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Graig Wen
Arthog
Dolgellau
Gwynedd (Browse area)
LL39 1YP
Tel: 01341 250482
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Pitches: 23
Open: 01/03/2026 to 05/01/2027
01/03/2027 to 05/01/2028
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| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
 Not Members Only |
 No Rallies |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
 Motorbikers Welcome |
| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
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 Washing Up |
 No Bathroom |
 No Baby Changing |
 No Laundry |
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 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
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 No Kitchen Facilities |
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 No Motorhome Point |
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 Shop On Site |
 Bar <5 miles |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <5 miles |
| Activities |
 No Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 Fishing <5 miles |
 Wild Swimming <5 miles |
 No Indoor Pool |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 Horse Riding <5 miles |
 Cycle Hire <5 miles |
 Golf <5 miles |
 No Tennis |
 Beach <5 miles |
 Watersports <10 miles |
 Boat Launch / Mooring <5 miles |
| Other Features |
 Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 Campfires Allowed |
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 Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access |
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| Date of Visit: June 2016 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Kareen |
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 The welcome and information when we arrived was good. We camped on the upper field on a pitch with a car space. (Valley View) Beautifu view of the valley with a large area to use. Pitch was slightly sloping. A good walk up a hill to the main toilet block or walk down a narrow hilly track to the tree bog. Both toilets spotlessly clean. Shower facility excellent as again spotless and also plenty of space to place toiletries and a bench to sit on in a dry area. We used the covered washing up area which has hot water for dishes. Loved the honesty shop and we purchased marshmallows to toast on our camp fire. Logs for the camp fire were double the price you paid in town but it was good for convenience when 1st arriving to be able to buy them. We did a lot of walking (13 miles each day) along the -Mawddach-trail including walking to Fairbourne (fantastic large sandy beach) were we got the miniature railway and ferry over to Barmouth which has a large selection of eating and drinking places and then walked back. We walked to Dolgellau and visited the small farmers market, had lunch and then walked back. We looked at the whole site and thought it was all lovely. I am unsure if I would have been happy taking our 3 children for more than a couple of days when they were young purely based on how far it is to the loos from the tent. If you want a quiet site in a beautiful location with a choice of nearby places to visit this is definitely an excellent choice and we would go back again. Only down side is lack of toilet facilities close to camping area but as this info is available before you book it is an informed choice at least. 
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| Date of Visit: June 2016 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Cassandra89 |
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Great campsite. Very quiet and In a beautiful spot over looking the estuary. The toilets, CDP and water all in one place. The showers are a little bit further away with their 'honesty shop' which is super cute with all the necessary items needed if you've forgotten anything! Staff are really friendly and helpful.
Perfect for a quiet weekend away. Not much going on location wise so don't recommend if you have kids to entertain etc. The nearest pub is an hour and a half walk or a 30 minute bike ride away. Barmouth is a lovely little beach town 20mins bike ride away so definitely worth a visit! I highly recommend taking push bikes. But if you don't have any. They can offer you some to hire!
Highly recommend this place as it simple but great!
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| Date of Visit: June 2016 |
Unit: Campervan |
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| Reviewer: Bekwhitehead |
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We stayed here for 4 nights during Whitsun week with friends who also had a camper. We stayed in the top part of the site with electric hook up and hard standing. You will need rock pegs if you want to pitch your awning here. It is pretty narrow here but fortunately we didn't have neighbours opposite us otherwise it would have felt rather hemmed in. Road is also very near so you will get traffic noise however the road is quite a way below the pitches so I have to say it wasn't a problem. The site offered hot showers and washing up facilities and toilets with plenty of toilet roll, paper towels and hand cream. Cleaned daily. There was also a reception which was really helpful with local information, maps and various bits and bobs to buy including local beer and produce. We ran out of dog food on the last morning and the owners were lovely enough to give us some without cost. There is an honesty shop next to the showers with ice creams, sweets, milk, local meat etc. Perfectly situated for the children to see each time you get them to do the washing up! The site itself is beautiful. The views across the estuary are wonderful and there are two pitches on the top site with scenic views. We had an issue with lots of very small gnats as we were parked next to huge conifer trees. We were eaten alive so take precautionary measures if parked towards the back of the hard standing pitches. Walks along the old railway line against the estuary towards the coast to Fairbourne. You can get a bus back which stops right outside the campsite. Last bus is around 3. 30pm. Lovely long beach here which is dog friendly. Inland along the railway track you can walk around 4 miles to a local hotel which dishes up some great lunches. Sorry can't remember the name but its next to the toll bridge and the first (probably only) pub you come to. Great site for walking, little in terms of amenities around but if you are like us and don't really need them then this is the site for you.
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| Date of Visit: May 2016 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Antmarce |
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This was our second time back at Graig Wen and we were not disappointed. We are a family of four - 2 adults and 2 active children, this site is on our top five sites list for all of us. The views are breathtaking; the communal fire pit is a great way to relax and meet new friends; the rope swing and woodland brilliant for the boys to explore; the showers are hot and clean; the honesty shop well stocked and really useful. Being enthusiastic mountain bikers this site is ideally located for Coed y Brenin where we had three fantastic days cycling. The walk into Barmouth along the estuary is really pleasant and due to the location of the site you do not have to walk on any roads. Dollgeau is a leisurely bike ride away, the freshly cooked fish at the fish and chip shop there is well worth the wait. There was one fault - they ran out of the local wheat beer at reception!
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| Date of Visit: May 2016 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Annie12 |
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We camped on the lower field and on the first night had the place to ourselves, the view across the estuary and to Snowdon was fantastic and we had a campfire in the evening which helped keep the midges at bay !. The gentleman who showed us around was very friendly and helpful. You have to use wheel barrows as you can't drive to your pitch but we knew this before we went and was no problem. The tree bog was clean and tidy, can't comment on any of the other facilities as we didn't use them. We didn't take our car out at all. It is really easy to walk from the site and the perfect location to explore by foot. We would highly recommend this site but you need to be fit and able as there is a lot of walking up and down hills and across fields to get anywhere. Great site, easy to find, perfect location.
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| Date of Visit: April 2016 |
Unit: Trailer Tent |
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| Reviewer: Clarelees3 |
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We had such a lovely time at this beautiful campsite. The owners/managers couldn't do enough for us. The kids loved playing in the woods and getting back to nature. The views are out of this world. Facilities are enough - hot water and sinks in the shower block for dishwashing and a lovely honesty shop. Showers and toilets very clean. We will return for sure.
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| Date of Visit: April 2016 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Matlee |
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The site is beautiful! But! It is very noisy in a morning and they let kids play football around the caravans in the morning and at night (if you want a place kid free and quiet this isn't the one). Also on the way into the site the trees and branches overhand the road, so expect a scratch or 2! Oh and you have to navigate around stupid flower pots. Such a shame. We wont be back.
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| Date of Visit: March 2016 |
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| Reviewer: PMPMaloney |
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What a super find.
From the minute you arrive to the minute you leave this is a fantastic place. Sarah made us really welcome and showed us to our pitch in the touring section at the top of the hill, near the reception office and cottages.
There's a small toilet block that is spotless, a small shower room, again spotless, and a small trust shop selling a few essentials - local sausages to ice lollies.
The icing on the cake for me is being able to pre-order fresh croissants, etc. For breakfast.
The location is wonderful with a fantastic view across the estuary onto the Snowdonia. The campsite sits above the estuary, and (after a steep walk down) there's a beautiful walk or bike ride to be had along the route of the old railway track to either Dolgellau in one direction or Fairbourne in the other.
Just a couple of notes:
This review is based on a stay the weekend before Easter, so the site was not busy at all. Just a handful of campervans and a couple of tents. The bottom camping fields were not open yet, but walking down through them they are lovely - fire pits mark the pitches, and they are served by composting toilets, with a water supply piped all the way down the hill.
Have an awning or windbreak? Take some STRONG pegs and a hammer for the stony ground in the touring area. The camping fields are grass, so will be fine in this respect.
Recommended. We'll be back :-)
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| Date of Visit: March 2016 |
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| Reviewer: Klheagren |
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Fabulous views, and weather, very clean site and facilities with lots of walkimg around. This ay ne of a maim road bit we never notoces the road. Would love to go again.
Children would need to be watched but would have a fab time in the woods
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| Date of Visit: March 2016 |
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| Reviewer: Alan Taylor 77 |
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What a jewel of a site! The view from the Panoramic pitch was incredible, the facilities were great and so was the welcome from the owners, and to top it all the most fantastic cycle trail was very accessible from the site.
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| Date of Visit: September 2015 |
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| Reviewer: Vw camper 66 |
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The location of Craig Wen is stunning. A small site with good facilities. Loved the fire pit which we had to ourselves quite magical. We booked a panoramic view pitch the view didn't disappoint.
However, the septic tanks lie under the grassy area in front of the pitches and there was frequent fowl smells. A bit much to ask to pay extra. As we only stayed the one night we didn't complain and having a septic tank ourselves we know that not much can be done. I would suggest that the panoramic view should be the compensation for the septic tanks, not an excuse to charge more. Would stay again but not on that pitch.
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| Date of Visit: July 2015 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Ciderdrinker |
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Just come back from our fist stay at the Graig Wen campsite and I don't think it will be our last. A wonderful, peaceful site with magnificent views. Honesty shop has local farm produce for sale and reception has further goodies (Welsh beer, cider jams and honey) available. Great staff able to give advice on mountain paths/weather/cinema locations etc. Do your research on the type of pitch location you want as some are closer to the facilities and there are a few you can park at. Only 2 showers but I never had to queue for them
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| Date of Visit: July 2015 |
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| Reviewer: Linda Smith1 |
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We stayed in the lower estuary field - with stunning views, peace and quiet and no cars allowed. An excellent trailer service was provided to carry our camping gear from the car when we arrived and back to the car on the morning of our departure. We thought the walk to use the facilities on the upper site would be a pain, but really wasn't a problem as the walk was enjoyable and only takes 5 mins. The owners were very friendly too. Definitely recommended.
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| Date of Visit: July 2015 |
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| Reviewer: Mike doidge |
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Had a brilliant stay here. Camped on the field over looking the estuary and was bowled over by the views. Although a bit of s trek to the facilities, they were fine with everything we needed. Used the campsite as a base for beach, mountain and biking. It was ideal. The brilliant Coed y Brenin is close by. Very friendly campsite in beautiful surroundings.
If you want a peaceful pitch with plenty to do around you this is the place.
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| Date of Visit: June 2015 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Nuthouse crew |
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We arrived later than anticipated and had to disturb the owners- we had telephoned to warn them but I hate having to do this. It was not a problem and we were given a very warm welcome. A superb site even with a good ol' Welsh mist rolling up the estuary dampening the view. Our bag of croissants ordered late that evening were just what we needed to enjoy with an early morning cuppa. The site caters for all sorts of campers arriving in various types of 'camper'. We had a hired a small motorhome which were very glad of when the rain arrived. We loved the tree house bog-viewed not used!
Eco friendly and lots of little quirky touches make this an exceptional site. Thank you!
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