Tan Aeldroch Farm

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View of the campsite from the walking trail above
View of the campsite from the walking trail above
Tent field photo
Golden hour on site
Lledr Valley vistas
Set on a 42-acre sheep farm
Just off the A470
Green Gwynedd countryside
View from the site
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Tent field photo
Golden hour on site
Lledr Valley vistas

  • Peaceful Snowdonia site bordered by woodland and a river
  • A 20-minute drive from Capel Curig and half an hour from Conwy
  • Set on a 42-acre sheep farm; campfires allowed and logs sold on site
Hoping for some holidays close to the high Welsh peaks? Tan Aeldroch Farm is a sprawling Welsh sheep farm with green Gwynedd views right across Snowdonia National Park. This 42-acre site has a wild feel to it, although the grounds are always well maintained (courtesy of the flocks of live-in lawnmowers that you'll be sharing with). Bordered by the river Lledr on one side and woodland on the other, the farm has plenty of secluded spots, trees to climb and rocks to clamber over. Handily, though, it's within a couple of hundred yards of the A470, opening up many options for off-site jaunts (including trips to the sea, about half an hour's drive away). The farm's eco-conscious owners have been working to restore the natural balance of this part of the valley since 2003 – help them up by making sure that you leave no trace when settling down here. The facilities at Tan Aeldroch Farm are basic, but you can count on flushing loos and a standpipe. Getting chilly in the evening? Make your own heat by setting up a fire in one of the designated firepits (please bring your own wood). To keep things as peaceful as possible, don't use radios or stereos if hanging by at the pitches, ta. The nearest bar and food shop are in Dolwyddelan, a couple of villages down the main road (five minutes' drive). You can also catch a train here if arriving without a car and book a taxi to the site. The owners are present at the site during weekends, but may not be available midweek.

Site type

RV sites 20
Travel trailer sites 20
Tent sites 19
Mobile homes for rent 1
Open all year
Opens
Please note

Admission

  • At least one of the party members must be aged 14 or over.

Safety

  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.

General

  • This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.
  • Fires can only be lit in the designated areas. Extreme cold weather may affect water supply and closure of the facilities

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9.1

Overall rating from 322 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

95% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

This scenic campsite offers a peaceful, back-to-basics experience by a river, with spacious pitches and fire pits. Visitors praise the stunning natural beauty, helpful owners, and proximity to walking trails. While basic facilities are generally clean, recent reviews indicate ongoing improvements to showers and a potential for muddy ground in wet weather. Midges can be present.

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Beautiful site by the edge of…

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RICHARD B. 1 review

Primitive cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked Beautiful site by the edge of the river. Camp where yup like rather than strict pitches. Decent facilities although no washing up area. Fire pits available

Disliked No washing up facilities. 9pm entrance curfew which is a bit too early

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 petar d. 1 review

Primitive cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked Very good

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An amazing spot! Loved our stay.

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Liz H. 4 reviews

Primitive cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked Great location, fantastic views, loved that the sheep were just mingling around! The loos and showers were basic but sufficient and fine for the price paid.

Disliked Not a dislike but a suggestion - maybe near the entrance or by the facilities there could be some information for local walks and footpaths as phone signal isn’t the best when there.

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We will be back!

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Anonymous

Primitive cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked We love staying here. Beautiful location, clean toilets and showers, logs for sale, everything you need - we have not met the host but we have not needed to as everything is clear and well signed.

Disliked We stayed three nights and one night was very, very noisy and we were kept up until 3-4am. Along with others we were able to contact the host/groundsman and the loud groups were asked to leave. The hosts were very apologetic and easy to get in contact with.

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Gorgeous hidden away campsite with a lovely atmosphere

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Rhiannon U. 1 review

Primitive cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked Gorgeous hidden away campsite with a lovely atmosphere, we got a great pitch by the shallow babbling river which was a lovely way to fall asleep! There's a no music rule, plus quiet after 10.30 so a great family campsite for our two young children.

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This site is so simple and…

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Jodie M. 1 review

Primitive cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked This site is so simple and pretty, so close to Betws-y-Coed, and easy access for me to go to snowdon and Bala whilst I was there. Everyone camping was friendly and mostly quite. Showers were hot, toilets were clean, water available. I was told of a great dipping spot at the bottom of the camp, which was great, however I likely lost an important necklace down there, has taken away a really truly great experience camping here, owners were great, no need to see them, but contactable and I payed a little extra through the honesty box for their great flexibility. Would love to come back and happily recommend.

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From the manager: Hello Jodie
Thanks for your kind review ( and the extra)
I’ll go to thd bathing spot to see if I can find your neck less

Toilets clean Site was quiet Easy access…

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Anonymous

Primitive cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked Toilets clean
Site was quiet
Easy access

Disliked No dish washing facilities

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Stay for 7 nights ariving on…

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Natasha L. 9 reviews

Primitive cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked Stay for 7 nights ariving on a Monday lots of choice of places to pitch tent. Got busy on the weekend but to be expected as it was August. Despite only 2 womens toilets they was clean and well stocked even in busy periods. Location was good for my travel plans. Good signal to be able to make plans for the day. Love the sheep aswell

Disliked Nothing

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Good friendly welcome good walks an…

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 Micheal b. 1 review

Primitive cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked Good friendly welcome good walks an facility's

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Great place. Would definitely go again.

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Dan F. 1 review

Primitive cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked Beautiful setting and great location. Lovely river walk directly from the campsite.
Sheep roaming in the fields and plenty of space. We could just pick our own spot.
Would go again.

Disliked There was a huge pile of rubbish at the entrance which ruined the overall look. Some guests were a bit noisy after hours. But most were enjoying the tranquility.

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Features

Portable toilet

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 Wild swimming

Amenities on park

Bath available 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

Forest 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 Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Tan Aeldroch Farm

Dolwyddelan

Gwynedd

Wales

LL25 0LZ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.06797°N
3.83604°W

Route directions

Do not follow satnav directions. From the A5, follow the A470 towards Dolwyddellan. Pass under the railway, turning left after 0.6 miles.

Nearest transport

Coach
24.2 km Station
24.2 km Station
25 km Market Square
Rail
1.8 km Pont-y-Pant Rail Station
3.6 km Betws-y-Coed Rail Station
3.7 km Dolwyddelan Rail Station
Ferry
41.4 km Barmouth Ferry Landing
41.8 km Porth Penrhyn 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

Coming here to conquer Snowdon? Pen-Y-Pass car park is about half an hour's drive if you're ascending on foot, while the Llanberis station where you can pick up the Snowdon Mountain Railway is also well within range (35 minutes). Make sure to pack sensible clothing if heading out for a hike – any shorts and t-shirts you've brought along can be put to good use on the beach at Llandudno or Colwyn Bay (both 35 minutes). Up for a trip on the longest zipline this side of the equator? Then make for Zip World Fforest (10 minutes' drive), where there's also a kilometre-long rollercoaster that twists downhill through the trees. More adrenaline-fuelled action is to be had at Capel Curig (20 minutes), a peaceful mountain village that's home to the Plas-y-Brenin National Outdoor Centre. Something more sedate? Steer clear of hair-raising Snowdonia activities and instead head for gentler walks at Bodnant Garden (25 minutes) or Conwy Castle (30 minutes).
(within 10 km)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park and Zoo (within 16.1 km)

Food and drink

  • The Bridge Restaurant 3.3 km
  • Ty Gwyn Coaching Inn Restaurant 3.4 km
  • The Stables Pub 3.5 km
  • Stables bar and bistro Restaurant 3.5 km
  • Pont Y Pair Inn Restaurant 3.5 km
  • Olif Restaurant 3.5 km
  • Hangin Pizzeria Restaurant 3.6 km
  • Silver Fountain Inn Pub 3.6 km
  • Elen's Castle Hotel Pub 3.6 km
  • Eagles Pub 3.8 km

Groceries

  • Spar 8.2 km
  • Co op 8.3 km

Parks and play

  • inki park 2.5 km
  • Hendre Rhys Gethin park 3 km
  • Conwy Falls Forest Park 3.9 km
  • Trefriw Recreation Ground Playground 9.2 km

Family days out

  • Ugly House Visitor attraction 4 km
  • Go Below Visitor attraction 4 km
  • Conwy Falls Visitor attraction 4 km
  • Capel Garmon Chambered Tomb Visitor attraction 4.7 km
  • Tree Top Adventure Visitor attraction 4.9 km
  • Tomen Castell Castle 4.9 km
  • Plummet Visitor attraction 4.9 km
  • Skyride Visitor attraction 5 km
  • Zip World Betws-y-Coed Theme park 5 km
  • Fforest Coaster Visitor attraction 5 km
  • Dolwyddelan Castle 5.1 km
  • Gwydir Castle 7.6 km
  • Zipline One - Alpha Visitor attraction 9.1 km
  • Zipline One - Alpha Visitor attraction 9.2 km
  • Zipline One - Alpha Visitor attraction 9.2 km

Public transport

  • Pentre Du (nr) 3 km
  • Bron-haul 3 km
  • Ffordd Gethin (after) 3.1 km
  • Ffordd Gethin (opp) 3.1 km
  • Miners Bridge (before) 3.1 km
  • Miners Bridge (after) 3.1 km
  • Gwern Gof Isaf (after) 3.3 km
  • Waterloo Hotel (o/s) 3.3 km
  • Waterloo Hotel (opp) 3.3 km
  • Jubilee Path (opp) 3.3 km

What’s nearby

  • Betws y Coed Golf Course 4.2 km

Local services

  • Shell Fuel station 3.3 km
  • BP Pulse Charging station 3.5 km
  • Meadow Vale UK Fuel Fuel station 7.6 km
  • Boots Pharmacy 8.3 km

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Must see

Bodnant Garden 18.6 km

National Slate Museum 19.6 km

Snowdon Mountain Railway 19.6 km

Penrhyn Castle 21.4 km

Conwy Castle 23.5 km

National Trust

Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 1.7 km

Bodnant Garden 18.6 km

Aberconwy House 23.6 km

Plas Newydd Country House and Gardens 29.9 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Betws-y-Coed and Llyn Elsi 3.6 km

Betws-y-Coed and the Gwydyr Forest 3.6 km

Dolwyddelan Railway Station - Betws-y-coed 3.7 km

Dolwyddelan and the Castle 3.8 km

Dolwyddelan and the Lledr Gorge 3.8 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Tan Aeldroch Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Tan Aeldroch Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Tan Aeldroch Farm? Coming here to conquer Snowdon? Pen-Y-Pass car park is about half an hour's drive if you're ascending on foot, while the Llanberis station where you can pick up the Snowdon Mountain Railway … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Tan Aeldroch Farm?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  8 a.m. –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Tan Aeldroch Farm? From $46.74 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.