Llwyn yr Helm Caravan Park

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  • Stay on a working farm site in Snowdonia National Park
  • Haven for ramblers, bikers and hikers: lots of nearby trails
  • Less than half an hour’s drive from the Welsh coast beaches
You won’t want to hide among the bushes during your stay at Llwyn yr Helm Caravan Park, a family-friendly site on a working farm less than 10 minutes’ drive from the market town of Dolgellau in Gwynedd – this place is all about getting out and about. In the southern reaches of Snowdonia National Park, Llwyn yr Helm is a haven for ramblers, bikers and hikers: Mawddach trail, Torrent Walk and Precipice Walk all start in Dolgellau, and Cadair Idris mountain’s Minfford Path starts less than 15 minutes from site. That’s the hikers sorted, so what about the bikers? Coed y Brenin Biking and Visitor Centre is 20 minutes away, and the fab Antur Stiniog downhill biking trails are within an hour. If you’re not much of an outdoor adventurer, there’s plenty else nearby: try plane spotting at the famous Mach Loop, ziplining at Zip World Slate Caverns or poking around the scenic Italianate village of Portmeirion – or you could make a beeline to the beaches and harbours at Fairbourne or Barmouth, where boat trips and watersports abound? Back on site, fire up the barbecue for dinner (essentials can be sorted in the on-site shop) then kick up your feet in the evening, soaking in the views of the Cadair Idris mountain range, reading, or watching a DVD borrowed from reception. If you’d prefer to venture out, there are plenty of restaurants to try within 25 minutes of the site.

Campground type

Tent sites 10
Caravan sites 6
RV & Motorhome sites 2
Open now
Opens 11 April
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The campground/park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • Reception is unmanned after 7 p.m.. Please inform the campground while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
  • Please note that TV signal is limited due to the surrounding mountains. You will need a good-quality satellite dish to obtain a signal here. The site does not have facilities to charge electric vehicles.

Languages spoken

English

Welsh

Open from Fri, 11 Apr to

Open from Fri, 27 Mar to

Site types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.7

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PeacefulSpectacular scenery

99% would recommend this campground to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

Top spot! Immaculately clean, modern facilities, spacious showers, and super friendly staff. Great for families with farm animals and a playground. Peaceful with lovely views. Just a heads-up on tricky access roads and sometimes patchy WiFi. Overall, a brilliant, well-kept campsite.

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Arrival date (latest first)

All facilities excellent. But we like it quieter in the countryside

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass site

Liked Flat pitch
Great bathrooms
Easy access

Disliked Being just over the hedge from the playground - we were shattered and wanted peace and quiet, and other people’s children were literally screaming and shouting 10ft from our tent until nearly 10pm!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellently maintained site, lovely owners that are very helpful.

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Anonymous

Dros y Bont Decked powered tent site (secluded)

Liked The site was lovely and very well maintained. We stayed in a decked porch and loved this idea, we would definitely opt for this type of pitch again as it made for a very level pitch. The shower and toilet block were spotless at all times of the day they were very modern and plenty of available showers. We liked the ease of the fire pit hire this was a nice touch. Perfect if you have little ones as you can go feed some of the farm animals which was really nice. Not far from local shops in the car literally about a 10 minute drive.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Site is well presented with immaculate facilities. I have stayed in many…

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Chris H.

Fully-serviced concrete slab caravan site

Liked Site is well presented with immaculate facilities. I have stayed in many camp sites in the UK and Europe and this is up there with the best of them.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful spot with lovely views. Facilities were modern and kept nicely clean.…

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Emma D.

Powered grass site

Liked Beautiful spot with lovely views. Facilities were modern and kept nicely clean. The whole site was well looked after. Great location with lots of nice places to explore nearby.

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Absolutely lovely area, quiet with a stunning views on the mountains. The…

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Iga G.

Dros y Bont Decked powered tent site (secluded)

Liked Absolutely lovely area, quiet with a stunning views on the mountains. The pitch was a good size , clean toilet facilities and not too crowdy! Highly recommended.

Disliked Pitch was on small hill, it could have stairs or some area that would make easier to get down , especially when travelling with younger children.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Definitely will book here again. Excellent site

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Katrina B.

Powered grass site

Liked Were pitched next to a beautiful stream that was great to pitch next to. Beautiful facilities. Friendly owners. Small site which made it feel really homely. Dog friendly. Very clean and well maintained.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A friendly, clean, well equipped campsite, great for all your needs.

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Tarida M.

Fully-serviced concrete slab caravan site

Liked Size of pitch was great and level.
Modern, clean and well thought out showers and changing areas.
Washing up and laundry facilities.
Cool little shop that sells general goods, hot drinks, ice creams, fresh eggs, bread, milk, sausages.
The ability to feed the farm animals, with a sink to wash hands after.
Great views with a great little dog walk.
Good wifi coverage.
Variety of pitches for tents, tourers and caravans.
Good recycling facilities.
Great staff, very friendly and accommodating.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The scenery was magnificent. The toilet block was modern, clean, well…

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Anonymous

Powered grass site

Liked The scenery was magnificent. The toilet block was modern, clean, well maintained and the showers were hot. The shop had essentials in it and good selection of book and puzzles you could borrow. There was a lovely designated space to let our dog off the lead. The staff were super helpful and we were made to feel really welcome.

Recommend to friends Visit again

If you want a campsite in this area you won't be disappointed

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Thomas D.

Decked powered tent site

Liked We couldn't fault our stay at all the site and the facilities was perfect. We tent and it was our first time pitching on a deck it was easier and better on the deck the view's of the hills where lovely and the facilities where perfect. We think after twenty years of camping this has been the best site we have stayed at. Good work to the owners and people onsite 👌👌👌👌

Disliked None

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent, quiet site with the best facilities we saw on our trip.

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Charlotte N.

Unpowered grass site

Liked This is a beautiful, secluded site, tucked away on the side of the valley. The team were incredibly helpful and the facilities were the best we experienced on our trip.

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 Car parking by site/unit 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

Remote location 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 Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 85 cm) Disabled facilities Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Mountain biking nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities Motorhome service point Seasonal sites

Location

Llwyn yr Helm Caravan Park

Brithdir

Dolgellau

Gwynedd

Wales

LL40 2SA

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.75526°N
3.81175°W

Nearest transport

Coach
29 km Sportsman
29.1 km Tesco
30.2 km Market Square
Rail
15.8 km Morfa Mawddach Rail Station
16.9 km Barmouth Rail Station
17.4 km Fairbourne Rail Station
Ferry
16.6 km Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing
16.7 km Barmouth 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

Start your hols in the past with trips on the steam trains at Bala Lake Railway and Fairbourne Miniature Railway, both less than 25 minutes’ drive away, then go zooming into the future at the Centre for Alternative Technology, an eco-centre teaching sustainable development methods. Budding angler looking for your fishing fix? Turn your boat to Cregennan lakes about 25 minutes from the site to cast a line – if nothing’s biting, there are scenic trails around the lake so it won’t be a wasted trip. Stay out in the open by joining the flock for a sheep trekking experience, also 25 minutes away, or dive below the earth’s surface and clamber into a boat at award-winning King Arthur’s Labyrinth. For something a little more high culture, the Machynlleth modern art museum is half an hour from Llwyn yr Helm and is well worth a poke around.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Barmouth 17.2 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Fairbourne 17.9 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Tal-Y-Bont 20.1 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Dyffryn (Llanendwyn) 21.3 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Llandanwg 23 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

MOMA Wales - Y Tabernacl 18.4 km

CADW - Harlech Castle 23.1 km

Portmeirion Gardens 26.1 km

Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway 26.8 km

Ffestiniog Railway 28.3 km

National Trust

Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 33.1 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

The Precipice Walk, north of Dolgellau 3.9 km

The New Precipice Walk from Llanelltyd 5.9 km

Cadair Idris by the Fox's Path 8 km

Cwm Cywarch - Glasgwm - Aran Fawddwy - Drysgol 8 km

Mawddach Estuary 8.2 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.

Offers

Tent pitch
Mary Jones unpowered grass tent site (wild)
  • 20% off 20% off 3 nights or more –
Tent pitchTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome or campervan pitch
Unpowered grass site
  • 20% off 20% off 3 nights or more –
Tent pitch
Unpowered grass tent site
  • 20% off 20% off 3 nights or more –
Touring caravan pitchesMotorhome or campervan pitch
Fully-serviced concrete slab caravan site
  • 20% off 20% off 3 nights or more –
Tent pitchTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome or campervan pitch
Powered grass site
  • 20% off 20% off 3 nights or more –
Tent pitch
Dros y Bont Decked powered tent site (secluded)
  • 20% off 20% off 3 nights or more –

Conditions apply - see site type section for details

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Llwyn yr Helm Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Llwyn yr Helm Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Llwyn yr Helm Caravan Park? Start your hols in the past with trips on the steam trains at Bala Lake Railway and Fairbourne Miniature Railway, both less than 25 minutes’ drive away, then go zooming into the … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Llwyn yr Helm Caravan Park?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Llwyn yr Helm Caravan Park? From $55.66 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.