Tyn Yr Onnen Farm

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Aerial view of the site
Aerial view of the site
Peaceful setting
Grass pitches with electric hook-up
Pod exterior
Cute neighbors
Electric hardstanding touring pitches
Large hardstanding touring pitch
Family friendly farm activities
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Peaceful setting
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  • Family-run farm on the edge of Snowdonia National Park
  • Donkeys, llamas, chickens and more to see on site
  • Well-known walking country with hundreds of acres direct from the farm
Off to Wales to wander? Pitch up at superbly scenic Tyn Yr Onnen Farm, on the edge of Snowdonia National Park between the Moel Eilio and the Elephant Mountains (Mynydd Mawr), for a hiking holiday you won't forget. Keen-footed wayfarers of all abilities can wander hundreds of acres of heathland direct from the farm including a route right up to Snowdon's peak – although if that thought makes you pale, the Snowdon Mountain Railway with its more relaxed summit accessing is only a few miles away. Guests also travel to Tyn Yr Onnen Farm and this part of north Wales for the coastline and beaches of the Llŷn Peninsula and the Isle of Anglesey within easy driving distance, and to get down with Wales's mighty heritage at the likes of the National Slate Centre and the castles of Harlech, Caernarfon, Bangor, Beaumaris, all nearby. On site, llamas, donkeys, pigs, chickens, ducks, turkeys and newborn lambs in spring inhabit the farm for the kids to coo at: Tyn Yr Onnen is a working 180-acre sheep farm managed by the Griffiths family for over 300 years. Pitches are sheltered, with loads of room for barbecues, and campfires are allowed in one of the camping fields. The children can entertain themselves at the play area with swings, roundabouts and sandpit (parental supervision required at all times, of course), while the grownups should be chuffed at the clean and modern amenities in the refurbished toilet and shower block, with free hot showers, baby changing, disabled facilities and a utility room with washing-up area, campers' fridge and freezer, washing machines and tumble drier. There are also 22-amp electric vehicle charging points. The local village, Waunfawr, is within walking distance and has a village shop open daily, as well as a pub serving the type of good food you want after a hike. There is also a local bus service which runs between Caernarfon and Beddgelert. Please check online for time tables and fares.

Campground type

Tent sites 41
Camper sites 41
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 11
RV sites 5
Open now
Opens March 21

Tourist board rating

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).
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • The site does not allow gas barbecues with gas cylinders of more than 1kg.

Languages spoken

English

Welsh

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Reviews

9.6

Overall rating from 449 Pitchup.com customers

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Spectacular sceneryPeaceful

96% would recommend this campground to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

This charming site boasts mountain views, perfect for exploring North Wales & Snowdonia. Guests rave about the friendly staff, cleanliness, and great facilities (hot showers included!). Kids love the playground and feeding farm animals. Spacious pitches. Just a note: the access road is a bit narrow, and Wi-Fi can be spotty.

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This was our first time camping,…

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Shay B.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked This was our first time camping, honestly we couldn’t have chosen a better camp site. The best part about it, is it’s based on the farm. Waking up hearing the sheep was amazing. The donkeys and llama’s were an extra added bonus, we got to feed them some carrots which was incredible.
The site itself is extremely clean and well kept, including the toilets/showers, showers were hot which was needed in this cold weather.

Special thank you to the lovely gentlemen who manages the farm and the site. We were made to feel very welcome from the moment we arrived, from showing us around to providing information about the farm, what’s around the local area, and things to do etc. Also just the friendly chat, which I really appreciated.

I cannot recommend Tyn-yr-Onnen Farm enough.
Absolutely loved our stay and will definitely be returning next season, this is now my go to campsite when visiting North Wales.
I really can’t wait to come back. I wish the site was open all year round, I would stay every month.
Thank you so much ☺️

Disliked Absolutely nothing 😁

Recommend to friends Visit again

Location was amazing, super peaceful. Very…

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Emily H.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Location was amazing, super peaceful. Very friendly staff and animals on site! Arrived in a very quiet week (pretty much only people there) and so could choose any pitch. No issues with bathroom cleanliness or WiFi. Bathrooms cleaned regularly and plenty to choose from. Had a map of the farm with some information about them. Had a small utility room which offered fridges, freezers, washing up bowls and washing-drying machines.

Disliked The utility room fridges were slightly grimy on the inside, though one was turned off presumably for a deep clean so probably just came before the other had been cleaned after summer season.

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Wonderful Experience in Nature, Despite the…

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Davor T.

Powered grass campsite (large)

Liked Wonderful Experience in Nature, Despite the Storm!

Last week, I spent two unforgettable nights at this beautiful camp and was absolutely delighted! Surrounded by lush greenery and fresh air, I felt completely relaxed. The location is perfect for adventures—close to the forest for walks.

The only thing that slightly clouded the idyll was Storm Amy with its hurricane-force winds and rain, making it impossible to set up my tent. But I thank the wonderful hosts from the bottom of my heart for going out of their way to offer me a cozy wooden hut—their quick help and kindness truly touched me.

I'm definitely coming back next year—this place is irresistible! I recommend it to everyone. 🌿⛺

Disliked Storm Amy 😆

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place to camp

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Brian I.

Camping pod

Liked Fantastic campsite Well located near Snowdon but off the beaten track so no traffic noise to disturb sleep. Toilets and facilities well maintained and very clean

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful location with wonderful staff (and llamas)

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked We had a fantastic stay here on our recent camping trip. The facilities were spotless and easy to access, and the relaxed, friendly staff made us feel right at home – especially as novice campers. The pitches were lovely, and the location itself is simply astounding. A special mention has to go to the llamas and donkeys, who were an absolute delight and made the whole experience even more memorable. Couldn’t recommend it more!

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Long haul down very narrow lane. Owners friendly and approachable.

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Anonymous

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite (large)

Liked Nice site, facilities very clean plenty of hot water showers excellent. EHU available also motorhome service area.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing site with amazing staff…

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James L.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Amazing site with amazing staff

Disliked The 22:30 lights out time is a little early and we were complained at by a camper at 10pm

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much for your kind words about our staff and the site — they mean a lot to us.
On your comment about “lights out,” just to clarify: our approach is to encourage good neighbourliness. Quiet time is from 22:00 to 07:00, and campfires should be extinguished by 22:30. Beyond that, we’re very happy for guests to stay out under the stars, as long as it’s done quietly and respectfully of others who may be sleeping.
We wish you every success in your future camping trips, though it is a shame we won’t have the chance to welcome you back.
Warm regards,
Len

Amazing views great for the kids…

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Mark M.

Llyter Bygal 2 bedroom lodge

Liked Amazing views great for the kids with the animals and play area always kept clean and tidy everywhere

Disliked None

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Great place to stay…

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Anonymous

Camping pod

Liked Really good campsite, great views, everything well maintained, staff very welcoming… nice hot showers…

Disliked I wouldn’t like to meet someone towing a caravan down the road to it!!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Facilities were very good. Clean toilets and showers!

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Anonymous

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Darren was good at his job,

Disliked The weather, rained continuesly

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

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 Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome 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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent sites

Themes

Forest Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

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: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 32 inches) Site close to accessible bathrooms

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities Motorhome service point Seasonal sites

Location

Tyn Yr Onnen Farm

Waunfawr

Caernarfon

Gwynedd

Wales

LL55 4AX

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.10633°N
4.19236°W

Nearest transport

Bus
4.1 mi Bus Station
5.3 mi Povey's Garage
5.3 mi Povey`s Garage
Rail
8 mi Llanfairpwll Rail Station
8.4 mi Bangor (Gwynedd) Rail Station
11.6 mi Bodorgan Rail Station
Ferry
22.9 mi Holyhead Ferry Terminal
27.4 mi Barmouth Ferry Landing
27.7 mi Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing
Airport
17.5 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 surrounding area has heaps to see and do alongside the rambles, coastlines and castles: if you get a bit stuck for choice, ask the family for their top picks. Within a short drive are Zip World in Bethesda (home to Velocity, the fastest zipline in the world and the longest in Europe), Zip World Caverns in Blaenau Ffestiniog and GreenWood Forest Park, a family adventure park in Y Felinheli. Rather conveniently, one of Wales's top attractions is less than five miles from Tyn Yr Onnen Farm, the National Slate Museum in Llanberis, where kids can get stuck into the story of the country's mining heritage amid talks and demos, quarrymen's houses and interactive play activities. Llanberis village is where many set out to climb Snowdon as the Llanberis Path begins here, winding up the least taxing route (we'll point out again that the Snowdon Mountain Railway goes to the top too). The village is also a popular place for adventurous activities like kayaking, coasteering, scuba diving, mountain biking, pony trekking and high ropes courses. Another popular pull of these parts is the Dinorwig Power Station or Electric Mountain: take an underground tour, set the kids free to play in the den, or test your wits in the Genius Corner puzzle room.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Morfa Dinlle 6.2 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Llanddwyn 8.5 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Aberffraw 12.5 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Criccieth 13 mi Sea GoodGoodExcellentExcellent
Craig Du Beach Central 13.9 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Snowdon Mountain Railway 3.3 mi

National Slate Museum 3.3 mi

Caernarfon Castle 4.2 mi

Penrhyn Castle 7.3 mi

Beaumaris Castle 11.6 mi

National Trust

Plas Newydd Country House and Gardens 6.8 mi

Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 15 mi

Bodnant Garden 18.5 mi

Aberconwy House 19.3 mi

Plas yn Rhiw 26.4 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Ceunant Bach - Moel Eilio - Foel Goch 2.5 mi

Gwastadnant - Elidir Fach - Elidir Fawr - Gwastadnant 4.8 mi

Beddgelert Forest 5.9 mi

Ogwen Cottage - Llyn Bochlwyd - Glyder Fach - Glyder Fawr - Devil's Kitchen 7.2 mi

Pen-y-benglog - Llyn Idwal - Devil's Kitchen - Pen-y-benglog 7.2 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 Tyn Yr Onnen Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Tyn Yr Onnen Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Tyn Yr Onnen Farm? The surrounding area has heaps to see and do alongside the rambles, coastlines and castles: if you get a bit stuck for choice, ask the family for their top picks. Within a … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Tyn Yr Onnen Farm?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Tyn Yr Onnen Farm? From $34.88 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.