Glanllyn Lakeside Caravan and Camping Park

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Great site for watersports
Great site for watersports
Lake view from the premium pitches
The lakefront
Aran mountain
Pitches by the lake
Non-electric tent pitch next to the lake
Beautiful scenery
A large tree alongside the pitches
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Lake view from the premium pitches
The lakefront
Aran mountain

  • On the shoreline of Bala Lake, with stunning mountain views
  • Half-hour drive to Coed y Brenin Forest Park; 40 minutes to the coast
  • Beach for wild swimming and, for a small fee, fishing or watersports
A trip to north Wales can mean many things… for some it’s all about the action-packed adventures, while for others it’s more of a quiet-time thing, allowing some hours for activities like fishing, photography or art. Whichever of these you’ve got in mind (or perhaps a mix of both), you’ll be in a good location at Glanllyn - Lakeside Caravan and Camping Park. This Gwynedd site is right on the shores of Bala Lake (Llyn Tegid), with its own private pebbly stretch of beach where you're welcome to go wild swimming. For an additional fee, grab permits for fishing permit or launching your own paddleboarding, kayaking or windsurfing equipment. Staying at such a strategic spot in the Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park also means that you’ll have access to lots more activities in the surroundings too, from hikes and mountain bike outings to gorge walking, ziplining and cave adventures. Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) is the big climb, about an hour’s drive away, but there are several other mountains closer by that also offer up good challenges – take a look at Arenig Fawr or Aran Benllyn. Of course that lakeside location is a fabulous one for the serenity-seekers too – the park stretches out over 16 acres of tree-lined level parkland, so there’s plenty of space to soak up those stunning views towards the surrounding hills and mountains. All the essential facilities are covered here, including a launderette, a small food shop, a washing-up area, showers and toilets – plus a play area for any kids you haven’t yet worn out. Barbecue and campfire cooking is permitted, and you’ll be able to pick up wood-fired pizzas on busy weekends.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 60
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Tent pitches 40
Motorhome pitches 60
Open now
Opens 1 April

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • 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).
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Facilities/activities including WiFi and permits for fishing and watersports on the lake are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • A cable measuring at least 15 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • No day visitors on bank holidays or busy weekends.

Languages spoken

English

Welsh

Open from Tue, 1 Apr to

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.4

Overall rating from 372 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Facilities / Activities
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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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Lake and/or mountain

95% would recommend this site to a friend

90% would stay here again

What customers say

A beautiful lakeside campsite with direct access to Lake Bala, perfect for watersports. Visitors praised the immaculate, clean facilities and friendly, helpful staff. Pitches are generally spacious and well-maintained. The site is popular with families and noted for its peaceful atmosphere, though some experienced noise and found it busy at peak times. While most found the site excellent, a few noted the WiFi could be better and expressed a desire for more dog walking areas.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Great site

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belinda S.

Electric hardstanding motorhome pitch (lake view, premium)

Liked Everything is just brilliant, we stayed in premium motorhome lakeside pitch great views and large pitch, close to the water. Went kayaking on the lake, loved it.
Showers and toilets spotlessly clean.
Friendly staff.
Will definitely be returning

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

We'll definitely be back here

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10 out of 10
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Sue G.

Electric grass touring caravan pitch

Liked Size of the pitch, the closeness to lake, the friendly staff and lovely atmosphere on site oh, and amazing scenery 😀

Disliked There was a bit of litter on our pitch (cigarette butts)

Recommend to friends Visit again

Absolutely amazing site in the most beautiful location

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9 out of 10
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Ashley C.

Electric hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Stunning location, site was lovely and kept very clean and tidy. Facilities were spot on, little shop on site has everything you might need too, loads to do in the local area, would definitely stay again!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent facility’s Beautiful location…

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Lee R.

Electric grass campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked Excellent facility’s
Beautiful location

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything was perfect…

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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Everything was perfect

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site with pitches facing the lake

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9 out of 10
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Steven C.

Electric hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Views

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

The location to the lake. Clean site. Close…

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8 out of 10
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Suzie R.

Electric grass touring caravan pitch

Liked The location to the lake.
Clean site.
Close to Bala.
Food stand at site on certain days selling pizza or noodles.
Staff very friendly and helped to guide caravan.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Awesome site

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Kevin E.

Electric grass touring caravan pitch

Liked Being on the lake

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing views and lake

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7 out of 10
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Laura R.

Electric hardstanding touring caravan pitch

Liked Lovely location, toilet and shower block spotless but could have a done with a few more, spacious pitches and a clean and tidy site with a small shop

Disliked No bar or cafe

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice clean site, good access to…

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8 out of 10
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Value for money
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Richard J.

Electric grass touring caravan pitch

Liked Nice clean site, good access to the lake. Clean shower blocks and toilets with plenty of cubicles. Well looked after site

Disliked Could have done with a few more bins around the site, or at least one by the lake. The kids play area is decent but I think they could do with a second one in the park itself so the kids didn't have to go by the entrance to play there.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 Wild swimming

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit 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

Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal 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

Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point Seasonal pitches

Location

Glanllyn Lakeside Caravan and Camping Park

Glanllyn

Llanuwchllyn

Bala

Gwynedd

Wales

LL23 7SS

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.87557°N
3.64779°W

Nearest transport

Coach
20.6 mi Sportsman
20.7 mi Tesco
21 mi Parade Street 2
Rail
14.7 mi Blaenau Ffestiniog Rail Station
15.7 mi Dolwyddelan Rail Station
15.9 mi Pont-y-Pant Rail Station
Ferry
20.1 mi Barmouth Ferry Landing
20.1 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

There are plenty of ways to get a real hit of adrenaline around here – options for high-octane activities include rafting from the National White Water Centre (15 minutes’ drive), world-class mountain bike trails at Coed y Brenin Forest Park (half an hour) and ziplines or underground adventure trails at Zip World Llechwedd (45 minutes). Successfully scaling Yr Wyddfa (aka Mount Snowdon; an hour) provides a thrill too, whether you choose to make your way up one of the footpaths or ride up on the railway. Another lovely walk in the area takes you to Pistyll Rhaeadr (45 minutes), the UK's tallest single-drop waterfall. For gentler days out, take a trip on Bala Lake Railway (five minutes’ drive) or head towards the coast to visit Barmouth beach (40 minutes), pretty Italianate village Portmeirion (45 minutes) and Harlech Castle (50 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Harlech 20.1 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Barmouth 20.3 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Llandanwg 20.3 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Tal-Y-Bont 20.7 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Dyffryn (Llanendwyn) 21 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Portmeirion Gardens 19 mi

CADW - Harlech Castle 19.3 mi

Ffestiniog Railway 20.3 mi

Welsh Highland Railway (Porthmadog) 20.6 mi

MOMA Wales - Y Tabernacl 21.4 mi

National Trust

Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 14.7 mi

Chirk Castle 23.6 mi

Bodnant Garden 25.6 mi

Aberconwy House 29 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Arenig Fawr Circular 5.8 mi

Carnedd y Filiast 5.9 mi

Rhiwargor Car Park - Pistyll-y-Meincian - Bird Hide - Rhiwargor 6.7 mi

LAKE VYRNWY (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 15/04/1980) 8.4 mi

Cwm Cywarch - Glasgwm - Aran Fawddwy - Drysgol 9.2 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 Glanllyn Lakeside Caravan and Camping Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Glanllyn Lakeside Caravan and Camping Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Glanllyn Lakeside Caravan and Camping Park? There are plenty of ways to get a real hit of adrenaline around here – options for high-octane activities include rafting from the National White Water Centre (15 minutes’ drive), world-class mountain … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Glanllyn Lakeside Caravan and Camping Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Glanllyn Lakeside Caravan and Camping Park? From £27 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.