Ael y Garnedd

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Aerial view of the site
Lovely views
Grass pitches with great views
22no. fully-serviced hard standing pitches

  • Family-run touring park set in open Anglesey countryside
  • Just off the A55; Caernarfon and Beaumaris 20 minutes’ drive
  • Dog-friendly site with views of Snowdonia National Park
Stuck deciding between the mountains, the coast and the countryside? All three are easily accessed from Ael y Garnedd, a family-run touring park in Star, Anglesey. How so? Well, this site has a splendid selection of well-maintained, level pitches in pleasant grounds just off the A55, easily accessible from the Britannia Bridge and close to the Anglesey coastline. The pitches have the added bonus of spectacular views over the mountains of Snowdonia National Park (which is from 20 minutes’ drive away, by the way). Whether it's mountaineering in Snowdonia, rib rides and exploring the castle in Beaumaris (20 minutes), or lunch in Caernarfon (20 minutes), the site's central location is bound to come very much in handy. That’s what makes this place such a great base for family and dog-friendly holidays spent both on the island and mainland. Sandy beaches are close by too, and you'll be less than 30 minutes from the offerings at Benllech, Aberffraw, Rhosneigr and Ynys Llanddwyn, a haven for ramblers, rockpoolers and cyclists. With amenities like grey-waste disposal, toilets and showers all provided, as well as a laundry room, life on site is comfortable, and if you do need to venture out it won't take you long to find what you're looking for. The nearest pub is five minutes' drive, while Menai Bridge (10 minutes) has a large supermarket and an array of shops and restaurants.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 33
Motorhome pitches 33
Open now
Opens 1 March
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).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • Please be aware that the site operates a one-way system for entry and exit to the park. All tents must have breathable ground sheets.

Languages spoken

English

Welsh

Open from Sat, 1 Mar to

Open from Sun, 1 Mar to

Pitch types & availability

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95% would recommend this site to a friend

92% would stay here again

What customers say

A spotless, well-kept site with top-notch facilities, especially the loos and showers. Spacious pitches, some sloped, with great views. Easy access to Anglesey & North Wales. Road/train noise mentioned. Highly recommended for its owners & clean amenities; many return.

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Excellent site overall would recommend it

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Anonymous

Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Beautifully kept site
Friendly and helpful staff
Toilets and showers clean and free

Disliked Only problem was the road noise it finally stopped around 2am

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Lovely site. Beautiful views from our pitch. Good sized pitch. Excellent facilities.…

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Elaine M.

Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Lovely site. Beautiful views from our pitch. Good sized pitch. Excellent facilities. Good WiFi.

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Lovely small site, perfect size! Clean bathrooms, and everything you need within…

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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked Lovely small site, perfect size! Clean bathrooms, and everything you need within metres.

Loved the contact less check in, hassle free.

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Excellent facilities, lovely site, warm welcome from staff.…

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Jan R.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Excellent facilities, lovely site, warm welcome from staff.

Disliked Nothing

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Would recommend

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Fran G.

Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Friendly people
Super clean loos
Safe for kids
View of mountains
Near attractions

Recommend to friends Visit again

We always enjoy our stay here highly recommend…

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Anonymous

Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked We always enjoy our stay here highly recommend

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Shocking experience avoid

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Andrew B.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Unfortunately there isn’t much I liked about the place I would say the kids area is spacious with a little football nets and small Play area which was lovely but they was watched like a hawk and complained about if they was enjoying them selfs too much

Disliked Where do I start .
The tent pitches that we was given are on a slope which made it difficult to pitch up and everything in the tent was leaning to one side , the noise from the motor way is unbearable at times not what you want for a nice peaceful trip, I would completely avoid this camp at all cost especially if your a family with small children. We felt like we was on pins the whole time, the owner is a very very rude he made you feel very uncomfortable to the point we cut our trip short , the way he thinks it’s necessary to speak to people the way he does is completely unacceptable, he watches every move you make so he can complain at any given chance he gets, following my son in the bathroom and making a big deal of moping behind him unfortunately it was heavy rain he can’t help having muddy feet when walking on grass to the toilets, following us to the bins and stood staring while we are recycling, we are not 5 years old and are fully aware on how to recycle, my children were playing on the play area for him to come over complaining to keep the noise down it is around 5pm in the evening and they are kids being kids get a grip. The next day he also came over asking my autistic child how old she was and she shouldn’t be playing in the area she is tall 11 year old and has just as much right as any other child to be there and it made us very sad trying to explain the situation to her , but like I said we was on pins the whole time we are a very quite respectful chilled family and it was just the worse experience we’ve had and has put us off, we camp a lot and been to some amazing camps but wanted to try somewhere new , but definitely will not be putting my kids through that experience again , bit of advise if your reading this loose your attitude and have some respect for people, treat people how you want to be treated

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Prior communication A+++; although no staff seen, excellent overall.

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Anonymous

Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Communication before arrival was excellent, easy access to site, efficient showers in block, good night’s sleep, short drive to amenities and attractions, clean facilities the morning after we arrived, all aspects maintained and working, easy departure.

Disliked - Shower block was not so clean at night.
- Queueing for the shower in the morning inside the block not pleasant experience.
- Mixer taps on sinks would be more convenient over sinks (and save water).

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Stayed here in our motor home with the wife and 2 kids.…

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Richard L.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Stayed here in our motor home with the wife and 2 kids. A quiet, clean, well respected site. Pitches were trimmed and mostly level. Park for the kids, football posts up on a flat field. All enclosed. Facilities clean and stocked. The views if you pitch right are incredible! We would definitely come here again.

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Absolute gem of a campsite in a brilliant location

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Delyth C.

Electric grass pitch

Liked The views from the campsite were amazing, showers and toilets were really clean and there was plenty of room to get changed. Sink area also clean. Facilities were great and the owner was really friendly when we chatted one morning. Location is also superb as it was easy to get to anywhere on Anglesey from the campsite, right next to A5 and A55.

Nearby was:

Pili Palas
Plas Newydd (National Trust)
Sŵ Môr Môn (Anglesey Sea Zoo)
Newborough nature reserve & beach
LlanfairPG (massive Co-op here that had everything you might need!)

Short drive to Red Wharf Bay, Point Lynas, Traeth Lligwy and Benllech to the East, or Rhosneigr and Trearddur Bay to the West.

Disliked Only very minor downsides were:

a) the road noise and trains sounding horns in the night - you can easily remedy this with earplugs though. I was used to it by the second night and slept like a log!
b) lots of stones in the ground so it took a lot of effort to put the tent pegs in - you can get around this by using the more robust hardstanding pegs though.

We couldn’t get on the wi-fi but I don’t class that as a negative as I like to unplug when we go camping!

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Features

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 Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups 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

Spectacular scenery

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Pitch close to accessible bathrooms Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

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

Location

Ael y Garnedd

Garnedd Ddu

Star

Gaerwen

Anglesey

Wales

LL60 6AN

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.22564°N
4.24163°W

Nearest transport

Coach
7.7 km Bus Station
9.7 km Bus Station
19.6 km Povey's Garage
Rail
2.2 km Llanfairpwll Rail Station
7.1 km Bangor (Gwynedd) Rail Station
12 km Bodorgan Rail Station
Ferry
27.5 km Holyhead Ferry Terminal
Airport
19.8 km Anglesey Airport

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

When you want to stay pretty local, make Menai Suspension Bridge (five minutes' drive) your first stop. The huge suspension bridge between Anglesey and mainland Wales is a sight to behold. Plas Cadnant Hidden Gardens (10 minutes) is rather interesting too, as a historic estate with peaceful gardens and tea rooms. Beaumaris (20 minutes) next? This stop is by the seaside, hence the gorgeous promenade, and the castle is also worth a visit. Caernarfon Castle (20 minutes) has a big ‘wow’ factor too – the huge palace-style fortress sits along the river Seiont and looks very grand. In Conwy (30 minutes), there’s another castle, as well as the harbour where boat tours take off across the coast. For those of you interested in getting to know legends and history around St David, visit the island of Ynys Llanddwyn (30 minutes). The scenery is just as great at Great Orme (45 minutes), a chunk of limestone land that juts out into the sea and has been named the ‘sea monster’ by the Vikings. Time for some adrenaline instead? Zip World Fforest (40 minutes) has a forest rollercoaster and zipwires or swings over the treetops.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
St Davids - Benllech 10.2 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Benllech 10.6 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Llanddona 10.9 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Llanddwyn 13.6 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Traeth Lligwy 15.3 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Caernarfon Castle 9.9 km

Beaumaris Castle 10.7 km

Penrhyn Castle 11.2 km

Snowdon Mountain Railway 14.4 km

National Slate Museum 14.4 km

National Trust

Plas Newydd Country House and Gardens 2.8 km

Aberconwy House 28.2 km

Bodnant Garden 29.5 km

Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 32.8 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

MALLTRAETH MARSH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 05/07/2002) 4.8 km

Wern y Wylan - Pentraeth Forest - Wern y Wylan 9.3 km

Gyrn Wigau and Foel Grach 12.4 km

Newborough Forest and Llanddwyn Island 13.6 km

Bethesda - Ogwen 13.7 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 Ael y Garnedd have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Ael y Garnedd dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Ael y Garnedd? When you want to stay pretty local, make Menai Suspension Bridge (five minutes' drive) your first stop. The huge suspension bridge between Anglesey and mainland Wales is a sight to behold. Plas … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Ael y Garnedd?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Ael y Garnedd? From €32.33 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.