Fronalchen Caravan Park

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View of the site at sunset
View of the site at sunset
Clear view or cader idris
Spacious grass pitches
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Entrance to the site
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Clear view or cader idris
Spacious grass pitches
Red sky at night…

  • 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

Pitches

  • A cable measuring at least 20 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.

General

  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Occupancy

  • Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Safety

  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Languages spoken

English

Welsh

Open from Thu, 30 Apr to

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Reviews

8.8

Overall rating from 353 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

91% would recommend this site to a friend

90% would stay here again

What customers say

Spacious, scenic spot with friendly vibes. Praised for mountain/river views, tent space & local walks. Modern loos & showers generally good, though early reports noted dated issues & no hot water for washing up. Fire pits available. Occasional generator/road noise & peak-time loo issues noted. Great value, back-to-basics, highly recommended.

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Wonderful campsite

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Caroline R. 2 reviews

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Fantastic back to basics campsite. Very welcoming staff at reception, made us feel very welcome. Huge tent pitches, we were able to pitch bell tent with car next to it. Although there is a main toilet block, they are at the top of the field. They have portaloos dotted at regular intervals which were cleaned regularly. Beautiful views and quiet site

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This is a really lovely camp…

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Kate R. 1 review

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked This is a really lovely camp site. We camped with no electric and pitching where we liked was perfect for us as it was much quieter than the electric area. The toilets & shower block were clean and the water really warm. There is a petrol station just a few minutes away that has lots of food/drink items reasonably priced and a counter serving hot breakfast items.

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Reasonably priced, great location for days…

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Cai S. 1 review

Unpowered grass caravan site

Liked Reasonably priced, great location for days spent in the mountains, and very good facilities!

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Great location for hiking. A large camp site, with clean facilities.

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Large site so generally lots of space
Great setting with mountains nearby
Clean shower and WC facilities
Dogs are allowed
Prices are reasonable

Disliked People were arriving at the site well after the stipulated 9pm arrival time limit. It’s annoying that people were arriving next to us at 11.30pm, shining car lights onto our tent, setting up and then playing music until 2am.
The WCs ran out of loo roll and soap.
There only one sink for washing up , which is not enough for a site of this size.
People riding electric quad bikes around the site

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Highly recommend this campsite as a base point.

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Anonymous

Powered grass tent site

Liked Beautiful campsite, lovely and clean, staff were helpful and kind.

Disliked Generator did turn off a few times, but staff were on it fast

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Stunning Mountain View’s. Well equipped campsite…

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Megan T. 5 reviews

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Stunning Mountain View’s. Well equipped campsite with plenty porterloos dotted around with separate toilet/ shower blocks. Maintained very well. Peaceful site where you can choose your own pitch. Close to local town, 20 minutes drive to a few lovely beaches and if your a Starbucks lover (only 3 minute drive away). Good base for a lot of national trust walks

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Lovely, well-kept site in a great spot - highly recommended.

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Easy-to-reach simple, open campsite in a beautiful area, perfectly located across the lane from Torrent Falls walk.

The shower and toilet block was clean, new and with plenty of space, lots of recycling bins around and the washing-up area was only slightly worse than most sites (just one sink).

The real joy of the site is the setting, and proximity to lovely walks. We camped alongside the river, which was lovely, but came with a surprising level of road noise in the background. Not enough to keep you awake but I'd probably choose the other side of the field next time.

Really helpful, friendly staff and a nice atmosphere. Definitely one to return to.

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Lovely Mountain View’s

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 Dylan S. 1 review

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Lovely park, good toilets and showers

Disliked Washing up facilities are poor for cleaning dishes. The tap decides when it wants to work

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excellent Campsite. Lots of opening…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass caravan site

Liked excellent Campsite. Lots of opening areas and extremely nice staff on site. Toilet facilities are absolutely perfect. I would strongly recommend. I will be going back there again

also, there is a really good shop quite close to the site so you don't not have to go far to pick up some groceries

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Great campsite if you love the activities in the local area

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Matthew L. 1 review

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked One of the best views at a campsite, well run and large pitches

Disliked This is not a dislike but the facilities for camping are basic showers, toilets and sinks, outdoor pot washing might be taxing in inclement weather

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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.

Food and drink

  • Fronoleu Country Hotel 1.2 km
  • The Fork, Cork & Feathers 2.5 km
  • Lemon Grass 2.6 km
  • Cross Foxes 2.6 km
  • Mawddach Pizza Napoletana 4.2 km
  • Penmaenuchaf Hotel 5.2 km

Public transport

  • Dolgellau, Ffordd Bala Road 2.1 km
  • Dolgellau, Ffordd Bala Road 2.2 km
  • Arran Road 2.2 km
  • Arran Road 2.2 km
  • Brithdir, Bont Newydd 2.4 km
  • Brithdir, Bont Newydd 2.4 km
  • Eldon Square 2.5 km
  • Eldon Square 2.5 km
  • Penbryn Garage 2.8 km
  • Penbryn Garage 2.8 km

Groceries

  • Eurospar 2.1 km
  • The Co-operative Food 2.2 km

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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 $54.82 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.