Bike Ranch Snowdonia

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Meadow Field, campervans welcome when the ground is dry
Meadow field, campervans welcome when the ground is dry
On-site bike jumps line, taken from top of roll in
Meadow field
View across the camping fields
On-site mtb jumps line exclusive for guests
Mountain views from rhinog view field
Bike jumps
Gorgeous views from rhinog view field
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On-site bike jumps line, taken from top of roll in
Meadow field
View across the camping fields

  • 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

Tent pitches 25
Motorhome pitches 8
Open now
Opens 10 April
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Units longer than 6.8 metres are not allowed.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, 10 Apr to

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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

Reviews

9.1

Overall rating from 53 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Spectacular sceneryPeaceful

92% would recommend this site to a friend

91% would stay here again

What customers say

Stunning mountain views and a peaceful vibe are a hit, with guests loving the natural beauty and stargazing. Facilities are mostly clean and good, though some find them a bit rustic. Friendly staff are a plus.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Its okay but will unlikely to be back

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6 out of 10
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Justinas S.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Location is okay, toilets and shower rooms are fine also. Views in evening is quite pretty. Its okay i would not say its wow or that its really bad. Loads of parking also.

Disliked Kitchen hot water isnt hot and I noticed that gets blocked all the time. Customer Service is ok but not ok. So you have to pay for bbq £5 per night plus £10 for logs. ( but the logs wasnt dry and was smoking more than getting on fire. Also checkin i was waiting about 15 min for someone to come as the office was empty.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Helpful owner. Quiet area. Beautiful views

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Owner was visible and very helpful.
Quiet site. Good base for what we wanted to do.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic! Would stay again

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Tom B.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Lovely peaceful site with three well spaced fields that weren’t overcrowded. Everyone seemed friendly and the owner Tim was really helpful. All the amenities were clean and plenty of them. Fantastic scenery and the bike track was well used by kids.

Disliked Could hear road noise from a main road however this did die down by 9:30-10:00pm

Recommend to friends Visit again

Overall good value for the price.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Good location to trails, nice pitches and facilities. Felt safe as a single traveller, plenty of space.

Disliked No soap in the toilet.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent hosts, facilities & campsite. Host…

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Rebecca N.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Excellent hosts, facilities & campsite. Host helped us set up fire & was more than helpful. Showers and toilets were clean. Washing up facilities were excellent with the option of a microwave and fridge.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good location but facilities need updating.

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4 out of 10
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Paul H S.

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked Excellent views, quiet location. The temporary staff looking after the site while the owners were away were very friendly and helpful.

Disliked The toilet and washing facilities are beyond rustic, they need updating asap.
The current rates are poor value IMHO.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Host was very friendly. Site was difficult…

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8 out of 10
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Accommodation
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Jonathan A.

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked Host was very friendly.
Site was difficult to judge as was dark. We chose a pitch with no electricity which was fine for one night. The facilities are charming and rustic. Some light traffic noise for light sleepers. Bike track looks fun for young riders. Bike store was secure. Amazing scenery with the range in the background.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very nice site

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Alex S.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Shower block

Disliked None

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean facilities, friendly staff, hassle free.

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10 out of 10
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Good facilities, toilets and showers.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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

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10 out of 10
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Accommodation
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Bernadetta W.

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.

Recommend to friends Visit 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 Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available 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

Forest Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge 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

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse 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 2020201920182017
Harlech 14.7 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Llandanwg 14.8 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Tal-Y-Bont 16.1 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Dyffryn (Llanendwyn) 16.3 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Barmouth 17.4 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

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.

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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?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Bike Ranch Snowdonia? From €29 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.