Garthyfog
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- Dog-friendly South Snowdonia site one mile from the Mawddach estuary
- Walks from the site; 20 minutes’ drive to Coed y Brenin Forest Park
- Within walking distance of the shops in Fairbourne
Site type
25
3
1
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).- 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.
- A charge of £1.00 (€1.19) applies for the use of the shower.
- Guests under the age of 17 are not allowed on site.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- Units longer than 5 metres are not allowed.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
- The maximum campervan size permitted is 5 metres long x 2 metres wide as access to the site is via a narrow lane with walls on both sides.
Languages spoken
English
Welsh
Open from Mon, 7 Apr to
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass and earth campervan pitch (small)
Adults only 2 people maximum Ground type: Grass and earth
Pitch size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £20 (£20) 1 night, 2 adults
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Non-electric grass tent pitch
Adults only 2 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £20 (£20) 1 night, 2 adults
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Cau Bach non-electric grass tent pitch (secluded)
Adults only 2 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £25 (£25) 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Overall rating from 183 Pitchup.com customers 
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98% would recommend this site to a friend
97% would stay here again
Excellent site beautiful location clean facilities friendly staff
Non-electric grass and earth campervan pitch (small)
Liked The site was well maintained on a slope and the toilets very clean. It was ideally situated for a cycling holiday being directly on the mawddach trail. We cycled across the bridge at the mouth of the estuary into Barmouth. Spectacular scenery.
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Magical
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Absolutely wonderful, yes it's a basic set up, but the bonus is that the night sky on a clear night is magical.
The toilet block and washing up area are very clean.
The owner is very kind and welcoming.
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Lovely site, friendly & helpful host, toilet/showers very clean, easy and scenic…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Lovely site, friendly & helpful host, toilet/showers very clean, easy and scenic walk over to Barmouth
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We were blessed by the silence and by the beauty of the…
Non-electric grass and earth campervan pitch (small)
Liked We were blessed by the silence and by the beauty of the nature that surrounded us and the warm welcome afforded us. We were also the happy recipients of perfect Welsh weather so never felt the need to move off the spot ! As the only happy campers during our four days it was just us and the birds during the day and the bats and the owls at night. Also blessed by no electricity or wifi to compliment a brief return to a simpler and more restful way of being.
Disliked Nothing - all the practical facilities were clean and worked well. Plenty of hot water and a pound bought you a good 5min shower.
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Amazing scenery in every direction and a great shower. Very peaceful and…
Non-electric grass and earth campervan pitch (small)
Liked Amazing scenery in every direction and a great shower. Very peaceful and quiet. The owner was very friendly and knows the area well.
Disliked The campsite being on a hill meaning there were not many flat spots to park my campercar on.
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Location, view, friendly and helpful owner ;) Lots to do in the…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Location, view, friendly and helpful owner ;) Lots to do in the area , beautiful quiet place ,
Disliked Nothing really,just please remember it is a camping surrounded by nature so things like small midges or not perfectly flat ground is something absolutely normal and I don’t really understand people who complain about it. If you like perfection in every aspect ..maybe better stay home next time :)
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Peaceful, amazing views, friendly and helpful owners. Feels remote and yet easy…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Peaceful, amazing views, friendly and helpful owners. Feels remote and yet easy to walk, cycle or train it to Barmouth.
Discount for solo campers, always appreciated.
Disliked Slight disadvantage is that the site is big but quite a lot of it is sloping, so campers tend to pitch close together on the flat bits.
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A calm and restful setting, well kept and welcoming.
Non-electric grass and earth campervan pitch (small)
Liked Beautiful location, peaceful and calm with great views, very friendly and helpful owners. Lovely walks from every direction, easy access to the train station for trips further afield, and also the Mawddach cycle trail.
Disliked A lot of the site is sloping so pitch choice can be limited if it's busy.
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Great little find. I stopped in the secluded pitch, which was perfect…
Cau Bach non-electric grass tent pitch (secluded)
Liked Great little find. I stopped in the secluded pitch, which was perfect for me. I had my own walled area, with fire pit, benchs and picnic table. My dog loved it.
Showers nice and clean and only a £1.
Toilets nice and clean. Few spiders, but can cope with that.
Disliked Nothing about the site was negative, apart from the midges swarming me, but that's not the fault of the site lol.
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If you don't go your missing out
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Well what can I say the best camping holiday by far me and my partner can't wait to book again the view s we're amazing the facilities were very clean and done everyday the owners were friendly and willing to help with anything we needed and gave great advice about the area we're going back as soon as ,thank you for for a lovely stay 💫💫💫💫💫
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Features
Dogs allowed
Adults only
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 Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Forest Leave the car at home 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 nearbyType
Farm Small (11-25 pitches)Accessibility
Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mudNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Garthyfog
Arthog
Gwynedd
Wales
LL39 1AX
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.70575°N
4.02056°W
Route directions
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairbourne | 2.8 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Barmouth | 3.4 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Tal-Y-Bont | 9.2 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Dyffryn (Llanendwyn) | 11 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Tywyn | 14.8 km | Sea | Good | Good | Good | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway 14.4 km
MOMA Wales - Y Tabernacl 17 km
CADW - Harlech Castle 18 km
Portmeirion Gardens 23.7 km
Ffestiniog Railway 25.3 km
National Trust
Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 40.4 km
Plas yn Rhiw 42.5 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Fairbourne to Barmouth 2.2 km
Llynau Greggan from Ty Nant 6.4 km
Cadair Idris 6.4 km
Cadair Idris by the Fox's Path 7.1 km
Mawddach Estuary 7.6 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 Garthyfog have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Garthyfog dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Garthyfog? Whether you’re a newbie to the whole walking thing or a seasoned trail veteran, there are walks for all levels locally… and some straight from the site. Perhaps you’ll want to set … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Garthyfog?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 1 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Depart by: 11:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Garthyfog? From €23.22 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.