Tyn Cornel Camping

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Covered picnic benches and firepits (added by manager 04 Aug 2022)

Friendly and relaxed riverside campsite
On the banks of the River Tryweryn in Snowdonia National Park
A short drive to Bala Lake

Right by a river in Snowdonia National Park… that sounds just pretty perfect. Gwynedd's Tyn Cornel Camping is on the banks of the River Tryweryn, right next to the National White Water Centre for those whose Welsh holiday requirements include whitewater rafting, and four miles from more watery antics at Bala Lake. Mountain biking, climbing and hiking are easy to access from here too – and as you might expect in this part of the world, this woodland-bordered site is set in spectacularly scenic surrounds… If you're not feeling overly active, have a hol here to be within reach of the attractions of the national park and into the whole of north Wales: the area is packed with castles, museums, historic houses, steam railways, handsome old villages and – most important – Michelin-starred eating out for foodies. Tyn Cornel has modern and well-kept facilities, including free hot showers, a laundry and a covered washing-up area. Dogs are welcome and there's an exercise area where they can let off steam. Barbecues are encouraged across the whole site: just use them on the blocks provided to raise them off the ground.

Site type

Tourist board rating

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
Group bookings of 2 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.

Please kindly note that campfires are only allowed in the firepits provided, using wood purchased on site. The firepits are free to hire, with a returnable deposit of £50, and should be requested in advance if possible. Firepit hire is not guaranteed as there is a limited number on site. Fires are only allowed in the non-electric field.

Languages spoken

English

Welsh

Pitch types & availability

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Motorhome on a hardstanding electric pitch in early spring

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

6 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/site

Ground type: Cement/asphalt

Pitch size: Max 6.0m width x 7.0m depth (19.7ft width x 23.0ft depth) Calculated area: 42.0m² (452.1ft²)

6 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/site

One Trailer tent or Travel trailer or Class B motorhome or Motorhome allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Max 6.0m width x 7.0m depth (19.7ft width x 23.0ft depth) Calculated area: 42.0m² (452.1ft²)

Ground type

Cement/asphalt

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Suitable for

Trailer tent, Travel trailer, Class B motorhome, Motorhome, (Tent not allowed)

Features

Electric: 16 amp included

Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.

Bring a shelter tent 1 included, 1 max.

Car 1 included, 2 max.

Car parking by site/unit

Wifi at the unit/site

Extras

Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£3 (£3) per night
Dog (3 max)		£2 (£2) per night
Extra car (1 max)		£5.50 (£5.50) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

No availability on our site

Powered grass campsite

6 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/site

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: Max 8.0m width x 5.0m depth (26.2ft width x 16.4ft depth) Calculated area: 40.0m² (430.6ft²)

6 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/site

One Trailer tent or Tent or Travel trailer or Class B motorhome or Motorhome allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Max 8.0m width x 5.0m depth (26.2ft width x 16.4ft depth) Calculated area: 40.0m² (430.6ft²)

Ground type

Grass

Twin-axle vehicles not accepted

Suitable for

Trailer tent, Tent, Travel trailer, Class B motorhome, Motorhome

Features

Electric: 10 amp included

Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.

Bring a shelter tent 1 included, 1 max.

Car 1 included, 2 max.

Car parking by site/unit

Wifi at the unit/site

Extras

Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£3 (£3) per night
Dog (2 max)		£2 (£2) per night
Extra car (1 max)		£5.50 (£5.50) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

No availability on our site

Riverside Pod camping pod

4 people maximum No dogs allowed

4 people maximum No dogs allowed

Bring all camping equipment minus the tent (linen, sleeping bags, pillows, cooking equipment, etc.)

1 room

Open space 1 x Double bed, 2 x Single bed

No toilets in the unit: shared facilities available.

No showers in the unit: shared facilities available.

Features

Car 1 included, 1 max.

Car parking by site/unit
Gas and electricity included
Heating
Picnic table

Other restrictions

Bed linen not provided
No dogs allowed

Arrival days

No availability on our site

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

View of our tent from the reception car park

Excellent, I would come back.

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

Maxine F. Oct 2024

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked: Friendly Staff, very clean hot shower and toilet block. Free fire pits and can buy wood for a small fee. Milk and Coffee vending machines, also a small shop 👍🏻 Excellent location next to a river- cafe within 5 minutes which does a great breakfast.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location by a beautiful river Feels remote but easy to get to…

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

Anonymous Oct 2024

Powered grass campsite

Liked: Great location by a beautiful river Feels remote but easy to get to en route between other paces. Helpful staff. Clean bathrooms and wash up area

Disliked: Disliked nothing. It was all good.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great facilities, friendly staff and perfectly situated

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

Anonymous Oct 2024

Powered grass campsite

Liked: Great spacious plot near to toilet facilities and showers. Staff were very helpful and accommodating offering advice on local attractions and activities.

Disliked: Hot water in washing up area was temperamental but not detrimental to our stay

Recommend to friends Visit again

excellent pod - well equipped, clean and comfortable. ability to borrow/ use fire…

Overall	6/10
Location	8
Value for money	4
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	4
Customer service	6
Child friendliness	6
Cleanliness	6
Wifi	10

Anonymous Sep 2024

Riverside Pod camping pod

Liked: excellent pod - well equipped, clean and comfortable. ability to borrow/ use fire pit.

Disliked: rocky pitch needing to clear litter from pitch and surrounding area non working freezer long walk from pod to toilets etc. poorly stocked 'shop'

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site would definitely book again

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

Anonymous Aug 2024

Powered grass campsite

Liked: Lovely site, electric hook up, benches with table and cover scattered around made meal times easy, fire pits and bbqs allowed off the ground, amenities clean and accessible, friendly welcome, lots to do in nature around the area. Felt safe.

Disliked: Jets do fly by so be aware if little ones are sensitive to loud noise.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good location for whitewater activities. Good facilities.

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

Ellyse S. Aug 2024

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked: River walk to the whitewater rafting centre. Milkshake, icecream and coffee vending machines. Well stocked reception. Warm showers.

Disliked: Caravan side of the camp a bit soulless with unoccupied seasonal pitches.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good campsite. Just picked the worst time to visit due to shocking…

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

Anonymous Aug 2024

Powered grass campsite

Liked: Good campsite. Just picked the worst time to visit due to shocking weather

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site with clean facilities.

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

Natalie W. Aug 2024

Riverside Pod camping pod

Liked: Despite the weather we had a brilliant stay! The pod was perfectly cosy and comfy. With electric and heating it was just what was needed after busy days , hiking, exploring and paddle boarding at Bala lake. We had our own fire pit at the pod too, which was fab and the kids loved sitting around, making smores and star gazing while listening to the the river next to us. The facilities were excellent too, toilets were always clean, hot showers every time and regularly cleaned! The only slight let down for me was the freezer. But that's something that can be easily fixed! Coffee machine, small shop and the fresh milkshakes we're an added treat! Will definitely come again. Great camp site, if you love camping. First time for us glamping will definitely do it again!

Disliked: Could only get WiFi at the toliet block

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very clean and easy site to navigate. Tent pitches are in amongst…

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

Gemma M. Aug 2024

Powered grass campsite

Liked: Very clean and easy site to navigate. Tent pitches are in amongst the trees, it's lovely

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely small site, with great facilities

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

Nina D. Aug 2024

Powered grass campsite

Liked: Pitch size was great and the site was broken up into smaller sections, so didn’t feel overcrowded. Facilities were impeccable and very good. Small onsite shop, and hot drink, ice cream and milk/milkshake vending machines. Access to river and walks. No/poor phone service but Wi-Fi. Loved it!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

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 Car parking by site/unit 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 Scouts welcome 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

Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Luxury Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

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

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities Motorhome service point Seasonal sites

Location

Tyn Cornel Camping

Frongoch

Bala

Gwynedd

Wales

LL23 7NU

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

52.94541°N
-3.64476°W

Route directions

From Bala, follow the brown campsite signs onto the A4212 towards Porthmadog. After three miles you will reach the village of Fron-Goch. Tyn Cornel Camping is half a mile after Fron-Goch, signposted with more brown campsite signs.

Nearest transport

Coach

32 km Parade Street 2

32.9 km Sportsman

32.9 km Tesco

Rail

19.4 km Betws-y-Coed Rail Station

19.8 km Pont-y-Pant Rail Station

20 km Dolwyddelan Rail Station

Ferry

37.2 km Barmouth Ferry Landing

37.4 km 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

Tyn Cornel Camping is in prime position for exploring Snowdonia National Park, whether you're after an active holiday in north Wales or want to chill in spectacular surroundings with occasional trips out to local attractions. For active types, the National White Water Centre is metres away; the river rapids run past the site and a river access ramp is on site. If you've never tried whitewater rafting before this is the place to do it, as well as to tackle kayaking or canoeing year-round. For more action, Surf Snowdonia, Zip World and Bounce Below are all a short trip away. Walks? Pick from an easy riverside walk straight from the site, the craggy local peak of Arenig Fawr, or ascents like Snowdon or Cadair Idris within easy driving distance. For biking, some of the UK's best-rated mountain biking trails including Coed y Brenin and Penmachno are within a 30-minute drive, while for road cycling the area is filled with quiet, winding country roads, some stiff climbs and consistently fab views. Family cycling trips can be had at the Mawddach Trail, Llandegla or Llyn Brenig. The Tyn Cornel team also highly recommends castles including Harlech Castle and Criccieth Castle on the coast; the local narrow-gauge railways with spectacular views including the famed Snowdon Mountain Railway and the local Bala Lake Railway; the Italianate setting and buildings of Portmeirion village; the local ales, pub food, takeaways or fine restaurant meals in Bala; Michelin-starred fine dining at Tyddyn Llan or Llandrillo…

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Harlech	33.8 km	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Llandanwg	34.8 km	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Craig Du Beach Central	36 km	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Tal-Y-Bont	36.9 km	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Dyffryn (Llanendwyn)	37.1 km	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Portmeirion Gardens 30.6 km

Ffestiniog Railway 32.4 km

CADW - Harlech Castle 32.6 km

Welsh Highland Railway (Porthmadog) 32.8 km

Bodnant Garden 33.7 km

National Trust

Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 17.8 km

Bodnant Garden 33.7 km

Chirk Castle 37.2 km

Aberconwy House 39.2 km

Plas Newydd Country House and Gardens 48.1 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Carnedd y Filiast 3.8 km

Arenig Fawr Circular 6.5 km

Llandrillo and the Berwyns from the West 14.2 km

The Clwydian Way (7): Pentre - Cyffylliog 15.1 km

The Llyn Brenig Circuit 16.4 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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Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.

Dogs

Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
Dogs must be kept on leashes and supervised at all times.

Occupancy

Group bookings of 2 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Safety

Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.

Dogs

Guide dogs are allowed on site free of charge.

Safety

If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.

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.

Extras

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

Occupancy

No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Vehicles

No vehicle movement between 11 p.m. and 8 a.m..
Only one car is to be parked at the site. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.

General

Quiet hours must be respected between 11 p.m. and 8 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and trunks must be closed quietly.

Reception

Reception is open from 9 a.m. to noon and from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. between 23/03 and 05/11.

Occupancy

Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Vehicles

The car is only included in the rate if you are traveling with a camper, trailer tent or tent. Cars are not permitted when traveling with a motorhome/RV.

General

The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behavior is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Dogs

The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

General

The park is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

Taxes

This area is not subject to city tax.

Admission

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

Units will be allocated on arrival.

Visitors

Visitors are not permitted on site.

Sites

You must follow management instructions when setting up your tent/rig and related equipment.

Additional terms

In periods of heavy rain and soft ground conditions, campervans may have to move to hardstanding pitches to protect the grass.

Campfires are exclusively allowed in the firepits provided. Wood must be purchased on site.

Payment terms

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Frequently asked questions

Does Tyn Cornel Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Tyn Cornel Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Tyn Cornel Camping? Tyn Cornel Camping is in prime position for exploring Snowdonia National Park, whether you're after an active holiday in north Wales or want to chill in spectacular surroundings with occasional trips out … Read more