Graig Wen

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Campervan pitch with hardstanding, grass for awning and electric hook up (added by manager 17 Oct 2023)
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Empress shepherd's hut
Empress shepherd's hut

  • Award-winning and green site in Snowdonia National Park
  • Direct access to the Mawddach cycle trail and footpath
  • Five minutes' drive from the beach at Fairbourne
Whether you want to wander around on foot or pootle about by pedal power… you’ll find Graig Wen in Snowdonia National Park an excellent pick for activities and views. This award-winning park has direct access through its fields to the Mawddach cycle trail and footpath, the waterside trail from Dolgellau to Barmouth. The trail is only eight miles long, so it's easily doable – but you should pedal to the local pub for a celebratory drink anyway (on a bike hired from the Graig Wen team if you don't have one to bring). Access to the Mawddach trail is very steep, so be prepped for both downhill rolling and the haul back up. Those bringing their own two wheels can be rightly geared up for some top mountain biking: Cadair Idris is just behind Graig Wen, and it’s 15 minutes' drive from the site to the mighty mountain biking centre and trails at Coed y Brenin forest. Feeling faint at the very thought? Basking on the beach at Fairbourne is five minutes' drive away. Guests looking for wild camping can leave the car at the main site and head down to the lower fields where campfires are permitted and facilities have been kept simple (just a couple of composting toilets and a couple of unisex showers). These fields, crossed by streams and edged by drystone walls, are worth the walk for some of the best views and wildlife spotting on site. The excellent amenities at the main site include well-maintained and clean toilets, free hot showers, a washing-up area and a shop with local produce: take a picnic to one of the communal benches on site, also with stupendous views. Takeaway breakfasts (coffee and croissants) are also available.

Site type

RV sites 6
Tent sites 17
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 7
Open now
Opens March 1
Please note
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 5 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 21 consecutive nights.
  • No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Reception is unmanned after 6 p.m.. Please inform the park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 20 or over.
  • Units longer than 6.5 m metres are not allowed.
  • This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • Estuary Field tent pitches are for children aged 8 years upwards. Families with younger children should book the Orchard Field pitches.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Mar 1 2024 to

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The view was amazing, we would have like to have stayed longer…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Lisa H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional cement/asphalt and grass campervan campsite

Liked: The view was amazing, we would have like to have stayed longer to explore the beauty of the area as there is a lot we didn’t see. The owner was super lovely, friendly and you can tell they love the campsite, everything was clean and welcoming. We will definitely be back.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks so much! We look forward to welcoming you back for longer next time.

Lovely space with a coffee shop…

Overall 8/10
Location 10
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Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Katalin C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Stopover power optional cement/asphalt campervan campsite (no awning)

Liked: Lovely space with a coffee shop

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you.

Stunning views, great walks, friendly staff and level pitches

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
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Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Eve T. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional cement/asphalt and grass campervan campsite

Liked: What a magical place! Great access to the Mawddach trail which is perfect for dog walks along the estuary, stunning views on site and easy connections to three beautiful little towns/villages (Dolgellau, Barmouth and Fairbourne) Sarah was also wonderful, full of very useful advice, kind and friendly and eager to give the best experience possible. I enjoyed the fresh coffee and pastries looking out onto the estuary each morning. Highly recommend and I will be returning there myself!

Disliked: Absolutely nothing- the perfect place.

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From the manager: Lovely to meet you as we watched the aurora! Thanks so much and happy travelling.

Excellent quiet site with good facilities and great surroundings.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Tom S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Stopover power optional cement/asphalt campervan campsite (no awning)

Liked: Small quiet site. Excellent location to explore the surrounding area from. The site had good clean and tidy facilities. The pre-arrival guide and information was excellent.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks so much for your recommendation. Glad you found our Welcome Guide useful.

Will definitely stay here again

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Stopover power optional cement/asphalt campervan campsite (no awning)

Liked: Great facilities Friendly owners Good location Excellent value for money

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you.

The views were absolutely stunning! I loved the fact that it's a…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
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Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service No rating
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness No rating
Wifi No rating
Sarah T. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Stopover power optional cement/asphalt campervan campsite (no awning)

Liked: The views were absolutely stunning! I loved the fact that it's a small quiet site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you.

Excellent site with clean facilities in a beautiful setting.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional cement/asphalt and grass campervan campsite

Liked: Loved the location. Facilities were immaculate. Check in was easy. Communication was excellent. Option to have croissants, pastries and coffee in the morning was an added bonus.

Disliked: The rain! Also we stopped in a campervan area which was close to the road. Not that noisy but we were aware of it. I know there isn’t many other options because of how the site is.

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From the manager: Thank you very much. Glad you enjoyed your stay.

Lovely small campsite. Facilities were good.…

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
Peter A. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Stopover power optional cement/asphalt campervan campsite (no awning)

Liked: Lovely small campsite. Facilities were good.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you.

Will come again

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Stopover power optional cement/asphalt campervan campsite (no awning)

Liked: Loved the views and the walk down to the estuary

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you.

Lovely site - can’t wait to return and stay for longer.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
Rachel S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Stopover power optional cement/asphalt campervan campsite (no awning)

Liked: We stayed for 1 night but wished we’d stayed for longer!! Beautiful location with access to a fantastic cycle route. The site has lots of lovely thoughtful touches, loved the ice creams, fire pit and fresh pastries/coffee. We’ll definitely be back and next time we’ll stay for longer.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks so much. We look forward to welcoming you back.


Features

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 Local produce Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Tents for hire Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly 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 Leave the car at home Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge 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 Public transportation nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Graig Wen

Arthog

Dolgellau

Gwynedd

Wales

LL39 1YP

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

52.72244°N
-3.9933°W

Route directions

For larger caravans and motorhomes, don't follow a sat nav, but follow these instructions instead. Approach from Dolgellau, turning off the A470 Dolgellau bypass at the junction signposted Tywyn/Fairbourne onto the A493. It is exactly 4.5 miles from the junction, on the brow of a slight hill on the right-hand side. Keep your eyes open for the sign, as the left turn from the Fairbourne direction can be difficult. By bike or foot: There is direct access to the site from Mawddach Trail. Use the signposted stile from the Trail about a mile east of Morfa Mawddach station, just after the large, concrete tank traps, or about tthree miles west of the George III pub. Walk about 600 metres up hill through a field, past a house then across another field and up a steep track through woods. Reception is at the furthest double glass doors on the side of the building nearest the road. By train: Morfa Mawddach station is 1 mile away with direct access along the Mawddach Trail. The Graig Wen team can arrange pick-up (including mountain bikes) or drop off at the station: please give them a call a couple of days before arrival using the contact details provided in your booking confirmation. By bus: Buses run between Aberystwyth/Machynlleth and Dolgellau (no. 28): ask the driver to drop you at Graig Wen between Penmaenpool and Arthog.

Nearest transport

Coach
24.8 km Sportsman
24.9 km Tesco
26.1 km Market Square
Rail
3.1 km Morfa Mawddach Rail Station
4.3 km Barmouth Rail Station
4.8 km Fairbourne Rail Station
Ferry
3.8 km Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing
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

There’s sno lack of things to do in Snowdonia National Park as well as walking, cycling and mountain biking: scale the summit at Snowdon to the visitor centre for ideas (or take the steam train if you’re out of puff). Wildlife watching is all around too: have a squint at the RSPB reserve between Arthog and Friog, or take a trip into Coed-y-Brenin after mountain biking to get a glimpse of otters, deer, badgers and foxes. Beach horse riding is available within minutes of Graig Wen, and fishing and watersports at the beaches of Barmouth and Fairbourne: Barmouth Harbour is a popular spot to hire a boat for sea fishing trips, while Fairbourne is famed for its windsurfing and surfing. Start off at Fairbourne, as its Fairbourne Steam Railway puffs gently along from here to Penrhyn Point, where the passenger ferry leaves for Barmouth. Harlech, Portmeiron and the Centre for Alternative Technology at Machynlleth are all about 45 minutes’ drive away.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Barmouth 4.6 km Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Fairbourne 5.3 km Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Tal-Y-Bont 9.4 km Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Dyffryn (Llanendwyn) 11.1 km Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Llandanwg 15.2 km Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway 16.8 km

CADW - Harlech Castle 17 km

MOMA Wales - Y Tabernacl 17.3 km

Portmeirion Gardens 22.4 km

Ffestiniog Railway 24.1 km

National Trust

Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 38.1 km

Plas yn Rhiw 43.7 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Llynau Greggan from Ty Nant 4.4 km

Cadair Idris 4.4 km

Fairbourne to Barmouth 4.7 km

Cadair Idris by the Fox's Path 4.9 km

Mawddach Estuary 5 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 Graig Wen have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Graig Wen dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Graig Wen? There’s sno lack of things to do in Snowdonia National Park as well as walking, cycling and mountain biking: scale the summit at Snowdon to the visitor centre for ideas (or take … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Graig Wen?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Graig Wen? From $27.05 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.