Bwlchgwyn Farm and Pony Trekking

View prices & book 9.3 96 reviews
view from tent pitches
View from tent pitches
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Horseshoe 5
Quarry 6
Quarry 6
Spectacular scenery all round
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Horseshoe 5
Quarry 6

  • Gwynedd farm site with spectacular estuary and peninsula views
  • Equestrian centre on site with pony trekking
  • On the Mawddach Trail and close to Coed-y-Brenin bike trails
Don’t fret if you’re not sure how to pronounce the name of Bwlchgwyn Farm and Pony Trekking: you’ll be rendered speechless anyway by the pretty special views… The pitches on this large livestock farm overlook the Mawddach Estuary and Llŷn Peninsula, where the mountains of Snowdonia hit the sea, and the pitches are terraced to make the most of the vista. All the usual amenities are on site: free hot showers, toilets, a washing-up area and a launderette. The on-site pony trekking includes options for both beginners and expert riders for a tourism advert-worthy ride around the estuary or along the beach. The Mawddach Trail goes right through the site grounds for walkers and cyclists to experience truly unmissable views, and a footpath leads from the farm up to Blue Lake.

Campground type

Tent sites 24
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 3
Mobile homes for rent 1
Open now
Opens March 8
Please note
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • 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).
  • Tuck-shop available on site (no alcohol sold).

Languages spoken

English

Welsh

Open from Sat, Mar 8 to

Open from Fri, Mar 6 to

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Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.3

Overall rating from 96 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Spectacular scenery

96% would recommend this campground to a friend

93% would stay here again

What customers say

Fantastic estuary and sea views from many spots! Guests rave about the friendly staff and clean, modern facilities with plenty of hot water. Easy access to Barmouth. Minor notes on peg-friendly ground, occasional tidiness, and shower hooks. Improvements are underway.

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Stunning views and set up…

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Mark C.

Front 3 power optional cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite (sea view)

Liked Stunning views and set up

Recommend to friends Visit again

Absolutely stunning site with incredible views.…

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Katie A.

The Oaks 1 power optional grass tent campsite (XL, eight person)

Liked Absolutely stunning site with incredible views. Really practical additions like multiple water taps and paved access to all pitches. Clean showers and toilets with lovely warm water. Wonderfully friendly and helpful host.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place to stay Lovely owners always happy to help

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Gaz M.

Bryn 4 power optional grass tent or campervan campsite (medium, four person)

Liked The veiws at this place are amazing
Easy train ride into Barmouth or a nice walk across the mawdach bridge

Recommend to friends Visit again

Views, friendly owners. Shower block toilets…

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Mark S.

Front 2 power optional cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Views, friendly owners. Shower block toilets wash up all good. Plenty of hot water. Constantly putting money in to the sight. Walk to Barmouth over wooden bridge. Train back to Fairbourne station 20 min walk back to site.

Disliked Some areas need a bit of tidying. Hardstanding needs improvement which owners are working on. Can’t do everything straight away though. Things like battered traffic cone spoils the view, I removed.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Definitely will return. Great little Pod.

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Teresa L.

Bryn camping pod (three person)

Liked Stunning views, friendly people. The pod had everything you need and was clean. Facilities were great. Loved the Pod.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fab site, the pitches are perfectly…

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Lisa T.

Bryn 5 power optional grass tent campsite (ten person, XXL)

Liked Fab site, the pitches are perfectly spaced with each having its own little space. Its worth taking some time to look at the pictures of the site as I know some of them were a good walk to the toilet block and washing up facilities (ours wasn't one of them).
The family running the site were super helpful, the kids loved the little on site shop which was sticked with the right amount of helpful stuff "just in case" as well as treats and fod stuff.

Disliked Nothing, will be recommending this place to everyone.

(It is worth noting the other side of this site is an old quarry and so rock pegs will be needed for tents/ awnings)

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic few days away with family, we will definitely visit again!

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Anonymous

Horseshoe 2 power optional grass tent campsite (XL, eight person)

Liked Excellent site
Clean toilets and showers
Plenty of room
Amazing views of the estuary
Responsive owners

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great base for Cadair Idris mountain and Zipworld is a 45 min drive.

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Anonymous

Quarry 4 primitive grass tent campsite (four person, small)

Liked Friendly welcome and stunning views! Great beach and some free parking available.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site with clean facilities, friendly staff and level pitches

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Marcin K.

Quarry 6 primitive grass tent campsite (medium, five person)

Liked Lovely place to spend your time out from a big cities. We like to sit down on camping site with cup of tea and enjoying this beautiful view. Also beach is near there. We had a wonderful time.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Easily the best site ever!!

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Rowena T.

Horseshoe 2 power optional grass tent campsite (XL, eight person)

Liked Amazing size, friendly staff, beautiful view! Toilets/ showers exceptional!

Disliked Maybe a play area?

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 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

Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Leave the car at home Peaceful 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 Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm 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 Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal sites

Location

Bwlchgwyn Farm and Pony Trekking

Coast Road

Fairbourne

Gwynedd

Wales

LL39 1BX

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

52.69855°N
4.03876°W

Route directions

The site is just off the A493 from Dolgellau on the left-hand side, just before Fairbourne. It is a 10-15 minute walk from either Fairbourne or Morfa Mawddach station.

Nearest transport

Bus
16.4 mi Sportsman
16.4 mi Tesco
17.2 mi Market Square
Rail
0.5 mi Fairbourne Rail Station
0.7 mi Morfa Mawddach Rail Station
1.8 mi Barmouth Rail Station
Ferry
1.2 mi Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing
1.5 mi Barmouth Ferry Landing
29.1 mi Aberdaron 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

The Blue Flag sands at Fairbourne, which can be reached via the estuary path, stretch for more than two miles. There’s safe swimming for families here, plus oodles of rock pools at low tide, and a variety of watersports. Guests can also hop aboard the miniature steam railway here for the short trip to Penrhyn Point, where a dinky passenger ferry runs to the seaside resort of Barmouth. Walkers should be delighted with the range of rambles in reach: perhaps a day clambering up Cadair Idris or exploring the Cregennan Lakes, a bimble to Barmouth featuring a bridge, a bog and a boat, an evening’s meander to the nearby waterfalls at Arthog and Friog, or a wildlife-spotting wander down a former railway line with views of the estuary. Two-wheelers can get going along the Mawddach Trail which runs from the site – where you can cycle for eight miles alongside the edge of the estuary, stopping for a picnic as you go – or the stonking Coed-y-Brenin mountain bike paths. Other nearby tourist attractions include the surreal Italianate village of Portmeirion, underground adventures at King Arthur’s Labyrinth, treetop fun at Go Ape, the Corris Craft Centre, the Talyllyn steam railway and the Centre of Alternative Technology, which has interactive exhibits on renewable energy, organic gardening and the like.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Fairbourne 0.9 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Barmouth 1.9 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Tal-Y-Bont 5.7 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Dyffryn (Llanendwyn) 6.8 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Tywyn 8.5 mi Sea GoodGoodGoodExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway 8.3 mi

MOMA Wales - Y Tabernacl 10.7 mi

CADW - Harlech Castle 11.4 mi

Portmeirion Gardens 15.1 mi

Ffestiniog Railway 16 mi

National Trust

Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 25.8 mi

Plas yn Rhiw 25.8 mi

Plas Newydd Country House and Gardens 35.7 mi

Bodnant Garden 38.3 mi

Aberconwy House 41.1 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Fairbourne to Barmouth 0.4 mi

Llynau Greggan from Ty Nant 4.8 mi

Cadair Idris 4.8 mi

Abergynolwyn - Foel Y Geifr - Abergynolwyn 5.1 mi

Cadair Idris by the Fox's Path 5.3 mi

Local events

  • Farnborough International Airshow (Monday, July 20, 2026 – Monday, July 20, 2026)

    Farnborough, England 170.6 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 Bwlchgwyn Farm and Pony Trekking have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Bwlchgwyn Farm and Pony Trekking dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Bwlchgwyn Farm and Pony Trekking? The Blue Flag sands at Fairbourne, which can be reached via the estuary path, stretch for more than two miles. There’s safe swimming for families here, plus oodles of rock pools at … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Bwlchgwyn Farm and Pony Trekking?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  7:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  noon –  7:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Bwlchgwyn Farm and Pony Trekking? From $63.41 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.