Hideaway in the Hills

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Camping pitch with mountain views
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Electric hook ups
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Lower field
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Camping pitch with mountain views
Exterior of camping pod
Electric hook ups

  • Set in the lush Cwm Bychan valley between Harlech and Barmouth
  • Peaceful setting with direct access to the Ardudwy Way
  • Five-acre site with loads of open space for play
If you’ve been foraging around for a quiet break with heaps of gorgeous scenery, the name Hideaway in the Hills should speak for itself. No prizes for guessing where this friendly, remote site is based… it’s set in a lush valley. More specifically, it’s in the Cwm Bychan valley between Harlech and Barmouth. This is a peaceful park covering five acres, with basic facilities – it’s practically wild camping but with the added convenience of simple toilet and shower facilities, washing-up sinks and a freezer for ice packs. Even better for all of you adventurous types, the site hires out open Canadian canoes free of charge for paddles over the park’s own private lake (or just bring your own inflatable boat to bob about in). Kids will love swinging in the trees at the site – no, not Tarzan-like but on a basket swing – and there’s loads of open space for ball games and general wheeling about as well as scope to burrow into dens among the woodland. That’s on top of the oak woodland just outside of the pitches and the hills (if you’re up for a climb, that is). This is a quiet site, with just the soundtrack of pint-sized guests playing in high season. Outside of the summer holidays, it gets even more peaceful. Picnic benches have been handily provided for each pitch, with firepits and grills available for hire for a small charge and logs and kindling for sale on site too (please don’t bring your own or gather firewood from around the park). If you manage to venture off site, the staff can supply leaflets on the many walking trails round and about; there are ancient oak woodlands within two minutes of the park, and beaches within a few miles.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Tent sites 30
Open now
Opens March 27
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Group bookings of 1 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 2 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Welsh

Open from Fri, Mar 27 to

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Reviews

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PeacefulRemote location

94% would recommend this site to a friend

89% would stay here again

What customers say

Beautiful, peaceful, remote site with spacious spots, fire pits & picnic tables. Owners praised as friendly & helpful. Lovely lake with canoe rentals. Basic but clean facilities. Narrow access road is an "adventure" for some. Midges can be an issue evenings.

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Beautiful quiet back to nature site…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Beautiful quiet back to nature site amongst the trees, meadow and wildlife. Lovely site owner & good basic facilities...would definitely go back

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So peaceful, just like camping used…

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J B. 1 review

Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked So peaceful, just like camping used to be!

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Hugo R. 2 reviews

Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Beautiful location, quiet and peaceful site (no dogs!). Facilities well maintained and immaculately clean. Friendly and helpful staff.

Four nights in early July and not a single midge in sight.

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Adam C. 1 review

Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Lovely campsite and very friendly owners. Would definitely return and recommend

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Anonymous

Powered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Nice terrain, clean facilities, kind owner. We had a lovely stay at the campsite, loads of things to do in the area.

Disliked Midges…

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Bibiane W. 1 review

Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked The setting

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The location is lovely and the…

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Denis B. 5 reviews

Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked The location is lovely and the campsite is nice,

Disliked However, there are quite a few rules, and some of them felt a bit unnecessary, which made the experience less relaxing.

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Sid is a lovely man and…

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 Nikki M. 2 reviews

Powered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Sid is a lovely man and very helpful. The facilities are immaculate and the location is great too

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Lovely little campsite with plenty of…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Lovely little campsite with plenty of space, great for kids to run round. Was very peaceful and a great place to relax. Also a great location between Harlech and Barmouth.

Disliked The midgees, but you get them everywhere.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Beautiful place we love to comeback again

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

No dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Hot tub 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 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 Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available 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 No dogs allowed

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet

Nearby leisure

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

Location

Hideaway in the Hills

Dinas

Llanbedr

Gwynedd

Wales

LL45 2PH

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.84112°N
4.06413°W

Route directions

There are three ways to reach Dinas; the site recommends that guests use the Llanbedr route. The final stretch is along a single track; you may need to reverse to a passing bay if traffic approaches from the other direction. From Llanbedr, turn off the A496 at the Victoria Inn and follow signs for Cwm Nantcol and Cwm Bychan for 2.5 miles. Ignore the turning for Harlech. When you arrive at the big Dinas Caravan Park and Camping sign, do not follow the bend, but continue straight ahead for another 200 meters to arrive at Dinas.

Nearest transport

Coach
10.8 km Sportsman
10.9 km Tesco
12.1 km Market Square
Rail
3.4 km Pensarn (Gwynedd) Rail Station
3.8 km Harlech Rail Station
3.8 km Llanbedr Rail Station
Ferry
13.6 km Barmouth Ferry Landing
14.1 km Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing
43.9 km Aberdaron 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

The area around Hideaway in the Hills is tramping terrain: this section of north Wales is riddled with walks for all abilities including the Wales Coastal Path. This is also the only local site with direct access to the Ardudwy Way, a 23-mile route between Barmouth and Llandecwyn with sea and mountain views. Llandanwg beach is under three miles away; this sheltered part of shore can land anglers mackerel, flatfish and bass and is popular with other watery types for windsurfing and kayaking. And it’s probably the only beach in the world with a 13th-century church hidden among its sand dunes... To the north of the beach on Tremadog Bay seaside town of Harlech with medieval Harlech Castle. The castle is crammed with history and was the site of the longest siege in British history during the Wars of the Roses; be sure and lustily sing ‘Men of Harlech’ as you stomp around. At nearby Barmouth, catch a pedestrian ferry at the quay and join up with the narrow-gauge Fairbourne & Barmouth Railway at Barmouth ferry station for a two-mile trip through top Snowdonia scenery.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Llandanwg 4.5 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Harlech 4.9 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Dyffryn (Llanendwyn) 7.8 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Tal-Y-Bont 8.6 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Craig Du Beach Central 10.4 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

CADW - Harlech Castle 3.6 km

Portmeirion Gardens 8.4 km

Ffestiniog Railway 10.1 km

Welsh Highland Railway (Porthmadog) 10.9 km

Criccieth Castle 14.1 km

National Trust

Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 27.8 km

Plas yn Rhiw 37.5 km

Plas Newydd Country House and Gardens 41.6 km

Bodnant Garden 47.1 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Cwm Nantol Waterfall Car Park - Nature Trail - River Walk - Woodland Walk - Cwm Nantol Car Park 2 km

Llyn Cwm Bychan - Roman Steps - Llyn Cwm Bychan 4.2 km

Portmeirion - Minffordd - Boston Lodge Halt - Portmeirio 8.5 km

The Viewpoint - Llyn Tecwyn Uchaf - Llyn Tecwyn Isaf - Viewpoint 8.8 km

Morfa Bychan 10.1 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 Hideaway in the Hills have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Hideaway in the Hills dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Hideaway in the Hills? The area around Hideaway in the Hills is tramping terrain: this section of north Wales is riddled with walks for all abilities including the Wales Coastal Path. This is also the only … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Hideaway in the Hills?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  noon –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Hideaway in the Hills? From $47.36 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.