Fronalchen Caravan Park

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View of the site at sunset
View of the site at sunset
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Clear view or cader idris
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  • Scenic back-to-basics site in Eryri/Snowdonia National Park
  • A 20-minute drive from beaches at Barmouth and Fairbourne
  • Famed Mach Loop within 10-minute drive; Portmeirion Gardens within 40
How does a spacious, back-to-basics site sound? How about if it were inside a spectacular national park, with stunning views of the mountains? If you answered ‘pretty fab, ta very much’, get motors running all the way to Fronalchen Caravan Park, a family-friendly site five minutes’ drive from Dolgellau in Gwynedd. Ramblers, hikers, bikers and riders are well served hereabouts, as the site’s in Eryri/Snowdonia National Park: Torrent Walk (a four-mile circular route along the River Clywedog gorge) starts less than five minutes away and the mountain biking tracks of Coed-y-Brenin are within half an hour. It's about 20 minutes from here to pony trekking excursions too... surely one of the most photogenic ways to venture around this part of the world...? If this all sounds a tad too hectic, slow things down a notch with a lazy beach day. There are lengthy sandy stretches in Fairbourne and Barmouth (both 20 minutes from base), where hitting the waves on a surfboard or signing up for a fishing trip are highly recommended. Fancy a few zero-fuss days instead? Retreat back to base, where there’s little to distract from gorgeous views of Cadair Idris (hikes start around 40 minutes away) and the mountains around it, and there’s lots of room for kickabouts, dog walks, cosy campfires by the riverbank and leisurely barbecues.

Site type

Tent pitches 150
Touring caravan pitches 150
Motorhome pitches 150
Open now
Opens 30 April
Please note

Pitches

  • A cable measuring at least 20 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.

General

  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Occupancy

  • Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Safety

  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Languages spoken

English

Welsh

Open from Thu, 30 Apr to

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Accommodation

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0 children
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Reviews

8.8

Overall rating from 326 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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PeacefulSpectacular scenery

91% would recommend this site to a friend

90% would stay here again

What customers say

Stunning mountain views, riverside peace. Friendly staff, modern facilities (hot showers!). Plenty of space for tents & fires. Minor hot water for dishes issue & some generator noise, but overall great value, well-kept, and popular.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Will definitely use this site again.

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9 out of 10
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Anonymous

Electric grass tent pitch

Liked Wide open space, no real limit on pitch size, nice toilet block, and great location for Mid-Wales.

Disliked Difficult to criticise, pitch next to us were very noisy, there were dealt with but on there final night they were noisy again, not sites fault, but still very frustrating that others can be so non respectful of others.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent facilities, but be aware of the road noise

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James & Ella P. 5 reviews

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Excellent modern and clean facilities.

Disliked I didn't realise that it was sandwiched between two A roads so there was a little road noise occasionally. It's not a campsite for those who want to go back to nature.

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The back to basic vibe, the…

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Kimberley S. 1 review

Electric grass tent pitch

Liked The back to basic vibe, the little walks around site and the stream/lake.

Recommend to friends Visit again

What a wonderful campsite! ❤️ This was…

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Anonymous

Electric grass tent pitch

Liked What a wonderful campsite! ❤️

This was one of the most memorable parts of our trip to Wales. The atmosphere was absolutely amazing – children playing together, adults chatting, laughter all around the campsite and such a lovely sense of community. 🥰

There were no TVs, no social media, just people enjoying the outdoors, talking, laughing and making memories. The children were having the best time, and it was honestly beautiful to see.

The campsite itself is surrounded by beautiful Welsh nature and is a perfect base for exploring the area.

We came here for a few nights and left with so many wonderful memories. It felt warm, friendly and genuinely special.

Thank you for such a beautiful stay. We would love to come back! ❤️🏕️

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site, happy to stay again.

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Chris M. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Clean and tidy site, lots of space, facilities modern and clean.

Disliked Need a few more pot washing facilities with hot water please.

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Such a great location and clean…

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 Adam O. 3 reviews

Electric grass tent pitch

Liked Such a great location and clean as!!

Disliked Everthing great

Recommend to friends Visit again

A gem of a campsite!!

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Tim Q. 2 reviews

Electric grass tent pitch

Liked Responded to electrical hook up problem very quickly and resolved the issue promptly. New toilet and shower block was clean and well looked after.
Very peaceful campsite with access to a small river, ideal for going for a dip on a hot day.
Location is within 30 minutes of the coast and there are plenty of attractions in the local area. Co-Op and Spar supermarkets situated in Dolgellau itself which is not far from the campsite.

Disliked Nothing

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Lynne B. 3 reviews

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Plenty of space, excellent bathroom facilites

Disliked no hot waterfor washing dishes

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good short stop over or base

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Anonymous

Electric grass tent pitch

Liked Easy check in
Clean
Plenty of room
Nice and quiet
Good location

Disliked No hot water to wash dishes
No toilet roll or hand wash in toilets
only 1 sink to wash dishes

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site, great facilities

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Jon A. 4 reviews

Electric grass tent pitch

Liked Lovely, well maintained, flat site, situated in stunning mountainous surroundings. The people running the site were very helpful and attentive - we called them out a couple of times and they were very happy to help, which we loved! The site was nice and quiet during the week, getting slightly busier at the weekend but it never felt too busy. Toilets and showers were clean and tidy. We loved the little river running through the back of the site, we even saw a Mink fishing in the water. There's no on-site shop, fridge or charging facilities but there is a shop very close by that sells all the basics and does a decent breakfast bap!

Disliked Only very MINOR gripes but...
1) The washing up facilities were somewhat lacking - one sink with a single cold water tap. Not a big problem for us as we took all the kit to wash up in camp.
2) There is only one water tap by the entrance. Again not really a problem for us (as we always bring a festival/beach trolley) but worth noting.

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Features

Portable toilet

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

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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Fronalchen Caravan Park

Fronalchen

Dolgellau

Gwynedd

Wales

LL40 2AD

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52,75167°N
3,85202°W

Nearest transport

Coach
27,3 km Sportsman
27,4 km Tesco
28,6 km Market Square
Rail
13,1 km Morfa Mawddach Rail Station
14,2 km Barmouth Rail Station
14,7 km Fairbourne Rail Station
Ferry
13,9 km Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing
14 km 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

Guests with one foot in the past will find plenty nearby to keep them entertained. Start by poking around the ruins of Cymer Abbey, 10 minutes’ drive away, before diving into ancient Welsh legend beneath the earth in King Arthur’s Labyrinth, chugging along tracks on one of the local heritage narrow gauge railways, and exploring the spectacularly sited Harlech Castle, all within 45 minutes of base. Prefer the wind in your hair? Pick up speed on the ziplines at Zip World Slate Caverns and on the downhill biking trails at Antur Stiniog, both about 40 minutes away, or stick closer to home (10 minutes) to keep eyes peeled for low-flying jets at the famed Mach Loop. Outdoorsy types may want to travel the 20 minutes to Cregennan Lakes instead, where there are lots of trails to traipse along, as well as two lakes for trout fishing. Not your bag? The subtropical Portmeirion Gardens 40 minutes away are an absolute must for budding horticulturalists – be sure to explore this ‘Gwyltt’ (Welsh for wildwood) thoroughly, as there are secret gardens, a derelict castle and even a graveyard to root out.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Barmouth 14,5 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Fairbourne 15,2 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Tal-Y-Bont 17,5 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Dyffryn (Llanendwyn) 18,7 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Llandanwg 20,6 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

MOMA Wales - Y Tabernacl 17,8 km

CADW - Harlech Castle 21 km

Portmeirion Gardens 24,5 km

Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway 24,7 km

Ffestiniog Railway 26,6 km

National Trust

Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 33,5 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

The Precipice Walk, north of Dolgellau 2,5 km

The New Precipice Walk from Llanelltyd 3,2 km

Mawddach Estuary 5,4 km

Cadair Idris by the Fox's Path 5,5 km

Cadair Idris 6,3 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Fronalchen Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Fronalchen Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Fronalchen Caravan Park? Guests with one foot in the past will find plenty nearby to keep them entertained. Start by poking around the ruins of Cymer Abbey, 10 minutes’ drive away, before diving into ancient … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Fronalchen Caravan Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Fronalchen Caravan Park? From R524,66 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.