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Welcome to Llwyn Celyn Bach
Welcome to/Croeso i Llwyn Celyn bach The Campsite in Llanberis We hope you will enjoy looking at our web page, it is an on going project, as is the campsite itself. New for 2010....Tree planting scheme... see area/walks page The ideal campsite for walking Snowdon and exploring Snowdonia. We welcome backpackers, walkers/hikers, climbers and mountain bikers, and all who want to come and enjoy Snowdonia. Generally suitable for any respectful outdoor type. We do not welcome rowdy groups, you will be turned away or kicked off site, and it may be hard to find somewhere else to stay if its late! We do not mind chatting around the campfire, and guitar playing etc, but no music after 10pm thanks. Strictly no fireworks or Chinese Lanterns to be used on this campsite. We also welcome D of E groups, scout/guide groups, and don't mind you hugging the radiator in the drying room! Or putting your wet boots on it. Our OS number is SH573595. Also a popular finishing place for 3 peakers. The campsite is situated on a working mountain farm. Set 600 feet above sea level the site has panoramic views of Snowdon, surrounding mountains and Llyn Padarn. The campsite has been improved in the early 2000's, from what used to be just a toilet and a cold tap, into a more camper friendly site. We have added toilets and showers, hot and cold wash facilities, a laundry/drying room, and a small kitchen area with fridge and freezer. There are also electric points for phone charging, blowing up air beds etc. 2 Hook up points are available for campervans, these must be pre booked though, and there is a seperate area for family tents with hookup. The campsite being on farmland is a more traditional basic style campsite, its a 'find your own pitch' style, and there are no specific numbered pitches. There are several fields that are in use as camping fields, giving you the freedom to choose where you set up your tent. You will not need to book with us, we always have plenty of room, there is no minimum stay on bank holidays, although we prefer it to be a 3 night stay, and are currently reviewing charges for Bank Holidays. Mainly to encourage a 2 or 3 night stay. There is nearly always someone at reception to welcome you, if not we won't be far away, somewhere outside or around the farm, give us a call on the mobile number, or just carry on and pitch up, then call at the reception later to book in. Reception is open from 8am to about 10pm, main season and later at weekends, usually. We have areas that can be booked for private parties, ranging from a small garden type area, to whole fields. Campfires are not allowed on the small areas, and only in the fire pits on the larger areas. Our plans for this year, are to finish our disabled toilet and shower block, it is now open but still needs some cosmetics. These include more wash facilities, extra showers and toilets, and an elsan disposal point. Llwyn Celyn Bach is just on the border of the Snowdonia National Park, (half in half out) yet it is at the foot of Snowdon, making it an ideal base camp for walking Snowdon and the surrounding mountains. Once here you will not need to drive to access 2 of the Snowdon walking routes, they will be right on your doorstep. As well as quieter mountain and moorland walks, avoiding the crowds on Snowdon. The campsite is accessed via Llanberis village centre itself. Llanberis is the most facilitated village at the base Snowdon giving freedom and choice of pubs and places to eat. Being only half a mile down the road, it's just a 5 minute walk away from the main village centre, ideally sited for exploring this ever popular town. Small word of warning though, it is quite a steep hill back up! We are situated in one of the more rugged, yet beautiful areas of Wales. With miles of freedom at our doorstep, or rather gateway, you can choose to explore the mountains and moors or go for the plentiful tourist attractions, which are numerous and varied in theme throughout the area. More on these on the 'The Area' page. It is part of a mountain farm, Hafod Lydan, which is in the Snowdonia National Park, mainly farming Welsh Mountain sheep and mixed breed beef cattle. We also have free range hens ducks geese and turkeys. Mixed and rare breed Kune Kune pigs. The sheep graze on Moel Eilio, which can be walked straight from camp, the pigs are kept outdoors but not near the campfield. If you would like to see them just ask. If you do feed or touch the animals that are in the garden area make sure you wash your hands with soap and water afterwards. Thankyou. You are welcome to explore all around the upper farmland, including the lake, and the surrounding area. More on the walks page. As it is part of a working farm we do ask you to be careful if bringing young children or dogs. Please could all children small and not so small be accompanied at all times. We have no play facilities for children. Do not allow children to climb on the stone walls, play around the shower and toilet facilities, or wander around the farm buildings. Dogs are allowed, but they must be kept on a leash and under control at all times, please clean any poop's up and bag and bin it. People bringing dogs are asked to go on to the Top Field only, and outer fields during busy periods, dogs are no longer allowed on lower field or garden nearest reception. You can walk Snowdon straight from the campsite, without the need to find parking anywhere, which in itself can take for ages at busy times of the year. You can either pick up the Llanberis path or take a different route and join the Snowdon Ranger Path, details are available on the walks page or at the reception(good idea to print route directions out before coming). Another alternative is to get the sherpa bus from the village, and ride to Pen Y Pass, walk the PYG or the Miners up and come down the Llanberis or Ranger route back to base. Extra large groups can also be catered for, 50+people, they need to book and pay a deposit in advance. All groups of 20 or more should contact us before staying, or if you have five or more tents in a group, and would like to be pitched near each other. There is a limit on number of groups we accept at one time so make sure you email first. No groups are allowed on the lower fields, unless by arrangement, and pitches are allocated on arrival. For groups see new policy text at top of page, we do still welcome well behaved groups, but we may ask for a noise/behaviour bond, which will be paid back on your departure. Wild camping pitches can also be provided. 2010 Prices are.. From 1st July adult price will be £6, students £5, and well behaved children £4. August Bank Holiday price will be £8 per night, or £22 for the 3 nights. £6 for students, must display student card. £4 for children. D of E groups are £4 all year. Longer stay discount available, for ML training etc.

Welcome to Llwyn Celyn Bach

Welcome to/Croeso i

Llwyn Celyn bach

The Campsite in Llanberis

We hope you will enjoy looking at our web page, it is an on going project, as is the campsite itself.

New for 2010....Tree planting scheme... see area/walks page

The ideal campsite for walking Snowdon and exploring Snowdonia.

We welcome backpackers, walkers/hikers, climbers and mountain bikers, and all who want to come and enjoy Snowdonia.

Generally suitable for any respectful outdoor type.

We do not welcome rowdy groups, you will be turned away or kicked off site, and it may be hard to find somewhere else to stay if its late! We do not mind chatting around the campfire, and guitar playing etc, but no music after 10pm thanks.

Strictly no fireworks or Chinese Lanterns to be used on this campsite.

We also welcome D of E groups, scout/guide groups, and don't mind you hugging the radiator in the drying room! Or putting your wet boots on it. Our OS number is SH573595.

Also a popular finishing place for 3 peakers.

The campsite is situated on a working mountain farm.

Set 600 feet above sea level the site has panoramic views of Snowdon, surrounding mountains and Llyn Padarn.

The campsite has been improved in the early 2000's, from what used to be just a toilet and a cold tap, into a more camper friendly site. We have added toilets and showers, hot and cold wash facilities, a laundry/drying room, and a small kitchen area with fridge and freezer. There are also electric points for phone charging, blowing up air beds etc.

2 Hook up points are available for campervans, these must be pre booked though, and there is a seperate area for family tents with hookup.

The campsite being on farmland is a more traditional basic style campsite, its a 'find your own pitch' style, and there are no specific numbered pitches. There are several fields that are in use as camping fields, giving you the freedom to choose where you set up your tent.

You will not need to book with us, we always have plenty of room, there is no minimum stay on bank holidays, although we prefer it to be a 3 night stay, and are currently reviewing charges for Bank Holidays. Mainly to encourage a 2 or 3 night stay.

There is nearly always someone at reception to welcome you, if not we won't be far away, somewhere outside or around the farm, give us a call on the mobile number, or just carry on and pitch up, then call at the reception later to book in.

Reception is open from 8am to about 10pm, main season and later at weekends, usually.

We have areas that can be booked for private parties, ranging from a small garden type area, to whole fields. Campfires are not allowed on the small areas, and only in the fire pits on the larger areas.

Our plans for this year, are to finish our disabled toilet and shower block, it is now open but still needs some cosmetics.

These include more wash facilities, extra showers and toilets, and an elsan disposal point.

Llwyn Celyn Bach is just on the border of the Snowdonia National Park, (half in half out) yet it is at the foot of Snowdon, making it an ideal base camp for walking Snowdon and the surrounding mountains. Once here you will not need to drive to access 2 of the Snowdon walking routes, they will be right on your doorstep. As well as quieter mountain and moorland walks, avoiding the crowds on Snowdon.

The campsite is accessed via Llanberis village centre itself. Llanberis is the most facilitated village at the base Snowdon giving freedom and choice of pubs and places to eat. Being only half a mile down the road, it's just a 5 minute walk away from the main village centre, ideally sited for exploring this ever popular town. Small word of warning though, it is quite a steep hill back up!

We are situated in one of the more rugged, yet beautiful areas of Wales. With miles of freedom at our doorstep, or rather gateway, you can choose to explore the mountains and moors or go for the plentiful tourist attractions, which are numerous and varied in theme throughout the area. More on these on the 'The Area' page.

It is part of a mountain farm, Hafod Lydan, which is in the Snowdonia National Park, mainly farming Welsh Mountain sheep and mixed breed beef cattle. We also have free range hens ducks geese and turkeys. Mixed and rare breed Kune Kune pigs. The sheep graze on Moel Eilio, which can be walked straight from camp, the pigs are kept outdoors but not near the campfield. If you would like to see them just ask. If you do feed or touch the animals that are in the garden area make sure you wash your hands with soap and water afterwards. Thankyou.

You are welcome to explore all around the upper farmland, including the lake, and the surrounding area. More on the walks page.

As it is part of a working farm we do ask you to be careful if bringing young children or dogs.

Please could all children small and not so small be accompanied at all times. We have no play facilities for children.

Do not allow children to climb on the stone walls, play around the shower and toilet facilities, or wander around the farm buildings.

Dogs are allowed, but they must be kept on a leash and under control at all times, please clean any poop's up and bag and bin it.

People bringing dogs are asked to go on to the Top Field only, and outer fields during busy periods, dogs are no longer allowed on lower field or garden nearest reception.

You can walk Snowdon straight from the campsite, without the need to find parking anywhere, which in itself can take for ages at busy times of the year. You can either pick up the Llanberis path or take a different route and join the Snowdon Ranger Path, details are available on the walks page or at the reception(good idea to print route directions out before coming). Another alternative is to get the sherpa bus from the village, and ride to Pen Y Pass, walk the PYG or the Miners up and come down the Llanberis or Ranger route back to base.

Extra large groups can also be catered for, 50+people, they need to book and pay a deposit in advance.

All groups of 20 or more should contact us before staying, or if you have five or more tents in a group, and would like to be pitched near each other. There is a limit on number of groups we accept at one time so make sure you email first.

No groups are allowed on the lower fields, unless by arrangement, and pitches are allocated on arrival.

For groups see new policy text at top of page, we do still welcome well behaved groups, but we may ask for a noise/behaviour bond, which will be paid back on your departure.

Wild camping pitches can also be provided.

2010 Prices are..

From 1st July adult price will be £6, students £5, and well behaved children £4.

August Bank Holiday price will be £8 per night, or £22 for the 3 nights. £6 for students, must display student card. £4 for children.

D of E groups are £4 all year.

Longer stay discount available, for ML training etc.