Bwch yn Uchaf Reviews
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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!
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50 reviews
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would recommend
Lovely
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Richard W
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Lovely place, was a practice for us with a 19 month old. We only stayed 1 night in the end as the weather wasn't great and we hadn't travelled far. Will go back and try again for sure.
Wonderful
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Katy J
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I was so impressed. Fabulous setting and facilities were wonderful and so clean. Stayed just to go to Bala Lake, I went to two main spots on the lake which are easy to get to, bike or drive. As a single traveller who relies on my phone (too much I'm sure!) I would have liked a place to be able to plug in a charger. I would be willing to pay an additional charge. Really recommend the site and plan to return.
Dad and lad stay
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Kyle S
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Stayed here with my two boys. Really pleasant greeting and super helpful. Really clean facilities. Would highly recommend and will be booking again.
Lovely campsite
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Dee H
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We've been here 4 times now and grow to love it more and more each time we stay. Wonderful value for money! We shall be making it a regular place to stay. We wouldn't stay anywhere else now when we visit Bala Lake. Owners are so lovely, so helpful, and kind people. They work tremendously hard to keep the site pristine.
Glorious!
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Emma G
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We have been coming to Bwch Yn Uchaf for 6 years, it never disappoints! The site is beautifully looked after, the facilities are clean and the children have loads of things to do. Due to the glorious weather we actually spent a couple of our days onsite chilling out. The children didn't say they were bored once! We will keep coming back for the amazing scenery, warm welcome and quiet evenings. Thanks to Bethan and Gareth for another wonderful stay.
Will definitely be back
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Charlotte B
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Absolutely gorgeous site. Owners are lovely, facilities are great and always clean, the family shower room is a great size. Amazing views and my 1 year old loved the river and playing in the park. Will most definitely be back.
Small and clean with great countryside
Craig B
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Very pretty location inbetween two mountain ranges. A good peaceful base location for a few days. Not a lot in the way of local pubs etc but that’s the point and the price reflects this. Perfectly clean and well thought out. The river running through the site was a charm. Perfect basic site that suited my weekend requirements.
Fantastic campsite!
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Liz C
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Fabulous campsite! Facilities are great, well maintained, clean and ample. Lovely surroundings with the river running through and the night sky was well worth paying for! Right next to the Bala Lake Railway which is also worth the trip. All around great and will definitely be back!
Great spot in a lovely location
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Claire L
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I would highly recommended this place, it was our second time.
Felt very welcome
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Dinah T
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We booked this site because it is right next to the Bala Lake Railway. My husband spent a happy weekend watching the Quarry Hunsletts doing their thing, we went on the train to Bala, and we walked. It is a good area for cycling too, although we didn't use our bikes. The dog walk area is really good. We were made very welcome by Gareth, who wasn't phased when I rang to say we might be late arriving. As it happens we weren't. The late check in (8pm) is unusual but does mean that people can escape from work on a Friday and be pitched up ready to enjoy the weekend. Many campsites expect you to arrive by 5pm. Unfortunately you have to leave by 10.30, but that wasn't an issue for us. Everything looked well cared for and clean, although we are self-sufficient with our own shower and toilet. There is another area with some hard standing pitches at a lower level, away from views of the railway station. We might use that next time. It is an exceptional site and we shall be back!
Nice little campsite
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Lauren P
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Lovely little campsite not far from the village of Bala. Facilities were very clean and worked very well and overall the campsite was really great. We did leave a day early but that was weather related, nothing to do with the site!
Excellent site
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Charlene W
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Fantastic site, great facilities and lovely and clean. We pitched next to the park which the kids loved. Less than 10 minutes to Bala lake. Great time had by all, definitely recommend.
Two night stay with my kids
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Daniel C
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I took my two kids here for a weekend in August. We had a great time. The toilets and showers are spotless. There is a river along the campsite that we paddled in. There is plenty of space overall. When it is clear you get a really good view of the stars and you can see the Milky Way. The steam railway next to the site is worth going on and you can hike up Mount Aran.
Great site and experience
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Natalie W
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Although we didn't spend a huge amount of time onsite, we had a great experience when we did. The kids loved playing on the park and I pitched the tent in a spot nearby, so they were able to play while I set up and dismantled. The fenced off dog area was great, especially as it is next to the river, so the dog was able to cool off.
Lovely quiet site
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Fiona H
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Went as a family of 4, 2 adults and 2 teenagers. The site was a perfect base for exploring. We walked around some of the local area and also went to Bala Lake. The site was clean and the facilities were very nice with good showers. The stream was a nice addition to cool down with the hot weather! There was a lovely park area for younger children and a dog run, which was nice for the dog to be off lead and burn some energy. We would definitely go back.
Peaceful, relaxing and friendly
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Hayley J
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We arrived and check in was easy. The site is well kept, we stayed in the non-electric part. Toilets, washing facilities, bins and park were all central and easy to watch the kids and relax. Shame the showers and fridge freezer were on the other side of the park. I stayed with my 2 young children and everyone was respectful of the noise at night. The steam train next door was good to use as well. Would definitely come here again and make use of the river when it's warmer.
Fantastic campsite
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Jacquelyn P
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The site met all our expectations, had a few relaxed days which were definitely needed. Great flexibility in choosing your own pitch if not requiring electric hook-up, several different locations to select from. Site is suitable for everyone. Would highly recommend, intend to revisit in the near future.
Enjoyed
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Rasa N
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We enjoyed our stay. We chose a place near the river and we went swimming in the river. There was enough water, especially in such hot days. Only thing - we were sad that not all people followed the rules. For 2 nights, our neighbours were listening to very loud music after 10pm. Thank you very much for such an amazing place.
Excellent
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Pawel G
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A great place for children. We will definitely go back there!
Very good and peaceful
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Janet W
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This is a lovely place to stay at and we will be going back to it. There are only two points that I would say could be better. First is the long walk to the shower block, but once there it's very clean. The second is that there could be more bins down nearer the tent site and not just the campers' site. Other than that it's a very good place to stay. We are planning our next trip there now.
Lovely place
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Ajmal M
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Very nice place I would like to go again in future.
New favourite place!
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Holly B
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Absolutely stunning location, spotless facilities and very dog friendly- we will definitely be going back.
Beautiful riverside camping
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Andy S
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We had a lovely stay at the campsite. The location was peaceful and scenic, and we were allowed to pitch up wherever we chose. The facilities were amazing (toilets and showers) and very clean. The location allowed us to explore both inland and the coast and the price was half of what the nearest campsite was. We saw a heron stood in the river by the pitch and incredible sunsets over the hills in the distance.. highly recommend the site, we will be back.