Tyn Yr Onnen Farm

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Aerial view of the site
Aerial view of the site
Peaceful setting
Grass pitches with electric hook-up
Pod exterior
Cute neighbors
Electric hardstanding touring pitches
Large hardstanding touring pitch
Family friendly farm activities
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Peaceful setting
Grass pitches with electric hook-up
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  • Family-run farm on the edge of Snowdonia National Park
  • Donkeys, llamas, chickens and more to see on site
  • Well-known walking country with hundreds of acres direct from the farm
Off to Wales to wander? Pitch up at superbly scenic Tyn Yr Onnen Farm, on the edge of Snowdonia National Park between the Moel Eilio and the Elephant Mountains (Mynydd Mawr), for a hiking holiday you won't forget. Keen-footed wayfarers of all abilities can wander hundreds of acres of heathland direct from the farm including a route right up to Snowdon's peak – although if that thought makes you pale, the Snowdon Mountain Railway with its more relaxed summit accessing is only a few miles away. Guests also travel to Tyn Yr Onnen Farm and this part of north Wales for the coastline and beaches of the Llŷn Peninsula and the Isle of Anglesey within easy driving distance, and to get down with Wales's mighty heritage at the likes of the National Slate Centre and the castles of Harlech, Caernarfon, Bangor, Beaumaris, all nearby. On site, llamas, donkeys, pigs, chickens, ducks, turkeys and newborn lambs in spring inhabit the farm for the kids to coo at: Tyn Yr Onnen is a working 180-acre sheep farm managed by the Griffiths family for over 300 years. Pitches are sheltered, with loads of room for barbecues, and campfires are allowed in one of the camping fields. The children can entertain themselves at the play area with swings, roundabouts and sandpit (parental supervision required at all times, of course), while the grownups should be chuffed at the clean and modern amenities in the refurbished toilet and shower block, with free hot showers, baby changing, disabled facilities and a utility room with washing-up area, campers' fridge and freezer, washing machines and tumble drier. There are also 22-amp electric vehicle charging points. The local village, Waunfawr, is within walking distance and has a village shop open daily, as well as a pub serving the type of good food you want after a hike. There is also a local bus service which runs between Caernarfon and Beddgelert. Please check online for time tables and fares.

Site type

Tent pitches 41
Touring caravan pitches 41
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 11
Motorhome pitches 5
Open now
Opens 21 March

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • The site does not allow gas barbecues with gas cylinders of more than 1kg.

Languages spoken

English

Welsh

Open from Fri, 21 Mar to

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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Reviews

9.6

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96% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

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An all-round amazing campsite which delivers on every level.

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Beth R.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Driving down the road leading to the campsite we were in awe. What a beautiful setting. When we first arrived the staff were incredibly friendly, sharing local knowledge and eagerly showing us around the site, explaining everything that was needed. The site was very well kept and clean throughout, and our very generous pitch had the most incredible views. The sound of the farm animals and the peaceful surroundings made for a very pleasant week away. The whole atmosphere at the campsite is very relaxed and everyone was friendly and courteous. Add in the great extras of a utility room - with microwave, fridge-freezers, washing machines and tumble dryer, along with sinks for washing up and an information unit with great local places of interest to visit - plus the wonderful, large scale maps and ideas of places to visit on the walls outside the reception (which sells lovely local goods and basic supplies) and a super playground for younger children and you have all that you need. Well, except the traditional firepit... Which you can hire along with the necessary logs and kindling from reception, and you have a perfect campsite which, once visited, will no doubt have you yearning to return to again and again. Highly recommend!

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Brian C.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Fantastic scenery. Excellent facilities- spotless.
Great focus on recycling and even have their own water turbine generator.
Beautiful walk onsite through the farm.
Friendly donkeys also!!
Highly recommend this site - an excellent base to explore North Wales from

Fantastic friendly staff, made feel very welcome, clean facilities, loved the donkeys…

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Leanne S.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Fantastic friendly staff, made feel very welcome, clean facilities, loved the donkeys and being able to buy farm made honey :)

Pod was a good size Loved the site Beautiful view Very clean toilets and showers.…

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Katie B.

Camping pod

Liked Pod was a good size
Loved the site
Beautiful view
Very clean toilets and showers.
Friendly staff.

Excellent site facilities really clean friendly stuff lots to do

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Jason S.

Electric grass tent pitch

Liked Site was great very very clean the toilet were spotless friendly staff

Disliked O

Absolutely fantastic stay, close to the best Wales has to offer. The…

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Karine G.

Camping pod

Liked Absolutely fantastic stay, close to the best Wales has to offer. The site is large, well kept, shower block is lovely too

The location, view of the mountains, the animals on site, the toilet…

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Georgia A.

Electric grass tent pitch

Liked The location, view of the mountains, the animals on site, the toilet and shower cleanliness and the reception with all your necessities and local produce to buy

Disliked Shower on the ceiling instead of detachable (but that’s just personal preference) and shower door broken so had to wedge closed with my toiletries bag

Wish we stayed longer

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Staff were welcoming and polite. Facilities were brilliant and spotless plenty of space between pitches and pitches a good size

Disliked Nothing

Overall good site.

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Denise C.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Site was good, no problems.

Disliked Fire pits had to be out by 10.30pm.

Amazing campsite

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Sarah D.

Electric grass pitch (large)

Liked Beautiful well kept campsite in an amazing location. Owners were really friendly and helpful. My husband loved feeding the donkeys. Wished we could have stayed longer.

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 Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. 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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent pitches

Themes

Forest Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 30 inches/75cm) Disabled facilities Pitch close to accessible bathrooms

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point Seasonal pitches Tourer storage facilities

Location

Tyn Yr Onnen Farm

Waunfawr

Caernarfon

Gwynedd

Wales

LL55 4AX

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.10633°N
4.19236°W

Nearest transport

Coach
6.6 km Bus Station
8.6 km Povey's Garage
8.6 km Povey`s Garage
Rail
12.8 km Llanfairpwll Rail Station
13.4 km Bangor (Gwynedd) Rail Station
18.6 km Bodorgan Rail Station
Ferry
36.9 km Holyhead Ferry Terminal
44.1 km Barmouth Ferry Landing
44.6 km Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing
Airport
28.2 km Anglesey 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

The surrounding area has heaps to see and do alongside the rambles, coastlines and castles: if you get a bit stuck for choice, ask the family for their top picks. Within a short drive are Surf Snowdonia in Conway, Zip World in Bethesda (home to Velocity, the fastest zipline in the world and the longest in Europe), the treetop nets of Bounce Below, Zip World Caverns in Blaenau Ffestiniog and GreenWood Forest Park a family adventure park in Y Felinheli. Rather conveniently, one of Wales's top attractions is less than five miles from Tyn Yr Onnen Farm, the National Slate Museum in Llanberis, where kids can get stuck into the story of the country's mining heritage amid talks and demos, quarrymen's houses and interactive play activities. Llanberis village is where many set out to climb Snowdon as the Llanberis Path begins here, winding up the least taxing route (we'll point out again that the Snowdon Mountain Railway goes to the top too). The village is also a popular place for adventurous activities like kayaking, coasteering, scuba diving, mountain biking, pony trekking and high ropes courses. Another popular pull of these parts is the Dinorwig Power Station or Electric Mountain: take an underground tour, set the kids free to play in the den, or test your wits in the Genius Corner puzzle room.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Morfa Dinlle 10 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Llanddwyn 13.6 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Aberffraw 20.1 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Criccieth 20.9 km Sea GoodGoodExcellentExcellent
Craig Du Beach Central 22.4 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Snowdon Mountain Railway 5.3 km

National Slate Museum 5.3 km

Caernarfon Castle 6.8 km

Penrhyn Castle 11.7 km

Beaumaris Castle 18.6 km

National Trust

Plas Newydd Country House and Gardens 10.9 km

Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 24.1 km

Bodnant Garden 29.8 km

Aberconwy House 31 km

Plas yn Rhiw 42.5 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Ceunant Bach - Moel Eilio - Foel Goch 4 km

Gwastadnant - Elidir Fach - Elidir Fawr - Gwastadnant 7.7 km

Beddgelert Forest 9.4 km

Ogwen Cottage - Llyn Bochlwyd - Glyder Fach - Glyder Fawr - Devil's Kitchen 11.6 km

Pen-y-benglog - Llyn Idwal - Devil's Kitchen - Pen-y-benglog 11.6 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

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Tyn Yr Onnen Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Tyn Yr Onnen Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Tyn Yr Onnen Farm? The surrounding area has heaps to see and do alongside the rambles, coastlines and castles: if you get a bit stuck for choice, ask the family for their top picks. Within a … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Tyn Yr Onnen Farm?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Tyn Yr Onnen Farm? From R626,22 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.