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
Site type
Tourist board rating
- 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
Pitch types & availability
19

Unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site
5 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/site
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 8m depth (64m²)
Arrival daysFrom £24 (£24)
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Fully-serviced concrete slab caravan site
5 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/site
Ground type: Concrete slab
Pitch size: Max 7m width × 7m depth (49m²)
Arrival daysFrom £32 (£32)
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Powered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site
5 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/site
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 8m depth (64m²)
Arrival daysFrom £32 (£32)
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Reviews
97% would recommend this site to a friend
96% would stay here again
What customers say
Stunning views, peaceful and clean site with friendly hosts. Excellent, well-kept facilities. Spacious pitches, great location. Some queues in peak times but overwhelmingly positive, with many keen to return.
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Last updated 21/07/2026
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Campsite was super clean, person on…
Unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site
Liked Campsite was super clean, person on reception was friendly. The site is easy to navigate and reasonably quiet in the evenings.
Toilet facilities were great, worth noting if you're on the far end of the site it can be a little bit of a walk, not an issue though.
Would definitely go again.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Need walks planned on safe routes for dogs
Unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site
Liked Nice clean site, park where you like need a bike or car to get about not safe to walk about with dog on main roads
Recommend to friends Visit again
Lovely campsite, friendly staff, fab location…
Unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site
Liked Lovely campsite, friendly staff, fab location
Recommend to friends Visit again
Would definitely use again.
Unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site
Liked Lovely site with fantastic views. The facilities were clean and well maintained. The pitch was flat so easy to set up the camper van. Well sign posted off the main road.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Very nice site. Loved it and will return.
Unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site
Liked Picturesque and very well maintained. Facilities are excellent. Plenty of fridges and a freezer. WiFi at pitch was good. Fire pits are allowed. Waste areas well labelled and located conveniently but away from pitches. Lots of hot water at washing up area.
Disliked Nothing to dislike. Suggestion for plugs or washing up bowls at the dishwashing sinks. We were motorcycle camping so didn’t bring a washing up bowl. Couldn’t mix the hot water with cold water and just had to run the dishes under a very hot tap.
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Loved it all. Great site nice…
Powered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site
Liked Loved it all. Great site nice owners, friendly people. Clean, no party goers. Safe little drive to shops and 15 mins to beautiful beach.
Disliked Nothing
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Quiet, great view, excellent facilities…
Fully-serviced concrete slab caravan site
Liked Quiet, great view, excellent facilities
Recommend to friends Visit again
We hope to return .
Unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site
Liked Friendly welcome, lovely facilities , stunning views.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Fantastic all round.
Unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site
Liked Fantastic spot in beautiful surroundings. Amazing hosts. Highly recommended.
Disliked Nothing
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Unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site
Liked Site, toilets, showers, cleanliness.
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Peaceful Spectacular sceneryUtilities
Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearbyType
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 accessNearby 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 nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Seasonal sitesLocation
Gwerniago Campsite
Pennal
Machynlleth
Powys
Wales
SY20 9JX
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.58459°N
3.90182°W
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdyfi | 11.4 km | Estuary | Excellent | Good | Good | Good |
| Aberdyfi Rural | 12.6 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Good | Good |
| Tywyn | 13.5 km | Sea | Good | Good | Good | Excellent |
| Borth | 14.7 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Fairbourne | 16.5 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
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?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: noon – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Gwerniago Campsite? From $55.13 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.
