Glan Ceirw Caravan Park

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Riverside camping
Riverside camping
Visitor image of the pitch
Children playing in the river
Pitch by the river
View from the pitching field, across the river
Touring pitches
Bar on site
Own exclusive real ale
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Visitor image of the pitch
Children playing in the river
Pitch by the river

  • Nearly-wild camping... but with extras
  • Summer bar with games room (at weekends)
  • Free brown trout fishing in the site river
Non-campers who smugly say to you that camping is about roughing it should be pointed towards this site (forcibly, if need be). Glan Ceirw in Denbighshire is ‘nearly wild’ Welsh camping at its very peak (Wales has a lot of peaks) – riverside camping on the edge of Snowdonia National Park, but with some excellent mod cons for all guests. You’ll even be able to cast off for brown trout – free and with no licence required – in Glan Ceirw’s own river; just bring along your fishing equipment. Owners Pauline and Martin see no reason why tent campers shouldn't be treated to some homely treats, so Glan Ceirw counts among its facilities a snug summer bar (open on weekends; drinks only) adjoining a games room with pool table and football table. Glan Ceirw is in a valley location between the towns of Corwen and Betws-y-Coed, with mountain bike trails, cycle routes, peak scaling, forest walking and Bala Lake all nearby. Amenities including toilets, showers and a launderette are maintained to spotless standards, and the grounds are kept immaculate to encourage local wildlife (and small human guests). Glan Ceirw has no food shop on site, but a tasty farmers’ market is nearby where you can pick homemade and organic produce. You could even bring a jar of jam back for the non-camping cynic…

Campground type

Caravan sites 5
RV & Motorhome sites 25
Tent sites 8
Open now
Opens 1 March

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 7 consecutive nights.
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • The bar is open regularly on Saturdays and some other days at the sites' discretion. Unfortunately it does not serve food. A £10 deposit is required onsite if you are using a firepit and will be refunded if the grass is not burned.

Languages spoken

English

French

Open from Sat, 1 Mar to

Site types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
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Reviews

8.6

Overall rating from 66 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Peaceful

85% would recommend this campground to a friend

82% would stay here again

What customers say

Great riverside spot, really chill. Owners are legends! Pitches are tidy, bar & games room a win. Some reckon facilities need a spruce, a few had a run-in with cleanliness & hot water. A bit of road noise too.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Everything, exceptional value for money, wholesome camping site. The…

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Raymond D.

Unpowered grass tent site (four person)

Liked Everything, exceptional value for money, wholesome camping site. The site is clean and tidy and the compact size makes it quick and easy to get to the shower block.
It's not a large site which makes for a more relaxed experience site, the owners are very friendly and always willing to help.
It was nice that they have a conservatory / games room that the campers can use.

Recommend to friends Visit again

All In All a great site with Owners Jamal and Kerry lovely people

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Ramond J.

Unpowered grass tent site (four person)

Liked Just about everything.Good Location Good Pitches Nice Views Lovely Owners who where very helpful.
Bar on site always a bonus.

Disliked Could do with more Showers.Only one in mens block which was very busy at weekend.Took a good while for water to heat up.
Would benefit with better(Bigger)signage on main A5 road.Blink and you will miss it

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely peaceful site with little stream going through which my 7 year…

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Rickey H.

Unpowered grass tent site (four person)

Liked Lovely peaceful site with little stream going through which my 7 year old daughter loved!, friendly helpful owner

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful stay, clean facilities, great nature escape for couples.

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Adam D.

Unpowered grass tent site (six person)

Liked We had a lovely stay at Glan Ceirw Caravan Park in our tent. The location is beautiful – peaceful and surrounded by nature, with a river nearby that added to the relaxing atmosphere. The pitches were well-kept and the facilities (showers, toilets, etc.) were clean and well-maintained. It was a great spot for walks and exploring the local area. Staff were friendly and helpful throughout our stay. A perfect getaway for some quiet time together – we’d definitely come back!

Recommend to friends Visit again

A really friendly site, nice location & the kids love coming here

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent site (six person)

Liked Location, hosts, games room. Always a great stay here

Disliked Toilets & showers not the best

Recommend to friends Visit again

Will 100 percent book again and recommend to friends and family

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Ian S.

Unpowered grass tent site (four person)

Liked Liked the location and ease of facilities

Staff were friendly and left to us to it

Will definitely book again

Disliked The weather but won’t hold that against the site lol it rained all night but we still had a good time and stayed dry in our tent

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely spot, only stayed over night but campsite along with owners were…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent site (four person)

Liked Lovely spot, only stayed over night but campsite along with owners were welcoming.
Little bar onsite was a bonus.

Recommend to friends Visit again

River and stones, cows and nature to see, quiet and comfortable distances.…

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Lucy S.

Unpowered grass tent site (six person)

Liked River and stones, cows and nature to see, quiet and comfortable distances. Fun even in the stormy rainy weather !

Recommend to friends Visit again

A great small site which is family friendly, with helpful owners.

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Anonymous

Power optional concrete slab caravan site

Liked Very friendly hosts, bar on site with games room, all facilities as advertised, easy to find, easy to park and hook up. Small site which was great with the kids.

Disliked Parts of the site are quite tired (although fully functional) however the owners are in process of revamping.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely quiet site beautiful surroundings

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Carol H.

Power optional concrete slab caravan site

Liked Quiet site, the couple running it were very friendly, lovely little bar open on Fri and Sat, clean toilets and shower. Right next to a stream. Could not fault anything

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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 Bush Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities Seasonal sites

Location

Glan Ceirw Caravan Park

Ty Nant

Corwen

Denbighshire

Wales

LL21 0RF

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.00302°N
3.54747°W

Nearest transport

Coach
25.5 km Parade Street 2
31.3 km Alma Road
31.4 km Crossroads Stores
Rail
19.7 km Betws-y-Coed Rail Station
22.2 km Pont-y-Pant Rail Station
22.4 km Llanrwst Rail Station
Ferry
46.4 km Barmouth Ferry Landing
46.5 km 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

Bala Lake, Betws-y-Coed, Coed Llandegla Forest and Snowdonia National Park are all nearby, for enough activities of all sorts to keep you busy for weeks. Start off among at the Conwy Valley Railway Museum’s miniature railway at Betws-y-Coed, then take a riverside walk along the Llugwy and on to the spectacular Swallow Falls via the River Conwy; if you don’t fancy the walk, settle down at the picnic areas overlooking the Pont-y-Pair Falls in the centre of the village. Activity centres are within easy driving distance, like the one at Wales’s biggest body of water, Bala Lake, which has a huge range of outdoor options including whitewater rafting, zorbing and canoeing. On land, horse riding, quad biking and dry slope skiing are all available, or you could follow in the footsteps of thousands (millions?) and scale some of the peaks of Snowdonia (promise yourself a picnic and a Glan Ceirw ale at the top). If it’s heritage (and a rest) you’re after, two vintage steam railways are nearby – one at Bala and one at Llangollen – while in the national park the kids can dig into Welsh mining history with trips to Blaenau Ffestiniog’s Llechwedd Slate Cavern and the National Slate Museum.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Abergele (Pensarn) 32.8 km Sea N/AN/AGoodGood
Kinmel Bay (Sandy Cove) 34.4 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Marine Lake, Rhyl 34.6 km Sea N/AN/AGoodGood
Colwyn Bay Porth Eirias 34.7 km Sea ExcellentExcellentN/AN/A
Colwyn Bay 35.8 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Bodelwyddan Castle 28.8 km

Bodnant Garden 30.7 km

Rhuddlan Castle 32.4 km

Conwy Castle 36 km

National Trust - Aberconwy House 36.1 km

National Trust

Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 20.5 km

Bodnant Garden 30.7 km

Chirk Castle 31.5 km

Aberconwy House 36.1 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

The Clwydian Way (7): Pentre - Cyffylliog 6.7 km

The Llyn Brenig Circuit 8.5 km

Llyn Brenig and the Clywedog Reservoir 11.4 km

Carnedd y Filiast 11.5 km

Llandrillo and the Berwyns from the West 11.6 km

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.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Glan Ceirw Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Glan Ceirw Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Glan Ceirw Caravan Park? Bala Lake, Betws-y-Coed, Coed Llandegla Forest and Snowdonia National Park are all nearby, for enough activities of all sorts to keep you busy for weeks. Start off among at the Conwy Valley … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Glan Ceirw Caravan Park?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  11:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Glan Ceirw Caravan Park? From $41.36 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.