Gwerniago Campsite

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  • Rural and back to nature site in southern Snowdonia
  • Spectacular views of the Dovey Estuary and the hills of mid-Wales
  • Near Cader Idris and the golden beaches of Aberdovey and Borth/Ynyslas
Sitting pretty at the southernmost point of Snowdonia National Park, there’s really s’no escaping the back-to-nature goodness of Gwerniago Campsite, also a working farm. Whether you want a splendid location, a cracking pub or a good old-fashioned field where you can light your own off-ground campfire (and buy the wood you need on site too), pitching up at Gwerniago will tick plenty of boxes. Cycling, river walks and an array of outdoorsy activities are around the Dyfi Valley, but the real winners here are the youngsters (although big kids should enjoy getting stuck in just as much): from scoring goals in the playing field's football goal to the wooded play area complete with tree swing, this place is fit for any little explorer. Strollers and avid hikers alike will be in their element at these rural digs, as will twitchers; the farm is close to the RSPB’s Ynyshir reserve, home of the BBC’s Springwatch in past years. Grab your binoculars to spot red kites overhead and keep a beady eye out for the Dyfi osprey nest which you can spy from the site. As well as the clean and modern facilities on site, which include a shower and toilet block with solar-provided hot water (backed up by electric), new wooden footboards and nifty timed lighting as per the site’s eco-friendly policies, other touches added by the Welsh-speaking farming family owners include free access to a small kitchen with a fridge freezer, washing-up sinks and a phone charger point. Laundry facilities are also available. The farm is within walking distance of Pennal village.

Campground type

Tent sites 30
RV sites 3
Camper sites 4
Open now
Opens March 6

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Units longer than 7.5 metres are not allowed.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • Continental touring units (built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.

Languages spoken

English

Welsh

Open from Thu, Mar 6 to

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Reviews

9.6

Overall rating from 248 Pitchup.com customers

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PeacefulSpectacular scenery

97% would recommend this campground to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite boasts stunning views & a peaceful vibe. Campers rave about clean facilities (hot showers, private stalls) & friendly owners. Spacious pitches w/ picnic tables are a plus. Minor notes: few wash sinks, occasional noise. Overall, highly recommended with many planning returns.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Great camp site close to the Mach Loop with stunning views

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Stephen T.

Powered grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite

Liked Location, facilities, friendly staff. Pub within walking distance

Recommend to friends Visit again

We really enjoyed our stay. Fantastic…

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Phil R.

FHU cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked We really enjoyed our stay. Fantastic well kept site and a great location.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site, clean facilities, friendly staff.

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Tristan S.

Powered grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite

Liked Everything, this campsite is one of the best we have stayed at.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

9/10. Great site that ticks a lot of boxes and is a pleasant stay.

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Ross W.

Powered grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite

Liked Friendly site owners, helpful and attentive. Good facilities, always clean and working as intended. Camp site was quiet when we stayed, so not very busy when using the facilities, although with a full site, I could imagine it being an issue, with only two washing up stations and six or so toilets.

Electric hook up worked well and pitches were tidy and clean.

Disliked The site has some slightly sloped pitches, so make sure you sleep with your head uphill, otherwise it could be uncomfortable after a few days.

Some old moldy food left in the fridges. Might benefit from some better categorization and cleaning.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely place to stay and very…

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Rolf Z.

Primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite

Liked Lovely place to stay and very friendly, good facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful site and stunning location, next…

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Charlotte A.

FHU cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Beautiful site and stunning location, next to the pretty town of Mach! Very well presented toilet and shower block and ample sized pitches

Recommend to friends Visit again

Had a fantastic night here. Great…

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amy m.

FHU cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Had a fantastic night here. Great facilities and amazing view from pitch 5.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would stay longer but fear I wouldn’t leave

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Mike A.

Primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite

Liked From the moment I arrived I was made to feel super welcome. Awesome location, great nights sleep. Really good amenities and a great atmosphere.

Disliked How much better than home it is.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful spot in wales, short distance to beautiful beaches

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Katie J.

Primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite

Liked Amazing views, and separate areas for kids to play and chill

Disliked Toilets and showers were kept clean, but more toilets and showers needed for size of site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site quirky layout which works well

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Nef J.

Powered grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite

Liked Great. Will go back defo

Disliked N/a

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

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 Watersports

Amenities on park

Baby-changing facilities Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Peaceful Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 32 inches) Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmac Step-free or level access

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf 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

Seasonal sites

Location

Gwerniago Campsite

Pennal

Machynlleth

Powys

Wales

SY20 9JX

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.58459°N
3.90182°W

Route directions

If travelling from north Wales via Dolgellau, cross the road by Dovey Bridge and take the Aberdovey Road (A493). The campsite is two miles from the bridge, signposted on the left, and then the first farm on the right. If travelling from Shrewbury/Welshpool, turn right by the clock in Machynlleth, then immediately left over the bridge. The campsite is on the left two miles up the road. If travelling from the south via Aberystwyth, drive straight through Machynlleth, over the bridge, immediately left and as above.

Nearest transport

Bus
12.9 mi Penllwyn PO
12.9 mi Penllwyn PO
13.5 mi University Campus Penglais
Rail
1.7 mi Dovey Junction Rail Station
2.1 mi Machynlleth Rail Station
6.2 mi Penhelig Rail Station
Ferry
10.9 mi Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing
11.2 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

Four miles to the east is Machynlleth for the local street market on Wednesdays and getting techy at the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT); it's also home to a comedy festival in the spring. Aberystwyth is about a 40-minute drive south for shops, restaurants and nights out. If you’d rather escape the towns, explore the award-winning beaches and harbours (15 minutes' drive) for fishing and strolling. The Aberdyfi estuary’s beaches and sand dunes are some of the best kept in the country, and for those who fancy a round (of golf, that is), the area is also home to an award-winning golf course. For kitesurfers and boarders, beaches at Tywyn, Borth and Fairbourne (the furthest of which is 10 miles away) should offer some exciting sporting opportunities, with some even offering tuition. Back on dry land, the Dyfi Bike Park (10 minutes) is known as one of the best mountain bike locations in all the land. If you prefer more laidback days out, take a trip to Talyllyn’s steam railway (around eight miles away) or travel from Aberystwyth to Devil’s Bridge on the Vale of Rheidol steam railway line.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Aberdyfi 7.1 mi Estuary ExcellentGoodGoodGood
Aberdyfi Rural 7.8 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentGoodGood
Tywyn 8.4 mi Sea GoodGoodGoodExcellent
Borth 9.1 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Fairbourne 10.2 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

MOMA Wales - Y Tabernacl 2.1 mi

Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway 7.9 mi

Vale of Rheidol Railway (Aberystwyth) 14.2 mi

CADW - Harlech Castle 20.8 mi

Portmeirion Gardens 24.2 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

YNYS-HIR (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 20/04/2000) 3.3 mi

Abergynolwyn - Foel Y Geifr - Abergynolwyn 4.7 mi

Esgair Fochnant - Glaslyn - Bugeilyn 6.6 mi

Cadair Idris 9.4 mi

Llynau Greggan from Ty Nant 9.4 mi

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 Gwerniago Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Gwerniago Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Gwerniago Campsite? Four miles to the east is Machynlleth for the local street market on Wednesdays and getting techy at the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT); it's also home to a comedy festival in … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Gwerniago Campsite?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Gwerniago Campsite? From $32.51 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.