Llechrwd Riverside Campsite - Blaenau Ffestiniog, Snowdonia

Address
Llechrwd farm, Maentwrog, Blaenau Ffestiniog, Snowdonia, Gwynedd, LL41 4HF, Wales

Photos

river dwyryd
lower field
upper field
the lower field
gate through to wildflower fields
Cnicht , a local mountain
seals seen off the coast near Pwhelli
dipper seen on the river dwyryd
Tyddyn Isaf , the old slate keys lower down on the river Dwyryd
Ddualt , a small halt on the Ffestiniog railway , there is a lovely walk up to this , the start is only 5 minutes away by car from the campsite
Portmeirion , the unique Itallianate village designed by Clough Williams Ellis , only 15 minutes away by car
Borth Y Gest , village just past Porthmadog , after the harbour there are a succession of lovely little sandy bays
bring your dogs too :)
snowdon isn't far away if you fancy a challenge
the wildflowers down by the river on site
our hens enjoying a dust bath
looking down on the river dwyryd from the woodland walks of Plas Tan Y Bwlch (5 minutes down the road)
beautiful demoiselle damselfly seen along by the river on site
walk along by the river and wild flower meadows
orchids growing in the wild flower meadows
Our Bell tent
Inside the bell tent .1
Inside the bell tent .2
Inside the bell tent .3
Bell tent .2

Campsite Description

Campsite overview

Llechrwd riverside campsite, situated within the Snowdonia National Park, is a small family run scenic site on the river Dwyryd in the beautiful Vale of Ffestiniog. There are 8 tourer pitches with electric hook-ups for caravans, camper vans & trailer tents and a spacious area for tents for which hook-ups can also be provided. The site is reasonably level. There are toilets & showers, a washing up room and a chemical toilet disposal point.

New for 2013
We are very excited to be able to offer a fully furnished, pre-erected 5meter bell tent for next year. Details and photos to be added soon. Please note that although it says 2adults and 2 children we are happy to have 4 adults instead, but please be aware that it will be 1 double bed and 2 singles.

Great activities / places of interest within walking distance

Rhaedr Cynfal waterfall
Plas Tan Y Bwlch house and gardens plus woodland and lakeside walks and bike trails of the Tan Y Bwlch estate
Ffestiniog Railway (Tan y Bwlch Station)
St Twrog's church (Maentwrog)
The Grapes (old coaching inn with views over the vale of Ffestiniog from the conservatory)
The river Dwyryd and its wildlife (otters, kingfishers, dippers, sand martins etc)

Great activities / places of interest a little further afield

Felinrhyd Bach Pony Trekking
The Moelwyn's, Manod's , and Rhinog Mountains
The Valley of Cwmorthin (climbing, and historical interest)
Llechwedd slate caverns
Portmeirion Itallianate village
Leisure centre, cinema & Maritime Museum at Portmadog
Ffestiniog railway
Welsh Highland Heritage railway
RSPB Glaslyn Osprey viewing centre
Harlech Beach
Harlech Castle
Dolwyddelan Castle
Criccieth Castle
Coed Y Brenin Mountain Bike Trails & Go Ape high ropes course
Harlech and Morfa Bychan golf courses
Black Rock Sands
Borth Y Gest village and sandy coves

Local events / what's on near us

Moelwyn Race
Harlech Triathlon
Ffestiniog Railway special events (ie jazz train)
Porthmadog craft fair
Live music in some of the local pubs , and Moelwyn bistro
Kayaking sessions in Porthmadog leisure centre
Special events at Harlech castle during the summer holidays

Travel to our campsite using public transport

Main line railway stations Blaenau Ffestiniog & Porthmadog. Ffestiniog Railway nearest station Tan Y Bwlch. Buses stop at the entrance on request

Types of pitch available at this campsite

Bell Tents (Up to 4 persons), Grass, Grass with Electric

Types of accomodation accepted at this campsite

Tents

Green Initiatives

Green Inititatives
We have two traditional hay meadows with wildflowers that we maintain to encourage wildlife (including many species of bees , moths , butterflies , goldfinches).
With the river Dwyryd running alongside the campsite we try to keep it natural as possible to maintain the varied wildlife (which includes otters , kingfishers, dippers, sand martins, goosanders , sandpipers , long tailed tits , herons, comorants etc). We are planning a living willow bird hide for the future.
Varied planting of trees and shrubs to create wildlife corridors and provide food and shelter (we get many birds here including green finches, nuthatches, greater spotted woodpeckers, various owls, buzzards, red kites, tree creepers , swallows and swifts , chaffinches , blue, greater and coal tits, siskins and many others).
The new toilet block has been designed to have a low impact on the environment, ie natural materials have been used where possible, low energy light bulbs , and eco showers, we also try to recycle where possible.

Discount available for backpackers in 1/2man tents to encourage people to leave their car at home and walk to the site ( this discount applies to people who cycle here too)

User Reviews

User Ratings
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"Bank Holiday Camping"
Cracking little website, everyone keeps themselves to themselves, nice little toilet block and show...
Simon, Warrington

Facilities & Leisure

Campsite facilities

  • Toilets
  • Showers
  • Washing-up facilities
  • Laundry
  • Disabled Access
  • Large tent pitches
  • Parking by Pitch
  • Tents for hire
  • Charging facilities
  • Mobile phone signal
  • Drying room
  • Shop on site
  • Gas available to buy
  • Public telephone
  • Internet access
  • Wi-Fi
  • Playground
  • Kids Club
  • Games Room
  • TV Room
  • Cafe
  • Restaurant
  • Evening Ents.
  • Bar

Who is welcome

  • Families
  • Single sex groups
  • Under 25s groups
  • Under 18s groups
  • Student groups
  • Hen & stag parties
  • D of E groups
  • Scout & guide groups
  • Motorbikers
  • C and C Club
  • Dogs
  • Adults only
  • Nudist campsite only
  • Club rallies
  • Members only
  • Caravan Club

Policies

  • Tent only
  • Campfires Allowed
  • Open all year
  • Tent/campervan only
  • Caravan/m.home only
  • Commercial vans allowed

Type / size of site

  • Seperate tent area
  • small 20-50
  • Separate quiet area
  • Separate family area
  • very small 0-20
  • medium 50-150
  • large 150 - 250
  • very large 250+

Green initiatives

  • Re-cycling available
  • Public trans pick up
  • Local produce on sale
  • Backpacker rates
  • Wildlife programme
  • Biodegradables used
  • Local wood available
  • FSC charcoal available
  • Solar power used
  • Wind power used

Tourers

  • Electric hook up
  • Chemical disposal
  • Water hook up
  • Drainage hook up
  • Hard standing

Activities & Sports

  • Local walking info
  • Public footpath access
  • Local cycle info
  • Cycle hire
  • Bike wash
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fishing
  • Tennis court

Awards and Ratings

  • Green Tourism
  • David Bellamy
  • Visit Eng / Wal / Scot 1*
  • Visit Eng / Wal / Scot 2*
  • Visit Eng / Wal / Scot 3*
  • Visit Eng / Wal / Scot 4*
  • Visit Eng / Wal / Scot 5*
  • AA penants
  • Loo of The Year

Campsite owned by

  • Privately Owned
  • C & C Club
  • Caravan Club
  • Forest Holidays
  • YHA
  • SW Lakes Trust
  • National Trust
  • Bourne Leisure
  • Other

Campsite Attached to

  • Pub
  • Farm
  • Activity Centre
  • Hostel

Local Area

Activities & Sports

  • Climbing
  • Cycling, family
  • Cycling, road
  • Fishing
  • Golf
  • Horse riding
  • Kayak / Canoe
  • Mountain bike centre
  • Mountain bike trails
  • Public foothpaths
  • Sports Centre
  • Surfing
  • Swimming Pool
  • Tennis
  • Sailing
  • Surf school
  • Windsurfing

Natural Features

  • Beach
  • Hills
  • Forest
  • Mountains
  • Lakes
  • Nature Reserve
  • National Park
  • Bird-watching
  • AONB

Nearby Amenities

  • Public transport links
  • Pub
  • Restaurant
  • Local produce shops
  • Grocery shop
  • Farmers' Market

Attractions

  • Castle
  • Museum
  • Gardens
  • Battlefield
  • Theme / Leisure Park
  • National Trust
  • World Heritage Site

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