Maes Carafanau Llanbenwch Caravan Park

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  • Friendly family-run site just over three miles from Ruthin
  • Views of the Clwydian Range and its highest hill, Moel Famau
  • A mile from a bar-restaurant open from Wednesdays to Sundays
You’ll be close to weeks’ worth of stuff to see and do with a stay at family-run Maes Carafanau Llanbenwch Caravan Park, centrally set in north Wales and Denbighshire and within easy reach of adventures and attractions for all tastes. Scenery seekers (and sensible sorts) will want to stay put on site for quite some time too, among the spectacular views of the Clwydian Range and Moel Famau from this handsome Vale of Clwyd park, and plenty of green space to pitch up and picnic in. Hikers – and historians – are hugely well placed here too: the site also looks out towards nearby Moel Famau, the highest hill in the Clwydian Range, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and dotted with several Iron Age forts. The mighty Offa’s Dyke long-distance trail passes the hill’s summit. The caravan park is a comfy spot to come back to, with modern amenities, a friendly vibe and barbecues allowed – sizzle supper on the coals then settle back to contemplate the clear sky as night falls… A bar-restaurant (open from Wednesdays to Sundays) is about a mile away for eating out, and the pubs, restaurants and shops of the ancient market town of Ruthin are just over three miles from the site. Dogs are most welcome at the park, but should be on leads while on site – and cleaned up after, please.

Campground type

Tent sites 8
Camper sites 25
RV sites 25
Open now
Opens March 1
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • 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).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

Welsh

Open from Sat, Mar 1 to

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Reviews

9.9

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Peaceful

100% would recommend this campground to a friend

99% would stay here again

What customers say

Guests rave about the spotless facilities, roomy sites, and stunning rural vistas. Friendly staff and the on-site cafe are big hits. While a car is recommended for local hikes and pubs, reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with many planning return trips.

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Anonymous

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Liked Brilliant place to stay. Facilities, Food and the Family along with their staff are all excellent.

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A lovely well kept site…. Nice…

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Anonymous

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Liked A lovely well kept site…. Nice cafe / shop
Will definitely return

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Easy to pitch up, fabulous site, not too far from home, will be back.

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Julie T.

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Liked The quiet location
Spotlessly clean showers and toilets
Large pitches
The donkeys!
Having a cafe on site

Disliked Nothing to dislike.

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A lovely little site

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Pam R.

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Liked Stayed 2 nights. Really nice site - small, so quiet although full. Lovely 360-degree views of the surrounding hills. Very clean toilet block and showers, plus washing-up area. Plus it even has a cafe! As this was closed on the Saturday due to the staff going to the Eisteddfod, we were offered a tray of food (sausages, bacon, baps, jam, yoghurts, fruit etc) for a tenner, which was very welcome. Nicely placed for visiting Ruthin, and there are a few lovely inns close by for evening meals.

Disliked Nothing.

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Everything. From the peaceful scenic surroundings…

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Derek T.

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Liked Everything. From the peaceful scenic surroundings to the modern facilities. A fabulous cafe onsite serving delicious food with friendly staff. Stayed 2 nights and ticked all the boxes.

Disliked Nothing

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Loved everything about this site! stunning…

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Anonymous

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Liked Loved everything about this site! stunning views lovely and peaceful, toilets and showers were immaculate, We had breakfast at the cafe the morning we were leaving the food and service was 10/10 we will definitely be back

Disliked Nothing

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Lovely clean and well-maintained site. Would definitely book again.

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Pamela W.

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked The site is lovely! Pitches are spacious and well -spaced out, very clean and well maintained and our dog loved the dog walking area. The toilet/shower block is kept spotlessly clean and the views around the site are beautiful. There is also a great cafe and farm shop on site which is open til 4pm for breakfasts, brunches and lunches. We only got to meet the cafe/shop staff but they couldn't have been more helpful.

Disliked Nothing to dislike!

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Excellent site. Beautiful views. Friendly staff. Clean facilities.

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Anonymous

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Fantastic view
Lovely welcome from owners very friendly
Lovely cafe on site
Facilities very clean

Disliked Shame that there are no walks from site as on main road and no pavement. Had to drive from site for walks in the area.
Stunning view nade up for it though

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you very much for your review , we are so sorry you didn’t see the paths at the bottom of the drive we have maid in our fields saving going on the main roads ,the paths joins numerous public footpaths that takes you to to our local villages in the area which has been a massive hit with our campers and local people as they enjoy the breathtaking scenery on their walks we hope you will come again very soon to experience this walk / paths we have here to offer you
Many thanks
Llanbenwch

Great modern clean facilites. Friendly helpful staff.

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Judy D.

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Liked Everything. This site knows how to do everything right. Friendly and helpful owner. Good cafe. Great location and site itself. Great for dogs and great location for exploring the countryside.

Disliked Nothing

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Warm welcome. Well kept clean site…

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Debbie G.

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Liked Warm welcome. Well kept clean site ,Spacious level pitches, secure dog field, excellent toilet/shower blocks( very clean), on site cafe serving , breakfast , light meals/snacks all local produce used it is well worth a visit if you are passing . Also free WiFi

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site cafe On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Baby-changing facilities 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly 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

Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities 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 Nearby farmers' market Public transportation 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

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Location

Maes Carafanau Llanbenwch Caravan Park

Llanbenwch

Llanfair Dyffryn Clwyd

Denbighshire

Wales

LL15 2SH

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.07241°N
3.28422°W

Nearest transport

Bus
8.5 mi Parade Street 2
10.9 mi New Inn
10.9 mi New Inn
Rail
10.7 mi Cefn-y-Bedd Rail Station
10.7 mi Penyffordd Rail Station
10.7 mi Caergwrle Rail Station
Ferry
25 mi Woodside Birkenhead Ferry Terminal
25.4 mi Birkenhead Ferry Terminal
25.8 mi Seacombe Ferry Terminal
Airport
25.6 mi Liverpool John Lennon 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

If you think your legs will take it, the team on site highly recommend a hike up to Moel Famau, the highest hill in the Clwydian Range and reachable within 15 minutes’ drive. It’s a climb of 1,818 feet to the top but do stagger up if you can – the views of north Wales and north-west England from the summit’s Jubilee Tower are stunning. Walks are easily accessed from Moel Famau too – if you dare – including a couple of short trails to the south (from the car park) and down to the village of Cilcain via the footpath from the summit. For the truly hardy, the local section of the Offa’s Dyke Path skirts alongside Moel Famau… it runs for a full 177 miles if you’re up for it… For a gentler day out, drive the five minutes or so to Ruthin for its restaurants, pubs, independent shops and 800 years of architecture around its narrow streets. It’s a pretty place to potter around, with plenty of the region’s famed black and white houses to see as well as peaceful times to be had by the River Clywd running through Cae Ddôl park.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Marine Lake, Rhyl 18.9 mi Sea N/AN/AGoodGood
Rhyl East 19.4 mi Sea GoodGoodGoodGood
Kinmel Bay (Sandy Cove) 19.6 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Prestatyn 19.7 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Abergele (Pensarn) 19.9 mi Sea N/AN/AGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Bodelwyddan Castle 15.8 mi

Rhuddlan Castle 16.8 mi

Chester Castle 18 mi

Cheshire Military Museum 18.1 mi

Chester Cathedral 18.3 mi

National Trust

Chirk Castle 12.4 mi

Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 23.2 mi

Bodnant Garden 24.1 mi

Speke Hall, Garden and Estate 24.9 mi

Mr Hardman's Photographic Studio 26 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

The Forge near Ruthin - a Clwydian Round 3.2 mi

The Clwydian Way (4): Llandegla - Llangollen 3.5 mi

Clwydian Hill-Forts (6): Foel Fenlli 4.5 mi

Clwydian Hill-Forts (5): Moel-y-Gaer Llanbedr 4.5 mi

The Clwydian Way (8): Cyffylliog - Trefnant 5.6 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 Maes Carafanau Llanbenwch Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Maes Carafanau Llanbenwch Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Maes Carafanau Llanbenwch Caravan Park? If you think your legs will take it, the team on site highly recommend a hike up to Moel Famau, the highest hill in the Clwydian Range and reachable within 15 minutes’ … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Maes Carafanau Llanbenwch Caravan Park?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  10:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Maes Carafanau Llanbenwch Caravan Park? From $44.57 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.