Gadlas Wild Camping

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The view from Foel Bella
The view from foel bella
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Ben ffridd campground with far-reaching views
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Ben ffridd sheltered by trees
Lambs playing by the foel camping field
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Foel has spectacular views
Ben ffridd campground with far-reaching views
Ben ffridd camping area

  • Remote wild camping with spectacular Cadair Berwyn views in Gwynedd
  • Eryri National Park 15 minutes’ drive and Llangollen half an hour
  • Grass pitches on a working sheep farm; pub about 15 minutes’ walk
There’s remote and then there’s really remote. If you’re after the latter, make a beeline for Gadlas Wild Camping, 15 minutes’ drive from Bala in Gwynedd, North Wales. Here there are four meadows set aside for ‘proper’ wild camping on a 40-acre working sheep farm; the small number of pitches all have spectacular views towards the Cadair Berwyn mountains and on clear days you can see Llyn Tegid in the distance too. Facilities only stretch to composting loos, so you’ll need to bring in all your vital stuff – drinking water, torches and food for starters, and barbecue kits if you’re going down the self-catering route. To add a touch of adventure to your Welsh escape, the pitches can only be accessed by four-wheel drive, although the farm owners do offer a quad-and-trailer service to take you and all your gear to your pitch. And remote most certainly doesn’t mean nothing to do. All the walking, hiking, biking and climbing offerings of Eryri National Park are but 15 minutes’ drive away, Bala has shops, cafés and a watersports centre, and there’s a pub about 15 minutes’ stroll from the pitches.

Site type

Tent pitches 10
Motorhome pitches 3
Touring caravan pitches 3
Open now
Opens 28 March
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • Facilities/activities including £10 are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 7 consecutive nights.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Minimum spacing of 50 metres between pitches.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • No gas barbecues allowed.
  • No charcoal barbecues allowed.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.
  • There are no bins onsite: all rubbish will need to be taken home with you.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • Parking by pitch is possible for 4x4's only. The site can transport campers and their equipment to their pitch via quad and trailer.

Languages spoken

English

Welsh

Open from Fri, 28 Mar to

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children
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Reviews

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We wasn’t disturbed at all, Peaceful Maintained land…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked We wasn’t disturbed at all,
Peaceful
Maintained land

Really lovely spot, plenty of privacy, friendly people and nice clean toilet…

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Anonymous

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Liked Really lovely spot, plenty of privacy, friendly people and nice clean toilet facility.

The location was amazing. So secluded and peaceful. Our hosts were very…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked The location was amazing. So secluded and peaceful. Our hosts were very warm and friendly, and clearly cared a lot for the land. We loved the firepit, and the ability to order logs.

Disliked The only things I would say that could be improved would be having access to drinking water, and if possible, access to a shower or somewhere to clean yourself up.

Would stay here anytime. Proper camping no interruptions.

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Anonymous

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Liked Setting was amazing. Both hosts were great nothing to much trouble very friendly and just nice people.

Disliked Nothing

Great quiet pitch. Hilly - but hey it’s wales !

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chris s.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Lovely views of the Berwyn range. Nobody else in sight. Even got most of my gear taken up the hill on quad which I was very thankful for as it’s very steep. It was my choice to go up to the top for views as there were plenty of spaces down at bottom.

Disliked Nothing really. As usual the wind blows hard in wales so make sure you take appropriate gear. Ground is skate / shake so you may need to secure pegs with rock weights but plenty about.

Quiet, flat, dry ground in a field of lambs. Lovely welcome.…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass and earth touring pitch

Liked Quiet, flat, dry ground in a field of lambs. Lovely welcome.

Disliked Bit pricey for a patch of grass

Very nice and beautiful place to relax

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Aldis A.

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Liked Very beautiful place, I recommend to visit it, lovely friendly owners give you a choice of which place you like more, quiet and relaxing atmosphere.

The isolation as close to wild camping as possible…

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Victoria B.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked The isolation as close to wild camping as possible

Disliked Nothing perfect if you like to just shut off, so it is just a field but that was just what we like

Perfect wild camping site with incredible views!

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Samantha P.

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Liked This campsite was incredible, one of the best we have stayed at!
Views are absolutely stunning.
Location is great.
We have two young children and a dog and not once did we worry about them walking off and doing their own thing as there is so much space!!
Very friendly and welcoming owners.
Will definitely be coming back!
Highly recommend!!

Absolutely beautiful little spot in the middle of the woods. Felt like…

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Kathryn J.

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Liked Absolutely beautiful little spot in the middle of the woods. Felt like a true wild camping spot. The hosts were easy to communicate with and attentative to any needs. A fire pit with logs was available to rent (ample amount of logs provided for the cost). A compost toilet is available. If you are looking for a camping spot reflective of wild camping then this beautiful site is the place to be. Can't wait to go back. 😃

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful Remote location Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No drinkable water point No hot water No running water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

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

Location

Gadlas Wild Camping

Y Gadlas

Ty Uchaf

Bala

Gwynedd

Wales

LL23 7LA

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.9365°N
3.51708°W

Nearest transport

Coach
23.6 km Parade Street 2
29.1 km Alma Road
29.2 km Crossroads Stores
Rail
25.7 km Betws-y-Coed Rail Station
27.3 km Pont-y-Pant Rail Station
27.9 km Dolwyddelan Rail Station
Ferry
43.4 km Barmouth Ferry Landing
43.5 km Porth Penrhyn 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

Local attractions and activities include: - Bala Lake/Llyn Tegid: 15 minutes’ drive - Eryri National Park entrance: 15 minutes - Llangollen (restaurants and museums): half an hour - Castell Dinas Brân: 35 minutes - Foel Gasnach DH Tracks: 35 minutes - Pontcysyllte Aqueduct: 40 minutes - National Trust - Chirk Castle: 45 minutes - Cadair Berwyn (hiking): 50 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Abergele (Pensarn) 40.4 km Sea N/AN/AGoodGood
Kinmel Bay (Sandy Cove) 41.8 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Marine Lake, Rhyl 41.9 km Sea N/AN/AGoodGood
Harlech 41.9 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Colwyn Bay Porth Eirias 42.4 km Sea ExcellentExcellentN/AN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Bodelwyddan Castle 36.1 km

Bodnant Garden 38.1 km

Portmeirion Gardens 39 km

Rhuddlan Castle 39.5 km

Powis Castle & Garden 39.9 km

National Trust

Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 25.3 km

Chirk Castle 28.6 km

Bodnant Garden 38.1 km

Aberconwy House 43.5 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Llandrillo and the Berwyns from the West 5.6 km

The Clwydian Way (6): Corwen - Pentre 10.8 km

Carnedd y Filiast 12.3 km

Pistyll Llanrhaeadr and the Berwyns 13.1 km

The Clwydian Way (7): Pentre - Cyffylliog 14.1 km

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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Gadlas Wild Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Gadlas Wild Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Gadlas Wild Camping? Local attractions and activities include: - Bala Lake/Llyn Tegid: 15 minutes’ drive - Eryri National Park entrance: 15 minutes - Llangollen (restaurants and museums): half an hour - Castell Dinas Brân: 35 … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Gadlas Wild Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Gadlas Wild Camping? From R677,98 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.