Fronalchen Caravan Park

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View of the site at sunset
View of the site at sunset
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Spacious grass pitches
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Entrance to the site
Enterance to camping field
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Clear view or cader idris
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  • Scenic back-to-basics site in Eryri/Snowdonia National Park
  • A 20-minute drive from beaches at Barmouth and Fairbourne
  • Famed Mach Loop within 10-minute drive; Portmeirion Gardens within 40
How does a spacious, back-to-basics site sound? How about if it were inside a spectacular national park, with stunning views of the mountains? If you answered ‘pretty fab, ta very much’, get motors running all the way to Fronalchen Caravan Park, a family-friendly site five minutes’ drive from Dolgellau in Gwynedd. Ramblers, hikers, bikers and riders are well served hereabouts, as the site’s in Eryri/Snowdonia National Park: Torrent Walk (a four-mile circular route along the River Clywedog gorge) starts less than five minutes away and the mountain biking tracks of Coed-y-Brenin are within half an hour. It's about 20 minutes from here to pony trekking excursions too... surely one of the most photogenic ways to venture around this part of the world...? If this all sounds a tad too hectic, slow things down a notch with a lazy beach day. There are lengthy sandy stretches in Fairbourne and Barmouth (both 20 minutes from base), where hitting the waves on a surfboard or signing up for a fishing trip are highly recommended. Fancy a few zero-fuss days instead? Retreat back to base, where there’s little to distract from gorgeous views of Cadair Idris (hikes start around 40 minutes away) and the mountains around it, and there’s lots of room for kickabouts, dog walks, cosy campfires by the riverbank and leisurely barbecues.

Site type

Tent sites 150
Caravan sites 150
Motorhome sites 150
Open now
Opens 30 April
Please note
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • A cable measuring at least 20 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Welsh

Open from Thu, 30 Apr to

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Reviews

8.7

Overall rating from 239 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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PeacefulSpectacular scenery

89% would recommend this site to a friend

87% would stay here again

What customers say

Stunning spot, generous sites & quiet vibes with gorgeous views. Staff are a gem, and the river's perfect for a dip. Fire pits for hire. Facilities are a bit basic but being upgraded (new block coming 2026). Portaloos are clean!

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Clean Showers and main bathrooms, location,…

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David H. 1 review

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Clean Showers and main bathrooms, location, friendly owners

Disliked Portaloos could have been cleaner

Recommend to friends Visit again

What an amazing find!

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Hollie A. 3 reviews

Unpowered grass caravan site

Liked Location
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Disliked Nothing!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site, great views, plenty of space and friendly people

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Stevens C. 6 reviews

Powered grass tent site

Liked Second time visiting this site last one was about three years ago, since then there’s a new toilet/shower block been installed which is so much better than the old portacabin style we had last time.
Check in was easy and straightforward you can either stop off at the top static as you enter the site or drive down to the field and use the QR code. Selecting your pitch is straightforward too, electric down the middle of the field and non electric anywhere else (usually around the sides). Massive field so plenty of options for a bit of space around your pitch. If you don’t speak to the owner on arrival due to using the QR code he usually calls around the field a few times during the evening in his Land Rover or quad.
Located just on the edge of the Mach loop so depending on flight path you do get to see a few of the planes flying overhead or a 10-15 minute drive to the actual loop.
Petrol station and Starbucks on the top road or a 6 minute drive down to Dogellau.

Disliked Not so much a dislike but more of a camper view about the pot wash facilities, it would probably benefit being sited next to the new shower block with a small canopy over it to provide a bit of shelter from the rain and sun and maybe an extra sink. Also would be better if there was hot water piped to the sink.

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I loved this campsite as it…

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 ALI KHAN T. 1 review

Powered grass tent site

Liked I loved this campsite as it had excellent toilets and the view was amazing . I did not find a fault in this campsite and I would definitely recommend this campsite to friends and family as I enjoyed my time there very well!!!

Disliked I would say the washing up area is very tight as it only has one place to wash and standing in line takes forever. I would ask if you guys would be able to add more washing places so there wouldn’t be a line. and the wood should be free, thanks

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Large field, plenty of space. Stream…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Large field, plenty of space. Stream for kids to play in. Large new shower and toilet block that was very clean, and portaloos dotted around the field. Fire pits available and wood and firelighters can be bought from reception. Great location with mountain views, very peaceful at night

Disliked Drinking water only available from block near reception, and no water at washing up sinks when we visited

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The shower facilities and lovely location.…

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 Steven D. 1 review

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked The shower facilities and lovely location. Owners very welcoming.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing views, loads of space, and…

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Liam T. 1 review

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Amazing views, loads of space, and great amenities!!

Recommend to friends Visit again

The view was amazing…

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Joel W. 1 review

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked The view was amazing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great campsite with stunning surroundings.

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Adam H. 1 review

Powered grass tent site

Liked Well maintained campsite with clean facilities and friendly staff. It's a large field and we had a choice of spaces even for electric hook up.
Surroundings are stunning with lovely walks nearby.
They sell firewood and have a number of fire pits to borrow.

Disliked Probably could do with one more sink for washing up. In popular periods there was a queue to do the dishes.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location, great staff, great laugh with the people around.

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 Adam M. 1 review

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Staff, views, location, facilities, town nearby, the people

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Portable toilet

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

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome 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 Bush Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Fronalchen Caravan Park

Fronalchen

Dolgellau

Gwynedd

Wales

LL40 2AD

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.75167°N
3.85202°W

Nearest transport

Coach
27.3 km Sportsman
27.4 km Tesco
28.6 km Market Square
Rail
13.1 km Morfa Mawddach Rail Station
14.2 km Barmouth Rail Station
14.7 km Fairbourne Rail Station
Ferry
13.9 km Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing
14 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

Guests with one foot in the past will find plenty nearby to keep them entertained. Start by poking around the ruins of Cymer Abbey, 10 minutes’ drive away, before diving into ancient Welsh legend beneath the earth in King Arthur’s Labyrinth, chugging along tracks on one of the local heritage narrow gauge railways, and exploring the spectacularly sited Harlech Castle, all within 45 minutes of base. Prefer the wind in your hair? Pick up speed on the ziplines at Zip World Slate Caverns and on the downhill biking trails at Antur Stiniog, both about 40 minutes away, or stick closer to home (10 minutes) to keep eyes peeled for low-flying jets at the famed Mach Loop. Outdoorsy types may want to travel the 20 minutes to Cregennan Lakes instead, where there are lots of trails to traipse along, as well as two lakes for trout fishing. Not your bag? The subtropical Portmeirion Gardens 40 minutes away are an absolute must for budding horticulturalists – be sure to explore this ‘Gwyltt’ (Welsh for wildwood) thoroughly, as there are secret gardens, a derelict castle and even a graveyard to root out.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Barmouth 14.5 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Fairbourne 15.2 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Tal-Y-Bont 17.5 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Dyffryn (Llanendwyn) 18.7 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Llandanwg 20.6 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

MOMA Wales - Y Tabernacl 17.8 km

CADW - Harlech Castle 21 km

Portmeirion Gardens 24.5 km

Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway 24.7 km

Ffestiniog Railway 26.6 km

National Trust

Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 33.5 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

The Precipice Walk, north of Dolgellau 2.5 km

The New Precipice Walk from Llanelltyd 3.2 km

Mawddach Estuary 5.4 km

Cadair Idris by the Fox's Path 5.5 km

Cadair Idris 6.3 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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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Fronalchen Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Fronalchen Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Fronalchen Caravan Park? Guests with one foot in the past will find plenty nearby to keep them entertained. Start by poking around the ruins of Cymer Abbey, 10 minutes’ drive away, before diving into ancient … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Fronalchen Caravan Park?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Fronalchen Caravan Park? From $53.95 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.