Morfa Brenin

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View of Snowdonia from the site
View of snowdonia from the site
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View of snowdonia from the site
The river cefni
Cycle path near the site
The malltraeth estuary
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  • Well-maintained pop-up site on a working farm in the south of Anglesey
  • Beaumaris Castle and Eryri National Park half an hour’s drive
  • Dogs welcome; views of Eryri mountains; pub a five-minute drive away
Expansive green fields and splendid views of the mountains of Eryri National Park (Snowdonia) – that’s just some of what you get when you stay at Morfa Brenin. This dog-friendly site with level grass pitches sits on a working farm right next to the river Afon Cefni, in the south of the island of Anglesey, a 15-minute drive from Llangefni. The owners are keen to point out that the surrounding fields will be little hives of activity during the summer months, and that guests should expect both the sounds and the smells associated with the countryside. But that’s in the daytime, when (chances are) you’ll be out and about exploring the island. At night, all should be blissfully peaceful – and that’s not only thanks to the site’s remote location, but also because there is a curfew on loud music and noise. The site has a portable toilet and a washing-up area, but it is a wild-camping affair here, and there is neither hot nor drinkable water. Be sure to stock up en route to the site, or by taking a little detour to the villages of Newborough or Bethel (both about 10 minutes’ drive), where there are well-stocked convenience stores. If it’s not water you’re after, but a well-poured pint, the nearest pub is in the village of Malltraeth (five minutes by car or a 40-minute walk along the river), where there is also a fish and chips shop. For more choice (of stores, but also eateries), head into Llangefni.

Site type

Tent pitches 30
Motorhome pitches 1
Open now
Opens 2 May
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.
  • 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) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Welsh

Open from Fri, 2 May to

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Reviews

7.6

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80% would recommend this site to a friend

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Lyndsey B.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Cheap

Disliked Very noisy. Poor sleep as a result. Loud and inconsiderate from several campers until the early hours.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for booking a stay at Morfa Brenin. I'm genuinely sorry to hear that your experience didn't meet your expectations.

I would like to address a few points raised in your review:

Facilities & Activities: These are clearly listed on our booking page, so I was surprised to see a 1/5 rating. We aim to be as transparent as possible so that guests know what to expect before arriving.

Customer Service: We did not receive any communication from you during your stay. Had you reached out, I would have done my best to resolve any concerns promptly.

Cleanliness: Our portaloos, wash area, and bins were checked and maintained regularly throughout the weekend. No issues were reported by other guests.

WiFi: Our listing clearly states that there is no WiFi available on site. This is part of the experience we offer — a chance to disconnect and enjoy nature.

Quiet Hours: We have strict quiet times between 9pm–9am, as stated on the booking page. Again, if there was a disturbance and you had contacted me, I would have tried my best to resolve any concerns.


As a small, independent business, I rely heavily on honest and fair reviews to grow and improve. While I understand that not every experience will be perfect, I believe many of your concerns could have been resolved with some communication during your stay.

Thank you again for visiting, and I wish you all the best in your future travels.

Kind regards,
Dafydd

Peaceful. Good location for exploring area

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Chris W.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Very peaceful
Lovely views
Cycle to village in 10 mins
Village has pub with shop & chippy
Close to Newborough sands
Good walking / cycle routes locally
Simple facilities. Porta loos and dishwashing only

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful site in a great location.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Absolutely loved this campsite! So nice and peaceful and a wonderful location. We went on a Saturday and on a sunny weekend but it didn’t feel overcrowded at all. Such a reasonable price too!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely quiet site surrounded by wildlife.…

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Lisa B.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Lovely quiet site surrounded by wildlife. Not too far from Newborough Forest. There was a beautiful walk just outside the site which went for miles.

Recommend to friends Visit again

flat pitch, nice people, clean and…

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peter k.

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked flat pitch, nice people, clean and good facilities. Great price.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campsite

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 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

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No drinkable water point No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campsite

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Level site, no steep slopes Step-free or level access

Nearby leisure

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

Location

Morfa Brenin

Morfa Brenin

Paradwys

Bodorgan

Anglesey

Wales

LL62 5HD

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.20388°N
4.3461°W

Route directions

From Malltraeth village, take the first left after The Joiners Arms, then follow the river for about two miles. What3words: chestnuts.space.really.

Nearest transport

Coach
5.3 mi Bus Station
9.3 mi Bus Station
10.8 mi Povey`s Garage
Rail
3 mi Bodorgan Rail Station
5.5 mi Ty Croes Rail Station
5.8 mi Llanfairpwll Rail Station
Ferry
13.8 mi Holyhead Ferry Terminal
Airport
8.6 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

Llanddwyn and Newborough beaches (20 minutes’ drive), occupying the southernmost area of Anglesey, are popular spots for kite-surfing thanks to the breezes blowing in from the Atlantic Ocean. Backed by vegetation-covered dunes, this vast expanse of sand is also home to rare orchids and assorted birdlife, and you can walk out to atmospheric Ynys Llanddwyn while you're here. Ambitiously planned by Edward I in the 13th century but never completed, moated Beaumaris Castle (half an hour) overlooks the Menai Strait. After your visit, head to the seafront and walk the length of Beaumaris Pier for spectacular views of the mainland. Experienced hikers might want to have a go at Crib Goch or another peak in Eryri National Park (half an hour), which also has mountain-biking trails, ziplining experiences (including Zip World Llechwedd, which flies above the slate mines of Blaenau Ffestiniog) and watersports.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Llanddwyn 4.7 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Aberffraw 5.3 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Rhosneigr 7 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Morfa Dinlle 8.3 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Silver Bay Rhoscolyn 9.3 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Caernarfon Castle 5.3 mi

Penrhyn Castle 10.9 mi

Snowdon Mountain Railway 11.2 mi

National Slate Museum 11.2 mi

Beaumaris Castle 11.2 mi

National Trust

Plas Newydd Country House and Gardens 5.1 mi

Aberconwy House 22.1 mi

Bodnant Garden 22.7 mi

Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 23.3 mi

Plas yn Rhiw 28.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

MALLTRAETH MARSH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 05/07/2002) 1.7 mi

Newborough Forest and Llanddwyn Island 4.5 mi

VALLEY WETLANDS (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 17/09/2004) 7.8 mi

Wern y Wylan - Pentraeth Forest - Wern y Wylan 9.7 mi

Ceunant Bach - Moel Eilio - Foel Goch 11 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 Morfa Brenin have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Morfa Brenin dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Morfa Brenin? Llanddwyn and Newborough beaches (20 minutes’ drive), occupying the southernmost area of Anglesey, are popular spots for kite-surfing thanks to the breezes blowing in from the Atlantic Ocean. Backed by vegetation-covered dunes, … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Morfa Brenin?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  10 a.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Morfa Brenin? From £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.