Glan Ceirw Caravan Park

View prices & book 8.7 75 reviews
Riverside camping
Riverside camping
Visitor image of the pitch
Children playing in the river
Pitch by the river
View from the pitching field, across the river
Touring pitches
Bar on site
Own exclusive real ale
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Visitor image of the pitch
Children playing in the river
Pitch by the river

  • Nearly-wild camping... but with extras
  • Summer bar with games room (at weekends)
  • Free brown trout fishing in the site river
Non-campers who smugly say to you that camping is about roughing it should be pointed towards this site (forcibly, if need be). Glan Ceirw in Denbighshire is ‘nearly wild’ Welsh camping at its very peak (Wales has a lot of peaks) – riverside camping on the edge of Snowdonia National Park, but with some excellent mod cons for all guests. You’ll even be able to cast off for brown trout – free and with no licence required – in Glan Ceirw’s own river; just bring along your fishing equipment. Owners Pauline and Martin see no reason why tent campers shouldn't be treated to some homely treats, so Glan Ceirw counts among its facilities a snug summer bar (open on weekends; drinks only) adjoining a games room with pool table and football table. Glan Ceirw is in a valley location between the towns of Corwen and Betws-y-Coed, with mountain bike trails, cycle routes, peak scaling, forest walking and Bala Lake all nearby. Amenities including toilets, showers and a launderette are maintained to spotless standards, and the grounds are kept immaculate to encourage local wildlife (and small human guests). Glan Ceirw has no food shop on site, but a tasty farmers’ market is nearby where you can pick homemade and organic produce. You could even bring a jar of jam back for the non-camping cynic…

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 5
Motorhome pitches 25
Tent pitches 8
Open now
Opens 1 March

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • 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).
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • The bar is open regularly on Saturdays and some other days at the sites' discretion. Unfortunately it does not serve food. A £10 deposit is required onsite if you are using a firepit and will be refunded if the grass is not burned.

Languages spoken

English

French

Open from Sat, 1 Mar to

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

8.7

Overall rating from 75 Pitchup.com customers

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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

85% would recommend this site to a friend

84% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a small, friendly campsite praised for its lovely riverside location, peaceful atmosphere, and welcoming, helpful owners. The site is considered good value and is popular with families due to its games room and proximity to Bala. While many enjoyed the scenic surroundings and on-site bar, some noted that toilet and shower facilities are basic and could benefit from refurbishment, and road noise can be an issue for some pitches.

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Nice and clean spot for camping.…

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Gareth D.

Non-electric grass tent pitch (four person)

Liked Nice and clean spot for camping. Facilities such as shower and washing up were provided, very useful . Friendly staff

Disliked None

Recommend to friends Visit again

Stargazing paradise with serene streams, Perfect!

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Paul L.

Non-electric grass tent pitch (four person)

Liked Overview: Myself and my two young children, had a fantastic stay at this campsite. It exceeded our expectations, offering a perfect blend of affordability and natural beauty.

Location and Scenery: Chosen for its budget-friendly price and minimal light pollution, the campsite delivered breathtaking night skies. The highlight was stargazing - seeing the Milky Way and clusters like the Beehive with the naked eye was stunning. At home we need a telescope to see these and we brought a telescope but found it unnecessary. Watching the Perseid meteor shower’s remnants added magic to our evenings.

Activities: During the day, the kids loved playing in the stream, where small fish (possibly baby trout) nibbled dead skin from our feet—a unique, spa-like experience! The stream’s gentle sound also made nights incredibly peaceful and therapeutic.

Hospitality: The host was welcoming, greeting us on arrival and checking in to ensure our comfort. Their kindness enhanced our experience.

Overall: This campsite offered an unforgettable escape with natural beauty and tranquility. We’re already planning our return. (Photos to be added once downloaded from the camera.)

Disliked Nothing to dislike for us!

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Absolutely loved camping here. A small…

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Jessica P.

Non-electric grass tent pitch (four person)

Liked Absolutely loved camping here. A small but peaceful setting would definitely visit again. The owners off the campsite where fantastic so helpful and welcoming!

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Lovely, clean little campsite lovely hosts and nice clean facilities

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Catherine V.

Non-electric grass tent pitch (six person)

Liked Beautiful location. Ideal for a nice couple of nights away. Short run to Bala which was just what we were looking for. We all enjoyed a little bit of fishing in the river, especially the little ones they had a blast!

Disliked Pitches are on a slight slope but other than that it's a good location

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful little campsite and the owners are lovely and friendly!

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Mother1951@ B.

Non-electric grass tent pitch (four person)

Liked Beautiful river side pitch/Friendly owners/clean facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

great little spot will return

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Maureen B.

Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch

Liked lovely little friendly site . very peaceful , host very friendly . lovely to see the family playing happily together and fishing in the stream , the weather was beautiful so that helped . can’t wait to take our grandchildren in september

Disliked none

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Clean tidy friendly staff WiFi

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Katie W.

Non-electric grass tent pitch (six person)

Liked We had the best time. Camping on the edge of the river. It was quiet peaceful and so beautiful.
The children absolutely loved our stay.

Disliked The only thing we could have asked for was a toilet down by the tent area. It was all the way by the main gate. But this did not spoil or hinder our trip.

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Everything, exceptional value for money, wholesome…

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Raymond D.

Non-electric grass tent pitch (four person)

Liked Everything, exceptional value for money, wholesome camping site. The site is clean and tidy and the compact size makes it quick and easy to get to the shower block.
It's not a large site which makes for a more relaxed experience site, the owners are very friendly and always willing to help.
It was nice that they have a conservatory / games room that the campers can use.

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Countryside local with river running through…

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Anonymous

Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Countryside local with river running through it..
Nice bar and very friendly staff

Disliked Toilets and shower … basic

Recommend to friends Visit again

All In All a great site with Owners Jamal and Kerry lovely people

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Ramond J.

Non-electric grass tent pitch (four person)

Liked Just about everything.Good Location Good Pitches Nice Views Lovely Owners who where very helpful.
Bar on site always a bonus.

Disliked Could do with more Showers.Only one in mens block which was very busy at weekend.Took a good while for water to heat up.
Would benefit with better(Bigger)signage on main A5 road.Blink and you will miss it

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Features

Dogs 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 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

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 Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Shop nearby

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches Tourer storage facilities

Location

Glan Ceirw Caravan Park

Ty Nant

Corwen

Denbighshire

Wales

LL21 0RF

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.00302°N
3.54747°W

Nearest transport

Coach
15.9 mi Parade Street 2
19.4 mi Alma Road
19.5 mi Crossroads Stores
Rail
12.2 mi Betws-y-Coed Rail Station
13.8 mi Pont-y-Pant Rail Station
13.9 mi Llanrwst Rail Station
Ferry
28.8 mi Barmouth Ferry Landing
28.9 mi Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing

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

Bala Lake, Betws-y-Coed, Coed Llandegla Forest and Snowdonia National Park are all nearby, for enough activities of all sorts to keep you busy for weeks. Start off among at the Conwy Valley Railway Museum’s miniature railway at Betws-y-Coed, then take a riverside walk along the Llugwy and on to the spectacular Swallow Falls via the River Conwy; if you don’t fancy the walk, settle down at the picnic areas overlooking the Pont-y-Pair Falls in the centre of the village. Activity centres are within easy driving distance, like the one at Wales’s biggest body of water, Bala Lake, which has a huge range of outdoor options including whitewater rafting, zorbing and canoeing. On land, horse riding, quad biking and dry slope skiing are all available, or you could follow in the footsteps of thousands (millions?) and scale some of the peaks of Snowdonia (promise yourself a picnic and a Glan Ceirw ale at the top). If it’s heritage (and a rest) you’re after, two vintage steam railways are nearby – one at Bala and one at Llangollen – while in the national park the kids can dig into Welsh mining history with trips to Blaenau Ffestiniog’s Llechwedd Slate Cavern and the National Slate Museum.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Abergele (Pensarn) 20.4 mi Sea N/AN/AGoodGood
Kinmel Bay (Sandy Cove) 21.4 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Marine Lake, Rhyl 21.5 mi Sea N/AN/AGoodGood
Colwyn Bay Porth Eirias 21.6 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentN/AN/A
Colwyn Bay 22.3 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Bodelwyddan Castle 17.9 mi

Bodnant Garden 19.1 mi

Rhuddlan Castle 20.1 mi

Conwy Castle 22.4 mi

National Trust - Aberconwy House 22.4 mi

National Trust

Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 12.7 mi

Bodnant Garden 19.1 mi

Chirk Castle 19.6 mi

Aberconwy House 22.4 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

The Clwydian Way (7): Pentre - Cyffylliog 4.2 mi

The Llyn Brenig Circuit 5.3 mi

Llyn Brenig and the Clywedog Reservoir 7.1 mi

Carnedd y Filiast 7.1 mi

Llandrillo and the Berwyns from the West 7.2 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Glan Ceirw Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Glan Ceirw Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Glan Ceirw Caravan Park? Bala Lake, Betws-y-Coed, Coed Llandegla Forest and Snowdonia National Park are all nearby, for enough activities of all sorts to keep you busy for weeks. Start off among at the Conwy Valley … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Glan Ceirw Caravan Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  11:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Glan Ceirw Caravan Park? From £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.