Pen y Bwlch
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- 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
Voted 95% of visitors View breakdown
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Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked: The view
Disliked: Having to park away from the tent. This wasnt clear in the website description. Also it wasn’t clear where reception was - not welcoming. Disappointed.
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From the manager: Hi there. We are sorry you didn’t enjoy your stay with us which is disappointing as we try our very best to ensure all of our campers are happy customers. It does state on pitch up that you cannot park your car next to your tent and this is clear on the website description. As stated on pitch up also we close at 8pm unless the customer makes us aware of their late arrival so we are very sorry but we didn’t know you had arrived as we would have come to greet you as we do with all of our customers. Many thanks jonny and Beth
This is the most beautiful campsite I have ever been to. …
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Liked: This is the most beautiful campsite I have ever been to. The view is breathing and it is so wonderful to wake up and see it as a first thing in the morning. Campsite is located on the farm where there are a lot of animals, we particularly liked donkeys and friendly cat. Really lovely host kindly told us the story of the place. The farm is located in a walking distance from Llanberis, the walk itself is very scienic on the peceful road. I loved this place so much. It was peaceful, far from any noise, only nature around you.
Disliked: Midges
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clean facilities, friendly owners an amazing campsite ! Will be back
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Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked: amazing stay! Quiet campsite with gorgeous views. Small campsite which is what we wanted. The owners were lovely, very welcoming, full of information and couldn’t do enough for us.
Disliked: Nothing !
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Excellent views Awesome, responsive hosts Tranquil spot…
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Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked: Excellent views Awesome, responsive hosts Tranquil spot
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Liked: Simple and peaceful campsite, amazing location!
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The view was exceptional and the staff were friendly and helpful. It…
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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
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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!
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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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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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowedThemes
Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
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 |
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| 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.
Nearest sites
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
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 $47.06 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.