Bike Ranch Snowdonia

View prices & book 9.4 45 reviews
Meadow Field – campervans welcome when the ground is dry (added by manager 21 Jul 2023)
Meadow field – campervans welcome when the ground is dry
On-site bike jumps line, taken from top of roll in
On-site mtb jumps line exclusive for guests
Bike jumps
Gorgeous views from rhinog view field
Guest entrance to the bunk barn
Perfect place to pitch
Hard standing
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On-site bike jumps line, taken from top of roll in
On-site mtb jumps line exclusive for guests
Bike jumps

  • Peaceful site for mountain biking fans in North Wales
  • Next to Coed y Brenin bike trails with exclusive MTB jumps line onsite
  • Easy access from the A470, with gorgeous views of the Rhinog Mountains
If Eryri (aka Snowdonia National Park) has a heart, it’s probably somewhere around Bike Ranch Snowdonia. This Gwynedd site is about five minutes’ drive from Trawsfynydd, so it’s about as central as it could be within the park, and for the outdoor activity fans, it's in the mecca of mountain biking in north Wales. Handily, it’s also just off the A470 – so you’ll be able to get out and about to more far-flung corners speedily enough without having to face too many little winding lanes. That said, you don't need to roam far to get going on the outdoorsy activities that have no doubt enticed you to the area. Those who like to explore on two wheels are well served, as there's an exclusive mountain bike jumps line on site and the trails of the Coed y Brenin Forest Park are just next door. Llyn Trawsfynydd is about three miles away for watersports and fishing – and of course there are lots of options around for walkers as well… However you choose to roam, you’ll be coming back to a peaceful site on a working sheep farm, where you’ll be able to soak up the gorgeous views of the Rhinog Mountains with a soundtrack of the sheep bleating in neighbouring fields. It’s a laidback pick-your-own-pitch setup here, with heaps of space to choose from across three wildflower-filled fields (and guest numbers are kept on the low side so you’ll never be bunched up) and secure bike storage to lock up your wheels safely. That laidback approach also means a green light for barbecues and campfires – along with a warm welcome for any kids and dogs you’d like to bring along. Simple facilities include toilets, hot showers, a washing-up area and a camping shelter with a long table where you can serve up meals in the event of the sun not shining on the picnic tables.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 3
Tent sites 25
RV sites 8
Open now
Opens March 25
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • 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).
  • 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 8 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.
  • Units longer than 6.8 metres are not allowed.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • 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

Open from Mon, Mar 25 to

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent sitesTravel trailer sitesRV sitesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsTrailers for rentRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.4

Overall rating based on 45 reviews View breakdown

Spectacular scenery

Voted 83% of visitors View breakdown

96%

would recommend this site to a friend

93%

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Clean facilities, friendly staff, hassle free.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Good facilities, toilets and showers.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site with clean facilities,friendly and helpful owners.5 🌟

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

Riders Barn bunkhouse

Liked: Lovely location with breath taking views,walking distance to stunning waterfalls and beautiful trails.Barn that we was staying was perfect-had everything we needed.Owners very friendly and helpful,easy check in and out.

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Overall really great, amazing hot showers and clean facilities!

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Jonathan B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Really great site, quiet and clean. We booked the morning of our trip as it was very last minute and luckily they had space. Driving from London we were due to arrive very late (10:30pm) but called ahead and explained, the guys were very understanding and still let us come in and pitch up so long as we were quiet. There's lenty of space to park up and getting back into local towns is really easy. Facilities were great, toilets and showers were clean and working with no issues, perfect after a long day hiking. Easy access to drinking water right by the campsite was nice to have. We stayed in the Rhinog view field and the view of the sunset through the gap in the mountains as we sat having dinner was fantastic.

Disliked: Due to the location of the site there's a surprising amount of road noise through the night which was a little disruptive for sleep but completely understand this isn't within the control of the campsite! Just something to consider if you're a particularly light sleeper. Pitches aren't assigned which I like but the Rhinog view field isn't the most level, getting there early enough to find a level spot would be recommended. The top of the field by the cars seemed to be the flattest part but it's minor really. Otherwise cannot fault the site!

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Lovely eco friendly site, great location. Great for stargazing

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

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Very friendly owners Great location and views Stargazing without light pollution

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really nice family-run campsite. Jumps are excellent and beginner friendly! My five year…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Ged E. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Really nice family-run campsite. Jumps are excellent and beginner friendly! My five year old was stoked he rolled over (and even jumped) them. The dark sky around the area isn't to be missed and the facilities are all top notch too. Great place to stay all round.

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Place is awesome and the view is mesmerising.…

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

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Place is awesome and the view is mesmerising.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing views, peaceful and not cramped together. Host/ owner was lovely, friendly…

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

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Amazing views, peaceful and not cramped together. Host/ owner was lovely, friendly and made sure you had the best stay. Campsite is close to things but a little out away from the crowds.

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very nice place. Very quiet…

Overall 6/10
Location 10
Value for money 6
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 2
Child friendliness 2
Cleanliness 2
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Riders Barn bunkhouse

Liked: Very nice place. Very quiet

Disliked: Toilets without soap, hot water and hand dryers. There were paper towel dispensers but empty. No one cleaned the toilets. Bathrooms without lighting - the only light was in the showers. Lots of cobwebs and spiders everywhere. Contact with the owners was very difficult - there was no one in the office. You had to look for them.

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Excellent Facilities with view of snowdon and easy navigating. Clean friendly…

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

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Excellent Facilities with view of snowdon and easy navigating. Clean friendly

Disliked: Gate needed to field c

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The views…

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

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: The views

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

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 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 Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Forest Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain 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

Farm 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 Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Bike Ranch Snowdonia

Snowdonia National Park

Bronaber

Trawsfynydd

Gwynedd

Wales

LL41 4YE

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.85019°N
-3.91106°W

Nearest transport

Coach
17.3 km Sportsman
17.4 km Tesco
18.4 km Market Square
Rail
12.2 km Talsarnau Rail Station
12.3 km Tygwyn Rail Station
12.6 km Llandecwyn Rail Station
Ferry
17.4 km Barmouth Ferry Landing
17.7 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

Snowdonia is all about outdoor activities galore, of course – and you’ll have plenty to choose from. As well as all the local bike trails, walks and watersports, there are lots of adrenaline-boosters on offer at Zip World Llechwedd (25 minutes’ drive), including ziplines, underground trampolining and a challenging adventure course through the old slate caverns. For a gentler day out, perhaps you’d prefer a ride on the Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways (20 minutes) or a trip to meet the Snowdonia Alpacas (10 minutes). There are plenty of challenging hikes around if you want them – but also places for a more peaceful stroll, such as Abergwynant Woods (15 minutes). And of course, this particular location also allows you easy access to the coast – perhaps for a day on the beach in Barmouth (25 minutes), a visit to the mighty seafront fortress Harlech Castle (half an hour) or a day spent exploring the colourful buildings and pretty gardens of Portmeirion (25 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Harlech 14.7 km Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Llandanwg 14.8 km Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Tal-Y-Bont 16.1 km Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Dyffryn (Llanendwyn) 16.3 km Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Barmouth 17.4 km Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

CADW - Harlech Castle 13.3 km

Portmeirion Gardens 14.4 km

Ffestiniog Railway 16.7 km

Welsh Highland Railway (Porthmadog) 17.4 km

Criccieth Castle 22.8 km

National Trust

Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 23 km

Bodnant Garden 43.3 km

Plas Newydd Country House and Gardens 44.4 km

Plas yn Rhiw 47.8 km

Aberconwy House 48.2 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Y Garn and Rhaeadr Du 2.1 km

Llyn Cwm Bychan - Roman Steps - Llyn Cwm Bychan 7.1 km

MAWDDACH VALLEY (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 31/03/1983) 8.6 km

Tomen y Mur - Llyn yr Oerfel - Dolbetyd - Roman Road - Tomen y Mur 9.2 km

The Precipice Walk, north of Dolgellau 9.2 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 Bike Ranch Snowdonia have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Bike Ranch Snowdonia dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Bike Ranch Snowdonia? Snowdonia is all about outdoor activities galore, of course – and you’ll have plenty to choose from. As well as all the local bike trails, walks and watersports, there are lots of … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Bike Ranch Snowdonia?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Bike Ranch Snowdonia? From $45.24 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.