth)

Liked Close enough to run or walk to the beach
Whole site very very clean and tidy
Plenty for kids to do
Fishing near by 1k walk away from where your pitch up
Beautiful surroundings
Good walks for dogs
Shops 15 minutes away

Disliked Only thing that we disliked was that we where told no bbqs and a few people where doing it anyway.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very friendly and supportive camp owners.

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 Julia A. 1 review

Electric optional grass tent pitch (maximum 6-berth)

Liked Clean facilities. Beautiful views.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice site which can improve with a couple of little tweaks...

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 mudassar r. 2 reviews

Electric optional grass tent pitch (maximum 6-berth)

Liked Lovely camping site, stunning views from the pitch, facilities clean, only 6 minutes drive feom Tywyn beach, Dolgoch falls only 7 minutes drive away. Very nice and accommodating site manager.

Disliked I was surprised to see "NO Ball Games" sign , if kids can play while outdoors specially camping then I don't know where they can , it ll be good if site management re consider its decision to not allow ball games.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site highly recommend, staff are…

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 Gaynor B. 2 reviews

Electric optional grass touring pitch

Liked Excellent site highly recommend, staff are amazing

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fab stay

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10 out of 10
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 Natalie M. 1 review

Electric optional grass touring pitch

Liked Had a lovely stay, everywhere was spotless, plenty of showers & toilets, didn’t feel on top of each other, owners was lovely & very helpful, nice little village not far away, with butches, bakery, shops etc, kids loved playing as lots of space

Recommend to friends Visit again

Love this camp site just come…

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 Kelly-marie B. 2 reviews

Electric optional grass tent pitch (maximum 6-berth)

Liked Love this camp site just come back from a 10 day stay, this was the 3rd year running to the site very welcoming clean and tidy site, great play area for the kids,
highly recommend place to camp

Disliked Nothink

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean, friendly, and ideally located — couldn’t ask for more.

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 David B. 1 review

Electric optional grass tent pitch (maximum 6-berth)

Liked Spotlessly clean site with well-kept facilities. The owner was genuinely pleasant and welcoming, making the stay feel relaxed from the moment we arrived. Perfect base for exploring the surrounding area — everything within easy reach yet peaceful and quiet when you return.

Disliked Nothing to fault — everything was just as described.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Family friendly campsite with great facilities.…

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 Lauren H. 1 review

Electric optional grass tent pitch (maximum 4-berth)

Liked Family friendly campsite with great facilities. Woodland walks perfect for young children.
They have honey from their on site hives available at reception

Recommend to friends Visit again

Wonderful repeat holiday.

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 Rachel 1 review

Electric optional grass touring pitch

Liked Everything about this campsite is brilliant!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great for families, grounds/play-area was new and well looked after.

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Simon L. 1 review

Electric optional grass tent pitch (maximum 4-berth)

Liked Facilities are clean and well looked after. Grounds were immaculate. Neighbouring woodlands for walks which our dog loved. Friendly staff at reception, overall a great experience. Play area was new and very well appreciated by our 6 year old!

Disliked Nothing!

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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 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

Peaceful 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

Large (51-200 pitches)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Level site, no steep slopes Step-free or level access

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Ynysymaengwyn Caravan and Camping Park

Tywyn

Gwynedd

Wales

LL36 9RY

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.5986°N
4.0671°W

Nearest transport

Coach
12.5 mi University Campus Penglais
12.7 mi Bus Station
13.9 mi Penllwyn PO
Rail
1.4 mi Tywyn Rail Station
2.6 mi Tonfanau Rail Station
3.8 mi Aberdovey Rail Station
Ferry
8.1 mi Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing
8.4 mi Barmouth 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

As well as being your nearest source of food, Tywyn’s a great little seaside town with a sandy beach, miniature golf, pitch and putt and tennis courts. It’s also the starting point for the Talyllyn Railway, which runs into the countryside for a scenic ride – a particularly nice way to do it is to ride to Dolgoch and walk to its waterfall before a cuppa in the tea rooms. Walkers may like to set out on the Wales Coast Path or head inland for a wander along the shores of Tal-y-llyn lake (15 minutes’ drive), scramble up the slopes of Penygader (20 minutes) or head to the walking hub of Dolgellau (half an hour) to explore the trails around there. Mountain bikers, meanwhile, will no doubt want to tackle the trails of Coed-y-Brenin (45 minutes) while birdwatchers learn about the residents of Dyfi Osprey Project (half an hour). Once you’ve spent some time on the sands of Tywyn, head a little further along the coast to explore the dunes of Ynyslas Nature Reserve and see the petrified forest at Borth (both 45 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Tywyn 1.9 mi Sea GoodGoodGoodExcellent
Aberdyfi Rural 3.3 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentGoodGood
Aberdyfi 3.9 mi Estuary ExcellentGoodGoodGood
Fairbourne 6.8 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Borth 7.5 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway 1.4 mi

MOMA Wales - Y Tabernacl 9 mi

Vale of Rheidol Railway (Aberystwyth) 13 mi

CADW - Harlech Castle 18.1 mi

Portmeirion Gardens 21.8 mi

National Trust

Plas yn Rhiw 27.9 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Abergynolwyn - Foel Y Geifr - Abergynolwyn 5.6 mi

YNYS-HIR (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 20/04/2000) 6.5 mi

Fairbourne to Barmouth 6.8 mi

Cadair Idris 10.2 mi

Llynau Greggan from Ty Nant 10.2 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 Ynysymaengwyn Caravan and Camping Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Ynysymaengwyn Caravan and Camping Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Ynysymaengwyn Caravan and Camping Park? As well as being your nearest source of food, Tywyn’s a great little seaside town with a sandy beach, miniature golf, pitch and putt and tennis courts. It’s also the starting point … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Ynysymaengwyn Caravan and Camping Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Ynysymaengwyn Caravan and Camping Park? From £22 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.