Bird Rock Campsite

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The river Dysynni bordering the site
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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.

Site type

Caravans for hire 1
Tent pitches 30
Touring caravan pitches 30
Motorhome pitches 30
Open now
Opens 23 March
Please note

Extras

  • A charge of £0.50 applies for the use of the shower.

General

  • 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 23 Mar to

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Reviews

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93% would recommend this site to a friend

91% would stay here again

What customers say

Visitors praise the stunning location, beautiful views, and peaceful atmosphere. The riverside setting and proximity to mountains are highlights. Staff are consistently described as friendly, helpful, and welcoming. While many find the basic facilities adequate and clean, some mention they are dated and could benefit from updates. Some reviewers note challenges with rocky ground for pitching tents and limited Wi-Fi signal.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch (two person)

Liked The views
The hosts
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The location

Disliked Having ti pay for hot water
The washrooms weren’t clean

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Chris,Jaz and Richard are excellent hosts.…

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 PATIENCE T. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass tent pitch (two person)

Liked Chris,Jaz and Richard are excellent hosts. I had a very warm welvome, got help pitching up my tent ( in the rain for that matter!!!) . Couldnt have asked for more. They helped me settle in and i felt very safe as a solo ,female camper. The campsite is very clean, toilets and the kitchen too very clean. It gave the wild camping vibe that i wanted, peaceful and tranquil. I would recommend this campsite 100% and will definately come again.

Disliked Nothing at all.

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Loved this site. Simple camping. Fabulous…

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Sylvia m. 1 review

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Loved this site. Simple camping. Fabulous views

Disliked Toilets could do with an upgrade but I hear this is planned

Recommend to friends Visit again

A real Welsh countryside stress free hideaway.

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 Alicat 1 review

2 bedroom static caravan

Liked Beautiful peaceful location off the beaten track.
The caravan was very clean, spacious and comfortable.
Site owners really welcoming. Special shout-out to AJ who was friendly and helpful.
There's no shop on the site or within walking distance but there are lots of nice villages and towns within close driving distance.

Disliked Personally there was nothing I disliked. The only issue for some could be a difficulty getting here by public transport. Phone signal was good for me but non existent for my husband. This was a bonus for him because he didn't want it anyway. Who wants to stare at a screen in a place like this?!

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch (two person)

Liked Lovely site, great location and friendly, welcoming owners!

Recommend to friends Visit again

We loved this place. Beautiful beyond…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch (two person)

Liked We loved this place. Beautiful beyond belief. The owners are lovely and helpful. The facilities are homely.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great value for money

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 Tony R. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch (five person)

Liked Owner was very friendly and helpful.
Check in was straight forward.
Lots of choice around where to pitch up and ample space for everyone.
Beautiful location surrounded by hills
Actually a working farm which we really enjoyed watching the sheep being herded.
Toilets and Shower block were well maintained and clean.
Site description is very accurate and its great value for money.

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The view and location, and it…

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Joseff V. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch (five person)

Liked The view and location, and it was large.

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Beautiful area lovely relaxed camp not…

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 Susan P. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch (two person)

Liked Beautiful area lovely relaxed camp not far from Tywyn

Disliked Showers and toilet block. These could do with an upgrade but it is a budget site so to be expected.

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The river…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch (five person)

Liked The river

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: this review is very odd as other campers give good reviews

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 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 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 Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Large (51-200 pitches)

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

Seasonal pitches Tourer storage facilities Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Bird Rock Campsite

Llanfihangel-y-pennant

Tywyn

Gwynedd

Wales

LL36 9TN

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (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
16.4 mi University Campus Penglais
16.8 mi Bus Station
17.1 mi Penllwyn PO
Rail
3.8 mi Fairbourne Rail Station
3.9 mi Llwyngwril Rail Station
4.1 mi Morfa Mawddach Rail Station
Ferry
4.9 mi Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing
5.2 mi 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.

Food and drink

  • Railway Inn Pub 1.8 mi
  • Garthangharad Hotel Pub 3.8 mi
  • Fairbourne Chippy Restaurant 3.8 mi
  • Indiana Cuisine Restaurant 3.8 mi
  • Peniarth Arms Pub 3.8 mi
  • West Restaurant 3.9 mi
  • Penrhyn Bar and Grill Restaurant 4 mi
  • Lobster Pot Restaurant 5.2 mi
  • Davy Jones Locker Restaurant 5.2 mi
  • Isis Pizzeria Restaurant 5.2 mi

Groceries

  • Spar Supermarket 5.5 mi
  • The Co-operative Food Supermarket 5.6 mi
  • Spar Supermarket 6 mi
  • Co-op Supermarket 6.1 mi
  • The Dyfi distillery Off-licence 6.2 mi
  • The Dyfi Distillery Off-licence 6.2 mi

Parks and play

  • Railway Adventure Playground 1.6 mi
  • Pendre Park 5.5 mi
  • Bendi-geddig Soft Play Playground 5.5 mi
  • Tywyn Sheep Tourist Display park 5.6 mi
  • Bryn Paderau Memorial Park 5.9 mi
  • Tywyn Fruit Tree Conservation Park 6.1 mi
  • Tywyn Recreation Ground park 6.1 mi

Family days out

  • Castell Y Bere Castle 1.2 mi
  • Las Vegas Amusements Amusement arcade 5.5 mi
  • King Arthur's Labyrinth Visitor attraction 6.2 mi
  • Corris Craft Centre Visitor attraction 6.2 mi

Public transport

  • Station House 3.8 mi
  • Groesffordd 4 mi
  • Ynysmaengwyn 4.7 mi
  • Cemetery 5.3 mi
  • Jubilee Road 5.4 mi
  • Minffordd Hotel 5.6 mi
  • Eglwys St Tudwal 5.7 mi
  • Cinema 5.8 mi
  • Swyddfa'r Post Office 5.9 mi
  • High Street 5.9 mi

What’s nearby

  • Fairbourne Golf Club 4.3 mi

Local services

  • Rowlands Pharmacy 5.4 mi
  • Tywyn Hospital 5.9 mi
  • Rowlands Pharmacy 5.9 mi
  • Valero Fuel station 6 mi

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CADW - Harlech Castle 15 mi

Vale of Rheidol Railway (Aberystwyth) 17 mi

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National Trust

Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 28.5 mi

Plas yn Rhiw 28.7 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Abergynolwyn - Foel Y Geifr - Abergynolwyn 1.8 mi

Fairbourne to Barmouth 3.8 mi

Cadair Idris 5.5 mi

Llynau Greggan from Ty Nant 5.5 mi

Cadair Idris by the Fox's Path 6 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 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 touring
    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 £15 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.