Cefn Coed

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Idyllic woodland pitches
Idyllic woodland pitches
Secluded personal pitches
Tent pitch
Riverside pitch, under two great oaks, with ponies in the field on each side
View from pitch
First pitch in the wetlands
Mountain sunrise
Woodland campervan pitches
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Secluded personal pitches
Tent pitch
Riverside pitch, under two great oaks, with ponies in the field on each side

  • Simple pitches on a peaceful 75-acre historic farm estate
  • Within Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park; Dolgellau 10 minutes' drive
  • Easy access to the Mawddach Trail and local walking/bike trails
Spacious pitches… seaside strolls… Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park… if such phrases fill your heart with glee, you should be pretty content at Cefn Coed. This spacious site is in a gorgeous Gwynedd location, within the national park and about 10 minutes’ drive from both the market town of Dolgellau and the coast at Fairbourne. If you’ve come to north Wales for the scenery, you should be pleased with your lot here: it’s in a sheltered valley of ancient oak woodlands, close to where the slopes of Cadair Idris roll down to the banks of the Mawddach Estuary. The site is part of a historic Welsh farm estate with 75 acres of farmland and forest – and the nearest neighbours are almost a mile away. Miles of walking, cycling and riding paths are easily accessible, including the famed Mawddach Trail (follow it all the way to Dolgellau, Fairbourne and Barmouth, or to a tiptop local pub/restaurant). There is also a circular route just above the property with some further viewpoints. Facilities on site include an amenities block with showers, toilets and a washing-up area. Filtered mountain spring drinking water is provided near the farmhouse, along with a freezer for ice packs and a facility for charging phones or small battery packs. During high season, the on-site bar serves local ales and cocktails. There is a food truck during high season where you can pre-order woodfired pizzas and morning coffee and croissants. Book yourself onto an on-site course or activity too, like guided local walks, bushcraft, sound baths and foraging courses. The distance between the car park and pitches is variable and parking by the pitch can't be guaranteed. Pitches are allocated on a first-come-first-served basis; if you have a particular request please let the site know and they'll do their best to accommodate you.

Campground type

Tent sites 10
RV sites 5
Open now
Opens March 12
Please note
  • 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).
  • This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.
  • There are no garbage cans onsite: all garbage will need to be taken home with you.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, Mar 12 to

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9.2

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ForestPeaceful

91% would recommend this campground to a friend

91% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite offers a unique "wild camping" feel with secluded pitches in woods and meadows. Guests love the friendly staff, peaceful vibe, and amenities like a bar. Facilities are usually good but can be limited when busy, with pitches sometimes far from them. Despite minor water and midge issues, visitors are keen to return.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 7/21/2026

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The site has a lot of potential but needs a bit more infrastructure.

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Anonymous

Field primitive grass campervan or tent campsite

Liked The stunning setting, waking up to a beautiful view of the mountains and ridge line.
Friendly bar staff and good drinks and the food looked v.good 🥤

Disliked The site was naturally very busy (summer hols in full swing) but unfortunately lacked sufficient facilities for the number of campers, (3/4 fields and woodland campers)
Showers (only 4) could do with lighting as could the compost loo which was pitch black inside.
Separate pot washing area from the vanity mirrors as not hygienic

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Great stay. Loved the woodland pitches…

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Richie W. 3 reviews

Oak Woodland primitive forest floor tent campsite

Liked Great stay. Loved the woodland pitches and the pizza.

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Would return here without hesitation.

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Cathy B. 2 reviews

Field primitive grass campervan or tent campsite

Liked The most beautiful location, fabulously chilled vibe, simple rules, politely put, a real back to basics experience but with all the facilities you need. We loved the woodland, the walk to the estuary, the sound of happy children and the bar! Even though we didn't visit it it's a genius addition.

Disliked Nothing

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Privacy of wooded area. Location so…

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Tracy H. 2 reviews

Wooded primitive grass and earth campervan campsite (no cars)

Liked Privacy of wooded area. Location so close to the estuary.

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super

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Miroslaw M. 4 reviews

Oak Woodland primitive forest floor tent campsite

Liked We really like it here, we've been here for several years now and we'll be back next year.

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Beautiful woodland pitches in a great…

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Anonymous

Oak Woodland primitive forest floor tent campsite

Liked Beautiful woodland pitches in a great location for hiking and good facilities at the campsite. The only downfall is that it gets very very busy. It’s not quite ‘nearly wild’ camping but I imagine during off season it’s perfectly quaint.

Owners need to make sure the guests are conscious of water use so that there’s enough for everyone as it has ran out several times during our stay.

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No.1 site for us in a 10 yr camping history

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Anonymous

Field primitive grass campervan or tent campsite

Liked There isn't one thing I didn't like about this site, location - fantastic, facilities - lovely but the best thing was the warm welcome from the owners. They couldn't have been more welcoming.

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Will be staying again

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Anonymous

Field primitive grass campervan or tent campsite

Liked Lovely people that run the site, really care about everyone. Great showers, pizza oven and bar a bonus!

Also a great location as a base to walk and cycle cycle from.

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Absolutely stunning setting for camping. Each…

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Anonymous

Oak Woodland primitive forest floor tent campsite

Liked Absolutely stunning setting for camping. Each pitch is spread apart from the rest giving lots of privacy and quiet in the woodland! An amazing weekend away.

Disliked Expect a little walk to the toilets and uneven paths to pitches so pack as light as possible. Nothing to dislike but something to be aware of!

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A pleasant and welcoming campsite surrounded by beautiful walks.

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Edward M. 2 reviews

Oak Woodland primitive forest floor tent campsite

Liked Friendly staff at all times. Privacy of pitches - well set out. Wild nature of campsite and proximity of bird-life. Closeness of fantastic walks. Well stocked shop. Clean and tidy facilities.
We didn't use the hub area at the top which serves pizzas etc, but it looked and sounded good and any noise (quiet music and conversation) from there dissipated quickly as you descended the steep hill to tents.

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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 Wild swimming

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 Off licence 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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Gastronomic delight Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Leave the car at home Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer 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 Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Cefn Coed

Ponderosa Ranch

Penmaenpool

Dolgellau

Gwynedd

Wales

LL40 1YF

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.73689°N
3.97196°W

Nearest transport

Bus
14.9 mi Sportsman
14.9 mi Tesco
15.7 mi Market Square
Rail
3.3 mi Morfa Mawddach Rail Station
3.7 mi Barmouth Rail Station
4.3 mi Fairbourne Rail Station
Ferry
3.5 mi Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing
3.6 mi Barmouth 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

Ready to ramble? Take a wander around Abergwynant Woods, 20 minutes’ walk away, or get set to conquer Cadair Idris, the slopes of which you can reach on foot in a couple of hours. The New Precipice Walk (15 minutes’ drive) is a fab choice for spectacular views; if you’re more into moving at speed, make for the mountain bike trails at Coed-y-Brenin forest park (also 15 minutes). For less energetic days out, take fishing rods off to the banks of Cregennan Lakes (15 minutes) or Tal-y-llyn Lake (20 minutes) or make a break for the seaside at Fairbourne (10 minutes), where you can ride the heritage railway for a properly chilled-out time, or Barmouth (20 minutes). Keen to see what lies beneath? Take a boat ride into a world of subterranean dragons and the like at King Arthur’s Labyrinth (25 minutes). Back up in the daylight, ancient Cymer Abbey (10 minutes) and the fab Italianate village of Portmeirion (40 minutes) are top ports of call.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Barmouth 3.9 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Fairbourne 4.6 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Tal-Y-Bont 6.2 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Dyffryn (Llanendwyn) 7.1 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Llandanwg 9.3 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

CADW - Harlech Castle 10.2 mi

MOMA Wales - Y Tabernacl 11.2 mi

Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway 11.7 mi

Portmeirion Gardens 13.3 mi

Ffestiniog Railway 14.5 mi

National Trust

Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 22.5 mi

Plas yn Rhiw 27.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Mawddach Estuary 1.8 mi

Llynau Greggan from Ty Nant 2.2 mi

Cadair Idris 2.2 mi

Cadair Idris by the Fox's Path 2.3 mi

MAWDDACH VALLEY (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 31/03/1983) 2.9 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 Cefn Coed have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Cefn Coed dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Cefn Coed? Ready to ramble? Take a wander around Abergwynant Woods, 20 minutes’ walk away, or get set to conquer Cadair Idris, the slopes of which you can reach on foot in a couple … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Cefn Coed?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Cefn Coed? From $66.47 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.