Pen y Bwlch
From £27 For 1 night, 4 adults
- 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
Site type
2
5
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Languages spoken
English
Welsh
Open from Mon, Mar 25 to
Pitch types & availability
Primitive grass tent campsite
4 people maximum 
No dogs allowed
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 5.0m width x 5.0m depth (16.4ft width x 16.4ft depth) Calculated area: 25.0m² (269.1ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £27 1 night, 2 adults
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Bell tent
4 people maximum
No dogs allowed
Dimensions: 4.0m width x 4.0m length (13.1ft width x 13.1ft length) Calculated area: 16.0m² (172.2ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £70 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
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would stay here again
Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
The view was exceptional and the staff were friendly and helpful. It…
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Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked: The view was exceptional and the staff were friendly and helpful. It was a quiet safe site and felt like a little slice of heaven. Ideal location for a trip up snowdon.
Disliked: The campsite was exposed so be mindful if booking during thunderstorms/high winds, but all part of the fun.
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The view!!! Amazing place to stay very quiet and private and the…
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Bell tent
Liked: The view!!! Amazing place to stay very quiet and private and the the most amazing views
Recommend to friends Visit again
Stunning views on a peaceful site run by lovely people
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Bell tent
Liked: Beautiful views and surroundings, friendly owners. The bell tent was brilliant - sturdy, spacious and completely waterproof!
Recommend to friends Visit again
Will be back!
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Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked: Great location with incredible views over Snowdonia. Small site with good facilities. Friendly host.
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Amazing view from the pitch
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Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked: Absolutely amazing view! Friendly and helpful staff. It was a perfect stay.
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Brilliant camp site with amazing views , would definitely recommend, very friendly…
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Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked: Brilliant camp site with amazing views , would definitely recommend, very friendly owners who made us feel welcome. Would go back if was ever in the area again .
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Excellent location, friendly staff
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Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked: Location
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Great host and view
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Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked: John was a brilliant host and made us feel so welcome on site, stunning views to go with it!
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Pure escapism in the most incredible setting for a campsite. The kids…
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Bell tent
Liked: Pure escapism in the most incredible setting for a campsite. The kids loved it and so did we.
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Would 100% stay again.
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Bell tent
Liked: Service was great, The view and onsite facilities were more than enough and very clean. Location was perfect for a walk into town.
Disliked: Nothing.
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Features
No dogs allowed
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
Laundromat
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
Themes
Hikers’ paradise
Lake and/or mountain
Peaceful
Remote location
Spectacular scenery
Wildlife haven
Utilities
Charging facilities
Dump station
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
Pen y Bwlch
Cwm y Glo
Caernarfon
Gwynedd
Wales
LL55 4ED
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
53.13332°N
-4.1672°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morfa Dinlle | 12.7 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Llanddwyn | 14.8 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Llanfairfechan | 19 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Llanddona | 19.5 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| St Davids - Benllech | 20.4 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Snowdon Mountain Railway 3.7 km
National Slate Museum 3.7 km
Caernarfon Castle 7.4 km
Penrhyn Castle 8.4 km
Beaumaris Castle 15.2 km
National Trust
Plas Newydd Country House and Gardens 8.6 km
Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 23.5 km
Bodnant Garden 26.9 km
Aberconwy House 27.9 km
Plas yn Rhiw 45.9 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Ceunant Bach - Moel Eilio - Foel Goch 3.5 km
Gwastadnant - Elidir Fach - Elidir Fawr - Gwastadnant 7 km
Bethesda - Ogwen 8.6 km
Gyrn Wigau and Foel Grach 9.5 km
Ogwen Cottage - Llyn Bochlwyd - Glyder Fach - Glyder Fawr - Devil's Kitchen 9.8 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.
Want to know more about camping in Gwynedd?
- 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, get set to get busy. 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 … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Pen y Bwlch?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: Anytime On-park accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: Anytime - How much does it cost to stay at Pen y Bwlch? From $46.18 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.