Pen Y Bont Touring and Camping Park
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- Family-owned Snowdonia site near the shore of Bala Lake
- A short walk to watersports, boat hire and Bala Lake Railway
- Within walking distance of Bala’s shops, restaurants and golf course
Site type
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3Tourist board rating
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Reception is unmanned after 5 p.m.. Please inform the site 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 21 or over.
- If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
- If bringing a rooftop tent, please book one of the hardstanding pitches.
Languages spoken
English
Welsh
Open from Sat, 1 Mar to
Open from Sun, 1 Mar to
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Max. persons unlimited 
Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 5.0m width x 5.0m depth (16.4ft width x 16.4ft depth) Calculated area: 25.0m² (269.1ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £34 (£34) 1 night, 2 adults
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Electric grass tent pitch (large)
Max. persons unlimited Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 4.0m width x 11.0m depth (13.1ft width x 36.1ft depth) Calculated area: 44.0m² (473.6ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £41 (£41) 1 night, 2 adults
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Electric grass tent pitch (medium)
Max. persons unlimited Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 7.0m width x 4.0m depth (23.0ft width x 13.1ft depth) Calculated area: 28.0m² (301.4ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £41 (£41) 1 night, 2 adults
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6M fully-serviced hardstanding campervan pitch
Max. persons unlimited Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: Max 5.0m width x 6.0m depth (16.4ft width x 19.7ft depth) Calculated area: 30.0m² (322.9ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £45 (£45) 1 night, 2 adults
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8M fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch
Max. persons unlimited Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: Min 5.0m width x 8.0m depth (16.4ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 40.0m² (430.6ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £45 (£45) 1 night, 2 adults
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Fully-serviced hardstanding campervan pitch (medium)
Max. persons unlimited Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: Max 5.0m width x 7.0m depth (16.4ft width x 23.0ft depth) Calculated area: 35.0m² (376.7ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £45 (£45) 1 night, 2 adults
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Fully-serviced hardstanding motorhome pitch
Max. persons unlimited Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: Max 4.2m width x 8.0m depth (13.8ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 33.6m² (361.7ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £45 (£45) 1 night, 2 adults
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Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch (large)
Max. persons unlimited Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: Max 5.0m width x 9.0m depth (16.4ft width x 29.5ft depth) Calculated area: 45.0m² (484.4ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £45 (£45) 1 night, 2 adults
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Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch (medium)
Max. persons unlimited Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: Min 5.0m width x 7.0m depth (16.4ft width x 23.0ft depth) Calculated area: 35.0m² (376.7ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £45 (£45) 1 night, 2 adults
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Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch (small, maximum 6 metres)
Max. persons unlimited Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: Max 4.0m width x 6.0m depth (13.1ft width x 19.7ft depth) Calculated area: 24.0m² (258.3ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £45 (£45) 1 night, 2 adults
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Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch (XL)
Max. persons unlimited Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: Max 5.0m width x 10.0m depth (16.4ft width x 32.8ft depth) Calculated area: 50.0m² (538.2ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £45 (£45) 1 night, 2 adults
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Little Green shepherd's hut
2 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Arrival daysFrom £60 (£60) 1 night, 2 adults
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Lili Prospector Castle ready tent
4 people maximum Dimensions: 3.0m width x 3.3m length (9.8ft width x 10.8ft length) Calculated area: 9.9m² (106.6ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £160 (£160) 2 nights, 2 adults
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Rhosyn Prospector Castle ready tent
4 people maximum Dimensions: 3.0m width x 3.3m length (9.8ft width x 10.8ft length) Calculated area: 9.9m² (106.6ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £160 (£160) 2 nights, 2 adults
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Belle shepherd's hut (hot tub)
3 people maximum Arrival daysFrom £200 (£200) 2 nights, 2 adults
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Blodwen shepherd's hut (hot tub)
3 people maximum Arrival daysFrom £200 (£200) 2 nights, 2 adults
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Branwen shepherd's hut (hot tub)
3 people maximum Arrival daysFrom £200 (£200) 2 nights, 2 adults
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Celyn 2 bedroom safari tent (no pets)
5 people maximum 
No dogs allowed Wifi at the unit/pitch 2 bedroomsDimensions: 5.1m width x 7.5m length (16.7ft width x 24.4ft length) Calculated area: 38.0m² (409.0ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £200 (£200) 2 nights, 2 adults
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Derw 2 bedroom safari tent (pet friendly)
5 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch 2 bedroomsDimensions: 5.1m width x 7.5m length (16.7ft width x 24.4ft length) Calculated area: 38.0m² (409.0ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £200 (£200) 2 nights, 2 adults
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Helyg 2 bedroom ready tent
4 people maximum 2 bedroomsArrival daysFrom £200 (£200) 2 nights, 2 adults
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Onnen 2 bedroom safari tent (pet friendly)
5 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch 2 bedroomsDimensions: 5.1m width x 7.5m length (16.7ft width x 24.4ft length) Calculated area: 38.0m² (409.0ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £200 (£200) 2 nights, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 78% of visitors View breakdown
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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Lovely stay, would come again.
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Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch (XL)
Liked: Lovely looking site, wonderfully clean and tidy.
Disliked: Not really a dislike but just to mention you are not actually on the lake but afew minutes walk down the road. No issue other than if wanting to paddle board etc straight from site then you actually can’t.
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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review Joanne, we're so glad you enjoyed your stay with us.
We do not actually advertise that we are on the lake, our site info states "This peaceful place is just a few hundred metres from the shore of Bala Lake" so I feel it is slightly unfair to mark us down for this. You can easily walk to the lake from the site - roughly 5mins to the nearest launch point and maybe 10-15 minutes' walk to the lake shore and water sports centre.
Great site
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6M fully-serviced hardstanding campervan pitch
Liked: Great location, clean level site, no fuss no hassle, arrived late on Sunday, with pitching details securely left on the reception door. Lots of singing birds and watched a mink roaming around the pitches.
Disliked: Nothing to dislike.
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your kind words, very much appreciated by us. Please come and see us again.
Kind Regards
Team PYB
WIFI NOT GREAT
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Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch (small, maximum 6 metres)
Liked: Clean tidy , great location , friendly staff, any issues were sorted straight away .
Great toilet and shower block kept clean .
Grass tidy.
Lovely pitch .
Disliked: Noisey neighbours, staff sorted immediately, had no further issues.
Tv signal not the best .
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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, very much appreciated. We try and deal with issues as soon as we are aware of them and so glad that there was no further incidents. We have an ongoing problem with the wifi which we are trying to sort out but it is taking far longer than we would like. We look forward to seeing you here again in the future.
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Team PYB
Absolutely gorgeous
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Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch (XL)
Liked: Lovely facilities, friendly staff, great pitch size, good value, great location to Bala, great walking and watersports nearby
Disliked: No WiFi
Lot of tree sap and debris to watch out for on some pitches, ours was affected, most of the pitches are not.
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From the manager: Thank you Rebecca 😊 we're glad you enjoyed your stay with us and we hope to see you again soon.
There is Wi-Fi but by our own admission it is not very good and this is something we are trying to work with the owner to improve. There is very little we can do about the tree sap at this time of year though, sorry...
Good site but would definitely benefit from a park
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8M fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch
Liked: Toilets where excellent, site was very clean and tidy
Disliked: Pitch was poor in my opinion not the easiest to get onto with the caravan as not much room in front to pull forward, ground was hard standing but very difficult to peg the awning as nothing much under the gravel to grab too. Pitches are also on quite a steep hill which it doesn't show on the oictures not ideal for kids on there bikes, Lots of noisy people in tents around us aswell playing football at 7am isn't ideal. Also no park for the kids
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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and so glad that you enjoyed our facilities which we are very proud of. As for the pitch itself it was a fully serviced 8 m pitch which you had booked , very level and a fantastic view. We have had no complaints about any difficulty in pegging awnings and to get to the pitch you had to drive up a small hill, would hardly say it was steep as we the staff walk up there on a regular basis! We do not advertise that we have a children's play area as there are 2 very good ones within walking distance to town. The warden was on duty every night and there was no noise in any tents at night, but if you have early risers around you wanting to play football as they were on holiday too, not a lot we can do about that I'm afraid,
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Team PYB
What a fantastic site! Booked as a last minute holiday and enjoyed…
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Electric grass tent pitch (medium)
Liked: What a fantastic site! Booked as a last minute holiday and enjoyed every moment.
Prices are extremely reasonable, staff were very welcoming. The cleanliness of the site was amazing, the toilets were cleaned regularly. Situated just off Bala lake this is perfect for family’s and couples. Gorgeous scenery will definately be back
Disliked: The weather. No issues with the site whatsoever
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From the manager: Thank you very much Dan! So glad you enjoyed your stay with us and we very much hope to welcome you back soon (we'll work on the weather! ☀)
We will definitely be returning.
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Fully-serviced hardstanding motorhome pitch
Liked: Location to Baka Lake and town fantastic and the scenery was fabulous.
Site beautifully kept, pitches more than adequate in size.
We had hard standing with electric point and water tap which was perfect.
Facilities excellent and exceptionally clean Being a person with mobility issues it was a welcome sight to find disabled shower facilities.
Staff very cheerful and chatty.
We had our own wifi but wifi was available on site.
Disliked: Disliked nothing, loved everything.
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your kind word, very much appreciated and we are so glad that you enjoyed your stay with us. We try and make everyone feel welcome and safe here. We look forward to seeing you here again in the future.
Kind Regards
Team PYB
Lovely campsite, nice and clean, toilets and showers clean, shop fully stocked…
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Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch (XL)
Liked: Lovely campsite, nice and clean, toilets and showers clean, shop fully stocked
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From the manager: Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us a review, very much appreciated and we hope to see you here again in the future.
Team PYB
Beautifully maintained site just a couple of minutes walk from Bala Lake.…
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Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch (XL)
Liked: Beautifully maintained site just a couple of minutes walk from Bala Lake. Nice big level pitches and great shower block.
Note for caravans, suggest approach from A5 and A494. Sat nav may suggest B4396 and although roads are fine, found the A roads an easier drive.
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From the manager: Many thanks for taking the time to write us a review, very much appreciated. Good advise for future customers who travel here!.
kind regards
Team PYB
Brilliant site in the heart of Bala
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Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch (medium)
Liked: The site was immaculate, great sized pitches, friendly safe easy going atmosphere, plenty of privacy and space. The bathrooms were exceptional. Proximity to Bala is brilliant.
Disliked: Nothing! Can’t wait to come again
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From the manager: Well thank you so much Helena! We're thrilled you enjoyed your stay with us and looking forward to seeing you again!
Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Tents for hire Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Forest Lake and/or mountain Leave the car at home Luxury Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Large (51-200 pitches)Accessibility
Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Pitch close to accessible bathrooms Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmac Well-lit pathNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Drainage hook-up points for tourers Motorhome service point Seasonal pitches Tourer storage facilities Water hook-up points for tourersLocation
Pen Y Bont Touring and Camping Park
Llangynog Road
Bala
Gwynedd
Wales
LL23 7PH
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.90153°N
-3.59025°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harlech | 36.4 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Llandanwg | 37 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Barmouth | 37.4 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Tal-Y-Bont | 37.9 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Dyffryn (Llanendwyn) | 38.4 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Portmeirion Gardens 34.1 km
CADW - Harlech Castle 35.1 km
Ffestiniog Railway 36.1 km
Welsh Highland Railway (Porthmadog) 36.6 km
MOMA Wales - Y Tabernacl 38.8 km
National Trust
Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 23.8 km
Chirk Castle 33.7 km
Bodnant Garden 39.5 km
Aberconwy House 45 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Carnedd y Filiast 9.4 km
Llandrillo and the Berwyns from the West 10.6 km
Arenig Fawr Circular 10.9 km
Rhiwargor Car Park - Pistyll-y-Meincian - Bird Hide - Rhiwargor 11.3 km
LAKE VYRNWY (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 15/04/1980) 13.9 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.
Offers
Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details
Nearest sites
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Pen Y Bont Touring and Camping Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Pen Y Bont Touring and Camping Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Pen Y Bont Touring and Camping Park? For those days where you can’t be bothered to walk too far, it’s very handy that the station for the narrow-gauge Bala Lake Railway is just five minutes’ walk away. Views of … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Pen Y Bont Touring and Camping Park?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 1 p.m. – 11 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – 11 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Pen Y Bont Touring and Camping Park? From €40.37 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.