Fronalchen Caravan Park
View prices & book- Scenic back-to-basics site in Eryri/Snowdonia National Park
- A 20-minute drive from beaches at Barmouth and Fairbourne
- Famed Mach Loop within 10-minute drive; Portmeirion Gardens within 40
Site type
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- A cable measuring at least 20 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Welsh
Open from Wed, 1 May to
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass tent pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8.0m width x 6.0m depth (26.2ft width x 19.7ft depth) Calculated area: 48.0m² (516.7ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £24 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookNon-electric grass touring pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6.0m width x 8.0m depth (19.7ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 48.0m² (516.7ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £24 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookElectric grass tent pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6.0m width x 8.0m depth (19.7ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 48.0m² (516.7ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £30 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookElectric grass touring pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6.0m width x 8.0m depth (19.7ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 48.0m² (516.7ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £30 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 65% of visitors View breakdown
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Easy quiet stay.
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Liked: Nice location. Good toilet and shower facilities.
Disliked: Unsure of where reception was.
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Great site with good clean facilities and great mountain views
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Liked: The ease of booking in as well as the toilets were nice n clean, the showers were nice and warm too. You could have fire pits which was great 😊 the location was perfect for anyone wishing to go hiking like I did. The views of the mountains from the site were spectacular & I will be returning again
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Excellent site with clean facilities, friendly staff and level pitches
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Liked: Very nice place, clean and nice people around! So many wonderful places to visit nearby. This was my second time on this site,and looking forward to come back soon!
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All you need fore camping…
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Liked: All you need fore camping
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Bargain and great facilities.
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Liked: Perfect toilets.
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Clean Quiet Nice walks…
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Liked: Clean Quiet Nice walks
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Clean showers and toilets nice views and river just next to our…
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Liked: Clean showers and toilets nice views and river just next to our tents.
Disliked: None
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Loved the river had lots of fun splashing about with the kids…
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Liked: Loved the river had lots of fun splashing about with the kids
Disliked: No door on toilets
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The positioning of campsite, 5minutes from Bala lake.. 20 minute drive from…
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Liked: The positioning of campsite, 5minutes from Bala lake.. 20 minute drive from Barmouth. This campsite does what it says on the tin, stunning views.. greeted by friendly staff and reasonably priced
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Decent showers and toilets which were really clean. Great location and friendly…
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Liked: Decent showers and toilets which were really clean. Great location and friendly staff. Logs and fires available at a reasonable price.
Disliked: Electric generator was slightly noisy but can’t be helped.
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Features
Portable toilet
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
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Portable toilet
Pub toilets
Public telephone
Shower available
Toilet block
Washing-up area
Wifi
Groups welcome
D. of E. welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Rallies welcome
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
Peaceful
Remote location
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
No hot water
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Nearby farmers' market
Shop nearby
Type
Large (51-200 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Horse riding nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Restaurant nearby
Sailing nearby
Watersports nearby
Location
Fronalchen Caravan Park
Fronalchen
Dolgellau
Gwynedd
Wales
LL40 2AD
Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.75167°N
-3.85202°W
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 | 9 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Fairbourne | 9.5 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Tal-Y-Bont | 10.8 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Dyffryn (Llanendwyn) | 11.6 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Llandanwg | 12.8 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
MOMA Wales - Y Tabernacl 11.1 mi
CADW - Harlech Castle 13 mi
Portmeirion Gardens 15.2 mi
Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway 15.3 mi
Ffestiniog Railway 16.5 mi
National Trust
Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 20.8 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
The Precipice Walk, north of Dolgellau 1.5 mi
The New Precipice Walk from Llanelltyd 2 mi
Mawddach Estuary 3.4 mi
Cadair Idris by the Fox's Path 3.4 mi
Cadair Idris 3.9 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.
Nearest sites
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Camping and touring Arrive: 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Fronalchen Caravan Park? From £24 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.