Fronalchen Caravan Park

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View of the site at sunset
View of the site at sunset
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Spacious grass pitches
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Clear view or cader idris
Spacious grass pitches
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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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Reviews

8.8

Overall rating from 345 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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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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PeacefulSpectacular scenery

91% would recommend this site to a friend

90% would stay here again

What customers say

Spacious, scenic spot with a chill vibe & friendly team. Great mountain/river views, loads of tent space, near attractions/walks. Updated loos/showers mostly good, though some early feedback noted old facilities & no hot water for dishes. Fire pits & logs available. Generator/road noise noted, plus some peak-time toilet hiccups. Good value, back-to-basics, highly recommended.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Lovely, well-kept site in a great spot - highly recommended.

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9 out of 10
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Easy-to-reach simple, open campsite in a beautiful area, perfectly located across the lane from Torrent Falls walk.

The shower and toilet block was clean, new and with plenty of space, lots of recycling bins around and the washing-up area was only slightly worse than most sites (just one sink).

The real joy of the site is the setting, and proximity to lovely walks. We camped alongside the river, which was lovely, but came with a surprising level of road noise in the background. Not enough to keep you awake but I'd probably choose the other side of the field next time.

Really helpful, friendly staff and a nice atmosphere. Definitely one to return to.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely Mountain View’s

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 Dylan S. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Lovely park, good toilets and showers

Disliked Washing up facilities are poor for cleaning dishes. The tap decides when it wants to work

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great campsite if you love the activities in the local area

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7 out of 10
Location
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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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Matthew L. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked One of the best views at a campsite, well run and large pitches

Disliked This is not a dislike but the facilities for camping are basic showers, toilets and sinks, outdoor pot washing might be taxing in inclement weather

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great spot, flat camping area, clean…

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9 out of 10
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Great spot, flat camping area, clean facilities. Lovely river flowing past the camp site, Torrent Walk riverside path close by.

Disliked Could do with a bus stop on the A470 so that you can get a bus into Dolgellau as there are no footpaths.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A great site, with lots of things close by to do

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John L. 8 reviews

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Open space allowed for pitching tents - lovely scenery, very close to walks, the coast and the Mach loop. Very clean toilets and showers

Disliked Some traffic noise from busy road

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice place and conditions very good…

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Dumitru M. 1 review

Electric grass tent pitch

Liked Nice place and conditions very good with clean showers and toilets.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Been here 3 times now and keep coming back, such a lovely campsite

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Kamil B. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Views, peace and quiet, good facilities.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lived our stay. The short comings would not stop us from going again.

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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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Nikitta T. 1 review

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked The location was beautiful. Large pitches and as we were non hook up we could pitch anywhere. The kids loved paddling in the river and playing rounders in the big field.

Disliked Not enough sinks in the toilet area.
The washing up facilities are sadly lacking. Cold water only and only one sink for the whole site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Love going to Fronalchen. It's quiet,…

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 Helen M. 7 reviews

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Love going to Fronalchen. It's quiet, the facilities are well maintained and clean. The owners and staff are friendly and helpful. What more could you ask for, other than more time to be able to go more often. We are looking forward to going back, hopefully soon.

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Toilets & showers very good &…

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5 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

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Toilets & showers very good & cleaned on a regular basis. Good sized pitches. Great location.

Disliked A lot of fire pits in use all around the camp site and office selling wood to burn which was a huge concern given the current dry conditions and risk of fire across England and Wales af the moment. We had a government severe alert for fire during our stay but the fires continued after the alert which was very worrying.

No hot water for washing up.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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.

Food and drink

  • Fronoleu Country Hotel 1,2 km
  • The Fork, Cork & Feathers 2,5 km
  • Lemon Grass 2,6 km
  • Cross Foxes 2,6 km
  • Mawddach Pizza Napoletana 4,2 km
  • Penmaenuchaf Hotel 5,2 km

Public transport

  • Dolgellau, Ffordd Bala Road 2,1 km
  • Dolgellau, Ffordd Bala Road 2,2 km
  • Arran Road 2,2 km
  • Arran Road 2,2 km
  • Brithdir, Bont Newydd 2,4 km
  • Brithdir, Bont Newydd 2,4 km
  • Eldon Square 2,5 km
  • Eldon Square 2,5 km
  • Penbryn Garage 2,8 km
  • Penbryn Garage 2,8 km

Groceries

  • Eurospar 2,1 km
  • The Co-operative Food 2,2 km

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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 R526,67 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.