Gyrn Ddu Campsite

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Grass pitch with sea views
Path to the grass pitch and sea view
Sheltered pitch
Grass pitch and gyrn ddu mountain

  • Adults-only site on Llŷn Peninsula, 15 minutes’ drive from Pwllheli
  • Direct walks to Gyrn Ddu and Gyrn Goch; Caernarfon 20 minutes' drive
  • Spacious, secluded pitches; footpath to the beach
On the northern shore of Gwynedd’s Llŷn Peninsula National Landscape, Gyrn Ddu Campsite is named after one of the two mountains that provide a backdrop to its lushly green setting (the other peak being Gyrn Goch). Nearby mountains can only mean one thing: epic walks await. And make no mistake: there are plenty of trails to explore in this area. Gyrn Ddu and Gyrn Goch are both accessible on foot from this adults-only site, and the car park for Yr Eifl is a 10-minute drive away. The site also has direct access via a footpath to a peaceful pebbly beach that seems to be made for long, relaxing walks with your significant other – or for a spot of paddleboarding (you will need your own equipment). When you first arrive at the site, leave your car in the designated parking area and grab a wheelbarrow to ferry your belongings to your spacious pitch, which feels gloriously private and secluded; each is accessed via a little path cutting through the long grass. This is wild camping (or maybe it’s more accurate to say it is low-impact camping), with more than a few convenient facilities: from toilets and showers, to a washing-up area and water points. Spectacular views and the likelihood of spotting assorted wildlife (buzzards and other birds of prey, plus ducks and rabbits) complete the picture. Barbecues and campfires are allowed, and the nearest store is in Trefor (five minutes); the site is also handy for the A499, which takes you to Pwllheli and the south coast of the peninsula in about 15 minutes. Bus stops are near the site's entrance for bus route 12 between Pwllheli and Caernarfon.

Site type

Tent sites 17
Motorhome sites 3
Open now
Opens 1 May
Please note

Vehicles

  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Admission

  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.

Occupancy

  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

General

  • Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.

Safety

  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

German

Russian

Welsh

Open from Fri, 1 May to

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99% would recommend this site to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

Spacious, private pitches with sea and mountain views. Clean facilities, fire pits, and a beach nearby get a thumbs up. Occasional road noise noted. Peaceful and relaxing vibe, with friendly hosts.

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Unpowered grass tent site (sea view)

Liked Beautiful site with good views of the sea and mountains. Loved the private pitches and the atmosphere in the site was really calm.

Good connections to local attractions and amenities. We found it easy to keep ourselves entertained for a few days without driving too far.


Facilities were simple but immaculately clean, just what you need for camping.

Disliked It's a bit luck of the draw which pitch you get assigned to - we were very close to the road so there was a fairly constant traffic noise, but we zoned this out fairly quickly. I would still stay here again but worth keeping in mind if you're hoping for complete silence!

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Beautiful site and great location

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Liked - The owner is very lovely and accommodating.

- Beautiful views of mountains and sea (on some pitches). The location is superb.

- Pitch no. 5 very secluded and private, very spacious also

- Beach about 10 mins walk down, crystal clear water, quiet and great for swimming.

- Site is clearly very well maintained and taken care off.

- Adults only is great!

Disliked - When we booked the sea view pitch, based on pictures it looked like it was going to be a pitch near the edge overlooking the sea (some of them are), the one we were on had a partial sea view at best, which you could only just about see from the path and entrance to the pitch but not the pitch itself. This was main reason for booking this site so that was very disappointing for us.

- Our pitch was basically right next to a road, could hear cars zooming past all day and night and seeing the headlights at night.

- Parking is on one of the carparks and stuff needs to be moved to the pitch, which is fine, but it would help a lot to have bigger trollies rather than small wheelbarrows as it's a nightmare dragging everything up and down in loads of trips.

- Not so much disliked but more of a heads up, showers have so many spiders everywhere. I know it's in nature and crawlies will be everywhere but damn, I am afraid of spiders and shower was really challenging for me, so if you're afraid too just heads up.

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Anonymous

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Liked We spend a few days and nights at this breathtaking campsite. The view of the mountain was incredible and the short walk to the beach was worth it . The water was amazing and so clear when the tide was out . A swim in the Irish Sea is a must on a warm Welsh summer's day.

Helena the host is beautiful and such a pleasure to speak to. She is wonderful and made our stay even more worth it to come back again.

The facilities are simple but enough. And everything is well looked after and clean.

We loved our campfires to finish off the day. And fell in love with the rabbit that popped by to our tent side to say hello every morning and to munch on some lovely grass.

Thank you for an amazing stay and the love you put into the place. We will be back for sure.

Dankeschön

Oki and Mitch

Disliked Nothing to dislike

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The sea view was wonderful. We…

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Liked The sea view was wonderful. We loved how private and spacious the pitches were.
Toilet block was clean and smelled nice, and the shower facilities were good too.
You could hear the road but it really wasn't a bother and it should be expected that a campsite by an A road would have some traffic noise. The host was very friendly too.

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Joe C. 2 reviews

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Liked Remarkable views, fantastic pitches, beautiful meadows and great facilities. A special place.

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Beautiful location, lovely spacious pitches, and…

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Liked Beautiful location, lovely spacious pitches, and a glorious panoramic view (from our pitch at least) of sea and mountains. The facilities (toilets and showers) were all really clean and well stocked. I'd highly recommend and hope to be back!

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lovely little campsite with good facilities for a short stay!!

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Liked we had a great time!! we were in pitch one and it was very spacious and private!! it came with its own bench and special firepit!! some good views from around the site!! the owner was also very nice and helpful with giving information when i spoke with her on the phone during check-in

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L’emplacement, proximité de la mer Tranquillité, propriété,…

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Liked L’emplacement, proximité de la mer
Tranquillité, propriété, accueil prévenant

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Brilliant site, will be booking here again

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass campervan or tent site (sea view)

Liked Beautifully maintained pitches cut into the tall grass. Excellent clean and working loos/showers. Superb views. Lovely friendly owner.

Disliked Road was a little close, but nothing horrendous

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Unpowered grass campervan or tent site (sea view)

Liked Breathtaking views. Good sized pitches. Shower, toilets, and pot washing facilities.

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Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Beach access 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 Wild swimming

Amenities on site

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

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowed

Themes

Budget/backpacker Bush Lake and/or mountain Leave the car at home Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities 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

Small (11-25 sites)

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 Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Gyrn Ddu Campsite

Clynnog Fawr

Caernarfon

Gwynedd

Wales

LL54 5PS

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.00308°N
4.39599°W

Nearest transport

Coach
9.3 km Povey`s Garage
9.3 km Povey's Garage
11.5 km Brynbachau
Rail
11.7 km Abererch Rail Station
11.8 km Penychain Rail Station
12.9 km Pwllheli Rail Station
Ferry
30.8 km Aberdaron Ferry Landing
37.5 km Holyhead Ferry Terminal
38.5 km Bardsey Island Ferry Landing
Airport
29.5 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

Exhibits at the Airworld Aviation Museum (15 minutes’ drive) span several decades, with a de Havilland Vampire from the 1940s and several post-World War II fighter aircraft. There’s also a replica of the plane with which Blériot first crossed the English Channel in 1909. Sitting on the River Seiont, the medieval castle at Caernarfon (20 minutes) is a UNESCO World Heritage site, alongside several other Welsh fortresses built by Edward I. For the best views, head across the river to the Aber Foreshore, a popular cycling route. Also in town is Caer Rufeinig Segontium, the remains of an ancient Roman fort. Mountains, valleys, marshes and forests are among the diverse and stunning landscapes at Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park (35 minutes). This is also a top spot for stargazing; if your interests are more of the adrenalin-fuelled kind, head to Zip World Llechwedd, where you can launch across an old quarry on a zipline.

Food and drink

  • Pekish Kebab & Pizza 9.4 km
  • The Goat Inn Restaurant and Bar 9.8 km

Groceries

  • Cooperative Food 9.3 km

Public transport

  • Crossroads 2.3 km
  • Llithfaen, Awelfryn 6.1 km
  • Y Swan 6.9 km
  • Capel Soar 9.2 km
  • Capel y Groes 9.4 km
  • Plas Tan Dinas 9.7 km
  • Ty`n Rhos 10 km

Beaches

  • Traeth Trefor 1.9 km

Local services

  • Esso Fuel station 8.9 km
  • Corwen Clinic 9.2 km
  • Penygroes Pharmacy 9.4 km
  • Llys Meddyg Doctors 9.4 km

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Must see

Criccieth Castle 14.6 km

Caernarfon Castle 17.1 km

Welsh Highland Railway (Porthmadog) 19.4 km

Ffestiniog Railway 20 km

Portmeirion Gardens 22.3 km

National Trust

Plas yn Rhiw 25 km

Plas Newydd Country House and Gardens 25 km

Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 37.4 km

Bodnant Garden 47.4 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Gyrn Goch - Afon Hen - Gyrn Goch 1.6 km

Clynnog Fawr - Bwlch Mawr - Gyrn Ddu - Bryn-yr-Eryr - Clynnog Fawr 2.8 km

B4417 - Tre'r Ceiri - B4417 3.8 km

Aberdesach - Lleyn Coast Path - Garn Fawr - Aberdesach 4.8 km

Car Park - Nant Gwrtheyrn - Gallt y Bwlch - Car Park 5.4 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 Gyrn Ddu Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Gyrn Ddu Campsite dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Gyrn Ddu Campsite? Exhibits at the Airworld Aviation Museum (15 minutes’ drive) span several decades, with a de Havilland Vampire from the 1940s and several post-World War II fighter aircraft. There’s also a replica of … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Gyrn Ddu Campsite?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Gyrn Ddu Campsite? From $68.42 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.