Situated in the south of Snowdonia National Park, Gwerniago Camping Site offers a rural getaway with views over the Dovey Estuary and countryside. Tents and tourers are both welcome, with a selection of grass pitches and fully serviced hardstanding. Both family and dog friendly, guests can enjoy peace and quiet with access to a wide range of walking routes. Aberdyfi Beach and Talyllyn Railway are also just a 20 minute drive away!

Family and dog friendly campsite with well-maintained facilities and space for kids to play

Peaceful, rural location with idyllic views of the Dovey Estuary and surrounding countryside

Set in the south of Snowdonia National Park, 20 minutes from Aberdyfi Beach and Talyllyn Railway

About Gwerniago Camping Site

This family and dog friendly campsite is tucked away in the south of Snowdonia National Park, ideal for those looking for a peaceful getaway. With tiered pitches, the site enjoys glorious views over the Dovey Estuary and surrounding landscapes, a wonderful sight to wake up to. For tents, trailer tents and campervans, the site offers both non electric and electric grass pitches. These measure a spacious 8m x 8m, with room for awnings and pup tents too. The site also offers fully serviced hardstanding pitches for campervans, motorhomes and caravans. Each includes a 16 amp hook up and is sized around 4m x 7m, therefore tourers must be under 7m in length. You are also welcome to enjoy a campfire in a fire pit, with logs to purchase from reception. Raised BBQs are permitted too. Up to two four-legged friends can join you on your pitch, just please ensure they remain on the lead.

The hardstanding pitches are available from 6th March and the grass pitches from 22nd March. The site closes 7th October.


Facilities and amenities

Site facilities include four toilets and a fully accessible, disabled friendly bathroom, along with a family room with a bath, overhead shower and loo. There are also male and female showers with two cubicles and hand basins, along with coin-operated washing machines and tumble dryers.

Outside are undercover sinks for washing up, with a separate communal cabin with fridges, freezers, a seating area and local information. Free WiFi is available too.

Your nearest shop with be Nisa Local, a five minute drive away. Within a five minute drive, you will also find the Riverside Hotel Pennal and the Y Llew Coch - Mach (The Red Lion Machynlleth Town).

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Adult only

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Allow commercial vans

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Allow pets

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Bike hire

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Café / restaurant

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Communal BBQ

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Disabled facilities

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Drinking water

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Electric hookups

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Entertainment

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Family friendly

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Fires allowed

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Fishing

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Games room

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Glamping

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Golf

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Horse riding

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Hot tub

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Internet access

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Kids club

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Kids playground

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Laundry

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Near beach

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Near pub

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Open year round

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Peaceful

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RV pitches

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Shop

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Showers

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Swimming pool

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Toilets

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TV room

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Vineyard

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Water hookups

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Watersports

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W.C. disposal


A note from the site themselves...

We're a friendly, family run campsite, perfect for anyone who wants a no-frills approach to camping.

Our family have been farming Gwerniago for over 100 years, and you will no doubt see the fifth generation running around during your stay!

The campsite is unrecognisable from it's humble beginnings when Trevor's mother opened it at the end of the sixties. We still welcome visitors that used to stay with us in the 70's!

We enjoy making improvements every year during the closed months and Trevor is always busy re-seeding pitches or landscaping with the digger (usually last-minute before we open in spring).

Gwerniago is still a working farm, we sell home-grown lamb burgers, eggs from our chickens, firewood from our fallen trees, and you'll see our livestock all around you as you're camping.

We welcome anyone to come and visit the campsite, and look forward to meeting old and new customers every year!


Map and address

Park address

Gwerniago Camping Site,

Gwerniago, Pennal, Machynlleth, Powys, Wales, SY20 9JX

Coordinates

52.5848, -3.9020 | SH 71 0

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Gwerniago Camping Site is ideal for...

Couples

Peace and quiet

Young children


There are 49 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

30 x Non Electric Grass Pitches

Max 6 people

Grass 8m x 8m pitches without electric. Suitable for tents, trailers tents and small campervans.

10 x Electric Grass Pitches

Max 6 people

Grass 8m x 8m pitches with 16 amp electric hook ups. Suitable for tents, trailers tents and campervans. Maximum unit length is 7m.

9 x Fully Serviced Hardstanding Touring Pitches

Max 6 people

Hardstanding 4m x 7m pitches with 16 amp electric hook ups. Suitable for campervans, motorhomes and caravans.


Gwerniago Camping Site reviews

4.83 /5

28 reviews

89%

would recommend

Overall
4.83
Location
4.89
Value for money
4.86
Service
4.93
Facilities
4.68
Cleanliness
4.79

"Blown away by the location and site"

Laura P - Jun 2024

"The views were spectacular and there were some lovely walks within the campsite itself"

Ruth L - Apr 2024

"This campsite was perfect"

India T - Mar 2024


Great campsite

David C

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Sprinter-Type Campervan - Fully Serviced Hardstanding Touring PitchesSep 2024

Great campsite close to Dyfi Bike Park. With hot showers, washing machine and tumble dryer, makes it a great place to stay for the mountain biker.

Would use again

Bob R

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Single Axle Caravan - Fully Serviced Hardstanding Touring PitchesSep 2024

This is a quiet site, with good views over the Dyfi valley looking out to the coast. I had a hardstanding fully serviced pitch, which was a good size as the site is tiered on the hillside. It stayed in good condition, surrounding grass included, despite fairly heavy rain. The pitches are well spaced out with each having it's own picnic bench. Good sized shower cubicles with plenty of hot water. Machynlleth is 5 mins away, with rail links both up and down the coast if you fancy a break from driving.

Quiet and lovely views

Philip P

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Motorhome - Fully Serviced Hardstanding Touring PitchesSep 2024

A lovely site with nice views. We enjoyed our stay 👍😃

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FAQ

Check-in is available from 12pm until 9pm, if you are going to be delayed, please let the site know. Check out is due before 11am.

Yes, up to two dogs can join you but please ensure that they are kept on a lead at all times. Please note, breeds and crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act are not permitted.

Yes campfires and BBQs are permitted when raised. Logs are available to purchase from reception.

Guests may bring a gazebo or a pup tent with them for a £4 fee, please ensure you add this option on when booking. Awnings are permitted free of charge.

The site does not accept single sex bookings of 4+ units, hen and stag parties are also not permitted. The site caters for families and couples only.

The electric pitches have a 16 amp hook up.

Yes, there is WiFi at this site.


You will be just a 20 minute drive from the coast, perfect for days of swimming or coastal walks. Aberdyfi Beach (20 minutes) offers a promenade that is great for dolphin spotting, along with a sandy shoreline and plenty of spots to grab some fish and chips.

For a relaxed way to see the countryside, hop on a steam train at Talyllyn Railway - Tywyn Wharf Railway Station (20 minutes). The restored 19th century railway offers many routes to journey on, past hills and waterfalls.

Corris Mine Explorers (10 minutes) is perfect for any adventurer. Embark on guided tours of the underground tunnels and caverns of the historic slate mine!

Other nearby attractions include:

  • Dolgoch Waterfall (30 minutes)
  • Fairbourne Railway (40 minutes)
  • Aberystwyth Cliff Railway (40 minutes)
  • Castell Aberystwyth Castle (40 minutes)
  • Silver Mountain Experience (50 minutes)
The listing for Gwerniago Camping Site was last updated on October 18th, 2024 at 10:00 PM

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