Garthyfog
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- Dog-friendly South Snowdonia site one mile from the Mawddach estuary
- Walks from the site; 20 minutes’ drive to Coed y Brenin Forest Park
- Within walking distance of the shops in Fairbourne
Site type
25
3
1
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.- 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).
- A charge of £1.00 applies for the use of the shower.
- 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.
- There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
- Units longer than 5 metres are not allowed.
- The maximum campervan size permitted is 5 metres long x 2 metres wide as access to the site is via a narrow lane with walls on both sides. Although only adults can book through Pitchup there may be children onsite.
Languages spoken
English
Welsh
Open from Fri 27 Mar to
Pitch types & availability
6 
Reviews
97% would recommend this site to a friend
95% would stay here again
What customers say
This is a peaceful, well-maintained campsite with stunning views, praised for its friendly and helpful owner, Beth. Facilities, including showers and toilets, are consistently described as clean. The location is ideal for walkers, cyclists and exploring Barmouth, with many guests highlighting the convenience for accessing local trails. While most pitches are on a slope, this is generally considered manageable, and many enjoyed the tranquility and value for money.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews
Great, quiet campsite with good basic facilities and fantastic owner.
Non-electric grass and earth campervan pitch (small)
Liked Great little campsite! It’s slightly hidden up above a main road and is perfect those that like a quieter site. It’s also good for exploring the Mawddach trail, which is nearby.
The facilities are good, basic and clean facilities with toilets and showers and a washing up area.
The owner is really friendly and approachable and has loads of information on the local beauty spots and sites.
If you are in a van, as I was, you might need levelling ramps as some pitches might not be completely flat. Didn’t affect my stay at all though. Just a point to note maybe.
Overall I really enjoyed my stay and will definitely be back.
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Lovely and quiet site everything went…
Non-electric grass and earth campervan pitch (small)
Liked Lovely and quiet site everything went as it should will definitely go again
Recommend to friends Visit again
lovely views…
Non-electric grass and earth campervan pitch (small)
Liked lovely views
Recommend to friends Visit again
Excellent campsite Excellent host Excellent location
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Lovely location
Lovely views
Good amenities
Lovely and welcoming host with good recommendations around the local area
Disliked Midges
Slope
Recommend to friends Visit again
Overall we really enjoyed ourselves! It is remote in terms of food.
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Anonymous Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Lovely owner and facilities were amazing and clean
Disliked Was difficult to find food locally so even by the sink some flyers.
Miggies were bad and recommend if anyone goes to ensure you covered and have insect repellent :)
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Excellent stay
Non-electric grass and earth campervan pitch (small)
Liked Amazing stay here over the weekend, great walks.
Easy enough to get to Barmouth.
Owner, really welcoming, full of information and really easy to approach.
Down to earth, facilities always spotless.
Was slightly on a slope but nothing you can't handle with some ramps in a van.
We'll be back.
Thank you
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Tranquility, scenery, info from site owner,…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Tranquility, scenery, info from site owner, good clean facilities with everything you need. We didn’t experience any midges though had been warned there might be some on arrival. Site does slope and we don’t have levelling ramps but we still easily found a great pitch for our campervan. Lovely walks from site.
Disliked Nothing
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Brilliant location and helpfull owners.…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Brilliant location and helpfull owners.
Recommend to friends Visit again
A nice but basic site if you can tolerate midges
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Plenty of space available in the main field, expected it to be far busier given it was the May Bank Holiday weekend.
Greeted on arrival by lovely owner, who gave us the choice and pointed out facilities. These are basic but adequate.
Disliked The field is on quite a steep hillside, and up a narrow pot holey lane, so chances are you could end up with an uncomfortable night in a tent. Also only 2 toilets and showers and not designated men/women. Plus midges which can make camping he'll, so midge nets highly recommended here.
I had 2 horrendous nights . I found a nice level patch at the top near the shower block, but a later arrival also chose to camp up close by and snored really loudly, both nights.
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Excellent site, will be back
Non-electric grass and earth campervan pitch (small)
Liked Excellent site. Beautiful spot with great facilities. Owner was very helpful with tips on where to see the sunset
Disliked Nothing
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Features
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 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
Budget/backpacker Forest Leave the car at home Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearbyType
Farm Small (11-25 pitches)Accessibility
Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mudNearby 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 nearbyLocation
Garthyfog
Arthog
Gwynedd
Wales
LL39 1AX
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.70575°N
4.02056°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairbourne | 1.7 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Barmouth | 2.1 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Tal-Y-Bont | 5.7 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Dyffryn (Llanendwyn) | 6.9 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Tywyn | 9.2 mi | Sea | Good | Good | Good | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway 9 mi
MOMA Wales - Y Tabernacl 10.5 mi
CADW - Harlech Castle 11.2 mi
Portmeirion Gardens 14.7 mi
Ffestiniog Railway 15.7 mi
National Trust
Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 25.1 mi
Plas yn Rhiw 26.4 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Fairbourne to Barmouth 1.4 mi
Llynau Greggan from Ty Nant 4 mi
Cadair Idris 4 mi
Cadair Idris by the Fox's Path 4.4 mi
Mawddach Estuary 4.7 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- 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: 1 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Depart by: 11:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Garthyfog? From £24 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.