Ael y Garnedd

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Aerial view of the site
Aerial view of the site
Lovely views
Grass pitches with great views
22no. fully-serviced hard standing pitches
Views over to snowdonia
Ael y garnedd site
Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch no.4
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Lovely views
Grass pitches with great views
22no. fully-serviced hard standing pitches

  • Family-run touring park set in open Anglesey countryside
  • Just off the A55; Caernarfon and Beaumaris 20 minutes’ drive
  • Dog-friendly site with views of Snowdonia National Park
Stuck deciding between the mountains, the coast and the countryside? All three are easily accessed from Ael y Garnedd, a family-run touring park in Star, Anglesey. How so? Well, this site has a splendid selection of well-maintained, level pitches in pleasant grounds just off the A55, easily accessible from the Britannia Bridge and close to the Anglesey coastline. The pitches have the added bonus of spectacular views over the mountains of Snowdonia National Park (which is from 20 minutes’ drive away, by the way). Whether it's mountaineering in Snowdonia, rib rides and exploring the castle in Beaumaris (20 minutes), or lunch in Caernarfon (20 minutes), the site's central location is bound to come very much in handy. That’s what makes this place such a great base for family and dog-friendly holidays spent both on the island and mainland. Sandy beaches are close by too, and you'll be less than 30 minutes from the offerings at Benllech, Aberffraw, Rhosneigr and Ynys Llanddwyn, a haven for ramblers, rockpoolers and cyclists. With amenities like grey-waste disposal, toilets and showers all provided, as well as a laundry room, life on site is comfortable, and if you do need to venture out it won't take you long to find what you're looking for. The nearest pub is five minutes' drive, while Menai Bridge (10 minutes) has a large supermarket and an array of shops and restaurants.

Site type

Caravan sites 33
Motorhome sites 33
Open now
Opens 1 March
Please note
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • 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).
  • Please be aware that the site operates a one-way system for entry and exit to the park. All tents must have breathable ground sheets.

Languages spoken

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Welsh

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Reviews

9.3

Overall rating from 258 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Peaceful

95% would recommend this site to a friend

92% would stay here again

What customers say

Sparklingly clean campsite with awesome views and top-notch facilities. Great staff, handy spot for exploring Anglesey. Mostly peaceful, but a bit of A55 traffic noise reported. Minor Wi-Fi/pitch issues, but totally recommended with many planning return trips!

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Arrival date (latest first)

Been going to this site for 4 years always good.

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Wifi
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 kate j. 3 reviews

Powered grass site

Liked Site very clean, toilet block excellent
Play area for the kids
Ice cream van visited

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Absolutely everything. The site is…

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Victoria M. 3 reviews

Fully-serviced concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Absolutely everything. The site is exceptionally well maintained , pitches are a good size and the toilets/shower facilities are spotless.
Perfectly situated to travel around Anglesey or just sit and enjoy the beautiful scenery all around you.

Disliked Nothing

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Lovely well kept site, very clean…

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Anonymous

Fully-serviced concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Lovely well kept site, very clean and tidy little play area for younger children

Recommend to friends Visit again

Just a lovely site. Great experience.

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 Gareth E. 2 reviews

Powered grass site

Liked Fantastic location to explore Anglesey. Shower block spot on, very clean and water very hot, it did get a little Luke warm on busy days/periods of the day but was still fine. Excellent facilities to wash pots ect. Plenty of green space to get a footy match going, or badminton game. A little park for kids to enjoy. Overall we had a lovely time I'd definitely recommend.

Disliked This isn't really a dislike as it didn't bother us but we had noticed in other reviews people comment on the traffic noise. The site is fairly close the the A55 but far enough away for it to just be like background noise. It wasn't an issue at all and I wouldn't let it put you off.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fab camping spot

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 Laura G. 1 review

Powered grass site

Liked Easy location to get around in, loads of space, toilets lovely and clean

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would recommend.

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 Lyanne P. 2 reviews

Fully-serviced concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Convenient location, very clean facilities and very accommodating hosts

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place very clean and gorgeous views

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 Lesley J. 3 reviews

Fully-serviced concrete and grass caravan site

Liked The showers and toilets were very clean and the place is gorgeous. Liked the email telling us where to go… very informative

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice site, great place to stay if your travelling though.

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Anonymous

Powered grass site

Liked Modern & clean facilities

Easy to find the site.

Small number of pitches, so not overcrowded.

View across the mountain range was superb from the camping pitches.

Close to the village with shops and food outlets if needed

Disliked Could have been our perception but didn’t receive a particularly friendly welcome on arrival.

The pitches need to be marked out better- we were fine but our neighbours pitch boundaries caused confusion.

Noise of the express way was loud- didn’t notice when we booked it just how close the site was to the road, noise from the lorry’s travelling to and from Holyhead continued throughout the night. It didn’t disturb us too much but it was noticeable.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Won't be disappointed

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 daz C. 1 review

Powered grass site

Liked Everything was awesome friendly and simple service to pitch up...
toilet block wow clean and modern with pot wash area...
Only issue yes water saving but 20sec burst of water lil silly 2min be better.

Great spot to travel area from holyhead to Snowden to Chester.. Area

Great views of Snowden and close to beach areas.

Disliked Only issue we had 20mph limit in Wales but as campsite great looking at future booking

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great views, lush green grass, clean facilities

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 Rob B. 5 reviews

Powered grass site

Liked Cosy, green, tidy and well looked after site. Fantastic views over to the mountains. Great location to jump on the train or the A55.
Immaculate toilet blocks.
Vans can easily get level with ramps.

Disliked Only 1 washing up sink meant queuing to wash up after breakfast

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs 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 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

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Site close to accessible bathrooms Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

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 Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for caravans Motorhome service point Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Ael y Garnedd

Garnedd Ddu

Star

Gaerwen

Anglesey

Wales

LL60 6AN

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.22564°N
4.24163°W

Nearest transport

Coach
7.7 km Bus Station
9.7 km Bus Station
19.6 km Povey's Garage
Rail
2.2 km Llanfairpwll Rail Station
7.1 km Bangor (Gwynedd) Rail Station
12 km Bodorgan Rail Station
Ferry
27.5 km Holyhead Ferry Terminal
Airport
19.8 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

When you want to stay pretty local, make Menai Suspension Bridge (five minutes' drive) your first stop. The huge suspension bridge between Anglesey and mainland Wales is a sight to behold. Plas Cadnant Hidden Gardens (10 minutes) is rather interesting too, as a historic estate with peaceful gardens and tea rooms. Beaumaris (20 minutes) next? This stop is by the seaside, hence the gorgeous promenade, and the castle is also worth a visit. Caernarfon Castle (20 minutes) has a big ‘wow’ factor too – the huge palace-style fortress sits along the river Seiont and looks very grand. In Conwy (30 minutes), there’s another castle, as well as the harbour where boat tours take off across the coast. For those of you interested in getting to know legends and history around St David, visit the island of Ynys Llanddwyn (30 minutes). The scenery is just as great at Great Orme (45 minutes), a chunk of limestone land that juts out into the sea and has been named the ‘sea monster’ by the Vikings. Time for some adrenaline instead? Zip World Fforest (40 minutes) has a forest rollercoaster and zipwires or swings over the treetops.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
St Davids - Benllech 10.2 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Benllech 10.6 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Llanddona 10.9 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Llanddwyn 13.6 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Traeth Lligwy 15.3 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Caernarfon Castle 9.9 km

Beaumaris Castle 10.7 km

Penrhyn Castle 11.2 km

Snowdon Mountain Railway 14.4 km

National Slate Museum 14.4 km

National Trust

Plas Newydd Country House and Gardens 2.8 km

Aberconwy House 28.2 km

Bodnant Garden 29.5 km

Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 32.8 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

MALLTRAETH MARSH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 05/07/2002) 4.8 km

Wern y Wylan - Pentraeth Forest - Wern y Wylan 9.3 km

Gyrn Wigau and Foel Grach 12.4 km

Newborough Forest and Llanddwyn Island 13.6 km

Bethesda - Ogwen 13.7 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 Ael y Garnedd have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Ael y Garnedd dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Ael y Garnedd? When you want to stay pretty local, make Menai Suspension Bridge (five minutes' drive) your first stop. The huge suspension bridge between Anglesey and mainland Wales is a sight to behold. Plas … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Ael y Garnedd?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Ael y Garnedd? From $65.68 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.