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Graig Wen

View prices & book Last booked 2 days ago 9.3 70 reviews

Campervan pitch with hardstanding, grass for awning and electric hook up

Small campervan pitch with space for awning

Star gazing around the firebowl outside empress

Award-winning and green site in Snowdonia National Park
Direct access to the Mawddach cycle trail and footpath
Five minutes' drive from the beach at Fairbourne

Whether you want to wander around on foot or pootle about by pedal power… you’ll find Graig Wen in Snowdonia National Park an excellent pick for activities and views. This award-winning park has direct access through its fields to the Mawddach cycle trail and footpath, the waterside trail from Dolgellau to Barmouth. The trail is only eight miles long, so it's easily doable – but you should pedal to the local pub for a celebratory drink anyway (on a bike hired from the Graig Wen team if you don't have one to bring). Access to the Mawddach trail is very steep, so be prepped for both downhill rolling and the haul back up. Those bringing their own two wheels can be rightly geared up for some top mountain biking: Cadair Idris is just behind Graig Wen, and it’s 15 minutes' drive from the site to the mighty mountain biking centre and trails at Coed y Brenin forest. Feeling faint at the very thought? Basking on the beach at Fairbourne is five minutes' drive away. Guests looking for wild camping can leave the car at the main site and head down to the lower fields where campfires are permitted and facilities have been kept simple (just a couple of composting toilets and a couple of unisex showers). These fields, crossed by streams and edged by drystone walls, are worth the walk for some of the best views and wildlife spotting on site. The excellent amenities at the main site include well-maintained and clean toilets, free hot showers, a washing-up area and a shop with local produce: take a picnic to one of the communal benches on site, also with stupendous views. Takeaway breakfasts (coffee and croissants) are also available.

Campground type

Open now

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).
Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
Group bookings of 5 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Bookings must not be for more than 21 consecutive nights.
No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
Reception is unmanned after 6 p.m.. Please inform the park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.
At least one of the party members must be aged 20 or over.
Units longer than 6.5 m metres are not allowed.
This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Estuary Field tent pitches are for children aged 8 years upwards. Families with younger children should book the Orchard Field pitches.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat, Mar 1 2025 to Sun, Jan 4 2026

Campsite types & availability

Other campsite types

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Beautiful site, perfect amenities, would come again

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	6

Niall H. May 2025

Orchard primitive grass tent campsite (wild)

Liked: Campsite was beautiful! So peaceful and with dedicated pitches your soace is mever intruded, we had the whole orchard site pretty much to ourselves it was bliss, views are amazing in the mornings. Facilities are perfect, a little walk away from your site but its not a problem at all, gives a good excuse to explore the site. The contactless check in is very nice as it allows you to fully disconnect from any public interaction if you so wish, highly recommend this campsite

Disliked: There was a few midges in evenings but thats no fault of the owner so no negative points there, just make sure if weather is warm to bring some bug spray or a face net

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Lovely & peaceful; everything environmentally friendly factored in ❤️

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Rachel H. Apr 2025

Empress shepherd's hut

Liked: Lovely site, the Empress glamping was well set up and the mattress so comfortable. Thoughtful gifts for us and the dog, good quality pans and plates etc. and the outside seating area was spacious. Site had lots of facilities for recycling and so many little touches that would make a longer stay really comfortable.

Disliked: Seat pad cushions for the bench seats at the inside table would make it a bit more comfy.

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From the manager: We're so pleased you enjoyed your stay in Empress wagon - Thanks very much for your recommendation!

Small touring site, basic but good for a stopover. Views!

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	6
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	6
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	8

Rupert W. May 2025

Power optional cement/asphalt and grass campervan campsite

Liked: Just a few Small pretty flat Touring pitches (the Panorama ones are bigger, and views over the communal picnic area and Esturary). Hook up might need a longish lead dependign on pitch.
Toilet & sink Facilites very close, though basic and small, shared with shepherd huts.
Nice, Steep(!) walk down throough lovely trees to the estuary path and through the basic camp fields.
You can order pastries for breakfast!
Not for really big motor homes imo, but LWB van was ok...just.
Fairly quiet - pitches back a road, but its a minor B road so not much traffic at all.

Disliked: Facilities are basic - adequate and better than some, but not top or mid tier and also small/limited. Old/tired but clean. No freezers or laundry etc i think.
showers are the other side of the owners home on the opposite end to the picthes, but not far.

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From the manager: Thanks very much for your thoughtful review and recommendation!

We’re glad you found our simple washing facilities very clean and adequate. There are many more showers and loos dotted around the site for glamping and tent campers so the facilities for tourers are seldom that busy.

For those interested, there is free access to a freezer and fridge. We don’t have a laundry but there is a laundrette a couple of miles away offering service washes.

The small camper van pitches available to book on Pitch Up are ideal for vans up to 6.5 metres. We do also have a few pitches suitable for larger motorhomes up to 7.5 metres.

Beautiful location Extremely clean/tidy toilet & shower facilities. Friendly & helpful staff at…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Simon H. Apr 2025

Stopover power optional cement/asphalt campervan campsite (no awning)

Liked: Beautiful location
Extremely clean/tidy toilet & shower facilities.
Friendly & helpful staff at the site.
Easy check in. (We arrived late)
Quiet site.
Well kept site.
Level pitches.
Close to Snowdonia National park.
Close to Barmouth beach.
Close to Dolgellau.
Great value for money.
Great free WiFi on site.

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From the manager: Thanks so much for your recommendation and tips. Great to meet you both.

Excellent.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

r m. Apr 2025

Stopover power optional cement/asphalt campervan campsite (no awning)

Liked: View. Quiet. Space, access to estuary. Facilities.

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From the manager: Thank you!

What a little gem Craig Wen is. We planned to stay for…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Vincent R. Mar 2025

Power optional cement/asphalt and grass campervan campsite

Liked: What a little gem Craig Wen is. We planned to stay for two nights then decided for an extra one. It was sad to leave, but we will be back!
Great facilities.

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From the manager: Thank you so much! We look forward to welcoming you back.

We will definitely visit again

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous Mar 2025

Power optional cement/asphalt and grass campervan campsite

Liked: A lovely, clean, quiet campsite with beautiful views in a great location.

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your recommendation - a great start to the season!

Beautiful location, great price…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Mikayla S. Dec 2024

Stopover power optional cement/asphalt campervan campsite (no awning)

Liked: Beautiful location, great price

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From the manager: Thank you.

Clean, efficient, amazing facilities

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Daniel H. Dec 2024

Stopover power optional cement/asphalt campervan campsite (no awning)

Liked: From the very moment I arrived you could tell these guys had put in every little effort into this site. I had the pleasure of the whole site and it couldn’t have been better. The showers are better than ones I have at home. The toilet bloke separate to the showers also very warm and amazing. There was also a nice area to sit under shelter not that used it but it looked very handy during a camp. The site itself is above the road can’t really hear traffic; very minimal.

Disliked: Nothing

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From the manager: Thanks so much - your comments are really appreciated by us!

Great location, clean toilets and hot showers…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	6

Colin D. Dec 2024

Power optional cement/asphalt and grass campervan campsite

Liked: Great location, clean toilets and hot showers

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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

Amenities on park

Bath available 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 Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Tents for hire Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly 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 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 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

Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

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

Location

Graig Wen

Arthog

Dolgellau

Gwynedd

Wales

LL39 1YP

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.72244°N
-3.9933°W

Route directions

For larger caravans and motorhomes, don't follow a sat nav, but follow these instructions instead. Approach from Dolgellau, turning off the A470 Dolgellau bypass at the junction signposted Tywyn/Fairbourne onto the A493. It is exactly 4.5 miles from the junction, on the brow of a slight hill on the right-hand side. Keep your eyes open for the sign, as the left turn from the Fairbourne direction can be difficult. By bike or foot: There is direct access to the site from Mawddach Trail. Use the signposted stile from the Trail about a mile east of Morfa Mawddach station, just after the large, concrete tank traps, or about tthree miles west of the George III pub. Walk about 600 metres up hill through a field, past a house then across another field and up a steep track through woods. Reception is at the furthest double glass doors on the side of the building nearest the road. By train: Morfa Mawddach station is 1 mile away with direct access along the Mawddach Trail. The Graig Wen team can arrange pick-up (including mountain bikes) or drop off at the station: please give them a call a couple of days before arrival using the contact details provided in your booking confirmation. By bus: Buses run between Aberystwyth/Machynlleth and Dolgellau (no. 28): ask the driver to drop you at Graig Wen between Penmaenpool and Arthog.

Nearest transport

Bus

15.4 mi Sportsman

15.5 mi Tesco

16.2 mi Market Square

Rail

1.9 mi Morfa Mawddach Rail Station

2.7 mi Barmouth Rail Station

3 mi Fairbourne Rail Station

Ferry

2.4 mi Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing

2.5 mi Barmouth Ferry Landing

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

There’s sno lack of things to do in Snowdonia National Park as well as walking, cycling and mountain biking: scale the summit at Snowdon to the visitor centre for ideas (or take the steam train if you’re out of puff). Wildlife watching is all around too: have a squint at the RSPB reserve between Arthog and Friog, or take a trip into Coed-y-Brenin after mountain biking to get a glimpse of otters, deer, badgers and foxes. Beach horse riding is available within minutes of Graig Wen, and fishing and watersports at the beaches of Barmouth and Fairbourne: Barmouth Harbour is a popular spot to hire a boat for sea fishing trips, while Fairbourne is famed for its windsurfing and surfing. Start off at Fairbourne, as its Fairbourne Steam Railway puffs gently along from here to Penrhyn Point, where the passenger ferry leaves for Barmouth. Harlech, Portmeiron and the Centre for Alternative Technology at Machynlleth are all about 45 minutes’ drive away.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Barmouth	2.9 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Fairbourne	3.3 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Tal-Y-Bont	5.8 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Dyffryn (Llanendwyn)	6.9 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Llandanwg	9.5 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway 10.5 mi

CADW - Harlech Castle 10.6 mi

MOMA Wales - Y Tabernacl 10.8 mi

Portmeirion Gardens 13.9 mi

Ffestiniog Railway 15 mi

National Trust

Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 23.7 mi

Plas yn Rhiw 27.2 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Llynau Greggan from Ty Nant 2.7 mi

Cadair Idris 2.7 mi

Fairbourne to Barmouth 2.9 mi

Cadair Idris by the Fox's Path 3.1 mi

Mawddach Estuary 3.1 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 14 day(s) of arrival.

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
At least one of the party members must be aged 20 or over.
Unsupervised minors must have a letter of authorization from their parents or legal guardian.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
The park will send you further check-in information 3 day(s) before your arrival.
Units will be allocated on arrival.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leashes and supervised at all times.
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).

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.
Bookings must not be for more than 21 consecutive nights.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10:30 p.m. and 7:30 a.m..
Recreational vehicles such as mini scooters are not permitted.
Refunds within the indicated cancelation period are only possible if the park is able to relet your unit/site.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behavior is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The park is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.

Hired accommodation

No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.

Occupancy

Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
Group bookings of 5 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Reception

Reception is unmanned after 6 p.m.. Please inform the park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.

Safety

Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.

Sites

Please note, pup tents are to be used for storage purposes only. Guests may not use them for sleeping.
You must follow management instructions when setting up your tent/rig and related equipment.

Vehicles

No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
Units longer than 6.5 m metres are not allowed.

Visitors

Visitors’ cars are not permitted on site.

Additional terms

Estuary Field tent pitches are for children aged 8 years upwards. Families with younger children should book the Orchard Field pitches.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see campsite type section for details

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Frequently asked questions

Does Graig Wen have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Graig Wen dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Graig Wen? There’s sno lack of things to do in Snowdonia National Park as well as walking, cycling and mountain biking: scale the summit at Snowdon to the visitor centre for ideas (or take … Read more