Graig Wen is settled in the Snowdonia National Park overlooking the Mawddach Estuary between seaside Barmouth and historic Dolgellau. The views are breathtaking and you can access the scenic Mawddach Trail from site. Nestled within mountains, with Cader Idris, sandy beaches, castles, steam trains, biking and zip lines close by, Graig Wen offers you a place to recharge whether camping or glamping in yurts, bell tents or a chic shepherd's hut.

Featured in our 2024 Outstanding Sites list of reliably excellent camping, glamping, and touring sites

Picturesque site set in the Snowdonia National Park, near by to Golgellau

Breathtaking local wildlife in the surrounding countryside, lovely local walks

Situated right by the Mawddach Estuary with incredible waterside views

About Graig Wen

You'll find this tranquil site in Snowdonia National Park, near Barmouth and Dolgellau, enjoys an exceptional location. Overlooking the Mawddach Estuary, one of the most beautiful in Wales, the views are breathtaking. You can bike to the beach and there are scenic walks from the door to waterfalls, woods and up into the hills. There is a sheltered hardstanding area with electric hook-ups for 6 vans near the showers and holiday cottages. Or if you really want to get away from it all, go wild and pitch your tent down near the estuary to stargaze around a campfire in a back-to-nature setting. Pitches in the lower fields are 5-10 minutes on foot from the car parking area, with wheelbarrows provided. You'll also find glamping accommodation, including large and small yurts, a beautifully crafted shepherd's hut, two wagons and a bell tent. The yurts' frames are homegrown from ash trees on the site's woodland and handcrafted by master yurt-makers. The shepherd's hut and wagons are available most of the year. Well insulated and snug, the wagons have instant heat at the flick of a switch and one has an en suite loo and shower. The shepherd's hut includes a toasty wood burning stove and space to sleep a couple or family of four. The Idris Yurt is set in a secluded and wild woodland location with your own campfire and compost loo surrounded by huge oak trees. Hot showers are a few minutes walk. The Tommy Yurt is set with two other yurts and the shepherd's hut in a glade secluded from the rest of campsite. Dogs on leads are welcome.

Camping for tents in the lower fields is open from May until September. Touring pitches and glamping are available from March to December.

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Facilities and amenities

Facilities in the upper touring area include modern ladies' and gents' wash basins and loos, a couple of unisex showers and communal campfire area. There are unisex showers and compost loos on the tent camping fields, washing up sinks and drinking water taps.

Glamping accommodation has private kitchens and some have private compost loos and showers.

You can order breakfast croissants, bread and freshly brewed coffee during peak times. Ice packing freezing is also available and local public transport links. Free Wi-Fi is available near reception.

There is a good pub five minutes' drive or a traffic free walk of about an hour and a half along the Mawddach Trail. 25 minutes on a bike.

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A note from the site themselves...

After selling our house in Sussex, we lived on the road in our campervan with our trusty dogs. We travelled all over the Europe but after a year, we discovered Graig Wen and have never looked back!

We are walkers and cyclists ourselves and our love of the mountains has taken us to teahouses in the Himalayas and hostels in the Alps. When we get some down time we love to explore new places. Our dogs Bryn and Franklin love the local beach walks and wanders around our woods - Mr Jenkins our super sociable cat often comes to, much to the surprise of campers!

John had a background in working with conservation volunteers with a love of photography, whilst I (Sarah) used to run an arts marketing agency. We wanted a change and this really did feel like the perfect fit.

It hasn't always been an easy ride. But we're proud of what we have achieved on a shoestring with the help of friends, family, creative partnerships and the local community who welcomed us. We feel incredibly privileged to call Snowdonia home. It's our pleasure to share it with others.


Map and address

Park address

Graig Wen,

Arthog, Dolgellau, Gwynedd, Wales, LL39 1YP

Coordinates

52.7226, -3.9925 | SH 65 15

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Graig Wen is ideal for...

Couples

Duke of Edinburgh Award

Older children (13+)

Peace and quiet

Young children


There are 28 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

17 x Lower Tent Camping Fields

Max 4 people

For tent campers only looking for a back-to-nature camping experience without electric, and don't mind a walk to the compost loos and other washing facilities. Fields are car free so you cannot drive to pitch. Camp fires allowed.

3 x Touring Pitches

Max 4 people

Hardstanding pitches with optional electric suitable for campervans, caravans and motorhomes. Space for awning if required.


Bell Tent

Max 4 people

Secluded bell tent, tucked away in a hidden spot on the lower camping fields. The tent has a private campfire and simple outdoor camp kitchen.

Large Yurt

Max 5 people

One large yurt, sleeping five people. It has a wood burning stove and sits on a raised deck with beautiful estuary views. The large yurt includes a king-sized bed, with two single futons and a camp bed. Please bring bedding. Pets welcome.

Idris Pop-up Yurt

Max 4 people

A yurt (sleeps four) which includes a woodburning stove, one double and two single futons, plus simple cooking facilities. Outdoor kitchen tent too. Switches location - for summer it has a wild pitch in the woods and for winter it's on site. Pets welcome.

Tommy Pop-up Yurt

Max 4 people

Modern yurt with double bed and 2 single sofa beds. Wood burning stove and kitchen tent with cooking facilities. Please bring your own bedding. Compost loo a few metres away and shower/washblock shared with camp site 100 metres away. Pets welcome.

Jones the Shepherd's Hut

Max 4 people

Sleeping two or a family of four. Insulated with a woodburning stove and fire pit outside. Lighting and USB chargers and kitchenette. In a silver birch glade secluded from rest of the site. Pets welcome. Private compost loo and shower.


Graig Wen reviews

4.88 /5

23 reviews

96%

would recommend

Overall
4.88
Location
4.91
Value for money
4.78
Service
4.87
Facilities
4.87
Cleanliness
4.96

"This campsite exceeded our expectations in so many ways"

Nadia C - Jun 2024

"Arrived in the dark but first words in the morning were 'wow'"

Jayne D - Oct 2023

"The availability of morning pastries and coffee was a lovely touch as was the ice-cream freezer"

Sheila M - Sep 2023


Amazing from start to finish

Devon F

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Small Tent - Lower Tent Camping FieldsSep 2024

So friendly and accommodating, lovely place to stay with great views! Would definitely recommend, had the best weekend.

Great stay!

Isabella v

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Shepherd's Hut - Small Duchess WagonSep 2024

Lovely stay in the Duchess Wagon, fit 3 of us fit perfectly. The wagon was well stocked and really cosy. Great location for hiking Cadair Idris!

Great facilities, stunning views and walks

Andrew W

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Sprinter-Type Campervan - Touring PitchesJul 2024

Facilities were excellent and clean, the views were fantastic and a perfect location for a long walk into Fairbourne and Barmouth along the path next to the estuary. I also hadn't realised how close we were to the Mach Loop, so that was a bonus stop on the way home.

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FAQ

Camping check-in is from noon until 6pm, touring check-in is from noon until 9pm, and you must vacate your pitch by 11am on day of departure for camping and touring. Glamping check-in is from 4pm until 8pm with departure due before 10am on your last day.

Up to three well behaved dogs are welcome here per pitch, provided they are well supervised and are kept on a lead whilst onsite. You'll find a number of dog friendly beaches just a short drive away, and there are a variety of pubs and cafes in Barmouth nearby which allow dogs too. The Mawddach Trail is also dog friendly and can be directly accessed from the site.

Yes, and a full layout of the site can be viewed here.

An awning may be brought free of charge for touring guests. Pup tents and gazebos are not allowed.


This site is at the heart of Snowdonia's adventure activities and attractions, perfect for families and thrill seekers alike.

You can go horse-riding on sandy beaches, mountain biking at Coed-y Brenin, whitewater rafting, or zip lining across slate quarries. Take the kids crabbing and climb castle walls. Wander for hours in this quiet corner of Snowdonia with just mountains, sky and sheep for company, or take a steam train up Snowdon and take in the views from the summit.

There are wild swimming spots, RSPB reserves, gorges to scramble, wildlife safaris, geocaching and all sorts of other memorable experiences within easy reach.

You can also step straight onto the scenic Mawddach Trail from the camping field and Cader Idris is a popular local mountain walk.

The listing for Graig Wen was last updated on November 1st, 2024 at 6:54 AM

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