Bird Rock Campsite

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Caravan pitches
Caravan pitches
View of site and valley
Site
The river dysynni bordering the site
Plenty of space
Looking up at bird rock
Spectacular surroundings
View from the top of bird rock
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View of site and valley
Site
The river dysynni bordering the site

  • Relaxed family-run working farm in Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park
  • Excellent area for hillwalking; two seaside resorts within 10 miles
  • Bordered by a river; 55 minutes' walk away from a pub in Abergynolwyn
Rock up to this place for a stay among stunning Welsh countryside: the site is set in Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park and lies 15 minutes' drive from the seaside resort of Tywyn on the Cardigan Bay coast. Spectacularly located under the site’s namesake of Craig yr Aderyn or Bird Rock, and with splendid views of the surrounding Cadair Idris massif and open countryside, Bird Rock Campsite is a quiet and relaxed family-run working farm, spaciously laid out over four grassy acres. As this site is scenically set in national parkland, there’s plenty of handsome countryside to roam around, as well as waymarked walking trails to tramp on. The accommodation field is bordered by a little river that guests can idle beside, wade in and cast a rod into. There's no wifi or mobile phone signal here either… all the better for soaking up the peace and quiet… The site is consistently hailed by previous guests as being kept immaculately clean, and the owners are often lauded for their friendly and accommodating approach. For freshening up before or after your days of sightseeing and outdoorsy action, showers are available to use for a small fee, and a kettle and a washing machine are available over in the washing-up area for making hot drinks and sorting grubby togs. Also on site are Elsan waste points and electric hook-ups. If you need to keep supplies topped up for evening campfires, the nearest supermarket is around six miles away in Tywyn. Plenty of good local pubs serving food are around too; the nearest is 55 minutes' walk away (or under 10 minutes' drive away) in Abergynolwyn.

Campground type

Caravans for hire 1
Tent sites 30
Caravan sites 30
RV & Motorhome sites 30
Open now
Opens 24 March
Please note
  • A charge of GBP0.50 ($0.97) applies for the use of the shower.
  • There are no bins onsite: all rubbish will need to be taken home with you.
  • The roads to the farm are made up of narrow country lanes, so can be tricky to access for those with bigger vehicles. As a river is on site, children must be supervised at all times. Cold water is free but there is a 20p charge for hot water in the taps.

Languages spoken

English

Welsh

Open from Mon, 24 Mar to

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Reviews

8.9

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Child friendliness
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Spectacular sceneryPeaceful

91% would recommend this campground to a friend

87% would stay here again

What customers say

This remote campsite is raved about for its cracker natural beauty, chilled vibe, and top blokes running it. Campers love the epic views, ripper streams for the kids, and being handy for walks and local sights. Facilities are usually pretty clean, though some reckon they're a bit basic and could do with a spruce-up. Good value for money gets a solid mention, making it a highly recommended spot for a cruisy break.

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Brillliant campsite, absolutely stunning views, owners…

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Ashley J.

Unpowered grass caravan site

Liked Brillliant campsite, absolutely stunning views, owners were great and friendly, amazing location and perfect river to go swim in.

Disliked Not much I can find fault with.

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Dariusz Z.

Unpowered grass tent site (five person)

Liked a very charming place

Disliked .....

Recommend to friends Visit again

If you just need a place to camp and go onto a hike.

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Marcus B.

Unpowered grass tent site (two person)

Liked It's a nice area and lots of footpaths. Unfortunately the second day, they let kettle (bulls) into the field where the public footpath goes and those would not move to let us through. The sheeps were no problem.

From the top of the Bird's Rock you could see the ocean.

Away from the farm, it was quiet. There were very few cars on the main road.

Mobile signal was good at the camp.

Disliked It's a working farm with loud machinary running until late in the evening. Also the smell was a bit strong.

I wouldn't advise this place for enjoyable camp life.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Unfortunately we had to use the machinery to take the slurry out before the weather broke

I recommend this place for everyone. Staff very friendly.

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent site (two person)

Liked Place was beautifull. Close to the all mountains. Nice animals.

Disliked The camp kitchen and toilet need improve.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything about the site was brilliant. We had a fantastic time!

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Rachael L.

Unpowered grass tent site (five person)

Liked We loved the friendly and very helpful hosts. Pitch size and open spaces were fantastic. Beautiful surroundings and views.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect place to stay and rest

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Andrzej B.

Unpowered grass tent site (five person)

Liked Everything

Disliked Maybe planes and how they fly/training and toilets

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Stunning location, the site is clean,…

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Michelle W.

Powered grass tent site (five person)

Liked Stunning location, the site is clean, there is a crystal clear river running alongside the campsite. Perfect for the kids to swim in. The site manager was lovely and couldn’t be more helpful.
We will be back next year.

Disliked There aren’t many toilets or showers, and the facilities could be cleaner.
I had no WiFi all weekend (others in my group did so it might just have been my phone), but that’s not necessarily a bad thing.

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Just the best!

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Chris H.

Unpowered grass tent site (two person)

Liked I've stayed at this campsite for four years in a row now, and it's still my favourite campsite in Wales. The views are astonishing, surrounded by magnificent mountains on every side. Maybe the facilities are a little basic, but if you go away to get away, then this place is heaven, and the owner is lovely and really helpful. When I lost my bank card, she was an absolute life saver. Can't recommend this place highly enough.

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Lovely site but facilities need work

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Becky B.

Powered grass tent site (two person)

Liked Lovely campsite, friendly staff. Loved having the stream running through and being able to swim in the stream/river was perfect.

Disliked The fridges and freezer were full or dirty. They could do with making sure people label their stuff in there so they know if it needs throwing out or not. Toilets/showers/kitchenette need a good clean & refurb which would make this site 10x better.

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We had a lovely time. The…

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Kim G.

Unpowered grass tent site (five person)

Liked We had a lovely time. The children loved it. Very friendly owner and the shower block/loos very clean. Washing up facilities were great and freezers available to re-freeze ice blocks for your cool box.
Amazing river running through, which is save to swim in. Lovely walks and not too far to drive to the beach. A good time had by all.

Disliked Some noisy drunk men, but they could be ignored.

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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 site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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 Rallies welcome 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 Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

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

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Bird Rock Campsite

Llanfihangel-y-pennant

Tywyn

Gwynedd

Wales

LL36 9TN

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.65165°N
3.99711°W

Route directions

Instead of using satnav, guests are advised to ring ahead for directions using the number in their booking confirmation email.

Nearest transport

Coach
26.4 km University Campus Penglais
27 km Bus Station
27.5 km Penllwyn PO
Rail
6.1 km Fairbourne Rail Station
6.4 km Llwyngwril Rail Station
6.6 km Morfa Mawddach Rail Station
Ferry
7.9 km Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing
8.4 km Barmouth 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

The site’s spectacular Snowdonia National Park setting among the Cadair Idris massif means that scenic hill walks are on the menu, as well as cycling and mountain biking around Cregennan Lakes or along the Mawddach Trail. For sitting back and admiring Welsh seaside scenes, take the coastal line of the Talyllyn Railway from the seaside resort of Tywyn, six miles from base, to Shrewsbury or in the other direction to Porthmadog. If you’d rather stay put on the sands or try your hand at surfing, Tywyn's beach and waves are much recommended. For varied days off base, the subterranean slate cavern zipwiring park at Blaenau Ffestiniog is well worth the hour’s drive to, or closer to home there’s a laser shooting centre in Tywyn. An alternative (and rather more sedate) option is the Centre for Alternative Technology in Corris, where visitors can learn all about how to live a more sustainable life.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Fairbourne 6.6 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Barmouth 9 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Tywyn 10.5 km Sea GoodGoodGoodExcellent
Aberdyfi Rural 12.5 km Sea ExcellentExcellentGoodGood
Aberdyfi 12.8 km Estuary ExcellentGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway 9.9 km

MOMA Wales - Y Tabernacl 11.8 km

CADW - Harlech Castle 24.2 km

Vale of Rheidol Railway (Aberystwyth) 27.3 km

Portmeirion Gardens 29.9 km

National Trust

Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 45.8 km

Plas yn Rhiw 46.2 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Abergynolwyn - Foel Y Geifr - Abergynolwyn 2.9 km

Fairbourne to Barmouth 6 km

Cadair Idris 8.8 km

Llynau Greggan from Ty Nant 8.8 km

Cadair Idris by the Fox's Path 9.7 km

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 Bird Rock Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Bird Rock Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Bird Rock Campsite? The site’s spectacular Snowdonia National Park setting among the Cadair Idris massif means that scenic hill walks are on the menu, as well as cycling and mountain biking around Cregennan Lakes or … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Bird Rock Campsite?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Bird Rock Campsite? From $31.11 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.