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We stayed at Graig Wen for the first part of our honeymoon. We were in the caban - a wooden cabin with a wood burning stove and cooking facilities inside.
It was lovely, despite the rotten weather we had. Cosy and warm, comfortable futon, lovely light from the glass window in the centre of the ceiling, and good facilities to cook from.
The view was limited but just a walk down the hill gave stunning views (when the fog lifted!) of the wonderful Mawddach Valley. The showers were very good - free, and with lots of those useful little things like plenty of hooks to put clothes and towel on, space to change without everything getting wet, and a mirror and shelf for lenses or make up.
Loos were spotless and washing up either outside or inside - could have done with a bit of light on the indoor sinks but not a problem.
Lovely small site, very friendly, great shop with local maps and produce and a separate honesty shop.
The area is stunning - we cycled the Mawddach Trail, enjoyed Dolgellau and a trip to the Centre for Alternative Technology, white water rafting at Bala. Weather wasn't good enough for Snowdon but another time.
We hadn't read any reviews, this was just somewhere we wanted to visit on our tour of coastal Wales. Our pitch was one with a view! What a view, over the Mawddach Estuary! Stunning! Having read the reviews after our visit, some facts need confirming and some information needs correcting.
Showers are free and recently updated. Excellent! Honestly shop a brilliant idea, which seems to work well.
Position and access to Mawddach Trail very good, we cycled to Dolgellau one day and walked to Barmouth the next and really enjoyed both.
Owners friendly and interested in all parts of their business.
I have stayed at Graig Wen twice, once in July 2011 for a week and once in September 2011 for three very blowy nights!
I love this campsite, it has gorgeous views, situated perfectly so that you can quite easily have a car free visit. Beautiful walking spot and simple, but clean facilities. The site has been designed thoughtfully and has small thoughtful extras, such as the honesty box, a lovely gift shop at reception, happy, smiley staff and owners.
I stayed at the top campsite, because the lower fields weren't open until a couple of weeks after my stay. Had the lower fields been open I would have been happy to experience the wild camping experience, the only thing that puts me off this is the fact it is aimed at families and I believe the lower fields are very popular during the school holidays. I like my solitude and also since I camp with my dog, who doesn't always like every dog she sees, and even though she is obviously tied up next to my tent I feel it is only polite to keep out of everyone else's way as best as possible, so I don't have to worry about other dogs wandering over! Not to mention the sheep, which I am sure she would have loved a visit from, the sheep may not be quite so keen however!
I am so shocked to see a bad review about this site. Each to their own I guess, I feel that the concept of wild camping was slightly lost on these visitors, surely they wouldn't want the hillside spoilt by levelling off pitches like the commercial sites, having noisy cars, travelling backwards and forwards to the tents and I love the fact that the sheep haven't been turfed out of their lovely field and can roam freely, since I've never seen a sheep use a toilet, a bit of sheep poo is only to be expected!
I would like to say that I never had to queue for the shower, in fact in the whole time I was there I was able to go straight in, and whilst I stayed there both time outside the peak school holiday period, the site was still busy. Yes there could be more showers and for that it doesn't get a 10 out of 10, however, the fact that there wasn't was in no way detrimental to my holiday and definitely not worthy of a poor review
Oh and my lower mark for child friendliness is personal preference, I'd much prefer them to make it adult only, but there you go, each to their own, as I said before!
Having wanted to visit this site for a few years and missing out because of a temperamental T25 I finally got my chance earlier this month. I must say I wasn't disappointed. It was all we could have wished for and more. Even though I jibbed and went for a pitch on the touring site (I was spending 3 weeks here and needed a reliable fridge!) It didn't detract form the peace, tranquillity and beauty of this tremendous site.
Yes the road is busy but by 9 at night the cars had all but vanished allowing the hoot of the owls to come through loud and clear. The lower tent fields are awe-inspiring and next time we will definitely be on one of the spectacular pitches down there.
As for the facilities, they are hard to fault, spotlessly clean at all times. The honesty shop is a great asset and the ability to buy local produce a real boon.
John and Sarah are passionate about each and every aspect of their business and endeavour to make every individual's stay one to remember. As do each of the members of staff that work here. A truly memorable stay.
Great camping at craig wen, the views were amazing from our pitch in the lower field.
Plenty of good walks (specially to the George hotel 3 mile) not keen on barmouth, but the walk there was good (across the railway bridge)crossed over to fairbourne on the little ferry, didn't use the train to fairbourne its a rip off- £16 for 2 of us, anyway fairbourne is like a ghost town.
Really friendly and helpful at Craig Wen.
To sit outside by a roaring fire, taking in the amazing scenery was fantastic.
Just returned from a wonderful week spent at this perfectly situated site.
We were a little apprehensive about the limited facilities, only 2 showers and 2 toilets (plus an eco friendly toilet in the woods) for the whole site, but even though we were there during peak season we didn't have to queue for either!
The tree bog on the lower camping field was a real experience, not in the least unpleasant, more a novelty.
Our pitch was on the lower field but we were able to park next to our tent, the view was incredible and the walk back up the hill to the showers/toilets was a small price to pay for the massive pitch, peace and tranquillity we experienced throughout the whole stay.
The owners and all staff were very friendly and helpful. An honesty shop open 24/7 is a lovely idea and very useful for those forgotten items. Logs for camp fires can be purchased and delivered to your tent for use in the ready built campfires which are really popular.
Fresh croissants and other items are available freshly baked every morning to order.
We hired the site bikes twice while we were there. They were a real novelty and a great way to travel to either Barmouth or Dolgellau via 'The George' along the beautiful Mawddach trail.
As keen walkers we chose the area for its glorious scenery and abundance of hill walks and we were not disappointed.
All in all we would fully recommend this site, whilst we were 2 fit adults who could easily manage the hills, there is so much space for children it is an ideal site for active families.
Can't wait to return again next year for a longer stay.
We have visited this campsite on many occasions and always away from the peak season which I would recommend for anyone who wants a relaxing break and enjoy the stunning scenery it offers.
We find that it is completely different during peak times with only two showers for the site it can be a bit of a wait and also just two toilets.
I agree with other campers that its a bit steep price wise this we don't mind when its quiet but to pay that amount with limited facilities in summer
My advice to other campers is unless the site is not busy don't pay extra for the scenic view, everyone else just comes in front of your van with their chairs and mobiles so its actually of no benefit.
The owners of the site are very welcoming and its always very clean. As for the comment regarding the road noise the sound of the birds usually drowns that out. Overall this site is excellent.
The lower fields are a gem of a campsite for anyone who wants to do a bit of wild camping. We were allocated a pitch fairly close to the parking area so chose to use the wheel barrows to cart the stuff to the pitch! Once we were set up we instantly felt relaxed and that's how we felt throughout our stay. The pitches are fabulous, there is plenty of room and you feel as though they have been carefully thought out to give everyone space and privacy. We loved the ready laid out fire pits and had a fire every night, we even cooked on it one night! The only facility in the lower camp fields is The Tree Bog, but considering there is only one, I never had to wait, but did have to make an effort to go every time I went past!
We took advantage of the Mawddach Trail and walked into Barmouth, which was a really pleasant experience. The kids had plenty of room to explore and play.
All in all we loved our stay at Graig Wen and would love to visit again, shame the lower fields are only open during the summer holidays!
Just come back from camping on the lower fields at Graig Wen. What a shame the lower fields are only open for 28 days, it's just a superb site and a great location so peaceful and quiet.
Walked into Barmouth for breakfast after leaving the car at Arthog station.
The Tree Bog was good and clean and not smelly.
The road down is a bit of an experience with a BIG drop on the one side
Disappointed-we were really looking forward to visiting this site having read the reviews on here & in Cool Camping. Yes the view is wonderful but the downsides are simply not outweighed by this.
£1 for a shower is ok if you get a decent shower & not a dribble. Impossible to get pegs into the plot we were given-about 5 foot away from the toilet block!
We would have happily camped on the lower field but were not offered it & there clearly was room whilst we were staying. Noisy main road runs right next to pitches. Owners seemed much more interested in their B & B.
To be fair the toilets were kept clean during our visit but we won't be returning. Too expensive & over rated. There are much better sites in the area with good views too.
Visited Graig Wen a couple of weeks ago in early June and found it a real treat. The facilities, toilets and shower are basic though clean and the wood area is a land of discovery for children with the path down to the cycle path being a real bonus. We took a pitch in the woods and found a real sheltered area that gave us a community feel yet peace and quiet at the same time. A night time real fire is always a joy.
The cycle path to Barmouth was a nice ride for our 7 year old with the pleasure of a beach at the end of it. The following day we took the family run at Coed-y-Brenin which, whilst she complained about it, we did in two hours and was suitable again for my daughter and the two of us.
Sarah and Jonny made us feel welcome and we were able to choose where we went. Ordering fresh croissant for breakfast on Sunday morning was a real treat. We will go back, thank you.
I have to agree with another review - we too were swayed by reviews and the web-site. Reality is a bit different from the picture that is painted.
The area allocated to mobile units is very close to the busy main road, and the traffic noise quite intrusive, so much so it would prohibit us from returning.
The facilities are adequate, but the proliferation of notices and instructions a bit daunting. As noted by a previous post, the B & B seems to take precedence.
The surrounding area is a delight, (except for Barmouth, unless you like Rhyll / Prestatyne / Blackpool type resorts).
Catering outlets are not within walking distance, and the main road is not a cycle friendly one, so be prepared!
For tent camping, this is an ideal site, away from it all, and lots of space and privacy, But I would hesitate to recommend it for tourers/vans.
We (hubby, baby, me) stayed here for just one night in April. A really well run site where the owners were very helpful. The toilets were very clean and well maintained.
The view from the site is spectacular but is best seen from the panorama view pitches that you pay extra for. We would def go back to the site but we would pay for the panorama pitches.
The whole site is just lovely and the walk down to the cycle track is beautiful. The only minor niggle is that some of the pitches are close to the road and beware that you will need rock pegs as the ground is solid!
Overall, a very well run site in a beautiful part of the world.
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Tent Pitches 
Caravan Pitches 
Motorhome Pitches 
Small Campervans 
Glamping Units 
Holiday Homes for Hire 
No Statics for Sale 
No Seasonal Pitches 
Electric Hookups 
Hardstanding Pitches 
No Fully Serviced Pitches 
Families Welcome 
Not Members Only 
No Rallies 
Not Naturist Site 
Dogs Welcome 
No Dogs Allowed 
Groups Welcome 
Motorbikers Welcome 
Toilet Facilities 
Hot Showers 
Washing Up 
No Bathroom 
No Baby Changing 
No Laundry 
Drinking Water 
Disabled Friendly 
Chemical Disposal 
Battery Charging 
Gas Exchange 
Recycling Facilities 
No Kitchen Facilities 
Freezer / Fridge 
No Motorhome Point 
Wifi Access 
Shop On Site 
Bar <5 miles 
Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <5 miles 
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 
Sea Views 
Not Working Farm 
Campfires Allowed 
Coastside Pitches 
Public Transport On Site
Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access 
We stayed at Graig Wen for the first part of our honeymoon. We were in the caban - a wooden cabin with a wood burning stove and cooking facilities inside. 
