Gwalia Farm
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Add your business details- Adult-only pitches in a wild area of a working farm near Cemmaes
- Wildlife haven: look out for buzzards, newts, toads and otters
- Wild swimming allowed in the lake; beaches half an hour's drive away
Hankering after some time hanging out with some proper wildlife? Pitch up at Powys site Gwalia Farm and you’ll be sharing the place with dragonflies, frogs, newts, buzzards, glow worms, and even the occasional otter.
Tread carefully around the spacious pitches field or pick a spot by the lake – either way, you stand a good chance of spotting some of these beasts around these parts (and as it’s an adults-only site there aren’t any excitable kids to scare them off either…) And if you like your animal sightings to be completely guaranteed? This is a working farm, so just take a stroll around and you’ll encounter resident goats, sheep and chickens; there’s also a sizeable organic veg plot to cast an eye over if you’re into such things.
Being a site that aims to disturb the local ecosystem as little as possible, the facilities here are kept low-key; the team have flattened some parts of the field for easy pitching and installed a compost loo and a sink, and there’s access to treated spring water in the next field. Itching for a hot shower? Ask in advance at the farmhouse and they’ll sort that for a small extra charge. If you’re not fazed by chillier water you’re welcome to take a dip in the lake instead (careful how you go, though – it’s a wild lake, and there’s no safety kit).
Campfire cookery is a fine plan if you’re spending an evening in; pick up supplies at the shops and market 15 minutes’ drive away in Machynlleth. Not up for that? A pub is five minutes’ drive away in Cemmaes.
Campground type
4
1Languages spoken
English
Welsh
Nearest campgrounds
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Features
Dogs allowed
Adults only
Campfires allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Local produce Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Adults only Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Forest Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Leave the car at home Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Gwalia Farm
Gwalia
Cemmaes
Machynlleth
Powys
Wales
SY20 9PZ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.62869°N
-3.69432°W
Route directions
From Cemmaes, turn up the hill (left if travelling west, right if travelling east). Don't turn off towards Brynmeirig/Treehouses but continue up the hill. At the top, the road takes a sharp right, goes down a steep hill and then turns sharp left. Just past Troed-y-Ffordd, Gwalia is the next property – look for a yellow farmhouse. There is a sign on the entrance to the camping field, on the left past the house; pitch where you like, then drop by the house to say hello.
Nearest transport
Bus
14.1 mi The Groe
14.7 mi Bus Shelter
14.7 mi Post Office
Rail
7.1 mi Machynlleth Rail Station
10.6 mi Dovey Junction Rail Station
13.5 mi Caersws Rail Station
Ferry
16 mi Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing
16.3 mi 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
Warm up with a wander around the farm, then get out for lengthier walks – the Cambrian Way, Dyfi Valley Way and Glyndŵr's Way long-distance paths all run past the farm, and there are tons of trails to follow in the Snowdonia National Park, about 15 minutes’ drive away.
Keen to get closer to some of the big birds you’ve spied on site? Sign up for a session at Falconry Experience Wales, 20 minutes’ drive away. And if you’re inspired to create a nature sanctuary of your own, or just pick up tips on how to make your life a little more eco-friendly? Pay a visit to the Centre for Alternative Technology (20 minutes’ drive).
Follow the Dyfi Valley west a little further and you’ll eventually hit the coast, around half an hour’s drive from the farm. Coast path walks are a fine plan if you’ve still got energy to spare; if you’re more in the mood to sit for a bit, aim for the beaches at Borth or Aberdyfi (both about 35 minutes from the site).
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairbourne | 16 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Aberdyfi | 16.3 mi | Estuary | Excellent | Good | Good | Good |
| Barmouth | 16.7 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Aberdyfi Rural | 17.1 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Good | Good |
| Tywyn | 17.4 mi | Sea | Good | Good | Good | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
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Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
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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.
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- Does Gwalia Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Gwalia Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Gwalia Farm? Warm up with a wander around the farm, then get out for lengthier walks – the Cambrian Way, Dyfi Valley Way and Glyndŵr's Way long-distance paths all run past the farm, and … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Gwalia Farm?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: noon – 9 p.m. Depart by: noon