Cae Llwyd Farm

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Visitor image of the site and the river
Visitor image of the site and the river
Situated next to a river
View of both camping fields
Communal outdoor space
Meet the lambs
The 2021 season
Pitch view
Loo with a view
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Situated next to a river
View of both camping fields
Communal outdoor space

  • Off-grid wild site by the Machno river in Snowdonia National Park
  • A five-minute drive to Penmachno MTB Trail; 15 minutes to Betws-y-Coed
  • Pizza stall on site serving food every day
With peaceful meadow camping by the Machno river, Cae Llwyd Farm is on the edge of Penmachno village, five miles from Betws-y-Coed. This secluded spot is a great springboard for outdoorsy holidays for sporty types and adventurous families looking to explore Snowdonia and a quiet, peaceful site well-suited to stargazing. It's also a 15-minute drive from Betws-y-Coed, where there are bus links to Yr Wyddfa (the Welsh name for Snowdon). It’s heaven on wheels for cyclists, with several mountain biking trails close by – including the renowned Penmachno MTB Trail (five minutes’ drive). Attention all hikers and climbers – a stay here puts you in pole position for several Snowdonia peaks over 3,000 feet; kayakers, meanwhile, can navigate down pretty rivers, including the nearby Ledr. As this is an off-grid site with no electricity, amenities are simple (it's not luxury, but the composting toilet has been hand-built using reclaimed and recycled materials that blend in with their surroundings). There are no showers, so ask the team about where to track down public showers. This is a site that's been set up to help guests appreciate the wild beauty of Snowdonia – and there is a massive bonus in that this site is on a working farm, with local produce usually available (depending on the time of year). Talking of food, barbecues are allowed in the camping field, and there’s a convenience store in Penmachno (10 minutes’ walk) where you can pick up basics for the grill. There’s also a pub here, and you might just get tempted in for a restorative pint after all your Snowdonia adventures. Alternatively, stick around on site to pick up pizza from the food stall there.

Site type

Tent sites 20
Open now
Opens July 25
Please note
  • This park has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 25 or over.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • There are no garbage cans onsite: all garbage will need to be taken home with you.

Languages spoken

English

Welsh

Open from Fri, Jul 25 to

Open from Fri, Jul 31 to

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Reviews

9.3

Overall rating from 37 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Peaceful

92% would recommend this site to a friend

89% would stay here again

What customers say

A beautiful, peaceful, off-grid Snowdonia site. Praised for stunning views, friendly hosts & homemade pizzas. Ideal for walking. Basic but clean facilities fit the wild camping vibe. Access can be muddy but is managed.

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Friendly host. Weather wasn't great. Let…

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Matt S.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Friendly host. Weather wasn't great. Let us pitch in the field over the road which was less windy. Helped others move their tents out of the worse of the weather. Great pizzas also. 10/10 would visit again

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Great site, really spacious with basic but clean facilities

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked A really quiet campsite with plenty of space. Owner was friendly and helpful and the pizza van was a nice touch

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Nigel M.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked I booked this campsite last minute at a great price and absolutely loved it. It’s a true wild camping experience – no facilities other than a compost toilet (which I knew in advance), but that was perfectly fine. The views were stunning and the starry skies at night were incredible. The owners were really friendly and welcoming, and the site itself was spacious, peaceful, and relaxing. They even make homemade pizzas until 8 in the evening – I didn’t try one, but they smelled amazing! Overall, a lovely place if you’re after a simple, back-to-nature stay.

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Friendly owner, huge field so not on top of each other

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anthony g.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Very basic but very friendly, great for a peaceful getaway. Superb pizzas cooked to order on site enjoyed my stay.

Disliked No showers but there are ways round that!

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Lovely open space with beautiful views,…

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Jemima S.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Lovely open space with beautiful views, nice friendly owners, fab pizza every night! Within walking and driving distance of plenty of great places, would recommend to everyone, and will definitely rebook again.

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Very decent campsite with friendly staff…

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Cezary K.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Very decent campsite with friendly staff

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The not too remote location was…

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Ian C.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked The not too remote location was amazing.With a small river running through the camp and the access to the small town and the pizza van on site was epic

Disliked The season is too short

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Alex K.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked A beautiful quiet spot with everything you need- wide space, water, parking, loos.

We had the most wonderful time watching the stars by our campfire with our pups.

They were also incredibly flexible and helpful with our check-in having arrived very late at night.

Would highly recommend.

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Can’t wait to come back.

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Danny H.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked What a heartwarming fantastic rural place to pitch. The family friendly run business was really welcoming They even made home-made pizza which made our sons very happy. We will definitely be visiting again. Thank you to Dan and his family.

Disliked Very frustrated to learn that the campsite is only open for 28 days we would’ve liked to have visited more often very confused why the National Trust will not extend the opening times for this wonderful little gem in Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

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Loved this campsite, would highly recommend

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Alison H.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Beautiful views, lots of space, quiet, amazing night skies and great location. Pizzas are delicious and eating it by the campfire was a highlight.

Disliked Lugging everything from car park to pitch wasn’t fun but worth it for having a quiet car free campsite. Wheelbarrows would help a lot with this.

Compost toilets were fine and kept clean but as they’re quite high some step stools for children would be appreciated.

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Features

Pop-up campground

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No drinkable water point No hot water No running water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Cae Llwyd Farm

Yspyty Road

Penmachno

Conwy

Wales

LL24 0YR

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.03426°N
3.80638°W

Route directions

Turning off the main road by the Machno, an old pub, follow the small lane directly ahead – not following the road up the hill. When driving down the lane, look out for signs for the car park on the left, then the campsite on the right. Please do not drive onto the campsite. Please note that the signal is intermittent on the campsite. If you need to call for directions and can’t get through, send a text and someone will get back to you as soon as possible.

Nearest transport

Coach
24.9 km Market Square
24.9 km Tesco
24.9 km Sportsman
Rail
5.1 km Pont-y-Pant Rail Station
5.6 km Dolwyddelan Rail Station
6.4 km Betws-y-Coed Rail Station
Ferry
38.8 km Barmouth Ferry Landing
39.1 km Porth Penrhyn 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

Being based in Eryri National Park has plenty of perks, such as tremendous hikes and other outdoor pursuits being just a short drive away. To the south, make your way to the National White Water Centre (35 minutes’ drive) and Bala, which has a fierce reputation for all things outdoorsy. Aiming to top the biggest peak in Wales? Trails to Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon), as well as Crib Goch and Glyder Fawr, are around half an hour’s drive from the site. Keep driving in that direction and you will soon happen upon Llanberis, a lakeside destination at the foot of Yr Wyddfa. Get stuck into a crafts shop or watersports on the lake, or pick up some new knowledge in the National Slate Museum. The Snowdon Mountain Railway (40 minutes) departs from Llanberis for a scenic, hiking-free trip up the mountain. To the west is the Welsh coast and the characterful village Portmeirion (40 minutes), which has a distinctly Mediterranean vibe. Perhaps squeeze nearby Harlech Castle (45 minutes), a famed Welsh fortress, into the same outing while you're in the area.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Penmaenmawr 27.8 km Sea GoodExcellentExcellentExcellent
Llanfairfechan 27.9 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Craig Du Beach Central 28.7 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Harlech 28.9 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Colwyn Bay Porth Eirias 29.9 km Sea ExcellentExcellentN/AN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Bodnant Garden 22.2 km

National Slate Museum 22.8 km

Snowdon Mountain Railway 22.8 km

Portmeirion Gardens 23.7 km

Ffestiniog Railway 24.7 km

National Trust

Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 3.2 km

Bodnant Garden 22.2 km

Aberconwy House 27.4 km

Plas Newydd Country House and Gardens 33.5 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Dolwyddelan Railway Station - Betws-y-coed 5.5 km

Dolwyddelan and the Castle 5.8 km

Dolwyddelan and the Lledr Gorge 5.8 km

Dolwyddelan and Sarn Helen 5.8 km

Dolwyddelan and Y Ro Wen 5.8 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 Cae Llwyd Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Cae Llwyd Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Cae Llwyd Farm? Being based in Eryri National Park has plenty of perks, such as tremendous hikes and other outdoor pursuits being just a short drive away. To the south, make your way to the … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Cae Llwyd Farm?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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