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Beddgelert Campsite
Beddgelert
Caernarfon
Gwynedd (Browse area)
LL55 4UU
Tel: 01766 890288
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Open: 01/01/2024 to 31/12/2024
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| Date of Visit: October 2012 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Andrew1963 |
2 reviews from this member |
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 We stayed during a very wet October half term and feared the worst - a boggy pitch, getting stuck in the mud as we had read that the pitches were spread amongst the trees in this forest site.
Thankfully all the pitches were hard standing so we had no problems at all apart from the incessant rain which we could hardly blame on the site!
The site is situated in a great location with access to a the wonderful scenery in this part of North Wales and even has its own stop on the Welsh Highland Railway. There are walks leading directly off the site into the local forest and hillsides. At the time of our stay the site was very busy and we did feel quite hemmed in at times as the spaces between pitches wasn't that great, although the informal layout helped with this and it did look like other pitches on site were more generous, luck of the draw really. Facilities were plentiful, clean and well maintained but during our stay I had a daily battle trying to get hot water out of the showers, but my wife experienced no problem at all - perhaps it was just me?
The site wardens were very helpful and full of local knowledge and there is a shop selling all the usual necessities.
Overall we were very happy with our visit but feel that we would have enjoyed the site more had thee weather been better - it was truly awful. We can imagine a warm spring day in the forest with the birds singing and sunshine filtering through the trees would be wonderful!
Overall a very pleasing stay and when we return the weather will, hopefully be kinder! 
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| Date of Visit: October 2012 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Bigm2 |
3 reviews from this member |
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Absolutely love this site. I've been coming here since I was a kid. It's nice to come back here with my own children. The site is nicely laid out with gravel pitches set out within the trees. The wildlife is fantastic. We hung a bird feeder in the tree next to our van and enjoyed watching all the different bird species feeding. There are lovely forest walks from the site and Snowdon mountain paths are not far away. There is loads to do for people of all ages in the local area. The staff are lovely. Really helpful and chatty. The shower block is clean with plenty of showers and wash cubicles.
The steam railway runs along the back of the site, which was a worry to me, as it wasn't there when I last visited. However it was quite magical especially so for my 3 year old train obsessed son. It certainly wasn't a nuisance, but added a certain timeless charm to the surroundings. Beddgelert itself is well worth a visit. There's a lovely ice cream shop selling a wide variety of local ice creams. A visit to Gelerts grave is a must.
Some people on here have commented that the site was dark and gloomy, it is a forest site and the description's in the name. If you want bright unbroken sunshine then this isn't the site ( or indeed the country) for you. If you like somewhere that feels a bit special, but isn't all Tarmacked perfectly lined up rows, then you'll probably love it. Either way, we'll be going back later this year. Well worth the long drive for me,
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| Date of Visit: October 2012 |
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| Reviewer: WestMidsCouple |
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We have just returned from a couple of days away at this delightful site. It really is camping in the forest, so beautiful and the river Colwyn really does run through the site. Surrounded by mountains in the heart of Snowdonia and the lush forest, there are lots of walks with rivers and streams abound. The other campers were also very friendly with one camper telling us that he had been visiting for 17 years.
The toilets and showers are exceptionally clean and there are many walks especially if you have a dog as there is so much to do, it is great for children too with so many activities as well as a children's play park. You can also catch the steam train to Caernarvon on the site as the track runs round one side of the park, fenced off of course.
If you want some time away just to get back to nature I would recommend this site, the pitches are not all in a line either like some sites, rather they are dotted under the trees, like literally you have just driven into a forest and taken up camp for the night, the staff are very friendly with just a 10 minute walk up the road to the nearest pub and the village is quite near although the shop on site does sell a lot of things. I will definitely be going back again in the near future.
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| Date of Visit: September 2012 |
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| Reviewer: ENOCH |
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The site is ideally situated to explore Snowdonia National Park, by whatever means you chose. The road from Caernarfon to the site is very narrow in areas and has a number of bends that can make towing interesting if meeting other vehicles coming in the opposite direction, as we did on a number of occasions.
The site is located within the forest and the caravan pitches are amongst the trees on hard standing, this is made up of broken slate, rock pegs and a suitable hammer/mallet are required. The pitches are at various levels around the site and chocks and blocks are required to assist in levelling caravans on many pitches that we observed.
The site has a well stocked shop, various fresh baked bread products are available, the site facilities were well maintained and kept very clean and the wardens were very pleasant.
The Welsh Highland Railway has a request stop at the site and steam trains passing regularly make a pleasing site.
Due to the location of the site, various pitches have no tv or mobile coverage and there is no WiFi provision.
The access road to the site is in extremely poor condition and is in need of repair, deeply rutted over the bridge and care should be taken when crossing this area and when travelling around the site as it is a forest road and has holes and ruts in it.
The site, unfortunately is one we would not return to, as the location in the forest made it dark with little sun breaking through. When it rained, water was pouring around the van and kept falling heavily from the trees a long time after the rain had stopped, the van and awning were very dirty after only a few nights due to the debris falling from the trees and the water splashing up off the slate.
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| Date of Visit: September 2012 |
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| Reviewer: Sparkle1664 |
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Just back from a 4 day stay at this site. The staff were friendly and helpful.
We were shown on the site map where the select pitches were and allowed to choose where we wanted to pitch.
There was a play area which seemed fine.
There is a shop in the reception from which you can get your basic supplies, there is also a site bakery you place your order the day before and get your fresh baked bread, rolls etc at 9am the next day.
The toilets & showers were very clean & tidy, we even saw the warden checking the toilets and replenishing toilet rolls at 10. 00pm.
The site was very restful the only sounds were running water, rustling trees and the occasional steam train.
The best motorhome service area we have seen, with waste water disposal, as well as chemical waste.
Well a worth a visit, we will return.
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| Date of Visit: August 2012 |
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| Reviewer: Monty the bongo |
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Received a warm and friendly welcome after a long drive and was told to drive round and choose a pitch that we liked. We had paid for a hard standing (slate chips) with electric and there were plenty of choices, remember to take rock pegs and a hammer as my mallet wasn't up to the job.
The site is large but it does not feel that big due to it being divided up into different areas. The site was fairly water logged in places but then it did rain for a week while we were there! The showers and toilets were always clean except the floors but that is to be expected with the weather we were having. The showers were hot and powerful and there was never a queue for any facilities. The on site shop has all the basic needs plus a bakery that did great rolls and bread and a fab take away pizza.
The site has easy access to the forest and has some wonderful walks and bike rides. We came across a large lake and there wasn't a soul around so we spent a pleasant hour watching a heron fishing and generally chilling out.
There are 2 routes to walk to Beddgelert, one down the road but it is unlit with no footpath so take a torch for the return if it will be dark and one through the forest and over farmland which is beautiful but gets very muddy. The village is lovely with a choice of pubs, cafes and shops.
There is a steam train service called the Welsh Highland Railway, I think, which stops at the site but by request, it felt strange putting your arm out to stop a train, and the track runs through the mountains and offers stunning views.
Overall the site is fab, the staff friendly and helpful and the surrounding mountains, forests and villages are stunning. Will be going back without a doubt just hope it doesn't rain as much next time
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| Date of Visit: August 2012 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Brolly |
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We arrived late and got a ticking off -oops! The light was fading and we were advised to set up in the first field. But we didn't, and got a gem of a pitch, which turned a 1 night stay to a 4 night stay.
This is far pricier than we would usually pay for a caravan pitch. We use a powerpack to run our electricity, but found that electricity was in the pitch price whether we used it or not. We were planning on moving on the following day - until the steam engine pulled up in front of us eating our breakfast. How cool is that! Kids (and adults) were really impressed with that.
Showers were fine - lots of hot water on a push button timer, didn't have to wait a turn.
My children enjoyed the play area and especially the cycle routes on the other side of the railway.
Beddgelert ideally located for great choice of days out. Fabulous part of the world. Have to agree with the micro-climate comment in other posts!
Only real point to comment on is huge ruts on entrance road
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| Date of Visit: July 2012 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: EmRobo |
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Out first camping trip as a family!
First thing we noticed on arriving towards the site was the mobile signal disappeared, but this didn't worry us - it's quite nice to have no communication with the outside world!
Arrived at the site, all lovely and clean, lady at reception was lovely, and we had asked to pitch close to our friends, so she went to find out where they pitched, but I told her I could see the tent as our friend had pre-told us where they had pitched.
You can't park your car next to the tent on the grassy area when you first come in by the park, but this was fine. It was all grassy some slate/stone in areas and uneven, but not a problem.
We pitched about 5m from our friends, the kids were playing in the park, it was quite nice there was something for them to do while we pitched up.
Weather was lovely on arrival, great to pitch up!
Once we were all set up we cooked lunch and then went to look around the site while we waited for our friends to arrive back.
Toilet facilities were great, nice and clean, and you need a code to get in but it is easy to remember. Laundry and dish washing facilities were great.
We went to the little train station and watched the steam train pass through and went to the little streams too for the kids.
Friends arrived back so the women went to Porthmadog to Tesco to get BBQ stuff, had a lovely BBQ and stayed up till children got tired. We had to move into tent about 9pm even though we sprayed ourselves with midgy spray and had about 5 citronella candles going there were loads of nats, I mean loads!
Site was lovely and peaceful and went to bed by about 10. 30pm.
Woke up to lovely skies had breakfast al fresco and went off to Beddgelert, weather turned nasty, but we still enjoyed ourselves. Ate at the famous Gladnwr cafe and got an ice cream from glaslyn ices - yummy!
Took the kids in their wet weather gear back to the steam train station on campsite, they also played in the park while it was raining, but it is a little slippy. Managed to play in and out of the tent as rain was on and off.
We had ordered pizzas for the evening, and they were lovely, also the bakery items were lovely too.
Only problem we had was our new tent had a few leak problems nothing major and it continued to rain into the night, didn't sleep well as I had visions of a full flood in the tent!
Packing up was a nightmare in the rain, but an experience
Overall we loved this site, would recommend and go back too
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| Date of Visit: July 2012 |
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| Reviewer: Biffopaul |
4 reviews from this member |
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Really nice site in the middle of a forest!
Watch out for the midges though!
They are a right royal pain in the b*m!
Wardens are helpful to a point, but to be told go and find your own pitch after a 3 hour drive doesn't strike me as helpful.
Luckily we found a perfect spot next to the steam railway that runs through the site, although we did arrive early Friday pm.
Beddgelert village is a lovely place to visit, with plenty of local shops and do try the local ice cream. It's fantastic!
Saturday on site is an eye opener, with late arrivals looking for a decent pitch, I lost count of the times we we're asked how long we were staying, obviously we got one of the better pitches!
Showers in the forest part were really hot, but were a bit dated, but nothing wrong with them.
Children's playground is good during the daytime, but watch the midges later on!
A recent addition is a BBQ man who makes your food for you, just down by the reception/shop. Food looked really nice, but I prefer my own BBQ thanks very much!
Some pitches are very sloping/steep so be aware, and campers in the actual forest part of the site were being a little noisy, however I can only comment about the weekend we were there!
We will go back at some point, not sure if it'll be soon.
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| Date of Visit: July 2012 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Lescargo |
5 reviews from this member |
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A well organized friendly site with professional staff.
Yes it is a commercial site but does not have the feel of one.
Well kept clean and tidy site with ful amenities apart from a club house, phew!
Has its own railway station on sight for Welsh mountain railway. You can hear the train coming as it blows It's whistle.
Worth remembering it is next to Snowdon so is part of its micro climate, (think of Mordor from lord of the rings) can be windy and rainy there and sunny on the beach nine miles away. Although because its in the forest can be very sheltered from wind unlike other sites nearby.
Most pitches are levelled in little terraces on the sloping hillside, mostly sized for smaller tents (without awnings/canopies) but on booking they do ask you the size of the tent, it all becomes clear why.
The only negative I have of the whole site is that some of the pitches have worn and have flat slate or wood chippings down. I think this is to stop wet muddy pitches and erosion. Fair one, but I decided to pitch on the big front field, also mainly because I had two small kids too and it was next to the play park.
Oh and we stayed an extra two nights.
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