Bwch yn Uchaf
Bwch yn Uchaf
4.84 /5
Bwch yn Uchaf is set in the heart of Snowdonia (Eryri) National Park and within a 30 minute walk of Llyn Tegid (Bala Lake), making it a great base for outdoor adventures. With almost no light pollution, the site offers some amazing starry night skies and you can pitch where you like, even next to the river! Little ones will love the play park, splashing in the River Twrch and the charming chug of Bala Lake Railway next door. Dog friendly too.
Overall winner of Best Budget Friendly Campsite in our 2024 Camping and Glamping Awards
Featured in our 2024 Outstanding Sites list of reliably excellent camping, glamping, and touring sites
Set in Snowdonia National Park with stunning mountain views and no light pollution for stargazing
Peaceful, family friendly site with the River Twrch running alongside for paddling and a play park
Set next to a steam railway and just five minutes from Llyn Tegid (Bala Lake)
About Bwch yn Uchaf
This simple, riverside campsite is the perfect spot for your family getaway to the great outdoors, set in the heart of Snowdonia (Eryri) National Park you'll have starry night skies and ideally located for walks, cycle rides and exploring! Llyn Tegid (Bala Lake) is just a five minute drive away and the Bala Lake Steam Railway is just next door! Pitches are unmarked (unless stated otherwise), so you can choose where to pitch, whether you want space and privacy or an idyllic spot beside the River Twrch. Pitches are suitable for tents, caravans, campervans and motorhomes, and all are without electric. There are also some pitches allocated to members of the Camping and Caravanning Club in a separate area of the campsite. The River Twrch runs alongside the campsite and makes for some lovely onsite walks, or a great spot for paddling and splashing to cool off! If you're bringing the little ones to join the fun, there is a play park onsite for them to let off some steam if the day of adventures haven't tired them already! 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! Wave to the passengers from your pitch, or why not hop on and take a scenic ride through the area? Fires are allowed, as long as they are raised from the ground to not cause damage. You can hire a fire pit from the campsite and there are bags of wood/kindling available to purchase. The site is dog friendly with up to five permitted per pitch, there is even an enclosed walk for letting them run off lead. Please note that the site does not accept groups (even when booked separately).
Bwch yn Uchaf is open from 22/03 to 29/10 in 2024 and from 28/03 to 30/10 in 2025.
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 plus an enclosed dog walk for walking your pup off lead.
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
"Clean, tidy, and really scenic, and has everything you need for a quiet stay in the heart of Wales"
Carole M - Aug 2024
"On a clear night, the stars are so bright and getting to choose your own pitch is a real bonus!"
Maisie L - Apr 2024
"Stayed in many campsites this year and this is up there as the best"
Owen S - Mar 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
"We loved the fact there was the sound of the stream to fall asleep to and the views were stunning"
Elliot W - Aug 2023
"Wonderful value for money! ... We wouldn't stay anywhere else now when we visit Bala Lake"
Dee H - May 2023
"We have been coming to Bwch Yn Uchaf for 6 years, it never disappoints!"
Emma G - May 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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