Ael y Garnedd

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Aerial view of the site
Lovely views
Grass pitches with great views
22no. fully-serviced hard standing pitches

  • Family-run touring park set in open Anglesey countryside
  • Just off the A55; Caernarfon and Beaumaris 20 minutes’ drive
  • Dog-friendly site with views of Snowdonia National Park
Stuck deciding between the mountains, the coast and the countryside? All three are easily accessed from Ael y Garnedd, a family-run touring park in Star, Anglesey. How so? Well, this site has a splendid selection of well-maintained, level pitches in pleasant grounds just off the A55, easily accessible from the Britannia Bridge and close to the Anglesey coastline. The pitches have the added bonus of spectacular views over the mountains of Snowdonia National Park (which is from 20 minutes’ drive away, by the way). Whether it's mountaineering in Snowdonia, rib rides and exploring the castle in Beaumaris (20 minutes), or lunch in Caernarfon (20 minutes), the site's central location is bound to come very much in handy. That’s what makes this place such a great base for family and dog-friendly holidays spent both on the island and mainland. Sandy beaches are close by too, and you'll be less than 30 minutes from the offerings at Benllech, Aberffraw, Rhosneigr and Ynys Llanddwyn, a haven for ramblers, rockpoolers and cyclists. With amenities like grey-waste disposal, toilets and showers all provided, as well as a laundry room, life on site is comfortable, and if you do need to venture out it won't take you long to find what you're looking for. The nearest pub is five minutes' drive, while Menai Bridge (10 minutes) has a large supermarket and an array of shops and restaurants.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 33
Motorhome pitches 33
Open now
Opens 1 March
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).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Please be aware that the site operates a one-way system for entry and exit to the park. All tents must have breathable ground sheets.

Languages spoken

English

Welsh

Open from Sat, 01 Mar to

Open from Sun, 01 Mar to

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Pitch types & availability

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95% would recommend this site to a friend

91% would stay here again

What customers say

Clean site, beautiful views, great modern facilities, friendly owners & peaceful vibe. Good base for exploring Anglesey/North Wales. Slight road noise & slope on pitches. Highly recommended, guests keen to revisit.

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Great little site .

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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked Great clean site , amazing views of Snowdon Hills .
Bank for electric pitches steep to reverse up when grass damp .

Disliked Not sure why people were always put on pitch next to us when lots of free pitches available . Less relaxing especially with dogs . No shop on site . Can’t plug sinks in bathrooms so waste water when shaving .

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Lovely clean facility Nice site Quite…

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Paul B.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Lovely clean facility
Nice site
Quite easy to find

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Lovely site!

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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked We have just got back from our weekend stay, we had a lovely chilled weekend. The site is immaculate, great facilities, and a very quiet area.

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Showers/toilets modern and clean.

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david a.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Mostly a good site.

Disliked Traffic noisy from the close by A55,Wi-Fi doesn’t work,owners explained the problems they were having with it.

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Lovely clean facilities.…

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NIGEL C.

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Liked Lovely clean facilities.

Disliked A shame the only contact we had with owners was via email, would have been nice to actually meet someone.

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Excellent site

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Michael H.

Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked First class facilities, fully serviced pitches,site well maintained and organised. Friendly staff.

Disliked Minor issue weak wifi

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Excellent

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Angela B.

Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Everything the views the peace and quiet and the size of the pitches

Disliked How the electric kept tripping out on pitch no. 8

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Amazed at how tidy and clean the site was

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Ceinwen O.

Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Absolutely spotless. Very quiet. Tidy and just what we like

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Pre-arrival email, informative and helpful. The…

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Chris B.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Pre-arrival email, informative and helpful. The site is spotless, toilets and showed superb. Nothing negative to say at all.

Disliked Nothing.

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Very nice campsite spotlessly clean and…

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Paula L.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Very nice campsite spotlessly clean and modern toilets and showers . Would definitely stay again

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Features

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 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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Spectacular scenery

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Pitch close to accessible bathrooms Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

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 Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers Motorhome service point Seasonal pitches Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Ael y Garnedd

Garnedd Ddu

Star

Gaerwen

Anglesey

Wales

LL60 6AN

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.22564°N
4.24163°W

Nearest transport

Coach
7.7 km Bus Station
9.7 km Bus Station
19.6 km Povey's Garage
Rail
2.2 km Llanfairpwll Rail Station
7.1 km Bangor (Gwynedd) Rail Station
12 km Bodorgan Rail Station
Ferry
27.5 km Holyhead Ferry Terminal
Airport
19.8 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

When you want to stay pretty local, make Menai Suspension Bridge (five minutes' drive) your first stop. The huge suspension bridge between Anglesey and mainland Wales is a sight to behold. Plas Cadnant Hidden Gardens (10 minutes) is rather interesting too, as a historic estate with peaceful gardens and tea rooms. Beaumaris (20 minutes) next? This stop is by the seaside, hence the gorgeous promenade, and the castle is also worth a visit. Caernarfon Castle (20 minutes) has a big ‘wow’ factor too – the huge palace-style fortress sits along the river Seiont and looks very grand. In Conwy (30 minutes), there’s another castle, as well as the harbour where boat tours take off across the coast. For those of you interested in getting to know legends and history around St David, visit the island of Ynys Llanddwyn (30 minutes). The scenery is just as great at Great Orme (45 minutes), a chunk of limestone land that juts out into the sea and has been named the ‘sea monster’ by the Vikings. Time for some adrenaline instead? Zip World Fforest (40 minutes) has a forest rollercoaster and zipwires or swings over the treetops.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
St Davids - Benllech 10.2 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Benllech 10.6 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Llanddona 10.9 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Llanddwyn 13.6 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Traeth Lligwy 15.3 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Caernarfon Castle 9.9 km

Beaumaris Castle 10.7 km

Penrhyn Castle 11.2 km

Snowdon Mountain Railway 14.4 km

National Slate Museum 14.4 km

National Trust

Plas Newydd Country House and Gardens 2.8 km

Aberconwy House 28.2 km

Bodnant Garden 29.5 km

Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 32.8 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

MALLTRAETH MARSH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 05/07/2002) 4.8 km

Wern y Wylan - Pentraeth Forest - Wern y Wylan 9.3 km

Gyrn Wigau and Foel Grach 12.4 km

Newborough Forest and Llanddwyn Island 13.6 km

Bethesda - Ogwen 13.7 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 Ael y Garnedd have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Ael y Garnedd dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Ael y Garnedd? When you want to stay pretty local, make Menai Suspension Bridge (five minutes' drive) your first stop. The huge suspension bridge between Anglesey and mainland Wales is a sight to behold. Plas … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Ael y Garnedd?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Ael y Garnedd? From R649,08 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.