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Fronalchen Caravan Park: Spacious grass pitches (photo added by manager on 07/20/2022)

General

  • 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.

Please note

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.

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

Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.

Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.


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8.8

Overall rating based on 670 reviews

 

88% would recommend this site to a friend.

85% would stay here again.

  66% described as Spectacular scenery ?

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I thoroughly enjoyed my weekend and will return, probably often.09/12/2023

Reviewer's country: United KingdomKeith E.Mobile phone iconConfirmed

  • Unpowered grass caravan site
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  • Liked: 

    Beautiful secluded site with riverside pitch.
    Lovely walks
    Dog friendly
    Handy portaloos in field
    Clean, well maintained shower block.
    Handy for town and coast but still isolated enough for total peace and quiet.
    The statics and chalets were well separated from the touring pitches. (That's a foible of mine... )
    I also thoroughly appreciated that I wasn't bothered by the owners fussing about! Another foible, I go camping for quiet and solitude!

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    Nowt!

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It was in a great location, only a 25 mins …09/11/2023

Reviewer's country: United KingdomAnonymousMobile phone iconConfirmed

  • Unpowered grass tent site
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    It was in a great location, only a 25 mins drive to the beach. There was lots of space and a cute river where you can swim in and I had phone signal.
    It was cheep and the showers and toilets was basic but clean.

    Disliked: 

    It was hard to find and when you got there , you had to call a number as no one was there.

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Privacy, access to facilities, well maintained property09/06/2023

Reviewer's country: United KingdomAnonymousMobile phone iconConfirmed

  • Unpowered grass tent site
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    Privacy, access to facilities, well maintained property

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For what it is I was happy09/06/2023

Reviewer's country: United KingdomAnonymousMobile phone iconConfirmed

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    The space and being able to throw ball for dog and not being told put her on the lead. No one mithering and great location. I’m looking to come back very soo

    Disliked: 

    Portaloos blocked, couldn’t get my tv aerial working but got a new one cuz I’m going back. Cars no good if raining bad cuz no paths and gets very muddy

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Overall, great stay and would go again.08/29/2023

Reviewer's country: United KingdomJoss T.Mobile phone iconConfirmed

  • Unpowered grass tent site
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    The campsite was easy to find with sat nav, straight to reception. The campsite was quiet at night time. Had hot showers and toilets available, including portaloos around the campsite. Basic campsite, however, this is what we wanted, back to basics and proper camping. Pitch size is big and gave us the opportunity to have personal space and enough space to have the car, tent and accessories all together to make it comfortable. Staff were very friendly and accommodating. Close enough to walk to a shop, starbucks and slightly further, a lovely village with pubs, shops and restaurants (even a take away & barbers). Was only £10 for a fire pit, 2 bags of wood and fire starters. Overall, great campsite for traditional camping.

    Disliked: 

    Although toilets and portaloos available, a couple of portaloos were blocked and unable to use.

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Amazing views at a relaxed campsite09/13/2023

Reviewer's country: United KingdomJohn B.Confirmed

  • Unpowered grass caravan site
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    The views are amazing with plenty of room to camp with friends. I have stayed at this site a few times and the staff are always very friendly.

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Amazing site09/06/2023

Reviewer's country: United KingdomCharlotte G.Mobile phone iconConfirmed

  • Powered grass tent site
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  • Liked: 

    Such a beautiful site with friendly staff. Toilets and showers were clean and well stocked even with it being a bank holiday weekend. Fantastic walks and a stunning river minutes away.

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Great value place09/04/2023

Reviewer's country: United KingdomSam W.Mobile phone iconConfirmed

  • Unpowered grass tent site
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    Friendly staff, lovely spot for a nice view, no confined space and nice warm showers

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Absolutely love this site! We have stayed 2 years on …08/30/2023

Reviewer's country: United KingdomAnonymousMobile phone iconConfirmed

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    Absolutely love this site! We have stayed 2 years on the run! We have young kids and older in the group and we all love coming here! Staff are so friendly and the field, toilets and shower areas are kept lovely and clean..

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Perfect for a spot of wild camping (with a few extra comforts)08/29/2023

Reviewer's country: United KingdomLeila S.Mobile phone iconConfirmed

  • Powered grass tent site
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    The campsite is one of the more basic sites we’ve been to but if you are a seasoned camper like us that won’t put you off! The showers are pretty clean and the site is quite big so plenty of space for little ones to play etc. There is a gorgeous waterfall not far away and a petrol station in walking distance to stock up if needed. The staff were very helpful with advice about the local area and seemed very friendly. Stunning views of the surrounding landscape.

    Disliked: 

    The electric hook up is all located in the centre of the field with one generator feeding all the connections. There wasn’t much structure to the layout of the tents so it was a bit of a free for all but there is enough room to spread out if you have a long enough cable. Try not to pitch too close to the generator if you can’t sleep with white noise! For those not needing EH you can pitch anywhere and it’s a bit more spaced out. There are only 3 female toilets and 1 male (with some extra portaloos dotted about) which may or may not be an issue depending on your circumstances!

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Features

Coronavirus

We're Good To Go (VisitBritain accreditation)

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

Disabled facilities

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

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  • Fronalchen, Dolgellau, Gwynedd, Wales, LL40 2AD
  • Timezone Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)   GPS 52.7517°N 3.8520°W

Nearest transport

Coach stations
Sportsman — 27.3 kilometres
Tesco — 27.4 kilometres
Market Square — 28.6 kilometres
Train stations
Morfa Mawddach Rail Station — 13.1 kilometres
Barmouth Rail Station — 14.2 kilometres
Fairbourne Rail Station — 14.7 kilometres
Ferry ports
Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing — 13.9 kilometres
Barmouth Ferry Landing — 14.0 kilometres
Airports
Anglesey Airport — 72.3 kilometres

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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.

Must see

  • MOMA Wales - Y Tabernacl (17.8 kilometres)
  • CADW - Harlech Castle (21.0 kilometres)
  • Portmeirion Gardens (24.5 kilometres)

National Trust

  • Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant (33.5 kilometres)

Cycle routes

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

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel.

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Permitted arrival/departure time

Camping and caravan
Arrive:  3 p.m. –  9 p.m.
Depart by:  noon

Fronalchen Caravan Park cancellation policy

No refunds within 1 week of arrival date.

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

The campground/park is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

Bookings cannot be amended within 2 day(s) of arrival.

If you need to cancel or amend your booking, please give as much notice as possible so that someone else has the chance to book. You may wish to buy holiday insurance for cancellations and for your property/injury whilst away.

Please note that your deposit is paid to Pitchup.com and is non-refundable.

Payment

A 15% non-refundable deposit is payable now. Fronalchen Caravan Park will debit the balance from your card 1 week before arrival, or if the arrival date is sooner than 1 week then the balance will be taken immediately.

You can also opt to pay the full amount at the time of your booking, or at any point before the due date.

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  • 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 $49.22 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party. Check prices and availability

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