Graig Wen
From £15 For 1 night, 2 adults- Award-winning and green site in Snowdonia National Park
- Direct access to the Mawddach cycle trail and footpath
- Five minutes' drive from the beach at Fairbourne
Site type
- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Group bookings of 5 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Bookings must not be for more than 21 consecutive nights.
- No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- Reception is unmanned after 6 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 20 or over.
- Units longer than 6.5 m metres are not allowed.
- This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- Estuary Field tent pitches are for children aged 8 years upwards. Families with younger children should book the Orchard Field pitches.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 1 Mar 2024 to
Pitch types & availability
Stopover electric optional hardstanding campervan pitch (no awning)
4 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: Max 6.0m width x 4.0m depth (19.7ft width x 13.1ft depth) Calculated area: 24.0m² (258.3ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £15 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookElectric optional hardstanding and grass campervan pitch
4 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Pitch size: Max 6.5m width x 6.0m depth (21.3ft width x 19.7ft depth) Calculated area: 39.0m² (419.8ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £22 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookEstuary non-electric grass tent pitch
4 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 7.0m width x 5.0m depth (23.0ft width x 16.4ft depth) Calculated area: 35.0m² (376.7ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £22 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookOrchard non-electric grass tent pitch (wild)
4 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 7.0m width x 5.0m depth (23.0ft width x 16.4ft depth) Calculated area: 35.0m² (376.7ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £22 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookEmpress shepherd's hut
4 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Dimensions: 7.5m width x 4.0m length (24.6ft width x 13.1ft length) Calculated area: 30.0m² (322.9ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £95 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 83% of visitors View breakdown
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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Excellent site, fabulous views and would throughly recommend!
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Stopover electric optional hardstanding campervan pitch (no awning)
Liked: Check in process was quick and easy, an envelope with all of our information was ready and waiting which meant we could pitch up straight away. Facilities were fab, clean, tidy and showers were easy to use. There was a lovely walk down to the estuary which was beautiful at sun set. The pan au chocolate’s for breakfast (£2 each) were a great touch and even better that they were warm when we picked them up! Overall a great stay and am looking forward to staying again!
Disliked: Nothing, everything was great!
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Great site with optional views just the showers let it down
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Stopover electric optional hardstanding campervan pitch (no awning)
Liked: Toilets were spotless and smelt lovely the views from the 2 pitches over looking the estuary are stunning , I had a flat pitch with hook up easily in reach , shop on site which I had no need to use and you can also buy books and ice cream from a sheltered cabin , steep walk down to the estuary with lots of other camping pitches
Disliked: I disliked the 2 shared showers and that the screens don't go from the floor to the ceiling and I can understand why people wouldn't use them I didn't like the position of the showers as well as I felt as I was on parade walking up the drive past the other accommodation
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Will be returning as much as possible.
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Stopover electric optional hardstanding campervan pitch (no awning)
Liked: Great set up, with access to the estuary with walks down to Barmouth. Friendly welcome and very helpful. Clean and tidy facilities will definetly be going back.
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From the manager: Thank you! We look forward to seeing you again.
very good site ideally located
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Electric optional hardstanding and grass campervan pitch
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From the manager: Many thanks for your recommendation. Sorry we didn't meet this time but we are glad you enjoyed your stay.
Night away in the camper with the dog.
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Stopover electric optional hardstanding campervan pitch (no awning)
Liked: Lovely site, great location, very quiet.
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From the manager: Thank you for your recommendation of our Stopover pitch.
Brilliant little spot, amazing views. The campsite was clean quiet and had…
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Stopover electric optional hardstanding campervan pitch (no awning)
Liked: Brilliant little spot, amazing views. The campsite was clean quiet and had all needs required! Highly recommend
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From the manager: Thank you for your recommendation of our camper van pitches.
Graig Wen is easy to find. It had all we wanted for…
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Stopover electric optional hardstanding campervan pitch (no awning)
Liked: Graig Wen is easy to find. It had all we wanted for an overnight stay. The showers were nice and hot. Arrival was really easy. The van pitch was good level gravel hard standing. Didn't have electric hookup but easily available if needed. Very reasonably priced.
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From the manager: Thank you for your recommendation of our Stopover pitch.
Such a beautiful little quiet campsite with lovely clean amenities and a…
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Stopover electric optional hardstanding campervan pitch (no awning)
Liked: Such a beautiful little quiet campsite with lovely clean amenities and a stunning view. Easy to find and straightforward instructions left for locating our campsite. Will definitely stay here again!
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From the manager: Thank you for your recommendation of our camper van pitches.
I honestly can’t fault Graig Wen! I booked a glamping holiday for…
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Empress shepherd's hut
Liked: I honestly can’t fault Graig Wen! I booked a glamping holiday for my dad’s birthday in late October 2023. It was just him, my dog, and me :) We stayed in the Empress quarry wagon and were so impressed by it! It was so warm, even without the heating on. Having the en suite was an added touch of luxury. We had all we needed kitchen equipment-wise and really appreciated the eco-friendly washing up liquid. I slept on the lower bunk bed which I found to be very comfortable. Overall, the wagon was welcoming, comfy and cosy. We were pleasantly surprised to find a “welcome spread” on the dining table upon arrival. The hosts had left a bottle of apple juice and 6 Welsh cakes with jam, both of which were locally-made! They’d also left a bar of salted caramel chocolate (made in Powys), some dog treats, and a welcome note with specific info for guests with dogs. The online info guide and info left on laminated printouts around the site were so helpful. The walk down to the Mawddach trail was very peaceful and scenic. About halfway down the path is a little uphill side-trail to a beautiful spot on a hill top- the bridge view! Because of the trees it was a bit difficult to see the full bridge but nevertheless a stunning setting for pictures, with a bench for a nice rest to catch your breath. It only took about 1 minute to climb the hill, but was fairly steep. The campsite was so well maintained, and all facilities were clean and tidy. We really liked that there were recycling and waste bins on site, tucked away out of sight but easy to access. Graig Wen was easy to find for us, but if you’re not looking the turning into the drive can sneak up on you a bit. Be sure to keep an eye on your sat nav or screenshot the directions in case you run out of mobile data! I’ll certainly be returning, and recommending Graig Wen to family and friends :)
Disliked: Not necessarily something we disliked but if you are with Vodafone or O2 you likely won’t have any signal on site. There is Wi-Fi available in the lean-to near the quarry wagons, though, and that was fairly strong- as long as you don’t stray too far. However, if you’re like us you’ll appreciate the lack of internet as you can get more engaged with the surroundings and stay present throughout your stay!
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your thoughtful recommendation of staying in Empress wagon - that's really appreciated. So glad you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to welcoming you back.
Beautiful little spot with the friendliest staff.
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Stopover electric optional hardstanding campervan pitch (no awning)
Liked: Well what can I say, other than what a fantastic site. We hired a van for our travels up to north wales, arrived later than the latest check in. We called the campsite to let them know and it wasn’t a problem but they appreciated the heads up. Arrived in the dark, to wake up this morning to the most amazing views and scenery. The site overlooks the most beautiful lake and mountains, truly breathtaking. But what we really loved about this site was the impeccable service. We packed up ready to set on our travels again around 10.30am, only to realise we had a COMPLETELY flat tyre. With no pump to hand, we went down to reception to ask for aid, and they couldn’t have been any more supportive. Lots of reassure from the lady at reception even though it was passed check out time (really sorry we didn’t catch your name) and even gave us some recommendations for beautiful walks in the area while her husband rang around several tyre garages for us (most are shut on a Saturday). After finding us a garage with a tyre, he then followed us up to the van with a pump to help us. Once we got to the van, he could see that the tyre was completely blown and beyond repair. He then assisted us to jack the car safely and replace the burst tyre with the spare. Honestly cannot thank you both enough, you’ve literally saved our trip. Nothing was too much trouble. I’d also like to add that we tried giving the gentleman £10 (all the cash we had on us) as a thank you, but he would not take it and explained that they were happy to help. Honestly the best, most friendliest campsite to date and we will definitely be returning some day. Spacious clean toilets, beautiful campsite surrounded by breathtaking views and the friendliest staff who cannot do enough for you. Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts ❤️
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From the manager: You are very welcome! Thanks so much for your lovely review. We hope you enjoyed the rest of your trip safely. Best wishes, John and Sarah
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
Car parking by pitch/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
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
Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
52.72244°N
-3.9933°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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Barmouth | 2.9 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Fairbourne | 3.3 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Tal-Y-Bont | 5.8 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Dyffryn (Llanendwyn) | 6.9 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Llandanwg | 9.5 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway 10.5 mi
CADW - Harlech Castle 10.6 mi
MOMA Wales - Y Tabernacl 10.8 mi
Portmeirion Gardens 13.9 mi
Ffestiniog Railway 15 mi
National Trust
Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 23.7 mi
Plas yn Rhiw 27.2 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Llynau Greggan from Ty Nant 2.7 mi
Cadair Idris 2.7 mi
Fairbourne to Barmouth 2.9 mi
Cadair Idris by the Fox's Path 3.1 mi
Mawddach Estuary 3.1 mi
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.
Want to know more about camping in Gwynedd?
- 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: 12 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Graig Wen? From £15 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.