Fronalchen Caravan Park

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View of the site at sunset
View of the site at sunset
Spacious grass pitches
Campsite
Entrance to camping fields and main facilities
Site office & facilities
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Entrance to the site
View of the mist over cadair idris from the site
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Spacious grass pitches
Campsite
Entrance to camping fields and main facilities

  • Scenic back-to-basics site in Eryri/Snowdonia National Park
  • A 20-minute drive from beaches at Barmouth and Fairbourne
  • Famed Mach Loop within 10-minute drive; Portmeirion Gardens within 40
How does a spacious, back-to-basics site sound? How about if it were inside a spectacular national park, with stunning views of the mountains? If you answered ‘pretty fab, ta very much’, get motors running all the way to Fronalchen Caravan Park, a family-friendly site five minutes’ drive from Dolgellau in Gwynedd. Ramblers, hikers, bikers and riders are well served hereabouts, as the site’s in Eryri/Snowdonia National Park: Torrent Walk (a four-mile circular route along the River Clywedog gorge) starts less than five minutes away and the mountain biking tracks of Coed-y-Brenin are within half an hour. It's about 20 minutes from here to pony trekking excursions too... surely one of the most photogenic ways to venture around this part of the world...? If this all sounds a tad too hectic, slow things down a notch with a lazy beach day. There are lengthy sandy stretches in Fairbourne and Barmouth (both 20 minutes from base), where hitting the waves on a surfboard or signing up for a fishing trip are highly recommended. Fancy a few zero-fuss days instead? Retreat back to base, where there’s little to distract from gorgeous views of Cadair Idris (hikes start around 40 minutes away) and the mountains around it, and there’s lots of room for kickabouts, dog walks, cosy campfires by the riverbank and leisurely barbecues.

Site type

Tent sites 120
Travel trailer sites 120
RV sites 120
Open now
Opens April 18
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • A cable measuring at least 20 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Welsh

Open from Fri, Apr 18 to

Pitch types & availability

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Reviews

8.6

Overall rating from 295 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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PeacefulSpectacular scenery

85% would recommend this site to a friend

83% would stay here again

What customers say

Beautiful, basic site with stunning mountain/river views. Staff are friendly, pitches spacious, facilities clean (hot showers!). Great for exploring. Some noted toilet improvements needed & occasional noise, but generally peaceful & good value.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Friendly camp, easy to find, lots of toilets. We loved it and…

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Kirsty S.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Friendly camp, easy to find, lots of toilets.
We loved it and will definitely come back again- great value for money!

Disliked Did seem to be a queue for the shower

Recommend to friends Visit again

Enjoyed our stay here, close to Mach loop and the beautiful mountains

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Sue B.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Lovely clean campsite and the scenery is great.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site

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Anonymous

Powered grass tent campsite

Liked Nice and clean site. Could do with cutting the grass.
Showers amd toliets clean.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful spot next to the river…

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Anonymous

Powered grass tent campsite

Liked Beautiful spot next to the river

Disliked Discussing toilets and showers, no place to wash your teeth, no mirror in ladies toilets; only one sink for washing dishes

Recommend to friends Visit again

Liked the size of the campsite, the fact that there were proper…

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Matthew E.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Liked the size of the campsite, the fact that there were proper toilet and shower facilities, the views around the campsite and its location in relation to both Dolgellau and the Mach loop.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great budget option

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Iwona C.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Great views, loads of space to choose from, no fuss check in process. We would come back again.

Disliked Locks on ladies toilets door did not lock. There is also some road noise, that could be a problem for some, not a problem for us.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fab location, could be a great site with improvements needed

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Anonymous

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Beautiful setting, surrounded by mountains and green fields. Quiet, unspoiled.

Disliked Toilets and washing up facilities need vastly upgrading which looks like is the process. No signage from road, unlike other campsites in the area. Not enough water taps.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Highly recommend.

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Sebastian P.

Powered grass tent campsite

Liked Fantastic place. Beautiful views and lots of space.

Recommend to friends Visit again

We won’t stop there again

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James S.

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked It’s a fantastic location

Disliked Very basic amenities. Toilets filthy. Gents toilet had no door so urinals on view. We did not realise a big selling point for the site was hiring out old car wheels and selling logs. We had no sleep for two nights as our motor home was full of wood smoke because people camped close and then lit fires. It would be better if there could be separate areas for people who want fires and those who don’t.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks for your feedback. Our facilities are in the process of being improved and will be up and running by next season if eveything goes to plan.
There's plenty of space for pitches and the firewood we supply are bone-dry so they burn cleanly to avoid dirty smoke. Unfortunately, some guests collect damp branches from the riverside etc. to burn, and we are unable to police this 24/7. We allow guests to have campfire as it's a very popular campling activity and all part of the experieince.

How peaceful it was…

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Brandon E.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked How peaceful it was

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Portable toilet

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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 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 Rallies welcome Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No hot water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Fronalchen Caravan Park

Fronalchen

Dolgellau

Gwynedd

Wales

LL40 2AD

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.75167°N
3.85202°W

Nearest transport

Coach
27.3 km Sportsman
27.4 km Tesco
28.6 km Market Square
Rail
13.1 km Morfa Mawddach Rail Station
14.2 km Barmouth Rail Station
14.7 km Fairbourne Rail Station
Ferry
13.9 km Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing
14 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

Guests with one foot in the past will find plenty nearby to keep them entertained. Start by poking around the ruins of Cymer Abbey, 10 minutes’ drive away, before diving into ancient Welsh legend beneath the earth in King Arthur’s Labyrinth, chugging along tracks on one of the local heritage narrow gauge railways, and exploring the spectacularly sited Harlech Castle, all within 45 minutes of base. Prefer the wind in your hair? Pick up speed on the ziplines at Zip World Slate Caverns and on the downhill biking trails at Antur Stiniog, both about 40 minutes away, or stick closer to home (10 minutes) to keep eyes peeled for low-flying jets at the famed Mach Loop. Outdoorsy types may want to travel the 20 minutes to Cregennan Lakes instead, where there are lots of trails to traipse along, as well as two lakes for trout fishing. Not your bag? The subtropical Portmeirion Gardens 40 minutes away are an absolute must for budding horticulturalists – be sure to explore this ‘Gwyltt’ (Welsh for wildwood) thoroughly, as there are secret gardens, a derelict castle and even a graveyard to root out.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Barmouth 14.5 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Fairbourne 15.2 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Tal-Y-Bont 17.5 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Dyffryn (Llanendwyn) 18.7 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Llandanwg 20.6 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

MOMA Wales - Y Tabernacl 17.8 km

CADW - Harlech Castle 21 km

Portmeirion Gardens 24.5 km

Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway 24.7 km

Ffestiniog Railway 26.6 km

National Trust

Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 33.5 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 2.5 km

The New Precipice Walk from Llanelltyd 3.2 km

Mawddach Estuary 5.4 km

Cadair Idris by the Fox's Path 5.5 km

Cadair Idris 6.3 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Fronalchen Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Fronalchen Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Fronalchen Caravan Park? Guests with one foot in the past will find plenty nearby to keep them entertained. Start by poking around the ruins of Cymer Abbey, 10 minutes’ drive away, before diving into ancient … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Fronalchen Caravan Park?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Fronalchen Caravan Park? From $44.76 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.