Gwerniago Campsite

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  • Rural and back to nature site in southern Snowdonia
  • Spectacular views of the Dovey Estuary and the hills of mid-Wales
  • Near Cader Idris and the golden beaches of Aberdovey and Borth/Ynyslas
Sitting pretty at the southernmost point of Snowdonia National Park, there’s really s’no escaping the back-to-nature goodness of Gwerniago Campsite, also a working farm. Whether you want a splendid location, a cracking pub or a good old-fashioned field where you can light your own off-ground campfire (and buy the wood you need on site too), pitching up at Gwerniago will tick plenty of boxes. Cycling, river walks and an array of outdoorsy activities are around the Dyfi Valley, but the real winners here are the youngsters (although big kids should enjoy getting stuck in just as much): from scoring goals in the playing field's football goal to the wooded play area complete with tree swing, this place is fit for any little explorer. Strollers and avid hikers alike will be in their element at these rural digs, as will twitchers; the farm is close to the RSPB’s Ynyshir reserve, home of the BBC’s Springwatch in past years. Grab your binoculars to spot red kites overhead and keep a beady eye out for the Dyfi osprey nest which you can spy from the site. As well as the clean and modern facilities on site, which include a shower and toilet block with solar-provided hot water (backed up by electric), new wooden footboards and nifty timed lighting as per the site’s eco-friendly policies, other touches added by the Welsh-speaking farming family owners include free access to a small kitchen with a fridge freezer, washing-up sinks and a phone charger point. Laundry facilities are also available. The farm is within walking distance of Pennal village.

Site type

Tent sites 30
Motorhome sites 3
Caravan sites 4
Open now
Opens 11 March

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Welsh

Open from Wed, 11 Mar to

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Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 174 Pitchup.com customers

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PeacefulSpectacular scenery

98% would recommend this site to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

Lovely spot with stunning views and super-clean facilities. Friendly owners, spacious pitches. Peaceful vibe, though a few found pitches a bit sloped. Might need more loos in busy times. Great for exploring!

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Really well thought out campsite, we've…

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Jason M.

Unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Really well thought out campsite, we've stayed in loads over the years and we'll definitely be back at some point. Layout is spot on, all sectioned off so even when fairly busy there is still privacy.
Dogs loved it. Facilities were excellent, proper private toilets and hot water.

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Spacious pitch, good facilities. Will definitely…

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Richard F.

Powered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Spacious pitch, good facilities. Will definitely go back

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We loved our Easter holiday. The…

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Claudia T.

Powered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked We loved our Easter holiday. The kids had a fantastic time at the site. They particularly enjoyed the tree swing and the slide.

And we were allowed a camp fire. Which is what is most important when camping according to the kids :)

We booked an electric tent pitch, and we cannot fault the electrics. We used the WiFi only once when our reception failed, and it worked fine.

The amnesties were clean and the site is near lots of lovely family activities. We went to King Arthur’s Labyrinth and we saw the Ospreys – to name a few.

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Lovely site with great amenities. Was…

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Gemma A.

Powered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Lovely site with great amenities. Was able to buy wood on site although was too windy to light our fire. Was a 15/20 drive to cadiar idris and other great hikes near by.

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Good facilities, friendly, nice views.…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Good facilities, friendly, nice views.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site in a quiet location

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Julie B.

Unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Perfect location to get into Aberdovey, nice clean site and facilities

Disliked Nothing to dislike , this was our 3rd visit !!

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Location, facilities, slide and rope swing.…

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Luke N.

Unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Location, facilities, slide and rope swing.
The owners are always super friendly

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Prefect!!

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Anonymous

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Liked Amazing place to stay. Good views and
Facilities on site.

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Lovely estuary views and provided some…

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Anonymous

Fully-serviced concrete slab caravan site

Liked Lovely estuary views and provided some shelter from storm Amy. Facilities were fine and site was quiet. 15 min drive from Aberdyfi for some excellent fish and chips.

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Will definitely use again.

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Iain H.

Fully-serviced concrete slab caravan site

Liked Nice welcome and easy to check in. Clear directions and signs to the pitch, area was clear of the flooding about the area.

Hot showers after a day at Dyfi were a real god send. Location is great and it's a really nice clean and well maintained site.

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

Baby-changing facilities Bath available 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

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

Peaceful Spectacular scenery

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 85 cm) Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmac Step-free or level access

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf 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

Seasonal sites

Location

Gwerniago Campsite

Pennal

Machynlleth

Powys

Wales

SY20 9JX

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.58459°N
3.90182°W

Nearest transport

Coach
20.8 km Penllwyn PO
20.8 km Penllwyn PO
21.6 km University Campus Penglais
Rail
2.7 km Dovey Junction Rail Station
3.4 km Machynlleth Rail Station
10 km Penhelig Rail Station
Ferry
17.6 km Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing
18.1 km Barmouth 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

Four miles to the east is Machynlleth for the local street market on Wednesdays and getting techy at the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT); it's also home to a comedy festival in the spring. Aberystwyth is about a 40-minute drive south for shops, restaurants and nights out. If you’d rather escape the towns, explore the award-winning beaches and harbours (15 minutes' drive) for fishing and strolling. The Aberdyfi estuary’s beaches and sand dunes are some of the best kept in the country, and for those who fancy a round (of golf, that is), the area is also home to an award-winning golf course. For kitesurfers and boarders, beaches at Tywyn, Borth and Fairbourne (the furthest of which is 10 miles away) should offer some exciting sporting opportunities, with some even offering tuition. Back on dry land, the Dyfi Bike Park (10 minutes) is known as one of the best mountain bike locations in all the land. If you prefer more laidback days out, take a trip to Talyllyn’s steam railway (around eight miles away) or travel from Aberystwyth to Devil’s Bridge on the Vale of Rheidol steam railway line.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Aberdyfi 11.4 km Estuary ExcellentGoodGoodGood
Aberdyfi Rural 12.6 km Sea ExcellentExcellentGoodGood
Tywyn 13.5 km Sea GoodGoodGoodExcellent
Borth 14.7 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Fairbourne 16.5 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

MOMA Wales - Y Tabernacl 3.3 km

Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway 12.7 km

Vale of Rheidol Railway (Aberystwyth) 22.8 km

CADW - Harlech Castle 33.5 km

Portmeirion Gardens 38.9 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

YNYS-HIR (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 20/04/2000) 5.3 km

Abergynolwyn - Foel Y Geifr - Abergynolwyn 7.6 km

Esgair Fochnant - Glaslyn - Bugeilyn 10.6 km

Cadair Idris 15.1 km

Llynau Greggan from Ty Nant 15.1 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 Gwerniago Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Gwerniago Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Gwerniago Campsite? Four miles to the east is Machynlleth for the local street market on Wednesdays and getting techy at the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT); it's also home to a comedy festival in … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Gwerniago Campsite?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Gwerniago Campsite? From $55.20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.