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General
- Off-grid grass pitches with fabulous views of Snowdonia National Park
- A 15-minute drive to Caernarfon and Snowdon Mountain Railway
- Barn with showers, drying area and storage for bikes or kayaks
Set in truly spectacular Caernarfon countryside, Pen y Bwlch overlooks mountains and rivers whichever way you turn. Just on the edge of Snowdonia National Park, this is a secluded retreat with lots of space that lends itself equally well to romantic getaways and relaxed family breaks.
Off grid this place most certainly is, but it’s also only a 15-minute drive from Llanberis, at the foot of Snowdon – and the gateway to walking, cycling and climbing adventures in the national park – a bonus for all you active types out there.
A round up of simple facilities includes an eco-composting toilet near the camping field and a hot shower in the barn a short walk away, where you can also dry your clothes (this is Wales, remember) – and there’s also room to store your bikes and kayaks.
It’s worth noting that open fires aren’t permitted in this untamed part of Snowdonia, so firepit-style barbecues aren’t allowed. And one house rule please: this site is all about relaxing in nature, so please don’t play loud music after 8pm.
Site type
Languages spoken
✓ English
✓ Welsh
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Reviews
Beautiful location. Very hospitable hosts and nice facilities.
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I still cannot believe the views from our bell tent pitch!
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Perfect place for our family to escape to, kind and helpful staff.
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Features
Coronavirus
24+ hour ventilation between accommodation guests
Capacity reduced to increase social distancing
Check-in: contactless (in person)
Leisure on park
Bar or club house
Cycle hire
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Fitness centre
Indoor swimming pool
Kids' club
On-site restaurant/cafe
Outdoor swimming pool
Playground
Recreation room/arcade
TV room
Takeout
Tennis
Watersports
Amenities on park
Bath available
Car parking by site/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Free wifi
Grocery store
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Laundry
Parent & baby washroom
Payphone
Pick-up from public transport
Portable toilet
Pub toilets
Restrooms
Shower available
Washing-up area
Wifi
Groups welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Barbecue grills allowed
Barbecue provided
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
No dogs allowed
Camping 2.0
Bell tents
Themes
Hikers’ paradise
Lake and/or mountain
Peaceful
Remote location
Spectacular scenery
Wildlife haven
Utilities
Charging facilities
Dump point
Electric car charging point(s)
Propane/gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Convenience store nearby
Dog walk nearby
Type
Farm
Tiny (1-10 sites)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Climbing nearby
Cycling nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Restaurant nearby
Watersports nearby
Location
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Bus Station
— 7.2 kilometres
Bus Station — 10.9 kilometres
Povey's Garage — 11.9 kilometres
- Train stations
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Bangor (Gwynedd) Rail Station
— 10.1 kilometres
Llanfairpwll Rail Station — 10.1 kilometres
Llanfairfechan Rail Station — 18.5 kilometres
- Ferry ports
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Holyhead Ferry Terminal
— 36.6 kilometres
Barmouth Ferry Landing — 46.7 kilometres
Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing — 47.2 kilometres
- Airports
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Anglesey Airport
— 28.0 kilometres
Local attractions
Active types, look no further. From this site, you can canoe on Llyn Padarn lake (10 minutes’ drive) or walk to waterfalls from Betws y Coed (40 minutes). And don’t forget you’ve got all the walking, climbing and cycling prospects of Snowdonia National Park (40 minutes) to hand, as well as rounds of golf (10 minutes).
If you’re after something to get the adrenaline flowing, zoom down zipwires at Zip World Penrhyn Quarry (25 minutes), and there are subterranean climbing and abseiling routes at Zip World Slate Caverns (an hour). If you need a rest after all that activity, climb on board the Snowdon Mountain Railway (15 minutes) for a relaxing and scenic tootle up to the summit of the highest mountain in Wales.
Brush up open local history with a nose around National Trust-owned Penrhyn Castle and Gardens (25 minutes) or take a tour of medieval Caernarfon Castle (15 minutes). The Welsh mining heritage is showcased at the National Slate Museum (15 minutes), and a trip over the Menai Straits to Anglesey (35 minutes) turns up spectacular, waterside gardens at Plas Newydd House (half an hour).
Must see
- Snowdon Mountain Railway (3.7 kilometres)
- National Slate Museum (3.7 kilometres)
- Caernarfon Castle (7.4 kilometres)
National Trust
- Plas Newydd Country House and Gardens (8.6 kilometres)
- Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant (23.5 kilometres)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Policies
Permitted arrival/departure time
| Camping and caravan | ||
|---|---|---|
| Arrive: | 4:30 p.m. – | 7 p.m. |
| Depart by: | 11 a.m. | |
| On-site accommodation | ||
| Arrive: | 4:30 p.m. – | 7 p.m. |
| Depart by: | 11 a.m. | |
Please let the owner know once you have arrived onsite.
Pen y Bwlch cancellation policy
No refunds within 4 days of arrival date.
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. Pen y Bwlch 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
CashBank transfer
Terms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditions- Does Pen y Bwlch have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Pen y Bwlch dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Pen y Bwlch? Active types, look no further. From this site, you can canoe on Llyn Padarn lake (10 minutes’ drive) or walk to waterfalls from Betws y Coed (40 minutes). And don’t forget you’ve … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Pen y Bwlch?
Camping and caravan Arrive: 4:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 4:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. Please let the owner know once you have arrived onsite.
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