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Orchard non-electric grass tent pitch (wild)

From £22 (£22) 1 night, 2 adults plus taxes or fees £10 (£10)

4 people maximum 10/10 4 reviews

The wild camping is not suitable for very young children. Access is via a steep track and parking is in the car park 300-400 metres from the pitches.

One Tent allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Max 7m width × 5m depth (35m²)

Ground type

Grass

0 rooms

Suitable for

Tent, (Trailer tent not allowed)

Features

Car 1 included, 1 max.
Dog(s) allowed 0 included, 2 max.
Fridge 1 included, 1 max.
Firepit

Other restrictions

Awnings not allowed

Gazebos not allowed

Pup tents not allowed

Car parking by pitch not allowed

Extras

Car (compulsory) £10 (£10) per stay
Dog (2 max) £3 (£3) per stay
Travelling without a car? (1 max) -£10 (-£10) per stay

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Availability
Arrive or depart on this date
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Based on 1 night, 2 adults
* plus taxes or fees £10 (£10)
2 adults

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Graig Wen

View prices & book 9.4 75 reviews
Campervan pitch with hardstanding, grass for awning and electric hook up
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Reviews

9.4

Overall rating from 75 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
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Spectacular sceneryPeaceful

95% would recommend this site to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

Graig Wen boasts a gorgeous, tranquil spot with fantastic views, ideal for exploring nearby trails and towns. Guests rave about the welcoming hosts, spotless amenities, and thoughtful touches like pastry orders. While highly praised for its vibe and scenery, some touring pitches are road-adjacent, potentially noisy for light sleepers. Shared showers are basic for some, but mostly clean and functional.

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Stunning scenery and very peaceful, clean…

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Mark S.

Stopover electric optional hardstanding campervan pitch (no awning)

Liked Stunning scenery and very peaceful, clean and tidy lovely idea about the ice creams although we didn’t have one.

Recommend to friends Visit again

An amazing site for views, star gazing and connecting with nature

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John W.

Stopover electric optional hardstanding campervan pitch (no awning)

Liked Amazing views, great hosts, quiet site, clean facilities, close location to trails, ease of check in / check out, clear communication and just generally a lovely site!

Kids enjoyed the hammocks, rope swing and ability to play in the massive fields. Great access to the estuary trail for our bikes to Barmouth / Fairbourne and other locations!

The pizza night that happened to be on the day we arrived was great, lovely to enjoy a freshly baked pizza and a Welsh beer and cider!

4G signal was good on Three and Vodafone. Starlink works well on motorhome pitches 1-4 or camping fields.

Disliked Nothing!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site with everything it needed.

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Anonymous

Stopover electric optional hardstanding campervan pitch (no awning)

Liked Easy, organised check in.
Good communication.
Pitch and facilities clean and tidy.
Easy to find from the main road.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Small well presented site with fantastic…

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Anonymous

Stopover electric optional hardstanding campervan pitch (no awning)

Liked Small well presented site with fantastic view. Warm welcome, thoughtful relax area and good information about wildlife and the area.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful location. Excellent information shared about…

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ruth O.

Electric optional hardstanding and grass campervan pitch

Liked Beautiful location. Excellent information shared about the local area.
Icecream honesty box.
Green credentials.
Access to walking and public transport.

Disliked Not really a dislike but might have used the shop if it was open a little more.

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Surrounding area and scenery and my…

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Ryan W.

Stopover electric optional hardstanding campervan pitch (no awning)

Liked Surrounding area and scenery and my roommate the robin

Disliked Leaving

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site

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Anonymous

Stopover electric optional hardstanding campervan pitch (no awning)

Liked Pastry order option great idea & really tasty. Sourdough loaf lasted us all week
Very welcoming, offered advice of where to get an evening meal so helpful
Level pitch for camper van

Disliked As our 1st venture in a camper van parking to check in at reception a little tight

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Lovely peaceful place great for walking…

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Melvyn C.

Electric optional hardstanding and grass campervan pitch

Liked Lovely peaceful place great for walking and exploring.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful site, perfect amenities, would come again

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Niall H.

Orchard non-electric grass tent pitch (wild)

Liked Campsite was beautiful! So peaceful and with dedicated pitches your soace is mever intruded, we had the whole orchard site pretty much to ourselves it was bliss, views are amazing in the mornings. Facilities are perfect, a little walk away from your site but its not a problem at all, gives a good excuse to explore the site. The contactless check in is very nice as it allows you to fully disconnect from any public interaction if you so wish, highly recommend this campsite

Disliked There was a few midges in evenings but thats no fault of the owner so no negative points there, just make sure if weather is warm to bring some bug spray or a face net

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks so much for sharing your tips and your lovely recommendation of tent camping in our orchard field. Really appreciated!

Lovely & peaceful; everything environmentally friendly factored in ❤️

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Rachel H.

Empress shepherd's hut

Liked Lovely site, the Empress glamping was well set up and the mattress so comfortable. Thoughtful gifts for us and the dog, good quality pans and plates etc. and the outside seating area was spacious. Site had lots of facilities for recycling and so many little touches that would make a longer stay really comfortable.

Disliked Seat pad cushions for the bench seats at the inside table would make it a bit more comfy.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: We're so pleased you enjoyed your stay in Empress wagon - Thanks very much for your recommendation!

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 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 Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Tents for hire Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly 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 Leave the car at home Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping 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

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

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

Location

Graig Wen

Arthog

Dolgellau

Gwynedd

Wales

LL39 1YP

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.72244°N
3.9933°W

Route directions

For larger caravans and motorhomes, don't follow a sat nav, but follow these instructions instead. Approach from Dolgellau, turning off the A470 Dolgellau bypass at the junction signposted Tywyn/Fairbourne onto the A493. It is exactly 4.5 miles from the junction, on the brow of a slight hill on the right-hand side. Keep your eyes open for the sign, as the left turn from the Fairbourne direction can be difficult. By bike or foot: There is direct access to the site from Mawddach Trail. Use the signposted stile from the Trail about a mile east of Morfa Mawddach station, just after the large, concrete tank traps, or about tthree miles west of the George III pub. Walk about 600 metres up hill through a field, past a house then across another field and up a steep track through woods. Reception is at the furthest double glass doors on the side of the building nearest the road. By train: Morfa Mawddach station is 1 mile away with direct access along the Mawddach Trail. The Graig Wen team can arrange pick-up (including mountain bikes) or drop off at the station: please give them a call a couple of days before arrival using the contact details provided in your booking confirmation. By bus: Buses run between Aberystwyth/Machynlleth and Dolgellau (no. 28): ask the driver to drop you at Graig Wen between Penmaenpool and Arthog.

Nearest transport

Coach
24.8 km Sportsman
24.9 km Tesco
26.1 km Market Square
Rail
3.1 km Morfa Mawddach Rail Station
4.3 km Barmouth Rail Station
4.8 km Fairbourne Rail Station
Ferry
3.8 km Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing
4 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

There’s sno lack of things to do in Snowdonia National Park as well as walking, cycling and mountain biking: scale the summit at Snowdon to the visitor centre for ideas (or take the steam train if you’re out of puff). Wildlife watching is all around too: have a squint at the RSPB reserve between Arthog and Friog, or take a trip into Coed-y-Brenin after mountain biking to get a glimpse of otters, deer, badgers and foxes. Beach horse riding is available within minutes of Graig Wen, and fishing and watersports at the beaches of Barmouth and Fairbourne: Barmouth Harbour is a popular spot to hire a boat for sea fishing trips, while Fairbourne is famed for its windsurfing and surfing. Start off at Fairbourne, as its Fairbourne Steam Railway puffs gently along from here to Penrhyn Point, where the passenger ferry leaves for Barmouth. Harlech, Portmeiron and the Centre for Alternative Technology at Machynlleth are all about 45 minutes’ drive away.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Barmouth 4.6 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Fairbourne 5.3 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Tal-Y-Bont 9.4 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Dyffryn (Llanendwyn) 11.1 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Llandanwg 15.2 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway 16.8 km

CADW - Harlech Castle 17 km

MOMA Wales - Y Tabernacl 17.3 km

Portmeirion Gardens 22.4 km

Ffestiniog Railway 24.1 km

National Trust

Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 38.1 km

Plas yn Rhiw 43.7 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Llynau Greggan from Ty Nant 4.4 km

Cadair Idris 4.4 km

Fairbourne to Barmouth 4.7 km

Cadair Idris by the Fox's Path 4.9 km

Mawddach Estuary 5 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 Graig Wen have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Graig Wen dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Graig Wen? There’s sno lack of things to do in Snowdonia National Park as well as walking, cycling and mountain biking: scale the summit at Snowdon to the visitor centre for ideas (or take … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Graig Wen?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Graig Wen? From R358,01 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.