Bach Wen
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- Scenic coastal site 20 minutes' drive from Eryri (Snowdonia)
- A 20-minute drive from Caernarfon and half an hour from Portmeirion
- Access to a private beach within two minutes' walk of the site
Site type
3
2Admission
At least one of the party members must be aged 16 or over.
Dogs
- 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).
General
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Occupancy
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Safety
- No electric barbecues allowed.
Languages spoken
English
Welsh
Pitch types & availability
3 
Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (sea view)
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass and earth
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 8m depth (64m²)
Arrival daysFrom £40
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Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (sea view)
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass and earth
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 8m depth (64m²)
Arrival daysFrom £40
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The Glade electric grass and earth tent pitch (riverside)
10 people maximum Ground type: Grass and earth
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 20m depth (200m²)
Arrival daysFrom £40
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Burdock camping pod
2 people maximum Arrival daysFrom £122
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Dandelion camping pod
2 people maximum Arrival daysFrom £122
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Reviews
93% would recommend this site to a friend
91% would stay here again
What customers say
This campsite offers a beautiful, peaceful setting with stunning sea views and direct access to a private beach, highly praised by visitors. Accommodation, including glamping pods and huts, is generally well-equipped and comfortable, with many guests highlighting the tranquility and seclusion. Facilities, particularly the showers and toilets, are frequently described as clean and well-maintained. Staff are consistently noted as friendly and helpful. Some guests experienced issues with on-site fridges not being sufficiently cold and noted the occasional presence of spiders in shower facilities. The site's isolation from shops and pubs is also a recurring point, though many appreciate the escape. Noise from other guests was reported by one visitor.
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Last updated 13/10/2026
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Dandelion camping pod
Liked The Danelion pod was fabulous, the space was lovely and very comfortable. The showers and toilet block were clean and well maintained. I really enjoyed my stay and will definitely be back.
Disliked May a sign could be added to the gate to say it is for Dandelion pod guests only as a male walked through the area whilst I was inside the pod. I was there alone so was a bit shocked! One other small thing was that there is an outside tap but no hose to wash down the dogs, i have a spaniel so she gets very dirty.
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What an amazing campsite! The pod…
Dandelion camping pod
Liked What an amazing campsite! The pod had everything we needed for a comfortable stay and was very atmospheric with the sound of the waves below. The facilities were excellent, very good showers! But the best thing was the private beach. The whole site had a very magical feel.
Disliked Nothing
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Location, peacefulness, on site beach access.…
The Glade electric grass and earth tent pitch (riverside)
Liked Location, peacefulness, on site beach access.
The glade is especially a beautiful pitch. Will be staying here again 100%
Disliked The showers and toilets are an arachnophobes nightmare haha. I spent 15 minutes before showering removing spiders inside the shower and toilet stalls for my young boy and wife. Possibly could do with some bug deterrents or spider catchers/ zappers in those locations. Other than that perfect.
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Great. I will be back. My daughters loved it. It was our second time.
Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (sea view)
Liked Big space. Communal area with fridges, table tennis, sofas, wifi, and sockets. Short walk to the beach. Benches available to have outside the tent. Close to all north Wales attractions. Only one other tent on the huge green area. People must like it as over the week we had 3 different tents and one of them it was a family visited for the 6th time. It was our second and i recommend it to everyone
Disliked It is exposed as next to the sea so it is windy. But it is a pleasure to wake up to the sounds of the sea. The road was busy at night and I could hear the cars. But ti is easy to travel everywhere from the camp. Maybe basic essential shop on site would make it 11 out of 10.
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Beautiful, well kept gem! Would love to go again!
The Glade electric grass and earth tent pitch (riverside)
Liked The Site is absolutely beautiful, wonderful views, very well maintained.
We stayed at the glade pitch which was so lovely! Shaded by the enclosed trees which was welcome in the very hot weather! The toilets and showers were generally nice and clean, with lovely warm showers. Washing up area was great too. The well lit walk up the pitch during the evening was a lovely touch, and the stoney beach is stunning especially at sunset. Lovely hosts, and we especially loved that it was such a small site. We asked to add a couple
Extra guests last minute and they were so accommodating! We didn’t want to leave.
Disliked If I really had to pick a gripe, the fridge provided at the glade pitch would be the only one. It does work but it doesn’t keep food as cold as it needs to be, so fine for same day items but milk did spoil. It was a luxury though so it didn't bother us as there was another fridge at the showers to use if needed.
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Little gem.
Burdock camping pod
Liked Lovely place to stay. Decent facilities. Was quiet. Stayed in ‘Burdoch’ glamping pod. Great sea views. 2 min walk to beach. Ideal for tent stays, campervans and there’s a few cottages. Beautiful part of North Wales with a 35-40 min drive to mountains of Eyri / Ogwen Valley. 10 min drive to Yr Eifl. Trefor nearby also lovely.
Disliked Spiders in showers. But they kept themselves to themselves.
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I had the best time. Facilities…
Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (sea view)
Liked I had the best time. Facilities were amazing and hosts were lovely!
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Gorgeous site, would just make sure you have a coolbox!
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Anonymous Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (sea view)
Liked Absolutely gorgeous views, very quiet site, private beach access, shaded chill-out area by the barn (it was very hot for camping when we stayed!). A great place for exploring the peninsula and I hope we can come back again soon.
Disliked There were fridges and freezers available, but something was clearly wrong with them as they weren't cold enough and our food wasn't really safe for consumption. There was a lot of melted stuff in the freezer! Could have just been struggling with the hot weather, though.
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Everything, great pitch all facilities fabulous,…
The Glade electric grass and earth tent pitch (riverside)
Liked Everything, great pitch all facilities fabulous, very short stroll to beach
Disliked Nothing
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A beautiful campsite fantastic showers and…
Burdock camping pod
Liked A beautiful campsite fantastic showers and amenities lovely quiet and peaceful
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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 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
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 Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Tiny (1-10 pitches)Location
Bach Wen
Clynnog Fawr
Gwynedd
Wales
LL54 5NH
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
53.02291°N
4.36917°W
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
Food and drink
- Pekish Kebab & Pizza Restaurant 4.1 mi
- Harp Inn Pub 4.5 mi
- Tafarn Pennionyn Pub 5.3 mi
- Tafarn y Fic Pub 5.4 mi
- The Goat Inn Restaurant and Bar 5.8 mi
Groceries
- Cooperative Food 4.1 mi
Parks and play
- Glynllifon Country Park 4.5 mi
Family days out
- Caer Williamsburg Castle 4.4 mi
- Pant Du Vineyard and Orchard Visitor attraction 4.6 mi
- Fort Belan Castle 7.1 mi
- Dwyfor Ranch Rabbit farm and Animal Park Zoo 7.9 mi
- Brynkir Tower Castle 8 mi
- Caernarfon Castle 8.9 mi
- Criccieth Castle 9.3 mi
- Anglesey Alpacas Zoo 9.5 mi
Public transport
- Y Swan 2.5 mi
- Crossroads 3.1 mi
- Capel y Groes 4.2 mi
- Plas Tan Dinas 4.3 mi
- Capel Soar 5.3 mi
- Llithfaen, Awelfryn 5.5 mi
- Bethesda-bach 5.6 mi
- Glan-Dwyfach 6 mi
Beaches
- Traeth Trefor 2.8 mi
Local services
- HSBC UK Cashpoint 9 mi
- Barclays Cashpoint 9.2 mi
- NoteMachine Cashpoint 9.3 mi
- Corwen Clinic 4 mi
- Penygroes Pharmacy 4.2 mi
- Llys Meddyg Doctors 4.2 mi
- Dolydd Garage Fuel station 6 mi
Must see
Caernarfon Castle 8.9 mi
Criccieth Castle 9.3 mi
Welsh Highland Railway (Porthmadog) 11.7 mi
Ffestiniog Railway 12.2 mi
Snowdon Mountain Railway 12.5 mi
National Trust
Plas Newydd Country House and Gardens 13.8 mi
Plas yn Rhiw 17.3 mi
Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 22 mi
Bodnant Garden 27.8 mi
Aberconwy House 28.6 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Clynnog Fawr - Bwlch Mawr - Gyrn Ddu - Bryn-yr-Eryr - Clynnog Fawr 0.2 mi
Gyrn Goch - Afon Hen - Gyrn Goch 0.8 mi
Aberdesach - Lleyn Coast Path - Garn Fawr - Aberdesach 1.2 mi
B4417 - Tre'r Ceiri - B4417 4.1 mi
Car Park - Nant Gwrtheyrn - Gallt y Bwlch - Car Park 5.1 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 Bach Wen have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Bach Wen dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Bach Wen? It’s quiet at the nearby Trefor beach (10 minutes' drive) and that’s part of what makes it such a fine spot for sea fishing. You might get hooked on all sorts of … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Bach Wen?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 3 p.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Bach Wen? From £40 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.