Bike Ranch Snowdonia

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Meadow Field – campervans welcome when the ground is dry

On-site bike jumps line, taken from top of roll in

On-site mtb jumps line exclusive for guests

Peaceful site for mountain biking fans in North Wales
Next to Coed y Brenin bike trails with exclusive MTB jumps line onsite
Easy access from the A470, with gorgeous views of the Rhinog Mountains

If Eryri (aka Snowdonia National Park) has a heart, it’s probably somewhere around Bike Ranch Snowdonia. This Gwynedd site is about five minutes’ drive from Trawsfynydd, so it’s about as central as it could be within the park, and for the outdoor activity fans, it's in the mecca of mountain biking in north Wales. Handily, it’s also just off the A470 – so you’ll be able to get out and about to more far-flung corners speedily enough without having to face too many little winding lanes. That said, you don't need to roam far to get going on the outdoorsy activities that have no doubt enticed you to the area. Those who like to explore on two wheels are well served, as there's an exclusive mountain bike jumps line on site and the trails of the Coed y Brenin Forest Park are just next door. Llyn Trawsfynydd is about three miles away for watersports and fishing – and of course there are lots of options around for walkers as well… However you choose to roam, you’ll be coming back to a peaceful site on a working sheep farm, where you’ll be able to soak up the gorgeous views of the Rhinog Mountains with a soundtrack of the sheep bleating in neighbouring fields. It’s a laidback pick-your-own-pitch setup here, with heaps of space to choose from across three wildflower-filled fields (and guest numbers are kept on the low side so you’ll never be bunched up) and secure bike storage to lock up your wheels safely. That laidback approach also means a green light for barbecues and campfires – along with a warm welcome for any kids and dogs you’d like to bring along. Simple facilities include toilets, hot showers, a washing-up area and a camping shelter with a long table where you can serve up meals in the event of the sun not shining on the picnic tables.

Site type

Open now

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).
No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
Reception is unmanned after 8 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
Units longer than 6.8 metres are not allowed.
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.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, 10 Apr to Sun, 31 Aug 2025

Pitch types & availability

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Pitched at the bottom of the rhinog view field

They offer there own fire place and wood for peaceful evenings.

Exceptional views all aroumd the campsite.

Host was very friendly. Site was difficult to judge as was dark. We…

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	6
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Jonathan A. Sept 2024

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked: Host was very friendly.
Site was difficult to judge as was dark. We chose a pitch with no electricity which was fine for one night. The facilities are charming and rustic. Some light traffic noise for light sleepers. Bike track looks fun for young riders. Bike store was secure. Amazing scenery with the range in the background.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very nice site

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Alex S. Sept 2024

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Shower block

Disliked: None

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean facilities, friendly staff, hassle free.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Anonymous Sept 2024

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Good facilities, toilets and showers.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site with clean facilities,friendly and helpful owners.5 🌟

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Bernadetta W. Sept 2024

Riders Barn bunkhouse

Liked: Lovely location with breath taking views,walking distance
to stunning waterfalls and beautiful trails.Barn that we was staying was perfect-had everything we needed.Owners very friendly and helpful,easy check in and out.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Overall really great, amazing hot showers and clean facilities!

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Jonathan B. Sept 2024

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Really great site, quiet and clean.

We booked the morning of our trip as it was very last minute and luckily they had space. Driving from London we were due to arrive very late (10:30pm) but called ahead and explained, the guys were very understanding and still let us come in and pitch up so long as we were quiet.

There's lenty of space to park up and getting back into local towns is really easy.

Facilities were great, toilets and showers were clean and working with no issues, perfect after a long day hiking. Easy access to drinking water right by the campsite was nice to have.

We stayed in the Rhinog view field and the view of the sunset through the gap in the mountains as we sat having dinner was fantastic.

Disliked: Due to the location of the site there's a surprising amount of road noise through the night which was a little disruptive for sleep but completely understand this isn't within the control of the campsite! Just something to consider if you're a particularly light sleeper.

Pitches aren't assigned which I like but the Rhinog view field isn't the most level, getting there early enough to find a level spot would be recommended. The top of the field by the cars seemed to be the flattest part but it's minor really.

Otherwise cannot fault the site!

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Lovely eco friendly site, great location. Great for stargazing

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

amanda a. Aug 2024

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Very friendly owners
Great location and views
Stargazing without light pollution

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really nice family-run campsite. Jumps are excellent and beginner friendly! My five year…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Ged E. Aug 2024

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Really nice family-run campsite.
Jumps are excellent and beginner friendly! My five year old was stoked he rolled over (and even jumped) them.
The dark sky around the area isn't to be missed and the facilities are all top notch too.
Great place to stay all round.

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Place is awesome and the view is mesmerising.…

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	6
Cleanliness	6
Wifi	6

Amar Bahadur T. Aug 2024

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Place is awesome and the view is mesmerising.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing views, peaceful and not cramped together. Host/ owner was lovely, friendly…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
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Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Aug 2024

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Amazing views, peaceful and not cramped together. Host/ owner was lovely, friendly and made sure you had the best stay. Campsite is close to things but a little out away from the crowds.

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very nice place. Very quiet…

Overall	6/10
Location	10
Value for money	6
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	2
Child friendliness	2
Cleanliness	2
Wifi	2

Anonymous Aug 2024

Riders Barn bunkhouse

Liked: Very nice place. Very quiet

Disliked: Toilets without soap, hot water and hand dryers. There were paper towel dispensers but empty. No one cleaned the toilets. Bathrooms without lighting - the only light was in the showers. Lots of cobwebs and spiders everywhere. Contact with the owners was very difficult - there was no one in the office. You had to look for them.

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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

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 Picnic table 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

Forest Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge 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

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

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

Location

Bike Ranch Snowdonia

Snowdonia National Park

Bronaber

Trawsfynydd

Gwynedd

Wales

LL41 4YE

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.85019°N
-3.91106°W

Nearest transport

Coach

10.8 mi Sportsman

10.8 mi Tesco

11.4 mi Market Square

Rail

7.6 mi Talsarnau Rail Station

7.6 mi Tygwyn Rail Station

7.8 mi Llandecwyn Rail Station

Ferry

10.8 mi Barmouth Ferry Landing

11 mi Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing

Airport

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

Snowdonia is all about outdoor activities galore, of course – and you’ll have plenty to choose from. As well as all the local bike trails, walks and watersports, there are lots of adrenaline-boosters on offer at Zip World Llechwedd (25 minutes’ drive), including ziplines, underground trampolining and a challenging adventure course through the old slate caverns. For a gentler day out, perhaps you’d prefer a ride on the Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways (20 minutes) or a trip to meet the Snowdonia Alpacas (10 minutes). There are plenty of challenging hikes around if you want them – but also places for a more peaceful stroll, such as Abergwynant Woods (15 minutes). And of course, this particular location also allows you easy access to the coast – perhaps for a day on the beach in Barmouth (25 minutes), a visit to the mighty seafront fortress Harlech Castle (half an hour) or a day spent exploring the colourful buildings and pretty gardens of Portmeirion (25 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Harlech	9.1 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Llandanwg	9.2 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Tal-Y-Bont	10 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Dyffryn (Llanendwyn)	10.1 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Barmouth	10.8 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

CADW - Harlech Castle 8.3 mi

Portmeirion Gardens 9 mi

Ffestiniog Railway 10.3 mi

Welsh Highland Railway (Porthmadog) 10.8 mi

Criccieth Castle 14.2 mi

National Trust

Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 14.3 mi

Bodnant Garden 26.9 mi

Plas Newydd Country House and Gardens 27.6 mi

Plas yn Rhiw 29.7 mi

Aberconwy House 29.9 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Y Garn and Rhaeadr Du 1.3 mi

Llyn Cwm Bychan - Roman Steps - Llyn Cwm Bychan 4.4 mi

MAWDDACH VALLEY (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 31/03/1983) 5.3 mi

Tomen y Mur - Llyn yr Oerfel - Dolbetyd - Roman Road - Tomen y Mur 5.7 mi

The Precipice Walk, north of Dolgellau 5.7 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
All guests spending the night at the park must present their ID at the reception desk and sign registration forms.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
The site will send you further check-in information 7 day(s) before your arrival.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 7 day(s) of arrival.

Dogs

Dogs are prohibited from main facilities and amenities.
Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.
Guide dogs are allowed on site free of charge.
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).

Extras

Motorbike(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Public areas are non-smoking.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

Reception

Reception is unmanned after 8 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
Please do not touch or feed the animals.

Vehicles

No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
Units longer than 6.8 metres are not allowed.

Visitors

Visitors must register at reception and pay their fee.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

Does Bike Ranch Snowdonia have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Bike Ranch Snowdonia dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Bike Ranch Snowdonia? Snowdonia is all about outdoor activities galore, of course – and you’ll have plenty to choose from. As well as all the local bike trails, walks and watersports, there are lots of … Read more