Maes Carafanau Llanbenwch Caravan Park

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  • Friendly family-run site just over three miles from Ruthin
  • Views of the Clwydian Range and its highest hill, Moel Famau
  • A mile from a bar-restaurant open from Wednesdays to Sundays
You’ll be close to weeks’ worth of stuff to see and do with a stay at family-run Maes Carafanau Llanbenwch Caravan Park, centrally set in north Wales and Denbighshire and within easy reach of adventures and attractions for all tastes. Scenery seekers (and sensible sorts) will want to stay put on site for quite some time too, among the spectacular views of the Clwydian Range and Moel Famau from this handsome Vale of Clwyd park, and plenty of green space to pitch up and picnic in. Hikers – and historians – are hugely well placed here too: the site also looks out towards nearby Moel Famau, the highest hill in the Clwydian Range, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and dotted with several Iron Age forts. The mighty Offa’s Dyke long-distance trail passes the hill’s summit. The caravan park is a comfy spot to come back to, with modern amenities, a friendly vibe and barbecues allowed – sizzle supper on the coals then settle back to contemplate the clear sky as night falls… A bar-restaurant (open from Wednesdays to Sundays) is about a mile away for eating out, and the pubs, restaurants and shops of the ancient market town of Ruthin are just over three miles from the site. Dogs are most welcome at the park, but should be on leads while on site – and cleaned up after, please.

Campground type

Tent sites 8
Caravan sites 25
RV & Motorhome sites 25
Open now
Opens 1 March
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • 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).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

Welsh

Open from Sat, 1 Mar to

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Reviews

9.9

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100% would recommend this campground to a friend

99% would stay here again

What customers say

Spotless facilities, ample sites & stunning rural views get rave reviews. Friendly staff & the cafe are big wins. Need a car for walks/pubs, but most folks loved it and want to come back.

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Josh W.

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Liked Just returned from a night here on our way back from a week in Wales and it was one of the highlights. The pictures don't do it justice as a lovely cafe has opened since they were taken and really enhanced the experience (especially the pancakes we had for breakfast!). The site is spotless, especially the toilets/showers and there was even a field we could let our dog have a run in.

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Paul W.

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Liked Facilities location cafe staff pitch

Disliked Nothing

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Glenn A.

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Ian H.

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Liked Everything, site was fantastic. Toilets/showers immaculate. Lovely coffee shop on site with a clothes shop too.
Couple of mile outside of Ruthin, so trips to local stores not too far away.

Disliked Nothing!!!

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Well organised and very welcoming. 12pm check out was great

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San R.

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Liked Well organised and very welcoming. All facilties clean and modern.
Great breakfast at the cafe.
Also the 12pm check out was great, gave us a little time to have a sunday lie in.

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Mal M.

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Sarah L.

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Liked It was absolutely stunning

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Exceptional site with clean /modern facilities great friendly staff.

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William W.

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Liked Absolutely beautiful views, great attitude from staff, shower block spotlessly clean what more do you want, oh yes great food and the best coffee I've had in a long time, used the local taxi recommended on board very reliable and helpfull all in we had a great time.

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Friendly staff!

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Jack S.

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Liked Amazing owners! So helpful and nothing too much trouble, large spaces, site was amazingly clean and peaceful. Toilets and showers was so so clean. Our first month of being out in our motorhome and this was a perfect set up. The dog pen made it amazing for us. Wifi was amazing! Some advertise wifi but it does not work but this was a super good connection.

Disliked Nothing

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Ali H.

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Liked Lovely, clean and well maintained site. Stunning location, far enough from the road that you can't hear it. Plenty of space for everyone. Facilities all modern and spotless.

Disliked Just a tiny slope on the pitch but not enough to spoil anything. Next time will remember ramps!

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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 cafe On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Baby-changing facilities Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups 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

Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

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 Public transport nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Location

Maes Carafanau Llanbenwch Caravan Park

Llanbenwch

Llanfair Dyffryn Clwyd

Denbighshire

Wales

LL15 2SH

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.07241°N
3.28422°W

Nearest transport

Coach
13.7 km Parade Street 2
17.6 km New Inn
17.6 km New Inn
Rail
17.2 km Cefn-y-Bedd Rail Station
17.3 km Penyffordd Rail Station
17.3 km Caergwrle Rail Station
Ferry
40.3 km Woodside Birkenhead Ferry Terminal
40.8 km Birkenhead Ferry Terminal
41.6 km Seacombe Ferry Terminal
Airport
41.1 km Liverpool John Lennon Airport

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

If you think your legs will take it, the team on site highly recommend a hike up to Moel Famau, the highest hill in the Clwydian Range and reachable within 15 minutes’ drive. It’s a climb of 1,818 feet to the top but do stagger up if you can – the views of north Wales and north-west England from the summit’s Jubilee Tower are stunning. Walks are easily accessed from Moel Famau too – if you dare – including a couple of short trails to the south (from the car park) and down to the village of Cilcain via the footpath from the summit. For the truly hardy, the local section of the Offa’s Dyke Path skirts alongside Moel Famau… it runs for a full 177 miles if you’re up for it… For a gentler day out, drive the five minutes or so to Ruthin for its restaurants, pubs, independent shops and 800 years of architecture around its narrow streets. It’s a pretty place to potter around, with plenty of the region’s famed black and white houses to see as well as peaceful times to be had by the River Clywd running through Cae Ddôl park.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Marine Lake, Rhyl 30.4 km Sea N/AN/AGoodGood
Rhyl East 31.3 km Sea GoodGoodGoodGood
Kinmel Bay (Sandy Cove) 31.5 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Prestatyn 31.7 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Abergele (Pensarn) 32.1 km Sea N/AN/AGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Bodelwyddan Castle 25.5 km

Rhuddlan Castle 27 km

Chester Castle 29 km

Cheshire Military Museum 29.1 km

Chester Cathedral 29.4 km

National Trust

Chirk Castle 20 km

Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 37.4 km

Bodnant Garden 38.8 km

Speke Hall, Garden and Estate 40 km

Mr Hardman's Photographic Studio 41.8 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

The Forge near Ruthin - a Clwydian Round 5.1 km

The Clwydian Way (4): Llandegla - Llangollen 5.7 km

Clwydian Hill-Forts (6): Foel Fenlli 7.3 km

Clwydian Hill-Forts (5): Moel-y-Gaer Llanbedr 7.3 km

The Clwydian Way (8): Cyffylliog - Trefnant 9 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Maes Carafanau Llanbenwch Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Maes Carafanau Llanbenwch Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Maes Carafanau Llanbenwch Caravan Park? If you think your legs will take it, the team on site highly recommend a hike up to Moel Famau, the highest hill in the Clwydian Range and reachable within 15 minutes’ … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Maes Carafanau Llanbenwch Caravan Park?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  10:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Maes Carafanau Llanbenwch Caravan Park? From $67.44 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.