Rhyd y Galen
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- Peaceful, fully serviced North Wales site on the edge of Snowdonia
- A 10-minute drive to Caernarfon Castle; 20 to Zip World Penrhyn Quarry
- Table tennis, skittles and pool on site, plus 20 acres to explore
Site type
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92Tourist board rating
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 3 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Welsh
Open from Sat, 1 Mar to
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass pitch
4 people maximum 
Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 12.0m width x 12.0m depth (39.4ft width x 39.4ft depth) Calculated area: 144.0m² (1550.0ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £27 1 night, 2 adults
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Electric grass pitch
4 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 12.0m width x 12.0m depth (39.4ft width x 39.4ft depth) Calculated area: 144.0m² (1550.0ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £37 1 night, 2 adults
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Fully-serviced grass tent pitch
4 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 12.0m width x 12.0m depth (39.4ft width x 39.4ft depth) Calculated area: 144.0m² (1550.0ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £39 1 night, 2 adults
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Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch
4 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: Min 12.0m width x 12.0m depth (39.4ft width x 39.4ft depth) Calculated area: 144.0m² (1550.0ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £39 1 night, 2 adults
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Shepherd's hut
2 people maximum 
No dogs allowed Wifi at the unit/pitch Dimensions: 1.6m width x 4.0m length (5.2ft width x 13.1ft length) Calculated area: 6.4m² (68.9ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £80 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 75% of visitors View breakdown
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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Brilliant location. The site was clean and well kept throughout.…
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Fully-serviced grass tent pitch
Liked: Brilliant location. The site was clean and well kept throughout.
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From the manager: Thank you for your review, we look forward to welcoming you back again soon.
Definitely needs a shop, some lighting at night.
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Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch
Liked: Quietness, pitches, cleanliness, friendly staff.
Disliked: Nothing in walking distance, no bus stops, having to use car all the time.
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From the manager: Thank you for your feedback! We're glad you enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere, clean facilities, and friendly staff. The bus will stop by our entrance and there is a time table displayed on the information board. You could also use the footpath/cycle path to try the cafe in the village during your next visit with us. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Fabulous campsite. Team very helpful when our campervan wouldn't start in the…
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Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch
Liked: Fabulous campsite. Team very helpful when our campervan wouldn't start in the morning. They managed to get our van going prior to AA's arrival.
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From the manager: Thank you for your review. It was a pleasure helping you out. Hope to see you again.
Lovely facilities, spotlessly clean. Quiet site…
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Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch
Liked: Lovely facilities, spotlessly clean. Quiet site
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the facilities and found everything clean and peaceful. We look forward to welcoming you back!
We spent a lovely couple of nights in the Shepherd's Hut for…
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Shepherd's hut
Liked: We spent a lovely couple of nights in the Shepherd's Hut for my birthday. The hut was beautiful and clean, and tucked away in it's own lovely little private area. It was so peaceful being secluded with our own seating area too. The log burner gets the hut lovely and warm in an evening. We will definitely be back! ☺️
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're thrilled you had a peaceful and cozy birthday stay in the Shepherd's Hut. It’s great to hear you enjoyed the private setting and the warmth of the log burner. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another special getaway!
Very well kept site. Spotless facilities and a lovely nature walk for…
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Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch
Liked: Very well kept site. Spotless facilities and a lovely nature walk for the dog. Very convenient to Caernarfon and Snowdonia
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From the manager: Thank you for your kind words! We're glad you enjoyed the spotless facilities and the nature walk. It's great to hear the location worked well for your visit to Caernarfon and Eryri. Hope to see you again soon!
Great site
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Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch
Liked: Greeted by pleasant staff clear instructions and map
Great pitch and close clean facilities
Pleasant residents and overall a great site
Disliked: Nothing
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From the manager: Thank you for the lovely review! We're happy to hear you enjoyed the warm welcome, clear instructions, and clean facilities. We’re glad you had a great stay and look forward to having you back!
The campsite felt very safe. The high quality toilet and shower facilities…
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Electric grass pitch
Liked: The campsite felt very safe. The high quality toilet and shower facilities were well maintained. I would definitely consider staying here again.
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From the manager: Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that you felt safe and enjoyed our well-maintained facilities. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future!
Great location and clean well kept facilities
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Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch
Liked: Location and the convenience of a fully serviced pitch. The toilets and shower block were in very good order and kept clean
Disliked: The only minor comment in this category is the pitch we were given was quite shaded and we had to take our chairs etc across the access road to get a glimmer of sun
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From the manager: Thank you for your review! We're glad you enjoyed the location and cleanliness of the facilities. We appreciate your note about the shaded pitch. Hopefully we can find you a more suitable pitch next time!
so clean!
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Non-electric grass pitch
Liked: bathroom was so clean!!
Disliked: wifi didn't reach our tent, pitched very close to reception
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From the manager: Thank you for your feedback! We're happy to hear you appreciated the clean bathrooms. We apologize for the Wi-Fi issue and will look into improving the coverage. We hope to make your next stay even better!
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Large (51-200 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Drainage hook-up points for tourers Motorhome service point Seasonal pitches Tourer storage facilities Water hook-up points for tourersLocation
Rhyd y Galen
Bethel
Caernarfon
Gwynedd
Wales
LL55 1UL
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
53.15845°N
-4.22454°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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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| Llanddwyn | 6.9 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Morfa Dinlle | 7 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Aberffraw | 10.2 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Llanddona | 10.8 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| St Davids - Benllech | 10.8 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Caernarfon Castle 2.6 mi
National Slate Museum 5.2 mi
Snowdon Mountain Railway 5.2 mi
Penrhyn Castle 6.2 mi
Beaumaris Castle 9 mi
National Trust
Plas Newydd Country House and Gardens 3.1 mi
Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 17.4 mi
Bodnant Garden 18.4 mi
Aberconwy House 18.4 mi
Plas yn Rhiw 28.4 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Ceunant Bach - Moel Eilio - Foel Goch 5.1 mi
MALLTRAETH MARSH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 05/07/2002) 5.6 mi
Bethesda - Ogwen 7 mi
Gyrn Wigau and Foel Grach 7.1 mi
Newborough Forest and Llanddwyn Island 7.3 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.
Offers
Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details
Nearest sites
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Rhyd y Galen have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Rhyd y Galen dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Rhyd y Galen? Standing where the Afont Seiont river meets the Menai Strait, Caernarfon Castle (10 minutes’ drive) is a forbidding medieval fortress and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Perhaps best known as the place … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Rhyd y Galen?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 1 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Rhyd y Galen? From £27 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.