Penllechog Camping

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  • Small campsite on a working farm on the Llŷn Peninsula
  • Abersoch half an hour's drive; Portmeirion 35 minutes
  • Views over Gurn Ddu; well-behaved dogs welcome
Have yourself a holiday poking around castles, climbing Welsh hills and going for dips at local coves… the dog-friendly Penllechog Camping is located on a working beef and sheep farm at the base of Gurn Ddu on the spectacular Llŷn Peninsula. With a sheltered three-acre field as your base, here you’ll be surrounded by tall conifer trees and lots of typical Welsh greenery. Although this site is high up and a little over a mile from the nearest village, Penllechog Camping is in a conveniently central location… Trefor beach, for instance, can be reached by car in about 10 minutes, while Nefyn has two sandy beaches 20 minutes down the road. When your mind is set on a picnic or tasty breakfast bun, the local village of Llanaelhaearn has an award-winning bakery that bakes bread, cakes and savoury snacks daily. The site team are happy to take orders for you in advance so that there are freshly baked goodies waiting for you on your arrival. Back at base, facilities at Penllechog Camping include two hot showers, two eco toilets and a washing-up area. The site's water is supplied from natural springs at the foot of Gurn Ddu, the impressive hill you can see from site. Drinks can be kept cool in a shared fridge located in a barn, just a short distance from the main pitching field. Essentials like milk and newspapers can be picked up at a nearby garage (again, the owners are happy to take orders on your behalf in advance).

Site type

Tent pitches 7
Motorhome pitches 2
Opens 4 September
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Languages spoken

English

Welsh

Open from Thu, 4 Sept to

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Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.8

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PeacefulSpectacular scenery

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100% would stay here again

What customers say

This peaceful, rural campsite is praised for its stunning views, spacious pitches, and friendly, helpful owners. Facilities are consistently described as clean and well-maintained, including hot showers and composting toilets. While some found the site remote, it's noted as a great base for exploring nearby beaches and attractions. Minor drawbacks mentioned include slightly tricky signage and some pitches having a slope. Overall, visitors highly recommend it for its quiet atmosphere and excellent value.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Small, calm and quiet site with basic but clean facilities (hot water shower hut, compost toilet). Owners are friendly. Amazing location. The nearby hill fort and the higher hill next to it are well worth walking up.

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Excellent clean and peaceful site with lovely happy to help owners👌🏻

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Matthew R.

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Liked First time staying at this site i was really impressed location was peaceful and in quiet location but close enough to drive to pwllheli and caernarfon, the amenities are spot on, showers are clean, nice and warm, compost toilets are clean and tidy the pitches are good size and decent spacing between each one and finally the owners are lovely happy to help any way they can i would happily suggest this site to my friends and family

Disliked Nothing to dislike

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Definitely recommend 👍👍👍

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Inguna P.

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Liked If you want to be by nature campsite for you
view just amazing 😍

Disliked If you are not animal person, you might get distracted by cows and sheep making sounds, I found that amazing , as I grow up in farm

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Happiness half way up a mountain

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Anonymous

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Liked Views, spacious pitches, showers, loos, washing areas, hosts
Dog friendly
Remote yet good proximity to beach at Trefor, Pwllheli not far. Nice craft shop in village.

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Sleeping in the cloudy mountains

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Gints L.

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Liked Welcoming and friendly host, really nice and quiet campsite with stunning views. Spacious pitches, clean toilets, hot shower. Not overcrowded. Will be returning

Disliked Not a dislike, but advise for future campers -do not miss the signpost. The postcode brings your further down which is not the campiste

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Raoul P.

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Liked Lovely setting, friendly and helpful owner

Disliked Partner of location information on pitchup was wrong
No hot water for washing up but worth it for location

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Lizzie R.

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Liked It was my 2nd time staying here, absolutely love it. So peaceful

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Daniel H.

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Liked Really friendly and accommodating owners. Great facilities, plenty of space, lovely surrounding views. A wonderful location to camp.

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Natasha T.

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Liked Freedom welcome and view

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Idyllic Location.

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Matthew G.

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Liked The views. Clean toilets, shower block and washing area. Proximity to many great beaches. Large pitches. Lots of space. Remote yet accessible.

Disliked The slope on the pitch. Poor signage - a little difficult to find the site and where the on site fridge/freezer were located. Playground area had seen better days.

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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 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

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 Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 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 Watersports nearby

Location

Penllechog Camping

Penllechog

Trefor

Gwynedd

Wales

LL54 5BH

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.97666°N
4.36438°W

Route directions

Please take the turning which is signposted 'Maes y Cwm'.

Nearest transport

Coach
5 mi Brynbachau
5 mi Brynbachau
6.2 mi Povey`s Garage
Rail
5.2 mi Penychain Rail Station
5.4 mi Abererch Rail Station
6.5 mi Pwllheli Rail Station
Ferry
18.8 mi Aberdaron Ferry Landing
22.1 mi Barmouth Ferry Landing
22.4 mi Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing
Airport
20.5 mi Anglesey 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

With mountains and a gorgeous fishing village as your backdrop, dips are pretty splendid at Trefor beach (10 minutes' drive)… but that’s not the only place on the coast that will be calling your name from Penllechog Camping. Pretty Portmeirion (35 minutes) has Italianate-style architecture, a spa and laidback strolls across the village, while Abersoch (30 minutes) is a sailing haven with boat trips to St Tudwal or coastal walks leading the way to further adventure. The sandy stretch in Nefyn is another rather attractive option. When you want some sort of adventure without delay, there’s direct access to a trail to Gurn Ddu (a hill with great views over the sea). Otherwise, sling a picnic in your bag and make off for a castle of your choosing: the coastal Criccieth Castle (25 minutes) or medieval Caernarfon Castle (30 minutes) perhaps? If it’s thrills you’re after, then GreenWood Family Park (40 minutes) or Zip World Slate Caverns (an hour) will fulfil those – the latter has huge zipwires or underground trampolines for a unique day out.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Glan Don Beach 6.3 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Criccieth 6.9 mi Sea GoodGoodExcellentExcellent
Pwllheli 7.1 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Morfa Dinlle 7.5 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Morfa Nefyn 8.5 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Criccieth Castle 6.9 mi

Welsh Highland Railway (Porthmadog) 10.1 mi

Ffestiniog Railway 10.5 mi

Caernarfon Castle 11.8 mi

Portmeirion Gardens 11.9 mi

National Trust

Plas yn Rhiw 15 mi

Plas Newydd Country House and Gardens 16.7 mi

Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 22.3 mi

Bodnant Garden 29.4 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

B4417 - Tre'r Ceiri - B4417 2.2 mi

Gyrn Goch - Afon Hen - Gyrn Goch 2.6 mi

Clynnog Fawr - Bwlch Mawr - Gyrn Ddu - Bryn-yr-Eryr - Clynnog Fawr 3 mi

Car Park - Nant Gwrtheyrn - Gallt y Bwlch - Car Park 3.8 mi

Aberdesach - Lleyn Coast Path - Garn Fawr - Aberdesach 4.2 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 Penllechog Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Penllechog Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Penllechog Camping? With mountains and a gorgeous fishing village as your backdrop, dips are pretty splendid at Trefor beach (10 minutes' drive)… but that’s not the only place on the coast that will be … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Penllechog Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  7:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Penllechog Camping? From £24 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.