Bird Rock Campsite

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The river dysynni bordering the site
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  • Relaxed family-run working farm in Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park
  • Excellent area for hillwalking; two seaside resorts within 10 miles
  • Bordered by a river; 55 minutes' walk away from a pub in Abergynolwyn
Rock up to this place for a stay among stunning Welsh countryside: the site is set in Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park and lies 15 minutes' drive from the seaside resort of Tywyn on the Cardigan Bay coast. Spectacularly located under the site’s namesake of Craig yr Aderyn or Bird Rock, and with splendid views of the surrounding Cadair Idris massif and open countryside, Bird Rock Campsite is a quiet and relaxed family-run working farm, spaciously laid out over four grassy acres. As this site is scenically set in national parkland, there’s plenty of handsome countryside to roam around, as well as waymarked walking trails to tramp on. The accommodation field is bordered by a little river that guests can idle beside, wade in and cast a rod into. There's no wifi or mobile phone signal here either… all the better for soaking up the peace and quiet… The site is consistently hailed by previous guests as being kept immaculately clean, and the owners are often lauded for their friendly and accommodating approach. For freshening up before or after your days of sightseeing and outdoorsy action, showers are available to use for a small fee, and a kettle and a washing machine are available over in the washing-up area for making hot drinks and sorting grubby togs. Also on site are Elsan waste points and electric hook-ups. If you need to keep supplies topped up for evening campfires, the nearest supermarket is around six miles away in Tywyn. Plenty of good local pubs serving food are around too; the nearest is 55 minutes' walk away (or under 10 minutes' drive away) in Abergynolwyn.

Campground type

Caravans for hire 1
Tent sites 30
Caravan sites 30
RV & Motorhome sites 30
Open now
Opens 24 March
Please note
  • A charge of GBP0.50 ($0.97) applies for the use of the shower.
  • There are no bins onsite: all rubbish will need to be taken home with you.
  • The roads to the farm are made up of narrow country lanes, so can be tricky to access for those with bigger vehicles. As a river is on site, children must be supervised at all times. Cold water is free but there is a 20p charge for hot water in the taps.

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8.9

Overall rating from 188 Pitchup.com customers

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90% would recommend this campground to a friend

86% would stay here again

What customers say

This remote campsite is raved about for its cracker natural beauty, chilled vibe, and top blokes running it. Campers love the epic views, ripper streams for the kids, and being handy for walks and local sights. Facilities are usually pretty clean, though some reckon they're a bit basic and could do with a spruce-up. Good value for money gets a solid mention, making it a highly recommended spot for a cruisy break.

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Beautiful location and views facilities could do with a scrub

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Anonymous

Powered grass tent site (five person)

Liked Absolutely beautiful location. Close to the river, which is good for a swoosh, paddle or swim.
Little stream runs through the site and there were children playing in that happily.
Nice flat pitches and broken into sections so you don't feel like you're just in the middle of a massive field of campers. Fridge, freezer, kettle and washing machine available for use.
Friendly staff, relaxed atmosphere.
Free WiFi although slow

Disliked Facilities are overdue a revamp. Only 2 male and 2 female toilets and a total of 3 showers (plus disabled facility) for the whole site (obvs not an issue for caravans). No grab handles in the disabled shower. Toilets, showers and kitchen area weren't just old they were very grubby. It didn't appear that the fridges were regularly checked for out of date and abandoned food, having found and removed a large carton of seperated milk from in there. Needs a good scrub.
Upon turning into the site by the farm dogs who came running out and barking aggressively. I think they were possibly startled by the motorbikes as no one else seems to have an issue.

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Fabulous campsite! Stunning views, amazing river…

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Gemma C.

Unpowered grass tent site (two person)

Liked Fabulous campsite! Stunning views, amazing river to take a dip. Staff were amazing. We had such a beautiful getaway for a few days. Thank you so much. We’ll be back again!!

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Perfect location but facilities are disgusting.

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Anonymous

Powered grass tent site (five person)

Liked The campsite is in an absolutely stunning location. Perfect with kids and dogs as the river flows straight past so the kids spent days playing in there. The camp manager is so lovely & friendly - and he is around to change your coins for the correct coins to use the hot water.

Disliked The toilets/shower/kitchen leave a lot to be desired. It was not clean at all even though I had seen the owner cleaning them in the early morning. There are cobwebs, spiders and flies absolutely everywhere. And the lights are on a timer so you can be on the toilet at night and the lights go off. The tiled walls around the showers were absolutely disgusting.

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Brilliant perfect spot. Hardly any phone…

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Kelly T.

Unpowered grass tent site (two person)

Liked Brilliant perfect spot. Hardly any phone reception and beautiful walks all within 25 mins of the campsite. Also a beach 20 mins away

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Clean good faciliys and friedly

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent site (two person)

Liked Was a great site will go again

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Lovely as always, can’t wait to…

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Karolina B.

Powered grass caravan site

Liked Lovely as always, can’t wait to come back xx

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Great little camp site would definitely stay again on our next trip

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Andrew G.

Powered grass tent site (five person)

Liked Remote area but only 20 mins from a couple of seaside retreats

Disliked The wind and cool evening

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful campsite with stunning views and friendly, helpful staff

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Stephanie R.

Unpowered grass caravan site

Liked We recently spent two nights at Bird Rock Campsite on a non-electric pitch and had a wonderful time. The atmosphere was relaxed – you simply pitch up in a field – and there was plenty of space between campers. Even when it got busy, it never felt crowded or noisy.

The staff were all very friendly and helpful. We received a warm welcome at reception, and the camp manager always seemed to be on hand if anything was needed.

Facilities are fairly simple: two toilets and one shower per sex, plus a washing-up room with sinks and fridges. Although they’re a little dated and dusty, this is a working farm and we didn’t mind at all. We never had to queue for the facilities, although we tended to shower in the evenings.

At £25.50 per night, the price seems in line with other sites at the moment. The scenery is stunning, with mountains all around, and there’s plenty to do nearby. We enjoyed a lovely walk in the valley to see Castell y Bere, and the next day we took a trip on the charming Talyllyn Railway.

Overall, Bird Rock Campsite is a peaceful, scenic spot with a laid-back feel – perfect if you’re looking for somewhere simple and friendly to enjoy the beauty of Wales.

Disliked Nothing!

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Tsolmon B.

Powered grass tent site (five person)

Liked Very quiet place

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Beautiful area, gorgeous streams for the…

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Gina W.

Powered grass caravan site

Liked Beautiful area, gorgeous streams for the kids to play in safe area not too big, we had a Beautiful spot out the way felt it was private especially having a baby, made us feel not too in the way. The lady running it was so lovely and kind, and so was the camp manager! Can't wait to come again.

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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 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 Rallies welcome 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 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 Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Bird Rock Campsite

Llanfihangel-y-pennant

Tywyn

Gwynedd

Wales

LL36 9TN

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.65165°N
3.99711°W

Route directions

Instead of using satnav, guests are advised to ring ahead for directions using the number in their booking confirmation email.

Nearest transport

Coach
26.4 km University Campus Penglais
27 km Bus Station
27.5 km Penllwyn PO
Rail
6.1 km Fairbourne Rail Station
6.4 km Llwyngwril Rail Station
6.6 km Morfa Mawddach Rail Station
Ferry
7.9 km Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing
8.4 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

The site’s spectacular Snowdonia National Park setting among the Cadair Idris massif means that scenic hill walks are on the menu, as well as cycling and mountain biking around Cregennan Lakes or along the Mawddach Trail. For sitting back and admiring Welsh seaside scenes, take the coastal line of the Talyllyn Railway from the seaside resort of Tywyn, six miles from base, to Shrewsbury or in the other direction to Porthmadog. If you’d rather stay put on the sands or try your hand at surfing, Tywyn's beach and waves are much recommended. For varied days off base, the subterranean slate cavern zipwiring park at Blaenau Ffestiniog is well worth the hour’s drive to, or closer to home there’s a laser shooting centre in Tywyn. An alternative (and rather more sedate) option is the Centre for Alternative Technology in Corris, where visitors can learn all about how to live a more sustainable life.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Fairbourne 6.6 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Barmouth 9 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Tywyn 10.5 km Sea GoodGoodGoodExcellent
Aberdyfi Rural 12.5 km Sea ExcellentExcellentGoodGood
Aberdyfi 12.8 km Estuary ExcellentGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway 9.9 km

MOMA Wales - Y Tabernacl 11.8 km

CADW - Harlech Castle 24.2 km

Vale of Rheidol Railway (Aberystwyth) 27.3 km

Portmeirion Gardens 29.9 km

National Trust

Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 45.8 km

Plas yn Rhiw 46.2 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Abergynolwyn - Foel Y Geifr - Abergynolwyn 2.9 km

Fairbourne to Barmouth 6 km

Cadair Idris 8.8 km

Llynau Greggan from Ty Nant 8.8 km

Cadair Idris by the Fox's Path 9.7 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 Bird Rock Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Bird Rock Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Bird Rock Campsite? The site’s spectacular Snowdonia National Park setting among the Cadair Idris massif means that scenic hill walks are on the menu, as well as cycling and mountain biking around Cregennan Lakes or … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Bird Rock Campsite?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Bird Rock Campsite? From $31.22 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.