Pen Y Bont Touring and Camping Park

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Llyn Tegid & Gwersyll Pen Y Bont
Llyn tegid & gwersyll pen y bont
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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
Got Snowdonia National Park in your sights? You can add a little sailing or windsurfing – and relaxation on a family-run site – into the mix when staying at Pen Y Bont Touring and Camping Park. This peaceful place is just a few hundred metres from the shore of Bala Lake (also known by its Welsh name Llyn Tegid). The fresh air of the Snowdonia National Park is sure to aid that well-awaited relaxation… and when you’re feeling fully rejuvenated (and full of tasty food from the shops and restaurants in Bala town centre, 15 minutes’ walk away), there are activities like sailing, windsurfing and boat hire around the lake. Switch up Bala Lake’s gentle ripples for the whitewater of the Tryweryn at the National White Water Centre, 10 minutes’ drive away. Adventurous souls can zoom down the 1080-metre zipwire at Zip World Llechwedd (40 minutes’ drive), climb Snowdonia’s mountains or catch a few swells at the surf lagoon at Adventure Parc Snowdonia (50 minutes). If you’d rather move at a more leisurely pace, putting a few holes as you go, there’s a golf course on the other side of Bala, half an hour’s walk away from the site. Spa days and massage treatments are available about 10 minutes' walk away too.

Site type

Rent a tent 3
Tent pitches 19
Motorhome pitches 37
Touring caravan pitches 37
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 3
Open now
Opens 1 March

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • 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

This site is a member of Bala Holiday Parks group.

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children
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Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 999 Pitchup.com customers

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Lake and/or mountainPeaceful

96% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

Brilliant spot, short stroll to Bala Lake & town. Lovely, clean facilities, great staff, and neat grounds. Spacious, peaceful pitches. A bit of road noise & queues sometimes at busy times.

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Fab campsite, definitely recommend.

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Wendy J.

Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch (XL)

Liked Lovely large pitch with water and drainage included at the pitch. Picnic table also at the pitch which was a bonus. Toilet and shower facilities were really good, and the site was spotlessly clean. Only a 10 min walk into town and very dog friendly which was great.

Disliked Nothing

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This is a lovely campsite, we had a great weekend. It is…

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Anonymous

Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch (large)

Liked This is a lovely campsite, we had a great weekend. It is very well kept and the facilities are the best I've seen for a long time. A very short walk to the lake and a nice walk down the river will see you in town in 15/20 mins. It is also right next to the Bala steam train railway. Great site 😊

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely words 😊 It means the world to us to read reviews like this and know that all the hard work is paying off. We hope to welcome you back very soon!

Team PYB ❤

Liked the accommodation we stayed in having a fridge/freezer with cooker and…

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Aaron C.

Onnen 2 bedroom safari tent (pet friendly)

Liked Liked the accommodation we stayed in having a fridge/freezer with cooker and hob makes it all that easier with kids the campsite was one off the cleanest I've been to and the toilets and showers were amazing.

Disliked No area for kids to play

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From the manager: Thank you Aaron, it was a pleasure to have you stay with us and we very much hope to see you again!

We try and facilitate everything our guests might need but unfortunately we just don't have the space for a play area - but there are 2 in town within walking distance and a great soft play centre too.

Excellent site , great facilities , short walk into Bala .

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Peter W.

8M fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Well maintained large flat pitches , plenty of room .
Excellent toilets and shower block .
Welcoming and helpful staff.

Disliked Nothing to dislike

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From the manager: Thank you so much Peter - we hope to welcome you back to Pen Y Bont again soon!

A Hidden Gem in Bala!!

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Gareth J.

Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch (medium)

Liked Pen Y Bont Caravan Park is an absolute gem tucked away near the beautiful shores of Llyn Tegid (Bala Lake). From the moment we arrived, we felt welcomed and relaxed. The staff are incredibly friendly and clearly take great pride in maintaining a peaceful, clean, and scenic site.

The location is perfect — just a short walk to the lake and the town of Bala, but still quiet enough to feel like a true getaway. Whether you’re into walking, paddleboarding, or just soaking in the stunning views of Snowdonia, it’s all right on your doorstep.

Facilities are spotless, well-kept, and thoughtfully laid out. The pitches are level and spacious, with plenty of room for caravans, motorhomes, and tents. There’s a lovely mix of open spaces and shaded areas, and even on busy weekends, it never feels overcrowded.

What really stood out for us was the calm, friendly atmosphere. It’s ideal for couples, families, and anyone looking to relax in nature without sacrificing comfort.

We’ll definitely be coming back — Pen Y Bont is a place you instantly fall in love with.

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: What a lovely start to the week! Thank you so much for your kind word, it really means a lot to us . You have described Penybont as it really is and we look forward to seeing you back here very soon.

Kind Regards

Team PYB

Really lovely toilet and shower block which was kept very clean. Well…

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Clare M.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Really lovely toilet and shower block which was kept very clean. Well maintained grounds. Warm welcome at reception. Walking distance to Bala.

Disliked Pitches were a bit close to each other. CouIdnt buy kindling, only logs. Would stay here again though as the positives outweigh this.

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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, very much appreciated. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and appreciated the grounds and amenity block. We don't sell kindling here, we give it away free with your bag of logs, if you wanted some.
We look forward to seeing you here again in the future.

Team PYB

Would definitely return , given the noisy road outside

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Anonymous

Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch (small, maximum 6 metres)

Liked Great site, spotlessly clean and very well maintained
Very friendly staff.
Great pitch with electric, tap and waste water grid.
Pitch level and flat

Disliked Gates to entrance of site left open all night(no electric barrier)
Road past the site can be quite noisy during the day and traffic passes by quite quickly coming down the hill.

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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review - we're so glad you enjoyed your time with us and hope to welcome you back again soon.
Unfortunately there is nothing we can do about the road noise and traffic - there is a 40mph speed limit along the stretch of road outside of the site.
The gates/barrier is something we plan to address this Winter too.

Great site 15 min walk to main high street in Bala. Fab modern…

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Alison B.

Fully-serviced hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Great site 15 min walk to main high street in Bala.
Fab modern facilities.
Very close to the lake
Great pitches and a nice quiet site.
Close to steam railway

Disliked Our most expensive site on our travels @ £50 with elec but in a stunning location.

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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and we are so glad that you had a good time with us and hopefully you will return at some point.

Kind regards

Team PYB

Amazing place,lovely nature,very clean…

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Anonymous

Electric grass tent pitch (large)

Liked Amazing place,lovely nature,very clean

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much for your kind words, very much appreciated. Please come and see us again.

Kind Regards

Team PYB

A great site. A beautiful location. Great facilities & friendly staff.

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Anonymous

6M fully-serviced hardstanding campervan pitch

Liked The location is great just a couple of minutes walk to the lake and only 15 minutes into town. The facilities at the site are great too with really high quality shower facilities and th on site shop. All the pitches are hard standing and fully serviced. The site is also compact and easy to get around.

Disliked The shop could do with being open a little later than 5pm. Apart from that nothing else!

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From the manager: Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review - we're so glad you enjoyed your stay with us and hope to welcome you back again soon!

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Hot tub Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available 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 Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Tents for hire Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Lake and/or mountain Leave the car at home Luxury Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

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 path

Nearby 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 nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers Motorhome service point Seasonal pitches Tourer storage facilities Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

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
29.2 km Parade Street 2
34.6 km Alma Road
34.7 km Crossroads Stores
Rail
25.5 km Betws-y-Coed Rail Station
25.6 km Blaenau Ffestiniog Rail Station
25.8 km Pont-y-Pant Rail Station
Ferry
37.2 km Barmouth Ferry Landing
37.2 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

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 the water are a given, but count the mountains too: Arenig Fawr, Aran Fawddwy and Aran Benllyn are visible on the route. You may have your sights set on climbing Wales’ tallest mountain, perhaps. If you’re not climbing up Snowdon (an hour's drive) yourself, you might want to take the Snowdon Mountain Railway (an hour and five minutes), which has been making its ascent for over 100 years. A less strenuous trail than the Snowdon climb is the Mawddach Trail, which runs for just under 10 miles from Dolgellau (half an hour), crossing over the gorgeous Barmouth railway bridge on the other end. Coed y Brenin Forest Park (35 minutes) has plenty of trails too, through thick forest this time. You can take them on by mountain bike, standard bicycle or on foot – and there’s bike hire at the forest park.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Harlech 36.4 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Llandanwg 37 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Barmouth 37.4 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Tal-Y-Bont 37.9 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Dyffryn (Llanendwyn) 38.4 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

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.

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?
    Camping 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.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Pen Y Bont Touring and Camping Park? From €23.05 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.