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Glanllyn Lakeside Caravan And Camping Park
Glanllyn
Llanuwchllyn
Bala
Gwynedd (Browse area)
LL23 7SS
Tel: 01678 540227
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Pitches: 150
Open: 27/03/2026 to 11/10/2026
26/03/2027 to 10/10/2027
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 Small Campervans |
 No Glamping Units |
 No Statics for Hire |
 No Statics for Sale |
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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 |
 Hot Showers |
 Washing Up |
 No Bathroom |
 Baby Changing Facilities |
 Laundry On Site |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
 Gas Exchange |
 Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 No Freezer / Fridge |
 Motorhome Point |
 Wifi Access |
 Shop On Site |
 Bar <5 miles |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <5 miles |
| Activities |
 Kids Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 Fishing On Site |
 Wild Swimming On Site |
 Indoor Pool <5 miles |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 No Horse Riding |
 Cycle Hire <5 miles |
 Golf <5 miles |
 No Tennis |
 Beach On Site |
 Watersports On Site |
 Boat Launch / Mooring On Site |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 Campfires Allowed |
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 Public Transport On Site |
 Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access |
 Electric Car Charging Point |
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| Date of Visit: September 2009 |
Unit: Trailer Tent |
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| Reviewer: Stubaker |
1 review from this member |
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 The first site I found on this website, had great weather for the weekend in early September. Stayed for 2 nights. Ideally placed right on the lake for fishing or water sports. The campsite has its own river running through it. Showers and toilets are kept to a high standard and there's always hot water. This was my first time at Glanllyn and would definitely go back again next year. The perfect place for a weekend away for couples, families with kids or just a couple of mates chilling for the weekend. Try it out for yourself! 
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| Date of Visit: August 2009 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Cummo19 |
5 reviews from this member |
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First time camping and really enjoyed the site despite the terrible weather.
Nice, clean site with good access to the lake for those wanting to do watersports. Lots of level ground to pitch tents although was a bit boggy but this was not surprising given the amount of rain and I would have expected it to be far worse.
Toilets and showers very clean lots of hot water, only criticism was that the lighting in the shower block was poor. Despite the fact it was a bank holiday and quite busy on Saturday and Sunday we never had to wait to use the showers.
Local shop on site for bits and bobs and a Spar and Somerfield in nearby Bala so no need to take large quantities of food. Nice children's park for the kids. Will visit again and would recommend.
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| Date of Visit: August 2009 |
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| Reviewer: Grimsdykecampers |
3 reviews from this member |
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Best site ever for anyone interested in launching a kayak or sail boat straight from the campsite. Only hesitation on writing a review is so it doesn't get too crowded.
Toilet and shower facilities excellent. Shop on site surprisingly well stocked with basics.
Play area and dog walk area too close to the road to allow small children there by themselves but great for middling kids.
Now the road has a cycle track all the way to Bala town, the campsite is even more convenient for getting around.
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| Date of Visit: July 2009 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Gregory Austin |
2 reviews from this member |
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We decided to go to this beautiful campsite for two nights but the weather was just awful. I had pre-booked and on arrival the wonderful lady at reception advised us not to stay as the weather had been and continued to be so bad. I asked if we could stay just one of the two nights we had booked and she accepted. Although the weather wasn't brilliant and the ground quite soggy we had a great time.
The facilities are just brilliant. The shower and toilet block are really clean and are big so you don't have to wait for a shower. The shop on site is packed with all the necessities and more!
I would strongly recommend this site. It is beautiful, well maintained, friendly, five minutes from Bala town and has its own private beach.
Go for it!
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| Date of Visit: August 2009 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Gje4 |
7 reviews from this member |
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3 sites in 7 days - 1st review. Great site. Did not book, do so though to avoid disappointment!
Welcomed warmly by staff and shown area to pitch from shop site map.
Good on site shop, well stocked.
Facilities clean and spacious.
No question about it I would go back, to sit by the lake with a beer was so relaxing, great.
I only spent one night as I was touring North Wales with a mate on Motorbikes.
I Look forward to going back with family. Thank you
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| Date of Visit: August 2009 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Campathon |
2 reviews from this member |
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Our trip to Glanllyn was our first experience of camping and we weren't sure quite what to expect. The closest we've been is to watch 'Carry on Camping'.!
Booking at Glanllyn was easy, although we were warned that due to the school holiday and the fact that Bala was hosting the Eisteddfod music festival on the weekend end we chose, the site would be vary busy.
We arrived at Glanllyn and all of our fears vanished. The site is split between tents and caravans/motorhomes and also hook-up and non-hook-up. We were directed to the non-hook-up tent area (we had not booked a hook-up) and were given freedom of choice as to where we pitched.
We were warned that due to lots of heavy rain over the last few weeks, some areas were waterlogged. The owners had taken the time to tape off the offending areas so finding a suitable pitch was no problem. The site itself is perfectly flat with the odd undulation, but nothing cause any concern.
The site was very clean and tidy, water points were commonplace and the toilet/shower/wash-up areas were on an elevated section of the site.
Whilst on the subject of facilities, we found these to be clean and plentyful with sufficient hot water.
The site is located on the shore of Bala Lake and a feeder river, these seemed perfect for families to play in with many taking to the water in small sailing boats and canoes/dinghys.
The play area, whilst close to the road, is a modern wooden type with slides, swings, climbing net, etc and was perfect for our 5 year old and his cousins who visited us for the day.
The site is just a short drive from the centre of Bala with various shops, pubs, take-aways, etc.
The scenery at Glanllyn is very pleasant with rolling hills and meadows. The Bala Lake Railway is just a short drive away too.
We very much enjoyed our introduction to camping and we will most certainly return to Glanllyn soon.
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| Date of Visit: May 2009 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Dawnlw |
6 reviews from this member |
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Just returned home from a week camping at glanllyn. The site is in a lovely location and the lake is great, however this site has many downsides in my opinion. The park is on the main road into the camp-site and children were riding on their bikes in middle of road so you have to be careful when driving in and out of the site. The site is very big and we were pitched quite near to the entrance so we had quite a walk to the toilet / shower block and pot washing.
Most of the sites we have camped on before have a noise curfew at night but this site does not, we could hear loud music and people making a noise well past midnight and my daughter spent the whole week tired and grumpy because she could not sleep.
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| Date of Visit: April 2009 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Thomasm1 |
3 reviews from this member |
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Sitting in my chair with a drink, watching the sun sink below the hills. It is hard to believe that I am not in the German Lakes. The scenery just takes your breath away, the lake is a deep blue like the ocean and all around there are hills and mountains. I can feel all the stresses of life just melting away.
Glanllyn is one of the prettiest sites I have ever visited. The owners are pleasant and welcoming. They are delighted to help and every time I have visited they have found me a really nice pitch, even when rain has made some of the grass areas soggy.
The toilet blocks are clean and not overcrowded even during the busy weekends.
The shop has a good range of products and the town centre is only a short distance by car or pushbike if you have forgotten anything.
I have never had second thoughts about visiting Glanllyn, I have recommended the site to my friends in the past and would have no hesitation in doing so again.
If you are looking for a site that is quiet, friendly and has scenery to die for, then Glanllyn is the place for you
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| Date of Visit: April 2009 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Stewart Robinso |
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Upon arrival on the site, we were very impressed with the views across the lake and how close the camp site was to the town centre. Check in was swift and our pitch was in good order.
The kids disappeared straight away to the fantastic play park where they eventually met new friends over the stay. The toilet / shower / washing facilities were very good and seemed to cope with the amount of people at this busy Easter period.
We are booking to visit again for Whitsun as this was a super place for getting out and about for all the local (within 30 mins) attractions.
A place I have recommended to other friends.
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| Date of Visit: April 2009 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: C Melling |
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We enjoyed this site. The scenery is stunning. There was space for games of badminton between the units, the grass was well drained and mown. The atmosphere was tranquil and peaceful with very little road noise. Great for a family weekend away from it all.
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| Date of Visit: August 2008 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: CF99 |
3 reviews from this member |
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Firstly, a quick note; I rang the site the day before arriving on the Sunday to check there would be space. I was told there was plenty of space and there was no need to book.
On arriving, there was a 'site full' sign outside, although we did manage to get into one of 2 remaining spaces. As it had been quite a long drive to the site, we were fortunate that 2 other motorhomes hadn't occupied the remaining pitches.
I would suggest that a definite booking is made before arrival if possible.
The site itself is ok, there is a large gravel section on the lakeside, so it feels like you are launching your dinghy / canoe etc. From a large car park; which you are in a way.
The site has wide tarmac roads running through and it spoils the feeling of camping in a field; it feels more like camping by the side of a road. It sounds petty, but I haven't seen a site like this before.
Toilets are OK, although no soap at the sinks. They don't smell terrible, but aren't great either.
Bala is a couple of miles away and a reasonably flat cycle ride.
All in all, I was annoyed at the booking situation, but you live and learn. The site itself is good, but not great.
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| Date of Visit: August 2008 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Samandian |
10 reviews from this member |
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Just returned from this site after a weeks holiday with the family. The general site is very good outstanding views of snowdonia and the area is very tranquil. The site was quite boggy when we were there and certain parts of the tent field had to be closed but the people running the site did their best to accommodate by offering other pitches on the site.
Its a very large site but also surprisingly quiet and peaceful even though there are plenty of children about. The shower and toilet block are very spacious and adequately clean and tidy plenty of loo roll etc. The showers run of a button which needs to keep being pressed but are hot and free with plenty of room in them for your belongings.
The children's play area is a little near to the road which as already been mentioned but if the children are supervised then its not a problem. The staff were helpful and polite when we arrived and we were offered a choice of three pitches all of which were very good.
Husband was a bit disappointed with the fishing on site as there wasn't really anywhere suitable to fish the lake which is directly on the site was always full of windsurfers and children in dingys etc and they also come up and down the river which runs along the site so not ideal fishing conditions. Also if planning to go fishing take plenty of bait with you as there is nowhere in bala that sells much fishing stuff only a small shop which sells worms.
In bala itself there is a somerfield and spar a couple of pubs newsagents take aways and then just general shops selling bits of everything but most things are catered for. All in all a very nice site and would recommend
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| Date of Visit: July 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Prestoncamper |
7 reviews from this member |
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We decided at the last minute to take a four day camping trip to Wales & it proved well worth the risk as we found this site to be probably one of the most picturesque sites I have ever visited with beautiful views of the lake & the surrounding mountains.
We spoke to the owner the week before we arrived & was assured that there was loads of room & that there was no need to book. We arrived on Monday 28th July to find the advice we had been given was absolutely spot on, the site is huge with plenty of space for tents.
Its a flat site so pitching a tent is just about as easy as you can get. The site is split into camping from the middle to the left side of the site & across the bottom near the lake. The caravans etc which require hook up are from the middle to the right hand side of the site.
A river runs down the left side of the site & into the lake at the bottom end of the site where there is a small gravel beach from which boats can be launched. There is plenty of water about so take the mosquito repellant etc, we were bitten like mad.
The showers & toilets were in seperate buildings for the gentleman although they are fairly close together. The ladies also had two buildings but I gather from my partner that there were showers in both buildings.
The showers themselves were reasonably powerful & hot but didnt tend to stay on for very long before you had to hit the button again. There was a distinct lack of soap in the gents but again I understand that there was some in the ladies. There were a few missing hooks etc in the gents showers but they were reasonably well kept & clean.
There is a small shop on site & a play area at the front of the site for the kids but a bit near a main road for my liking & good way away from the tent pitches. Children really need to be supervised as the road quite often has vehicles travelling at high speed.
Bala is just over 3 miles away & has a Spar & Co-op for those little forgotten items. There are also a number of places to eat at night if you like to get off site occasionally. For a touch of class try Plas Yn Dre on the high street, offering beautiful food in a really lovely dining room. If it's just a bar meal that you want try Gwesty'r Plas Coch, again great food.
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| Date of Visit: April 2008 |
Unit: Trailer Tent |
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| Reviewer: Nicolaburns |
10 reviews from this member |
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When we arrived reception was shut but there was a friendly notice telling everyone to select their pitch and saying when the office/shop would be open to pay.
The site was quite empty as it was early in the season. A lovely location and nice and clean. You can get everything you need in near by Bala but nothing is within walking distance of the camp site itself.
The toilets etc were ok but I wasn't brave enough to have a shower while we were there as the toilet blocks were freezing!
There is no lighting in the washing up room so make sure your dishes are done by dusk!
As mentioned in other reviews, there is a nice park/play area for the kids but it is right by the site entrance, the busy road and out of view of most of the pitches which meant we couldn't let the kids use it without us being there.
We enjoyed our stay here and I would recommend the site to others.
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| Date of Visit: July 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Nanji |
2 reviews from this member |
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We didn't receive a very warm welcome when we arrived even though we had booked well in advance which was discouraging. The site provided was nice and flat, we weren't too close to the other tents and were able to park alongside which was very helpful.
The shower block was ok, the water was hot but had no soap at the sinks.
I didn't appreciate the rubbish being collected at 6:30am on the Monday morning, but as the bins were overflowing, it was needed!
The site was incredibly busy, there were a lot of others camping as you can imagine on a campsite of this size, however we had no problems with noise from other campers and our stay was generally pleasant.
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