Garthyfog

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  • Dog-friendly South Snowdonia site one mile from the Mawddach estuary
  • Walks from the site; 20 minutes’ drive to Coed y Brenin Forest Park
  • Within walking distance of the shops in Fairbourne
Got a thing for mountains, waterfalls and mountain biking trails? Or perhaps a cycle-easy trail along an estuary, followed by paddleboarding around Barmouth harbour? Such is the story at Garthyfog, a dog-friendly site in south Snowdonia, one mile from the Mawddach estuary. With Barmouth’s beach, harbour and promenade an hour’s walk or 20 minutes’ cycle away, you’ll have all the pleasures of coastal camping to mix and match with the mountain biking mecca at Coed y Brenin Forest Park (20 minutes’ drive) or hilly hikes up Penygader (25 minutes). Pitches here are sheltered and tucked away on a hill, so they’re not all level. With this hillside position, views are rather handsome and make for a pretty backdrop to any barbecue. Whether it’s walking, climbing or mountain biking you’ve got in mind, you’ll always have the site to prop your feet up at afterwards. Having operated for many years (with guests often returning), you’ll have a well-kept toilet block, two showers, two toilets and a dishwashing area at your disposal. As for the seaside… well, when you’re not ambling down to Barmouth over the Mawddach estuary via the grand Barmouth Bridge, the seaside village of Fairbourne is just 45 minutes’ stroll – that's a yes to the beach, as well as restaurants, pubs, shops and fish and chip shops.

Campground type

Tent sites 25
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 3
RV sites 1
Open now
Opens March 27
Please note

Admission

  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

Dogs

  • 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).

Extras

  • A charge of £1.00 ($1.34) applies for the use of the shower.

Occupancy

  • Group bookings of 2 or more units travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Reception

  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Vehicles

  • Units longer than 5 metres are not allowed.
  • The maximum campervan size permitted is 5 metres long x 2 metres wide as access to the site is via a narrow lane with walls on both sides. Although only adults can book through Pitchup there may be children onsite.

Languages spoken

English

Welsh

Open from Fri, Mar 27 to

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0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 198 Pitchup.com customers

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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

96% would recommend this campground to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

This peaceful site offers stunning views and easy access to local walks & Barmouth. Guests rave about the friendly owners, clean facilities & quiet, scenic location. Many highlight the beauty & value, though some pitches are sloped. Midges were noted in warmer months.

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Brilliant quiet site with a beautiful…

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Shanteae P. 1 review

Primitive grass and earth campervan campsite (small)

Liked Brilliant quiet site with a beautiful view. Toilets and showers very clean washing up area has hot running water. We will definitely be back!

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

2nd visit, will go again!

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9 out of 10
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Xavi H. 2 reviews

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Rural & Quiet
Views
Friendly and welcoming host
Toilet block good
Good value
Close to Fairbourne with its facilites/shops etc

Disliked Slope

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site and brilliantly located.

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Louise C. 3 reviews

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Lovely friendly campsite. Hosts were great and always checking in to make sure everyone was doing OK and happy. Gorgeous views and brilliantly located to some of the stunning scenery around the area. Felt very safe as a solo female traveller. Facilities were kept clean.

Disliked A lot of the site is on the side of a hill which can make it difficult to find a flat spot. It wasn't too bad but I know some people had a to move to find a flatter spot. Also having to pay the £1 for a shower. It was fine because I had change on me, but it could catch you short of you weren't prepared for it.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Toilets clean and good showers (need…

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4 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Toilets clean and good showers (need £1 coins)

Disliked There are very few options to pitch a tent on the flat. The sight is on a slope.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Not overcrowded and even though it is sloped there are flat spots

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Facilities / Activities
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Anonymous

Primitive grass and earth campervan campsite (small)

Liked Nice and peaceful. Owner was helpful in planning our day and how to safely access the various paths.

Recommend to friends Visit again

What a view,great location great price…

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Nigel B. 38 reviews

Primitive grass and earth campervan campsite (small)

Liked What a view,great location great price just a fantastic place to stay and the lady that owns it is so helpful with information about local sites and places to visit would definitely recommend this site

Recommend to friends Visit again

The host Beth was a total…

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10 out of 10
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 Raj M. 1 review

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked The host Beth was a total star, sorted us in a great spot and was so kind and helpful for planning walks Abermaw giving us local info. The site is lovely and quiet, easy to get to.

Disliked Not a dislike but to be aware of the the narrow drystone walk leading up to the pitches and the slight slope of the pitch itself

Recommend to friends Visit again

The peaceful location. Ideal spot for…

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6 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked The peaceful location.
Ideal spot for walking.
Good base for going to various beaches and mountain walks.
Friendly helpful owners.

Disliked Most of the pitches were on a slope and made it difficult to do cooking etc.

This is the only reason why below I have said no to recommend to a friend and no to stay again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Showers and toilets clean and good.…

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9 out of 10
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Tony D. 11 reviews

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Showers and toilets clean and good. Very helpful and friendly owner.

Disliked Not many level pitches.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful place. Friendly owner…

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BEATA P. 3 reviews

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Beautiful place. Friendly owner

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

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 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 Forest Hikers’ paradise Leave the car at home Peaceful Spectacular scenery 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 Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

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 Watersports nearby

Location

Garthyfog

Arthog

Gwynedd

Wales

LL39 1AX

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.70575°N
4.02056°W

Route directions

Access to the site is through a narrow lane with dry stone walls on either side and not suitable for large campervans or motor homes.

Nearest transport

Bus
16.1 mi Sportsman
16.2 mi Tesco
16.9 mi Market Square
Rail
0.5 mi Morfa Mawddach Rail Station
1.4 mi Fairbourne Rail Station
1.9 mi Barmouth Rail Station
Ferry
1.3 mi Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing
1.6 mi Barmouth Ferry Landing
29.8 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

Whether you’re a newbie to the whole walking thing or a seasoned trail veteran, there are walks for all levels locally… and some straight from the site. Perhaps you’ll want to set your sights on Arthog Waterfalls (half an hour’s walk) or go straight for the big gun, Penygader’s mountain trails (under three hours’ walk or 25 minutes’ drive). Those of you who prefer to pedal your way about may want to make headway for the The Mawddach Trail (around half an hour’s walk). This nine-mile traffic-free highway runs down a disused railway line from beachy Barmouth to Dolgellau, where you might want to extend your route along the Precipice Walk (15 minutes’ drive) through meadows, woodlands and a conifer plantation. Your blood may already be pumping from all the activities, but those of you who are after adrenaline practically on tap will want to head on up to Zip World Slate Caverns (50 minutes), where zipwires and trampolines will take things to new heights – not literally, though, as they’re part of an underground cave system.

Food and drink

  • Fairbourne Chippy 1.4 mi
  • Indiana Cuisine 1.4 mi
  • West Restaurant 1.5 mi
  • Penrhyn Bar and Grill 1.6 mi
  • Lobster Pot 1.6 mi
  • Davy Jones Locker 1.6 mi
  • Isis Pizzeria 1.6 mi
  • Inglenook Seafood Restaurant 1.6 mi
  • The Barmouth 1.7 mi
  • The Captain's Table 1.7 mi

Parks and play

  • Bendi-geddig Soft Play 1.9 mi
  • Railway Adventure Playground 5.1 mi

Public transport

  • Station House 1.4 mi
  • Jubilee Road 1.8 mi
  • Eglwys St Tudwal 2.1 mi
  • Ty'r Graig Hotel 2.4 mi
  • Ty'r Graig Hotel 2.5 mi
  • Mynydd ar Mor 2.9 mi
  • Mynydd ar Mor 2.9 mi
  • Caerddaniel 3.9 mi
  • Pont Borthwnog 4.7 mi
  • Sunnysands 4.9 mi

Groceries

  • Spar 1.9 mi
  • The Co-operative Food 2 mi

Family days out

  • Bendi-geddig Soft Play 1.9 mi
  • Railway Adventure Playground 5.1 mi

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Must see

Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway 9 mi

MOMA Wales - Y Tabernacl 10.5 mi

CADW - Harlech Castle 11.2 mi

Portmeirion Gardens 14.7 mi

Ffestiniog Railway 15.7 mi

National Trust

Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 25.1 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

Fairbourne to Barmouth 1.4 mi

Llynau Greggan from Ty Nant 4 mi

Cadair Idris 4 mi

Cadair Idris by the Fox's Path 4.4 mi

Mawddach Estuary 4.7 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 Garthyfog have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Garthyfog dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Garthyfog? Whether you’re a newbie to the whole walking thing or a seasoned trail veteran, there are walks for all levels locally… and some straight from the site. Perhaps you’ll want to set … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Garthyfog?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  7:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Garthyfog? From $32.74 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.