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General
- Dog-friendly South Snowdonia site two miles from the Mawddach estuary
- Walks from the site; 20 minutes’ drive to Coed y Brenin Forest Park
- Free-range eggs available; walking distance to Fairbourne for shops
Got a thing for mountains, waterfalls and mountain biking trails? Or perhaps a cycle-easy trail along an estuary, followed by paddleboarding around Barmouth harbour? Such is the story at Garthyfog, a dog-friendly site in South Snowdonia, two miles from the Mawddach estuary.
With Barmouth’s beach, harbour and promenade an hour’s walk or 20 minutes’ cycle away, you’ll have all the pleasures of coastal camping to mix and match with the mountain biking mecca at Coed y Brenin Forest Park (20 minutes’ drive) or hilly hikes up Penygader (25 minutes).
Pitches here are sheltered and tucked away on a hill, so they’re not all level. With this hillside position, views are rather handsome and make for a pretty backdrop to any barbecue – you might find that the site’s free-range eggs steal the show, though, if you get your hands on those.
Whether it’s walking, climbing or mountain biking you’ve got in mind, you’ll always have the site to prop your feet up at afterwards. Having operated for many years (with guests often returning), you’ll have a well-kept toilet block, two showers, two toilets and a dishwashing area at your disposal.
As for the seaside… well, when you’re not ambling down to Barmouth over the Mawddach estuary via the grand Barmouth Bridge, the seaside village of Fairbourne is just 45 minutes’ stroll – that's a yes to the beach, as well as restaurants, pubs, shops and fish and chip shops.
Open from 01/04/2023 to 31/10/2023
Site type
Languages spoken
✓ English
✓ Welsh
Please note
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
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).
Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
A charge of £1.00 applies for the use of the shower.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
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Max. persons: 6 x
One Tent allowed per pitch
Pitch size: unlimited
Ground type: Grass
Bring a pup tent
Max. persons: 6 x
One Tent allowed per pitch
Pitch size: unlimited
Ground type: Grass
Reviews
Secluded, peaceful, great base for adventures.
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Fantastically kept grounds! Amazing stay!
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Facilities are clean and tidy. Lovely peaceful location.
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Super friendly site, in a wonderful setting
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Clean, quiet, lovely welcome, beautiful scenery
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The site is beautiful, quiet and peaceful. Toilets and shower …
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Wonderful view. Quiet. Well maintained site.
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Wonderful stay stayed a few times and will definitely return again
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Features
Coronavirus
Capacity reduced to increase social distancing
Hand sanitising stations
Individual rooms in toilet/shower/basin facilities
Shared spaces: daily deep cleaning
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
Budget/backpacker
Forest
Leave the car at home
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
Type
Farm
Tiny (1-10 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Climbing nearby
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horse riding nearby
Indoor pool nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Restaurant nearby
Sailing nearby
Watersports nearby
Location
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Sportsman
— 16.1 miles
Tesco — 16.2 miles
Market Square — 16.9 miles
- Train stations
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Morfa Mawddach Rail Station
— 0.5 miles
Fairbourne Rail Station — 1.4 miles
Barmouth Rail Station — 1.9 miles
- Ferry ports
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Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing
— 1.3 miles
Barmouth Ferry Landing — 1.6 miles
Aberdaron Ferry Landing — 29.8 miles
- Airports
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Anglesey Airport
— 43.6 miles
Local attractions
Whether you’re a newbie to the whole walking thing or a seasoned trail veteran, there are walks for all levels locally… and some straight from the site. Perhaps you’ll want to set your sights on Arthog Waterfalls (half an hour’s walk) or go straight for the big gun, Penygader’s mountain trails (under three hours’ walk or 25 minutes’ drive).
Those of you who prefer to pedal your way about may want to make headway for the The Mawddach Trail (around half an hour’s walk). This nine-mile traffic-free highway runs down a disused railway line from beachy Barmouth to Dolgellau, where you might want to extend your route along the Precipice Walk (15 minutes’ drive) through meadows, woodlands and a conifer plantation.
Your blood may already be pumping from all the activities, but those of you who are after adrenaline practically on tap will want to head on up to Zip World Slate Caverns (50 minutes), where zipwires and trampolines will take things to new heights – not literally, though, as they’re part of an underground cave system.
Must see
- Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway (9.0 miles)
- MOMA Wales - Y Tabernacl (10.5 miles)
- CADW - Harlech Castle (11.2 miles)
National Trust
- Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant (25.1 miles)
- Plas yn Rhiw (26.4 miles)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Policies
Permitted arrival/departure time
| Camping and touring | ||
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| Arrive: | 12:30 p.m. – | 9 p.m. |
| Depart by: | 11:30 a.m. | |
Garthyfog cancellation policy
No refunds within 1 week of arrival date.
Bookings cannot be amended within 7 day(s) of arrival.
The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
If you need to cancel or amend your booking, please give as much notice as possible so that someone else has the chance to book. You may wish to buy holiday insurance for cancellations and for your property/injury whilst away.
Please note that your deposit is paid to Pitchup.com and is non-refundable.
Payment
A 15% non-refundable deposit is payable now. Garthyfog will debit the balance from your card 1 week before arrival, or if the arrival date is sooner than 1 week then the balance will be taken immediately.
You can also opt to pay the full amount at the time of your booking, or at any point before the due date.
Payment methods accepted on the park
Bank transferCash
Maestro
PayPal
Visa
Terms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditions- Does Garthyfog have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Garthyfog dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Garthyfog? Whether you’re a newbie to the whole walking thing or a seasoned trail veteran, there are walks for all levels locally… and some straight from the site. Perhaps you’ll want to set … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Garthyfog?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 12:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Garthyfog? From £15 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party. Check prices and availability
