Bryn Llys

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Grass and hardstanding pitches with mountain views
A peaceful woodland setting
Grass and hardstanding pitches from the entrance gate
Pitches with eryri mountain views

  • Small and peaceful Gwynedd site on the edge of Eryri National Park
  • Zip World Penrhyn Quarry five minutes’ drive; Conwy Castle 25 minutes
  • Wildflower meadows, a lake and woodland paths; pubs five minutes’ walk
With access to the wildflower meadows, gardens, woodland walks and calming views over the lake, life at Gwynedd’s Bryn Llys should be pretty peaceful and relaxing. This small, dog-friendly site is set in parkland on a private estate 15 minutes’ drive away from Bangor in North Wales. You are never too far away from stunning views of the mountains in Eryri National Park (formerly Snowdonia), and the six areas of the UNESCO-listed Slate Landscape of Northwest Wales. A five-minute walk through the woods takes you straight to the local village of Bethesda, where there are two well-stocked shops selling local produce; you can also call in at the pubs or order takeaways if you’re off cooking on your Eryri break. Bryn Llys has toilet facilities and a smart, modern shower room (where showers require a £1 coin every five minutes); other amenities include chemical waste, grey water disposal and recycling. Access from the main A5 and A55 trunk roads is easy, and the site’s gateway, drive and site are all accessible for large motorhomes and towing vehicles.

Campground type

Camper sites 5
RV sites 5
Mobile homes for rent 1
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 3
Open now
Opens April 1
Please note
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • A charge of £1.00 ($1.36) applies for the use of the shower.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
  • A cable measuring at least 15 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed, Apr 1 to

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10
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8

98% would recommend this campground to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

Beautiful, peaceful site with stunning mountain views & clean, modern facilities. Friendly, helpful owners assist with pitching & local info. Spacious pitches, many with full hook-up. Highlights: quiet atmosphere, near village & Zip World. Minor points: no dishwashing area (being added), shower fee.

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Very quiet and peaceful. Toilets and…

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Andy S.

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Very quiet and peaceful. Toilets and showers were immaculate.

Disliked View from our pitch wasn’t the best. They have cut down a lot of trees so looked a little scruffy with that right next to us.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent, can not wait to return . . .

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Mark W.

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked It is already a lovely site, but with the work that can be seen going on, it is only going to get better.

Great location to explore the Eryri National Park and beyond.

Walking distance from Zip World Penrhyn Quarry.

Disliked Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

We will visit again and would highly recommend.

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Dave M.

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked The friendliness and helpfulness of the owner. The small size of the site set in its own beautiful grounds very close to, but away from Bethesda. Walking distance.
Facilities limited at this time but are of high quality, very clean and being added to. WIP.

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site very clean and friendly owners

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richard w.

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Lovely views from the pitch, we had electric and water and grey waste drain. Very Clean Toilets x2 and 1 Shower room with Toilet all kept spotless. Washing up facilities are in development so won't be long.
Close to lots of places to visit all within 30 mins drive. National trusts, Beaumaris was lovely. Zipworld too

Carlos & Liz were great hosts wouldn't hesitate to stay here again 5* from us

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly owner lovely and quite.

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Ruth D.

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Carlo the owner met us and showed us to our pitch he showed us the way to go to get to town and is always about if you need anything. Private good size pitch. The toilets are spotless. You do have to pay a pound for the shower. There is a lovely walk around the lake great for dogs. You can walk through the woods and park to the local village which has a pub, takeaways and cafes. I would recommend Caffè Seren lovely home cooked food.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site with great amenities, lovely grounds & friendly welcome

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Teresa D.

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Really well maintained site - lovely facilities and very quiet surroundings. Great views and a lovely paths into the village and/or zip world. Good walking trails. Very welcoming owners

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site, clean and good value for money

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Gary S.

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Very helpful site owner. Lovely location with great views. Very clean toilet & shower block and good value for money.

Disliked Not really a dislike but could benefit from a dish washing point.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would recommend and return..

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Anonymous

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Location and facilities and owners assistance..

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect little site. Would visit again.

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Anonymous

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked The view across the wildflower meadow to the mountains is amazing. Lovely position, quiet and peaceful with no traffic noise...just owls. Clean toilets and shower. Carlo was very nice and helpful. Go out of the gate and take the left hand path for an easy walk to the town on a totally tarmacced path.

Disliked Just be aware there’s no washing up area for pots and the shower room is bracing in December!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great peaceful place to stay.

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Brian S.

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked This was a very peaceful place to stay. 10 minute walk to the high street through the local park. 15 minute walk up to the zip world/quarry.

Disliked Nothing.

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 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 Wildlife haven

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 Public transportation nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Site close to accessible bathrooms

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby

Location

Bryn Llys

Coed y Parc

Bethesda

Bangor

Gwynedd

Wales

LL57 4YW

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.17547°N
4.06872°W

Route directions

Avoid using satnav as this will direct you down a narrow dead-end lane. Instead, exit the A55 at Junction 11 for Bangor. Head for Zip World and Bethesda. Drive through the village and turn right, signposted Zip World. From the A5, take the first left into the village, signposted Zip World. Follow the road past the entrance to Zip World, and continue for half mile past a row of single-storey cottages on the left. Look out for the site signs on your right after two sharp bends.

Nearest transport

Bus
4.4 mi Bus Station
8.8 mi Bus Station
12.4 mi Povey's Garage
Rail
4.3 mi Bangor (Gwynedd) Rail Station
6.6 mi Llanfairpwll Rail Station
6.7 mi Llanfairfechan Rail Station
Ferry
25 mi Holyhead Ferry Terminal
Airport
20.1 mi 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

Once you’ve chuffed around the grounds on Bryn Llys’s own miniature railway, head for the full-size train ride up Eryri from the Mountain Railway Station (20 minutes’ drive). Another vintage steam train runs through stunning landscapes on the Beddgelert Welsh Highland Railway (35 minutes). Bryn Llys sits on the doorstep of Eryri National Park, offering easy access to climbing, hiking and biking in spectacular mountains and valleys. Cyclists and walkers can follow the Lôn Las Ogwen or Eryri Slate Trail from Bangor (15 minutes), and if you want to try some more fear-inducing activities, the notorious Velocity zipwire runs across Penrhyn Quarry at Zip World (five minutes). The site is also a handy base for exploring fantastic beaches like sandy Traeth Llanddwyn (40 minutes) on Anglesey. While you’re there, inject a bit of culture into your holiday with a tour of the art collections and manicured grounds at National Trust-owned Plas Newydd House and Gardens (20 minutes). Skip back to the mainland across the landmark Britannia Bridge (15 minutes) to discover the mighty castles at Conwy and Caernarfon (both 25 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Llanfairfechan 7.1 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Penmaenmawr 9.1 mi Sea GoodExcellentExcellentExcellent
Llanddona 9.8 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
St Davids - Benllech 11.2 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Benllech 11.6 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Penrhyn Castle 1.2 mi

National Slate Museum 4.3 mi

Snowdon Mountain Railway 4.3 mi

Beaumaris Castle 6.1 mi

Caernarfon Castle 9 mi

National Trust

Plas Newydd Country House and Gardens 6.7 mi

Bodnant Garden 11.9 mi

Aberconwy House 12.3 mi

Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 12.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Bethesda - Ogwen 0.5 mi

Gyrn Wigau and Foel Grach 1.2 mi

Pen-y-benglog - Llyn Idwal - Devil's Kitchen - Pen-y-benglog 4.1 mi

Ogwen Cottage - Llyn Bochlwyd - Glyder Fach - Glyder Fawr - Devil's Kitchen 4.1 mi

Pont Pen-y-benglog - Pen yr Ole Wen - Tat y Llyn Ogwen - Pont Pen-y-benglog 4.1 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 Bryn Llys have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Bryn Llys dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Bryn Llys? Once you’ve chuffed around the grounds on Bryn Llys’s own miniature railway, head for the full-size train ride up Eryri from the Mountain Railway Station (20 minutes’ drive). Another vintage steam train … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Bryn Llys?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  3:30 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Bryn Llys? From $35.35 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.