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Campsite in Dolgellau - Gwynedd - North Wales - Wales

Graig Wen

Croeso - that's a warm Welsh welcome!

Site Summary
Number of pitches: unknown
Units: Motor Homes Tents Touring Caravans
Open: From March 1 To January 4
Contact Details
Sarah and John
Arthog
Dolgellau
Gwynedd
LL39 1BQ



Facilities on this campsite

BBQ Area Campfires Allowed Chemical Disposal Dogs Welcome Electric Hookup Gas Exchange Hard Standing Pitches Shop Showers Toilet Block Washing Up

Description

Campers with motorhomes, caravans and smaller tents can pitch safely on our peaceful 15 pitch touring site, where there are sweeping views over the Mawddach Estuary and surrounding mountains and easy access to the washing facilities and showers.

In peak season tent campers can also pitch on our lower camping fields in sheltered glades, secret meadows or high on a bluff overlooking the estuary.

The lower camping fields suit those looking for a back to nature camping experience who don't mind a long, uphill walk to the facilities on our touring site. The meadows and wild woods are crossed by streams and dry stone walls and campers are surrounded by unspoilt scenery and wildlife. A great camping experience for grown ups with a spirit of adventure and families with older children.

responsibly managed campfires allowed - logs for sale on site
Tree Bog compost toilet on lower fields but own sans recommended
car free camping area

There are 8 hard standing pitches for toureres, with electric hook ups suitable for smaller motorhomes, caravans and tents. There are also a few grass pitches for tent campers.

Park Facilities:

8 level hard standing pitches with electric hook ups suitable for caravans and motorhomes

Grass pitches for smaller tents
Two ladies and two gents loos

Two unisex showers (£1)

Dogs on leads welcome

Pub within 30 minutes cycle ride along estuary trail

BBQs allowed and communal campfire area

Most pitches have good TV reception for those with aerials

Mobile phone reception (except for 02 users)

Public transport from site entrance

Bike hire locally

Shops and launderette within 2 miles

Camp shop selling essentials such as bread, milk and Calor gas
starry skies and birdsong



Local Attractions

Take a steam train up a mountain or swing through the trees on a rope adventure - Snowdonia National Park and North / Mid Wales offer all sorts of memorable experiences within easy reach of Graig Wen. Car sick? Leave the roads behind and explore on foot, bike, train or boat. Just a few minutes from Graig Wen you can go horse-riding on the beach, mountain biking at Coed-y-Brenin, fishing from the sea or Cregennan Lakes, sailing or kayaking.

Sarah and John can provide you with more information and guides about the local area. If you are interested in quirkier attractions such as Slate Modern 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 railway
Stroll over Barmouth's iconic bridge for fish and chips, ice cream and bargain-hunting. Catch Emily's ferry back to Fairbourne
Climb up Arthog waterfalls and on up to Cadair Idris mountain
Be 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 Corris
Visit Portmeirion – the Italianate fantasy village made famous in The Prisoner cult TV show
Play traditional Welsh instruments – no talent required! – at the interactive displays at Ty Siamas, Dolgellau's new National Centre for Welsh Folk Music
Or just sit on our terrace, sipping a drink and watching the woodpeckers.

Dolgellau (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. Gourmets should make a date with nearby Machynlleth's Wednesday market and stylish craft shops.


Location

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 solitary post-box on right hand-side. Graig Wen is approx 200 yards further on brow of slight hill on right hand side.

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.

Grid Ref: SH654157




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