Bwch yn Uchaf
Bwch yn Uchaf
4.84 /5
Bwch yn Uchaf offers unmarked pitches with almost no light pollution. Winners in the Campsites Camping and Glamping awards in "Best for Dark Skies". Set in the Snowdonia National Park and 10 minutes from Llyn Tegid (Bala Lake). The river Twrch runs alongside the site, so it's perfect for the children to have a splash. What adds even more to the site's character is the charming chug of Bala Lake Railway next door!
Runner up of Best Campsite North Wales in our 2023 Camping and Glamping Awards
Featured in our 2024 Outstanding Sites list of reliably excellent camping, glamping, and touring sites
Ideally located in the Snowdonia National Park with stunning mountain views
A peaceful, family friendly site with the River Twrch running alongside
Situated next to the steam railway with plenty to do nearby, onsite playground too
About Bwch yn Uchaf
This is a family-friendly site, just a 10-minute drive from Tegid Lake and the Bala Lake Railway next door. The River Twrch runs alongside and makes for some lovely onsite walks. The main area of the campsite is open to everyone and will suit campers wanting more space and privacy with pitches near the river. Pitches are unallocated, so you can choose where to pitch (unless stated otherwise). There is also a ¾ acre Camping and Caravanning Club Certificated Site with 12 hook-up points, eight of which are hardstanding. The pitches are level and partly sheltered. Fires are allowed, as long as its raised from the ground and won't cause damage. Fire pits are available to hire, and bags of wood/kindling are available to purchase. There is virtually no light pollution here so you can camp underneath the stars and with the sounds of the river, sheep and the steam train chugging past four times daily! Please note that the site does not accept groups (even when booked separately).
Bwch yn Uchaf is open from 22/03 to 29/10.
Site facilities include a facilities block with ladies' and gents' toilets and showers, disabled facilities, a washing up area with a fridge, a washing machine, and a tumble dryer (coin-operated). There is also a small toilet block at the end of the campsite. Waterpoints are located throughout parts of the site. There is a play area for the children with a football pitch too.
It's just a ten minute walk from the local pub Yr Eagles. Bala is a ten minute drive away and has a Co-op and Spar for food and supplies.
Adult only
Allow commercial vans
Allow pets
Bike hire
Café / restaurant
Communal BBQ
Disabled facilities
Drinking water
Electric hookups
Entertainment
Family friendly
Fires allowed
Fishing
Games room
Glamping
Golf
Horse riding
Hot tub
Internet access
Kids club
Kids playground
Laundry
Near beach
Near pub
Open year round
Peaceful
RV pitches
Shop
Showers
Swimming pool
Toilets
TV room
Vineyard
Water hookups
Watersports
W.C. disposal
There are 52 accommodation options on-site
Bookable pitches and accommodation options
40 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Max 6 people
All grass pitches are unmarked so you can pitch when you like! Pitches are near the river. No electric.
Other accommodation
4 x Electric Grass Pitches (Members Only)
Electric grass certificated site pitches for Camping and Caravanning Club members only pitches with electric, next door to the Bala Lake Railway.
8 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches (Members Only)
Certificated site pitches for Camping and Caravanning Club members only. Hardstanding pitches with electric, next door to the Bala Lake Railway.
4.84 /5
96%
would recommend
"On a clear night, the stars are so bright and getting to choose your own pitch is a real bonus!"
Maisie L - Apr 2024
"The owners are wonderful people, they were so helpful and everything was so clean "
Beverley T - Oct 2023
"We loved this campsite as soon as we arrived"
Sarah D - Aug 2023
"Location is stunning - high hills, pasture, running river, wildlife and a local steam train station"
Rose C - Aug 2023
Good location but felt showers were too far away and facilities were basic
Alex B
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Very good location. The showers were too far away from the camping area and had very basic facilities.
Brilliant
Recommends site
Courtney P
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Really good place with lots of things to do around. Gorgeous town 10 mins away in the car with lovely cafes, restaurants and bars. Receptionist was lovely and very helpful. The location can be a bit difficult to find only because the postcode covers a wide range of properties, but once you know what to look for, the railway station sign, you're good to go. Would definitely come back.
Family holiday
Recommends site
Joanna H
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Lovely site and very clean, just a shame the weather was miserable, typical British weather.
Site tariff
Things to do on site and in the Bala area
Bala Lake Railway is right next door to the site which takes you on a scenic route over to pretty Bala. You'll pass Bala Lake itself which is gorgeous and there are canoes and kayaks for hire available, so you can really enjoy it. There's fishing, too, but a permit is needed.
Many walking paths surround you here including the Arran Fawddwy mountain, whose start is only a five minute walk from the site. To take on some of the most breathtaking walks, Snowdonia is about an hour's drive. Plus if you fancy a day at the coast, Barmouth Beach is only a 45 minute drive away.
Other attractions nearby:
- National White Water Centre (15 minutes)
- Llyn Maes y Clawdd nature reserve (20 minutes)
- Rhiwagor Waterfall (30 minutes)
- Corris Mine Explorers (35 minutes)
- Snowdonia Zipworld (45 minutes)
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