Llwyn yr Helm Caravan Park

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  • Stay on a working farm site in Snowdonia National Park
  • Haven for ramblers, bikers and hikers: lots of nearby trails
  • Less than half an hour’s drive from the Welsh coast beaches
You won’t want to hide among the bushes during your stay at Llwyn yr Helm Caravan Park, a family-friendly site on a working farm less than 10 minutes’ drive from the market town of Dolgellau in Gwynedd – this place is all about getting out and about. In the southern reaches of Snowdonia National Park, Llwyn yr Helm is a haven for ramblers, bikers and hikers: Mawddach trail, Torrent Walk and Precipice Walk all start in Dolgellau, and Cadair Idris mountain’s Minfford Path starts less than 15 minutes from site. That’s the hikers sorted, so what about the bikers? Coed y Brenin Biking and Visitor Centre is 20 minutes away, and the fab Antur Stiniog downhill biking trails are within an hour. If you’re not much of an outdoor adventurer, there’s plenty else nearby: try plane spotting at the famous Mach Loop, ziplining at Zip World Slate Caverns or poking around the scenic Italianate village of Portmeirion – or you could make a beeline to the beaches and harbours at Fairbourne or Barmouth, where boat trips and watersports abound? Back on site, fire up the barbecue for dinner (essentials can be sorted in the on-site shop) then kick up your feet in the evening, soaking in the views of the Cadair Idris mountain range, reading, or watching a DVD borrowed from reception. If you’d prefer to venture out, there are plenty of restaurants to try within 25 minutes of the site.

Campground type

Tent sites 10
Camper sites 6
RV sites 2
Open now
Opens April 11
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • Reception is unmanned after 7 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.
  • Please note that TV signal is limited due to the surrounding mountains. You will need a good-quality satellite dish to obtain a signal here. The site does not have facilities to charge electric vehicles.

Languages spoken

English

Welsh

Open from Fri, Apr 11 to

Open from Fri, Mar 27 to

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Reviews

9.7

Overall rating from 251 Pitchup.com customers

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PeacefulSpectacular scenery

99% would recommend this campground to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

This well-kept site boasts exceptional, modern, and spotless restrooms. Guests rave about friendly staff, beautiful views, and fun farm animals. Pitches are spacious and level with good WiFi. Minor notes: occasional camper noise, some sloped sites, and narrow access roads. Highly recommended for a peaceful, well-equipped stay.

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This is a wonderful site, lovely…

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Timothy B.

FHU cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked This is a wonderful site, lovely location, great layout and superb toilets and showers. The wardens were incredibly helpful. Will be visiting again.

Disliked Nothing

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This campsite is spotless and the…

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Samantha L.

FHU cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked This campsite is spotless and the staff are so friendly. In the years I have been camping never have I ever seen a bathroom block like this it's amazing clean big and so warm and you even get music while having a shower such a simple yet perfect touch.

Disliked Nothing

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10/10 These Guys have got it spot…

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Emma P.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked 10/10
These Guys have got it spot on in every area. The plots are well appointed, the landscaping is tastefully done, the Stream is a lovely feature which complemented the whole aesthetic of the site, the Play park is perfect for Children and with the addition of 2 tractor tyres was my 3 year old Grandsons dream!
The Toilets/showers/washing up space is all enclosed in a warm building with low level music playing so it’s just like washing up in your Kitchen at home which was a really well thought out detail. The Toilets and Showers were immaculately clean with a cleverly placed floor squeegee in each one for you to clean up for the next person.
(No more waddling in to a wet shower floor feeling like you’re standing in someone else’s water) which was another example of the attention to detail of the whole site.
The site shop/Cafe had a perfect selection of essential items including a S’mores kit with Biscuits, Marshmallows and skewers all ready to toast! It was a warm and welcoming environment with comfy Sofas, books to read and of course, Tea, Coffee and Ice Cream available.
There was also a petting area with Sheep, Goats, Pigs, Chickens, Turkeys and a Pony to safely stroke and feed with a handy sink to wash your hands afterwards.
The Staff couldn’t do enough for you and were so Friendly and helpful and all of whom seemed to take real pride in their site, it had a lovely Family feel to it.
We booked on for 2 nights, extended to 4 but had to leave after 3 due to illness but would definitely go back without a doubt!

Disliked Ummmmm, there was nothing to dislike!

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The owners were really lovely and…

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Zaw Linn H.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked The owners were really lovely and helpful. I arrived on a super rainy day so they let me choose the best grass tent pitch from what's available. The site is really nice and the shower/toilet facilities are really clean and modern. Would highly recommend.

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Excellent site - lovely friendly staff Large level pitches -

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Lorna R.

FHU cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Beautiful site - nice large fully serviced pitch in stunning scenery
Excellent facilities - shower block high quality - heated and very clean
Brilliant dog walking area and although our stay was rainy and didn’t get to explore as much as wanted - super fast wifi which makes a change - already thinking of booking this site for next years touring - highly recommend

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Great place to stay reasonably priced too and close to cadair idris

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Sian S.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Lovely site toilets are warm showers are great too just what we needed after a long walk and the dogs came too

Disliked Nothing to dislike

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Amazing site and facilities

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Wayne F.

Dros y Bont Decked powered tent campsite (secluded)

Liked Everything here was perfect from the friendly staff to the spotless facilities. Will be visiting again over and over.

Disliked Nothing to dislike

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Fantastic campsite within easy reach of the Mach loop

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Michael S.

FHU cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Lovely site with level pitches that have a water supply and grey waste disposal.
The showers and toilets are fantastic with mens, womans and family showers.
The final approach to the site is down a single track road with passing places which wasn't a problem for us (6.0mt van)
Check in was easy and the lady in reception was friendly and helpful and provided us with some maps for local walks.
We walked from the site to the summit of Foel Caerynwch which is situated on a section of the mach loop then continued on to the Cross Foxes pub for some lunch and a few pints of Snowden ale we had a fantastic afternoon watching the F-15s on the Mach Loop from the beer garden.
We also did 4.43 miles along the Torrent Walk direct from the site we had rain the day previous so the waterfall were spectacular.
We would highly recommend this site and will definitely visit again when we are in Wales 🌞🍻👍

Disliked There is really nothing to dislike about the site and its location

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Best Caravan Site We’ve Visited Yet!

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Kirsty J.

FHU cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked We had our favourite stay yet since starting caravanning this year! Spent a week here with our dogs and for most of it we had the site to ourselves – so peaceful with stunning mountain views all around. The dog walking field was perfect for morning strolls, and the toilet/shower block was the best we’ve ever seen, spotlessly clean and modern. Also impressed with the WiFi speed, we have a 5G router we usually use for trips however didn’t need it as it worked amazingly which was a nice surprise!

The staff were really friendly and welcoming too they gave us great tips on local walks. We loved visiting the on-site animals too goats, pigs, and even a Highland cow, and feeding them for just 50p was such a fun touch. The site feels wonderfully rural, yet Dolgellau is only 5 minutes away by car and Snowdonia is easily reached too.
An absolute gem of a place we wouldn’t hesitate to return when visiting North Wales again!

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Brilliant site,well maintained the staff were…

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Anonymous

FHU cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Brilliant site,well maintained the staff were excellent toilets were immaculate would definitely stay again

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Features

Dogs 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 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 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

Hikers’ paradise Remote location Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 32 inches) Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Mountain biking nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities Motorhome service point Seasonal sites

Location

Llwyn yr Helm Caravan Park

Brithdir

Dolgellau

Gwynedd

Wales

LL40 2SA

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.75526°N
3.81175°W

Nearest transport

Bus
18 mi Sportsman
18.1 mi Tesco
18.8 mi Market Square
Rail
9.8 mi Morfa Mawddach Rail Station
10.5 mi Barmouth Rail Station
10.8 mi Fairbourne Rail Station
Ferry
10.3 mi Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing
10.4 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

Start your hols in the past with trips on the steam trains at Bala Lake Railway and Fairbourne Miniature Railway, both less than 25 minutes’ drive away, then go zooming into the future at the Centre for Alternative Technology, an eco-centre teaching sustainable development methods. Budding angler looking for your fishing fix? Turn your boat to Cregennan lakes about 25 minutes from the site to cast a line – if nothing’s biting, there are scenic trails around the lake so it won’t be a wasted trip. Stay out in the open by joining the flock for a sheep trekking experience, also 25 minutes away, or dive below the earth’s surface and clamber into a boat at award-winning King Arthur’s Labyrinth. For something a little more high culture, the Machynlleth modern art museum is half an hour from Llwyn yr Helm and is well worth a poke around.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Barmouth 10.7 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Fairbourne 11.1 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Tal-Y-Bont 12.5 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Dyffryn (Llanendwyn) 13.3 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Llandanwg 14.3 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

MOMA Wales - Y Tabernacl 11.5 mi

CADW - Harlech Castle 14.3 mi

Portmeirion Gardens 16.2 mi

Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway 16.7 mi

Ffestiniog Railway 17.6 mi

National Trust

Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 20.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

The Precipice Walk, north of Dolgellau 2.4 mi

The New Precipice Walk from Llanelltyd 3.7 mi

Cadair Idris by the Fox's Path 5 mi

Cwm Cywarch - Glasgwm - Aran Fawddwy - Drysgol 5 mi

Mawddach Estuary 5.1 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.

Offers

Tent pitch
Mary Jones primitive grass tent campsite (wild)
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Tent pitchTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome or campervan pitch
Primitive grass campsite
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Tent pitch
Primitive grass tent campsite
  • 20% off 20% off 3 nights or more –
Touring caravan pitchesMotorhome or campervan pitch
FHU cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite
  • 20% off 20% off 3 nights or more –
Tent pitchTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome or campervan pitch
Powered grass campsite
  • 20% off 20% off 3 nights or more –
Tent pitch
Dros y Bont Decked powered tent campsite (secluded)
  • 20% off 20% off 3 nights or more –

Conditions apply - see campsite type section for details

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Llwyn yr Helm Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Llwyn yr Helm Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Llwyn yr Helm Caravan Park? Start your hols in the past with trips on the steam trains at Bala Lake Railway and Fairbourne Miniature Railway, both less than 25 minutes’ drive away, then go zooming into the … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Llwyn yr Helm Caravan Park?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Llwyn yr Helm Caravan Park? From $37.65 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.