Graig Wen Touring Camp Site

There's beaches 5 minutes away, Cadair Idris mountain range just behind us and Coed y Brenin mountain bike centre within 15 minutes. You can hire bikes to explore the Mawddach Trail from us and pedal to the pub.Whether you're after 4 star comfort or want to sleep under the stars, Graig Wen, near Dolgellau and Barmouth, is an inspirational, back to nature experience. We can host group accommodation and occasional wedding celebrations.Camping & CaravanningOur touring camp site in Snowdonia National Park has direct access to the beautiful Mawddach Estuary and Mawddach Trail. Graig Wen features in the Cool Camping guides - we are in the Top 3 sites in the latest edition of Cool Camping Wales. We are proud to have won a Green Snowdonia Award for Most Sustainable Camp Site and been featured in The Independent's Top 50 Camp sites.Our peaceful camping site has two areas - choose which will suit you best or call us to ask.Campers with motorhomes, caravans and smaller tents can pitch safely on our peaceful 10 pitch touring caravan and camping site from March to December. Some pitches have sweeping views over the Mawddach Estuary and surrounding mountains and there is easy access to clean washing facilities and modern showers. Dogs on leads are welcome.In summer peak season tent campers can also pitch on our lower tent camping fields in sheltered glades, secret meadows or high on a bluff overlooking the estuary. We also have yurts for hire.Sarah and John moved to Graig Wen in 2007 and we are working to improve the facilities and manage the conservation of 40 acres of Snowdonia National Park. In 2012 we refurbished the showers and improved the washing up facilities. But mostly we want to keep Graig Wen the way it is - wild and special. Tent Camping FieldsIn peak season tent campers can pitch on our lower camping fields in sheltered glades, secret meadows or high on a bluff overlooking the estuary. We are proud that our camp site is featured in the Cool Camping guides and has won a Green Snowdonia Award - we are in the top 3 places to camp in Wales in the most up to date edition of Cool Camping.The lower camping fields suit those looking for a back to nature camping experience who don't mind a long, uphill walk to the washing facilities on our touring caravan and camping site. The meadows and wild woods are crossed by streams and dry stone walls and campers are surrounded by unspoilt scenery and wildlife. Your neighbours will be sheep which wander across the organic grazing land and owls! A great camping experience for grown ups with a spirit of adventure and families with older children. Vehicle access is via a steep track so the lower fields are not suitable for vans of any kind which are better suited to our touring site.responsibly managed campfires allowed - logs for sale on siteTree Bog compost toilet on lower fields but own sans recommendednewly refurbished showers up the hill on touring sitecar free camping area for some pitchesusually 2-3 night minimum stay - but call for availabilitypre-order breakfast croissant for collectionsummer events visit Graig Wen on Facebook for more pictures and newsWe have lots of space for tent camping but strictly limit the number of pitches and car access/parking to protect the tranquil environment. There's a few pitches where you can park by your pitch. Most pitches are from 3 - 10 minutes walk from the car parking area. For famililies with lots of kit we try and offer a lift service for arrivals between 2 and 4pm. Outside of these times Please be prepared to carry your kit to your pitch. Wheelbarrows are provided to help! Access to the lower fields is for cars only via a steep track.Please note that we do not accept new arrivals before 12 noon or after 6pm/dark, whichever is earlier. YurtsOur yurts in Snowdonia National Park, North Wales have an amazing location near Barmouth and Dolgellau. Guests are blown away by the views, scenery and seclusion. We have two pet friendly yurts and the romantic Caban in the Glade available between March and October. Our yurt frames are home grown from ash trees on our own woodland and hand crafted by a Welsh business. The yurts are on decked platforms in a secluded glade of silver birches overlooking the Mawddach estuary and mountains. Perfect for a romantic retreat or family adventure - cosy whatever the weather! You can choose from one large yurt and one yurt for two people. We also have a gorgeous eco-pavilion near the yurts called the Caban in the Glade. The Caban can sleep 2 people but during July and August it is let together with a furnished bell tent which can sleep up to four people. Yurt features:wood-burning stove inside, camp fire outsidesimple cooking facilities on 2 ring camping gas stove with pans, plates, cutlery and utensilscool box and fridge access for freezing ice blocksfuton beds, rugs and floor cushions - bring your own bedding, pillows and towels or hire from us in advancedecking and outdoor seating area. newly refurbished showers and toilets nearby on camp sitewe can provide a Mawddach breakfast hamper or Snowdonia snack hamper brought to your door or a bottle of chilled bubbly for your arrival. You can pre-order breakfast croissants for collectionyurts available from mid March until Octoberwell behaved dogs on leads welcome (£10 charge/dog). Please note sheep graze freely around the yurts.Bring your torch and listen out for owls and other creatures of the night.The AreaJust a few minutes from our Snowdonia B & B, camping and self-catering accommodation, you can go horse-riding on sandy beaches, mountain biking at Coed-y-Brenin, fishing, sailing or kayaking. You can walk for hours in our quiet corner of Snowdonia National Park and see just mountains, sky and sheep. Or you can take a steam train up Snowdon and join the crowds at the new visitor centre. Wild swimming spots, RSPB reserves, gorge scrambling, wild food feasts, wildlife safaris, geocaching - Snowdonia National Park and North / Mid Wales offer all sorts of memorable experiences within easy reach of Graig Wen. Keep an eye on our events page and blog for information about activities taking place here on site.Car sick? Leave the roads behind and explore on foot, bike, train or boat. Graig Wen is well placed for a car-free holiday.Sarah and John can provide you with more information and guides about the local area. If you are interested in quirkier attractions such as exploring an abandoned Welsh slate mine or the rabbit village, just ask us…OUR TOP TIPS FOR DAYS OUT:Cycle the flat water-side Mawddach Trail to the George III pub, Fairbourne's blue flag beaches, shops and steam railwayStroll over Barmouth's iconic bridge for fish and chips, ice cream and bargain-hunting. Catch Emily's ferry back to FairbourneClimb up Arthog waterfalls and on up to Cadair Idris mountainBe inspired towards a greener way of life at the Centre for Alternative Technology or sail through underground caverns at King Arthur's Labyrinth – both at CorrisVisit Portmeirion – the Italianate fantasy village made famous in The Prisoner cult TV showExplore the beautiful wilderness that is the Rhinogs - just a few ferral goats for companyDolgellau (pronounced Dol-geth-lie) is an attractive market town 5 miles from Graig Wen. Here you'll find excellent independent shops, a monthly farmer's market (every 3rd Sunday) plus a range of both traditional and modern cafes, restaurants and pubs. There are two restuarants featured in the 2010 Good Food Guide within 10 minutes drive of Graig Wen. Foodies can also buy direct from producers at the farm gates and should make a date with nearby Machynlleth's Wednesday market and stylish craft shops.DirectionsBY BIKE OR FOOT- direct access from Mawddach Trail. Special rates for bike/backpackers. Use the signposted stile from the Trail about 1 mile East of Morfa Mawddach Station, just after the large, concrete tank traps, or about 3 miles West of 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 1 mile away with direct access along Mawddach Trail. We can arrange pick-up (including mountain bikes) or drop off at the station. The Cambrain rail route around the coast here is spectacular.You can download some excellent guides from the Cambrian Train Line site including Train Gazers showing points of interest along the route and Trailways walks from station to stationBY BUS– buses run between Aberystwyth/Machynlleth and Dolgellau (No. 28) - ask driver to drop you at Graig Wen between Penmaenpool and Arthog.BY CARPlease ignore Sat Nav if using our post code! It takes you a couple of miles too far to Morfa Mawddach railway station.– Turn off A470 Dolgellau bypass, and take A493 signposted Tywyn/Fairbourne. Approx 5 miles from Dolgellau and 1 mile BEFORE Arthog village look out for the second road traffic sign with the horse symbol on the left hand side, followed by a solitary post-box on right.Continue for approx 300 meters along a narrow stretch of road and look out for the Graig Wen entrance/sign on the right hand side on the brow of a slight hill .Larger caravans and motorhomes should approach from Dolgellau direction as left turn from Fairbourne direction difficult.Ignore Sat Nav if using post code! It takes you a couple of miles too far to Morfa Mawddach railway station.GPS Ref: SH65500 15750