Gadlas Wild Camping

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Pitch

  • Remote wild camping with spectacular Cadair Berwyn views in Gwynedd
  • Eryri National Park 15 minutes’ drive and Llangollen half an hour
  • Grass pitches on a working sheep farm; pub about 15 minutes’ walk
There’s remote and then there’s really remote. If you’re after the latter, make a beeline for Gadlas Wild Camping, 15 minutes’ drive from Bala in Gwynedd, North Wales. Here there are four meadows set aside for ‘proper’ wild camping on a 40-acre working sheep farm; the small number of pitches all have spectacular views towards the Cadair Berwyn mountains and on clear days you can see Llyn Tegid in the distance too. Facilities only stretch to composting loos, so you’ll need to bring in all your vital stuff – drinking water, torches and food for starters, and barbecue kits if you’re going down the self-catering route. To add a touch of adventure to your Welsh escape, the pitches can only be accessed by four-wheel drive, although the farm owners do offer a quad-and-trailer service to take you and all your gear to your pitch. And remote most certainly doesn’t mean nothing to do. All the walking, hiking, biking and climbing offerings of Eryri National Park are but 15 minutes’ drive away, Bala has shops, cafés and a watersports centre, and there’s a pub about 15 minutes’ stroll from the pitches.

Campground type

Tent sites 10
RV sites 3
Open now
Opens May 1
Please note
  • This park has no on-site shower facilities.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • 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).
  • Facilities/activities including £10 are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • There are no garbage cans onsite: all garbage will need to be taken home with you.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.
  • No charcoal barbecues allowed.
  • No gas barbecues allowed.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Parking by pitch is possible for 4x4's only. The site can transport campers and their equipment to their pitch via quad and trailer.

Languages spoken

English

Welsh

Open from Fri, May 1 to

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100% would stay here again

What customers say

This remote campsite offers stunning views and a peaceful, private experience, called true wild camping. Guests praise the spacious pitches, friendly owners, and natural beauty. While some liked the lack of facilities, others missed showers/drinking water. Recommended for nature lovers.

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The space, the wilderness, not having…

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Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked The space, the wilderness, not having to worry about waking people up in the morning etc. The owners were really lovely and despite being in the middle of nowhere the compost toilet was so clean and tidy. Lovely spot will definitely be back.

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Perfect

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Paul W. 1 review

Primitive grass and earth RV campsite

Liked Peaceful. Great views and well spread out pitches.

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Lovely remote spot. Great views and…

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Neil M. 1 review

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Lovely remote spot. Great views and not overlooked by anyone.

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Quiet and peaceful…

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Lewis W. 1 review

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Quiet and peaceful

Recommend to friends Visit again

Highly recommend. If you're coming to mid/North Wales, stay here

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked This is a beautiful wild camping site. The views and vast area is spectacular. Mountains and Welsh valleys every where you look. Hosts were very accomodating. oh, and the compost toilet shed was clean 😀

Disliked There was nothing I disliked

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Great site and great hosts

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Primitive grass and earth RV campsite

Liked The wildness, the lack of facilities may put people off but it’s also part of the experience.

Disliked It was all good -

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Lovely owners and great spot with…

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Toby N. 1 review

Primitive grass and earth RV campsite

Liked Lovely owners and great spot with lots of privacy, excellent value for money

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfectly serene setting

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Dean W. 1 review

Primitive grass and earth RV campsite

Liked Great layout and very friendly welcome from owners who took us right to our pitch along with fire pit, wood and even a firelighter. Had a great night in a perfectly serene setting and the owners were even able to accommodate me hanging my hammock. There were some dogs barking a bit late into the night, but not sure if they were other campers or from an adjacent property. Other than that was fantastic and could even hear a tawny owl in the next field before I nodded off.
Had a great sleep and will definitely be back.👌👍

Disliked Having to leave.

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Will be back soon

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Primitive grass and earth RV campsite

Liked How private and beautiful the surroundings were. We literally didnt come in contact with anyone but the owners on arrival. Perfect escape from the chaos of day to day life

Disliked Nothing

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Not for anyone who needs more than a loo

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Jane S. 1 review

Primitive grass and earth RV campsite

Liked Absolutely beautiful peaceful spot. Perfect if you want to appreciate the living landscape. Friendly welcome.

Recommend to friends Visit again


Features

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

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 Rallies 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

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No drinkable water point No hot water No running water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Gadlas Wild Camping

Y Gadlas

Ty Uchaf

Bala

Gwynedd

Wales

LL23 7LA

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.9365°N
3.51708°W

Route directions

What3Word - fishnet.zebra.trouser

Nearest transport

Bus
14.6 mi Parade Street 2
18.1 mi Alma Road
18.2 mi Crossroads Stores
Rail
16 mi Betws-y-Coed Rail Station
16.9 mi Pont-y-Pant Rail Station
17.3 mi Dolwyddelan Rail Station
Ferry
27 mi Barmouth Ferry Landing
27 mi Porth Penrhyn 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

Local attractions and activities include: - Bala Lake/Llyn Tegid: 15 minutes’ drive - Eryri National Park entrance: 15 minutes - Llangollen (restaurants and museums): half an hour - Castell Dinas Brân: 35 minutes - Foel Gasnach DH Tracks: 35 minutes - Pontcysyllte Aqueduct: 40 minutes - National Trust - Chirk Castle: 45 minutes - Cadair Berwyn (hiking): 50 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Abergele (Pensarn) 25.1 mi Sea N/AN/AGoodGood
Kinmel Bay (Sandy Cove) 26 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Marine Lake, Rhyl 26 mi Sea N/AN/AGoodGood
Harlech 26 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Colwyn Bay Porth Eirias 26.3 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentN/AN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Bodelwyddan Castle 22.4 mi

Bodnant Garden 23.7 mi

Portmeirion Gardens 24.3 mi

Rhuddlan Castle 24.5 mi

Powis Castle & Garden 24.8 mi

National Trust

Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 15.7 mi

Chirk Castle 17.8 mi

Bodnant Garden 23.7 mi

Aberconwy House 27 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Llandrillo and the Berwyns from the West 3.5 mi

The Clwydian Way (6): Corwen - Pentre 6.7 mi

Carnedd y Filiast 7.7 mi

Pistyll Llanrhaeadr and the Berwyns 8.1 mi

The Clwydian Way (7): Pentre - Cyffylliog 8.7 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 Gadlas Wild Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Gadlas Wild Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Gadlas Wild Camping? Local attractions and activities include: - Bala Lake/Llyn Tegid: 15 minutes’ drive - Eryri National Park entrance: 15 minutes - Llangollen (restaurants and museums): half an hour - Castell Dinas Brân: 35 … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Gadlas Wild Camping?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Gadlas Wild Camping? From $37.65 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.