Parc Elernion

Trefor harbour
Trefor harbour
Woodland and mountains next to the site
Trefor beach is only a short drive away
Mountains next to the site
River on site
Ponds on site
Pond which borders the site
Trefor beach and harbour
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  • Scenic site surrounded by 52 acres of woodland wildlife haven
  • A short walk from the beach, harbour and shops of Trefor
  • Direct access to the Wales Coast Path
Jeff and Shirley welcome you to Parc Elernion in north Wales: a small quiet park at the base of The Rivals (Yr Eifl ) which rise 1,700 feet behind the site. The site is a short walk from a lovely little sandy beach with a harbour , and has direct access to the Wales Coast Path. It's surrounded by 52 acres of woodland: a diverse mixture of scrub, grassland and streams provide biodiversity for wildlife including bats and badgers and many flowers including bluebells. The site is a short drive to historic castles and villages along the Welsh coast. A drive inland will take you to Mount Snowdon with its railway if you don’t fancy the climb. A toilet and shower block and a laundry room were added in 2016.

Campground type

Camper sites 5
RV sites 5
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Opens

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Dogs allowed

Adults only

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 Car parking by site/unit 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

Adults only Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location 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

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Mountain biking nearby Sailing nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal sites

Location

Parc Elernion

Clynnog Road

Trefor

Caernarfon

Gwynedd

Wales

LL54 5AA

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

52.98909°N
-4.41749°W

Route directions

If travelling from the east, leave Caernarfon on the A487 for Porthmadog. After approximately 2 miles cross the roundabout continuing straight on the A499 for Pwllheli. Trefor is on your right after approximately 6 miles. Ignore the first sign for Trefor and turn right at the second signpost. Parc Elernion is the first drive on your left after a 1/4 mile. If travelling from Pwllheli on the A499, take the first left for Trefor, Parc Elernion is the first drive on the left.

Nearest transport

Bus
6.6 mi Brynbachau
6.7 mi Brynbachau
7 mi Bus Station
Rail
6.5 mi Abererch Rail Station
6.8 mi Penychain Rail Station
7 mi Pwllheli Rail Station
Ferry
17.8 mi Aberdaron Ferry Landing
22.6 mi Bardsey Island Ferry Landing
23.8 mi Holyhead Ferry Terminal
Airport
19 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

The park is a short walk from the fishing village of Trefor, with its shop, pub/club, harbour and beach. This is a top place for walkers: it's adjacent to the Welsh Coastal Path with direct access to 52 acres of woodland, and a 10-minute drive to the spectacular restored Welsh language centre which is a wonderful place to start from (and have a coffee overlooking the sea). You'll have access to mountains, woodlands, rivers, ponds and beaches – everything is located within a short distance. For culture vultures the site is within easy reach of Caernarfon, Porthmadoc and Pwllheli. Gwynedd hosts several music festivals and the agricultural shows are not to be missed. Go karting, 10-pin bowling, wakeboarding and archery are available at Glasfryn Parc, a couple of miles away. The local town of Pwllheli is about six miles away, with shops, pubs, restaurants, a marina and an amusement park.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Morfa Nefyn 6.8 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentGood
Glan Don Beach 7 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Morfa Dinlle 7.4 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Pwllheli 7.6 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Criccieth 9.3 mi Sea GoodGoodExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Criccieth Castle 9.2 mi

Caernarfon Castle 11.9 mi

Welsh Highland Railway (Porthmadog) 12.5 mi

Ffestiniog Railway 12.9 mi

Portmeirion Gardens 14.3 mi

National Trust

Plas yn Rhiw 14.2 mi

Plas Newydd Country House and Gardens 16.8 mi

Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 24.3 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

B4417 - Tre'r Ceiri - B4417 1.2 mi

Car Park - Nant Gwrtheyrn - Gallt y Bwlch - Car Park 2.1 mi

Gyrn Goch - Afon Hen - Gyrn Goch 2.3 mi

Clynnog Fawr - Bwlch Mawr - Gyrn Ddu - Bryn-yr-Eryr - Clynnog Fawr 3.1 mi

Aberdesach - Lleyn Coast Path - Garn Fawr - Aberdesach 4.3 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 Parc Elernion have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Parc Elernion dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Parc Elernion? The park is a short walk from the fishing village of Trefor, with its shop, pub/club, harbour and beach. This is a top place for walkers: it's adjacent to the Welsh Coastal … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Parc Elernion?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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