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Graig Ddu

7.3 3 reviews

Basic family-friendly campervan site in the Dyfi Valley lowlands
A five-minute drive from Dyfi Bike Park and Machynlleth
Firepits permitted, with logs available to buy on site

Off to the dreamy Dyfi Valley? Then set your sights on Graig Ddu, a handy family-friendly campervan site in the valley’s lowlands. This simple family-friendly spot is just a five-minute drive from two of the valley’s famed spots… The first of those is the Dyfi Bike Park in Esgair Forest, which has a whopping 650 acres of twists and turns for mountain bikers to tear up. Second up is the town of Machynlleth, the valley’s big creative community hub and your go-to for snacks, supplies and eating out (and remember that it’s market day on Wednesdays). Those are two of the closest spots, but Graig Ddu’s friendly and knowledgeable hosts will also happily point you in the direction of other spectacular valley locations. The small site is on a family-run working farm, so setting out into the surrounding countryside is always a good jaunt. Relaxing, peaceful and with chilled vibes… check, check, check. Evenings around the fire, too? Those also have the green light: firepits are permitted and logs are handily available to buy on site. As for facilities, the site has a clean toilet and shower block and a drinking water station (but please note there are no electric hook-ups or chemical waste disposal points). Pets are very welcome at Graig Ddu.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

Welsh

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Features

Pop-up campground

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 Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby

Location

Graig Ddu

Hendreseifion

Llanwrin

Machynlleth

Powys

Wales

SY20 8QQ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.60664°N
-3.82523°W

Nearest transport

Coach

24.9 km Penllwyn PO

26.1 km The Groe

Rail

2.4 km Machynlleth Rail Station

8.2 km Dovey Junction Rail Station

15.8 km Penhelig Rail Station

Ferry

19.3 km Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing

19.8 km Barmouth Ferry Landing

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

Start exploring close to base or go straight to the river mouth, where Aberdyfi (20 minutes’ drive) has a long stretch of sandy beach and waves that encourage adventurous folk to go sailing, windsurfing or kitesurfing. If you’re keen to stay more local, your first stop might be the Centre for Alternative Technology (five minutes). The eco centre’s aim is to get more and more people living sustainably, and the woodlands and wild gardens there have gorgeous picnic areas. Good contenders for the next visit are the Corris Craft Centre (10 minutes), which runs craft workshops, or King Arthur's Labyrinth (10 minutes), a family-friendly underground attraction that tells Welsh legends. Main characters in the attraction include a gang of giants and dragons as well as King Arthur himself. The Dyfi Osprey Project (10 minutes) is home to creatures whose existence is definitely truth rather than legend. Its family of Welsh ospreys make essential viewing for keen wildlife watchers or those who want to bag their first time seeing the birds of prey in flight.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Aberdyfi	17.1 km	Estuary	Excellent	Good	Good	Good
Aberdyfi Rural	18.3 km	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Good	Good
Fairbourne	18.8 km	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Tywyn	18.9 km	Sea	Good	Good	Good	Excellent
Borth	20.2 km	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

MOMA Wales - Y Tabernacl 2.6 km

Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway 18.1 km

Vale of Rheidol Railway (Aberystwyth) 27.8 km

CADW - Harlech Castle 33.9 km

Portmeirion Gardens 38.8 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Esgair Fochnant - Glaslyn - Bugeilyn 7.8 km

Abergynolwyn - Foel Y Geifr - Abergynolwyn 9.8 km

YNYS-HIR (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 20/04/2000) 10.5 km

Cadair Idris 14.3 km

Llynau Greggan from Ty Nant 14.3 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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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

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Overall	6/10
Location	6
Value for money	4
Accommodation	4
Facilities / Activities	4
Customer service	4
Child friendliness	2
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Vanessa M. Sept 2023

Unpowered concrete slab motorhome site

Liked: Clean toilet and shower unit (unit more than block) Water.
Picnic benches

Disliked: I was the only person there and felt very vulnerable and happy to have a dog. Didn't meet the owners, but they sounded nice on phone. Didn't know where the farm house was - could only see outbuildings. It was more like a gravel road than a campsite - high trees and bushes either side, which made it quite dark. Shame as the views through the bushes across the fields was lovely . I think it was quite expensive compared to other places I had stayed in with more facilitiies including electric. It is a good pit stop but at half the price.

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Quiet . Easy payment…

Overall	6/10
Location	10
Value for money	4
Accommodation	4
Facilities / Activities	4
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	2
Cleanliness	6
Wifi	10

Anonymous Aug 2023

Unpowered concrete slab motorhome site

Liked: Quiet . Easy payment

Disliked: Not easy to find when on the farm.

Recommend to friends Visit again

clean,great value,level pitches , great base, really friendly, 10/10

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

George H. Sept 2023

Unpowered concrete slab motorhome site

Liked: Really good value, lovely warm shower / toilet block , very clean , nice and flat , very sheltered from wind , great base for exploring surrounding area (lots of stuff to do) , owners are really friendly, welcoming and easy going. Site is relatively new but has massive potential! Would absolutely recommend ! Thanks farmer Will and family for the warm welcome .hope to be back at some point when we are your way in the future ! Cheers Fliss, George and Arthur

Disliked: Surrounded by beautiful countryside but unfortunately it is obscured by a row of large bushes . Site hasn't been open long but if those trees were pruned down to a level where you could see over the fields it would be second to non!

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Frequently asked questions

Does Graig Ddu have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Graig Ddu dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Graig Ddu? Start exploring close to base or go straight to the river mouth, where Aberdyfi (20 minutes’ drive) has a long stretch of sandy beach and waves that encourage adventurous folk to go … Read more
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