Gyrn Ddu Campsite

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Grass pitch with sea views
Path to the grass pitch and sea view
Sheltered pitch
Static caravan exterior view

  • Adults-only site on Llŷn Peninsula, 15 minutes’ drive from Pwllheli
  • Direct walks to Gyrn Ddu and Gyrn Goch; Caernarfon 20 minutes' drive
  • Spacious, secluded pitches; footpath to the beach; wildlife
On the northern shore of Gwynedd’s Llŷn Peninsula Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Gyrn Ddu Campsite is named after one of the two mountains that provide a backdrop to its lushly green setting (the other peak being Gyrn Goch). Nearby mountains can only mean one thing: epic walks await. And make no mistake: there are plenty of trails to explore in this area. Gyrn Ddu and Gyrn Goch are both accessible on foot from this adults-only site, and the car park for Yr Eifl is a 10-minute drive away. The site also has direct access via a footpath to a peaceful pebbly beach that seems to be made for long, relaxing walks with your significant other – or for a spot of paddleboarding (you will need your own equipment). When you first arrive at the site, leave your car in the designated parking area and grab a wheelbarrow to ferry your belongings to your spacious pitch, which feels gloriously private and secluded; each is accessed via a little path cutting through the long grass. This is wild camping (or maybe it’s more accurate to say it is low-impact camping), with more than a few convenient facilities: from toilets and showers, to a washing-up area and water points. Spectacular views and the likelihood of spotting assorted wildlife (buzzards and other birds of prey, plus ducks and rabbits) complete the picture. Barbecues and campfires are allowed, and the nearest store is in Trefor (five minutes); the site is also handy for the A499, which takes you to Pwllheli and the south coast of the peninsula in about 15 minutes. Bus stops are near the site's entrance for bus route 12 between Pwllheli and Caernarfon.

Site type

Tent sites 15
Caravans for hire 1
Open now
Opens 1 March
Please note
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Guests must bring their own duvets, pillows, sheets and towels when staying in rental accommodation. You will not be allowed to stay if you do not bring these items.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
  • Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

German

Russian

Welsh

Open from Sat, 1 Mar to

Pitch types & availability

Other pitch types

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Fantastic- keen to return!

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass campervan or tent site (sea view)

Liked Loved this campsite, it was very well kept, had all the amenities we could need and absolutely beautiful views all around!!

Disliked NA

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Lovely site, definitely recommend

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site (sea view)

Liked Overall I really liked this campsite, easy to get to, stunning location and so peaceful. I love the concept of the tall grass separating each little spot as it’s much nicer than a massive field everyone pitches on together. Each spot has a fire pit and picnic bench included which is great to eat lunch on whilst watching the ocean waves.
The toilets were decent, pretty tidy and never felt crowded despite being so small. I think this helped by the limited number of people at the campsite.
The host was pleasant and gave us a lot of info on the phone when we called on arrival.
I’d definitely come back again.

Being kid and dog free was also nice.

And what’s better then sitting and watching the sunset over the ocean with mountains around you.

P.s better than Bach wen

Disliked The ocean view camp spots were close to the road which was noisy - I didn’t mind this too much but when you’re sleeping it can wake you up. One toilet for all men on campsite sounds risky on a busy day… luckily not an issue when I was there (there are 3 urinals - I’m just referring to actual toilets).

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We really enjoyed our stay at this site and the feline custodian!

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Kelly J. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Quiet adult only site, somewhat away from the hustle and bustle of popular Welsh towns. There is a short walk to a quiet beach just done the lane also, which is nice weather would be amazing (unfortunately we didn’t really have the weather for this). Pitches are private and amenities are simple/basic but in keeping with the low impact style of camping at this site. Fires are allowed and pits are provided at each pitch for free. Firewood is available to purchase at a reasonable price via QR code in the washing up hut. Showers are small but functional with hot water. Good waste management system with clearly marked bins for rubbish and recycling. The owner is easily reachable via phone, and is happy to be contacted with any queries. We used pitch 5 with was a great location on site, however due to the weather we were a little exposed - if wind is forecast, use pitch 2!

Disliked My only complaint (and it wasn’t too much of a concern) is that the washing up water didn’t really get hot, barely warm - I merely solved this by boiling some water.

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Very friendly and helpful staff

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Pawel G. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

3 bedroom static caravan

Liked Very relaxing, peaceful place close to many attractions, we stayed in very comfortable static caravan

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Beautiful secluded campsite with spacious pitches and stunning views. Friendly owners who…

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Charlotte W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site (sea view)

Liked Beautiful secluded campsite with spacious pitches and stunning views. Friendly owners who just leave you to it. Definitely would book again!

Disliked Some noise from the nearby road but that can't be helped!

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Beautiful location with views of the sea and the mountains. Clean &…

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site (sea view)

Liked Beautiful location with views of the sea and the mountains. Clean & tidy site with well thought operational organisation. The facilities are great, however the showers could do with being a bit bigger. Always loved our stays here and look forward to visiting again soon.

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We stayed in pitch 3 which felt lovely and secluded, with views…

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Amy G. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked We stayed in pitch 3 which felt lovely and secluded, with views of both mountains and sea. The sunsets were absolutely gorgeous from this site, and there is also a beautiful sandy beach a short walk away.

The owners were really friendly but also left you to it; something that is always appreciated at a campsite when you want to get away.

There were plenty of lovely little moments of rabbits running up the path or having a sniff around our pitch.

The facilities were well built and clean, and the showers stayed nice and hot.There was also a fire pit in every pitch, and an honesty shop where you could get bags of firewood.

Disliked Absolutely nothing - it was perfect.

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Stunning views. Separate pitches with fire pits Immaculate facilities Well organised site 5 min walk…

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Sarah-Jayne E. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site (sea view)

Liked Stunning views.
Separate pitches with fire pits
Immaculate facilities
Well organised site
5 min walk down to beach
Excellent location for exploring the area and access to coastal path.

Disliked Traffic noise.

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Decent sized pitch and not too far to walk from the car.…

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Emma C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site (sea view)

Liked Decent sized pitch and not too far to walk from the car. Beautiful views, sea/beach on one side mountains on the other. Well kept toilets/showers. Feels remote but only around 20 min drive away from towns to explore. 5 min walk to beach.

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We loved the peace and quiet, the facilities (shower, toilets and the…

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Ryan R. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site (sea view)

Liked We loved the peace and quiet, the facilities (shower, toilets and the dishes cleaning area), also the secluded path to the beach being so close. The owner was nice and recommended us a coastal path walk nearby

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Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Beach access 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 Wild swimming

Amenities on site

Bath available 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

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

Rules

Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowed

Themes

Budget/backpacker Bush Lake and/or mountain Leave the car at home Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping 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 Public transport nearby

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

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 Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Gyrn Ddu Campsite

Clynnog Fawr

Caernarfon

Gwynedd

Wales

LL54 5PS

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.00308°N
4.39599°W

Nearest transport

Coach
9.3 km Povey`s Garage
9.3 km Povey's Garage
11.5 km Brynbachau
Rail
11.7 km Abererch Rail Station
11.8 km Penychain Rail Station
12.9 km Pwllheli Rail Station
Ferry
30.8 km Aberdaron Ferry Landing
37.5 km Holyhead Ferry Terminal
38.5 km Bardsey Island Ferry Landing
Airport
29.5 km 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

Exhibits at the Airworld Aviation Museum (15 minutes’ drive) span several decades, with a de Havilland Vampire from the 1940s and several post-World War II fighter aircraft. There’s also a replica of the plane with which Blériot first crossed the English Channel in 1909. Sitting on the River Seiont, the medieval castle at Caernarfon (20 minutes) is a UNESCO World Heritage site, alongside several other Welsh fortresses built by Edward I. For the best views, head across the river to the Aber Foreshore, a popular cycling route. Also in town is Caer Rufeinig Segontium, the remains of an ancient Roman fort. Mountains, valleys, marshes and forests are among the diverse and stunning landscapes at Eryri National Park (Snowdonia; 35 minutes). This is also a top spot for stargazing; or (if your interests are of the adrenalin-fuelled kind), head to Zip World Llechwedd, where you can launch across an old quarry.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Morfa Dinlle 9.8 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Glan Don Beach 12.8 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Morfa Nefyn 13.1 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentGood
Pwllheli 13.9 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Criccieth 14.6 km Sea GoodGoodExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Criccieth Castle 14.6 km

Caernarfon Castle 17.1 km

Welsh Highland Railway (Porthmadog) 19.4 km

Ffestiniog Railway 20 km

Portmeirion Gardens 22.3 km

National Trust

Plas yn Rhiw 25 km

Plas Newydd Country House and Gardens 25 km

Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 37.4 km

Bodnant Garden 47.4 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Gyrn Goch - Afon Hen - Gyrn Goch 1.6 km

Clynnog Fawr - Bwlch Mawr - Gyrn Ddu - Bryn-yr-Eryr - Clynnog Fawr 2.8 km

B4417 - Tre'r Ceiri - B4417 3.8 km

Aberdesach - Lleyn Coast Path - Garn Fawr - Aberdesach 4.8 km

Car Park - Nant Gwrtheyrn - Gallt y Bwlch - Car Park 5.4 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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Gyrn Ddu Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Gyrn Ddu Campsite dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Gyrn Ddu Campsite? Exhibits at the Airworld Aviation Museum (15 minutes’ drive) span several decades, with a de Havilland Vampire from the 1940s and several post-World War II fighter aircraft. There’s also a replica of … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Gyrn Ddu Campsite?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Gyrn Ddu Campsite? From $67.97 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.