Graig Wen
Graig Wen
4.88 /5
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.
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.
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 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.
Other accommodation
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.
4.88 /5
96%
would recommend
"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
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Devon F
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So friendly and accommodating, lovely place to stay with great views! Would definitely recommend, had the best weekend.
Great stay!
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Isabella v
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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
Recommends site
Andrew W
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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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Things to do on site and in the Dolgellau area
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.
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