Graig Wen

Graig Wen Camping, glamping & cottages in Eryri/Snowdonia National Park. Find us on the Mawddach Estuary between seaside Barmouth and historic Dolgellau.

Yurts & wagons, 7 touring pitches with EHU, tent pitches with camp fires. Showers, loos, peace and nature. Graig Wen is a special place to stay in Snowdonia National Park with four self catering holiday lets, touring camp site yurts and shepherd's huts on the Mawddach Estuary in North Wales. Wake up to breathtaking views of the Mawddach estuary and Snowdonia mountains, with Cader Idris just behind

us and Coed y Brenin mountain bike centre 15 minutes away. Whether you're after 4 star comfort or want to sleep under the stars, Graig Wen, near Dolgellau and Barmouth, is an inspirational, back to nature experience. New for 2022 is another holiday cottage in the heart of Dolgellau.

Unbelievably, it's 19 years ago today since we moved to Graig Wen. We showed up with big dreams, a tiny budget, and an e...
31/08/2026

Unbelievably, it's 19 years ago today since we moved to Graig Wen.

We showed up with big dreams, a tiny budget, and an even tinier tool kit that fitted into a biscuit tin.

Somehow we're still here and still smiling!

Our wonder and gratitude that we get to live in this special place and do what we do remain as strong as ever.

And we couldn't do it without the huge commitment of our little team, friends old and new, family, good neighbours, local suppliers and of course the many lovely and loyal guests who choose to support our independent business.

So diolch yn fawr / thank you so much to all of you for helping make our dreams come true.

We're very proud that John won first prize in the dessert apples category of the Arthog village show this weekend.The ap...
30/08/2026

We're very proud that John won first prize in the dessert apples category of the Arthog village show this weekend.

The apple is a Welsh variety called Afal Siampên or Champagne Apple. The story of its name is unknown but
the original apple tree was given to a Mrs Huws (Bont Newydd) in the 1960’s by Lady Newborough.

We planted the orchard with a number of old Welsh varieties in 2012. It's lovely to see it producing excellent fruit, attracting bees and providing a nice place to camp.

Thanks for not scrumping them all campers!

28/08/2026

Proper rain at last. For what feels like the first time in months, we had a daytime drenching yesterday.

In Dolgellau, gutters overflowed as shoppers took shelter to discuss the long awaited downpour.

I walked through the dripping forest at Coed y Brenin up to the waterfalls. Pistyll Cain drew an elegant white line over the rocks rather than the foaming force we're used to.

Mist drifted through the giant trees and it felt lush, green and vibrant.

Gwynedd has been in drought status since 23 July. Can anyone remember this long without rain in North Wales?

Tomorrow is a wonderful opportunity to experience rural Welsh culture when Dolgellau hosts the Sioe Sir Meirion - Merion...
25/08/2026

Tomorrow is a wonderful opportunity to experience rural Welsh culture when Dolgellau hosts the Sioe Sir Meirion - Merioneth County Show on Wednesday 26 August.

It's a fantastic family day out in a friendly atmosphere with the chance to meet locals and see:
🐏 animals looking their absolute best
🚜 vintage vehicles
🪓 demonstrations of country crafts like woodcarving and axe throwing
🍯 local food stalls
🎡 fairground rides and much more.

Buy your tickets at the gate.

This tent pitch is available this week as some regulars have sadly had to cancel their holiday. Precipice pitch has a vi...
24/08/2026

This tent pitch is available this week as some regulars have sadly had to cancel their holiday.

Precipice pitch has a view down the Mawddach estuary and it's our best pitch for watching sunset.

🚲 Our estuary field pitches are ideal for bike packers as they are so close to the Mawddach cycle trail /Route 8 and Traws Eryri route.

🏕️ Book online at our web site or drop us a message for on the day booking.

16/08/2026

Cute alert! This cheeky bundle of fluff was found by campers on the tent fields and handed into reception this month.

We've seen a feral cat around over the winter that no one could get near so we guess that's where he's sprung from.

He's pretty bold and wild - vet thinks 4/5 weeks old. He's welcome to be Chief Mouser here if he wants to stick around.

We've made him a secure adventure playground for now. He's very happy to have visitors to his morning quarters near reception...

Book now and cuddle a kitten!

Eclipse viewing at Graig Wen, Arthog, 12 August 2026 It was such a joy to share the experience of watching the eclipse w...
13/08/2026

Eclipse viewing at Graig Wen, Arthog, 12 August 2026

It was such a joy to share the experience of watching the eclipse with our guests last night.

With delighted laughter and wonder, colanders, pin hole cameras made from cereal and pizza boxes and the odd pair of specs were shared around as we watched from the viewpoint on the top camp site.

Loved the "oh wow" moment as people looked through the specs!

The celestial show continued later with a spectacular night sky for the meteor shower.

Thanks to all of you who came along to make this evening so memorable.

Big thanks to crew who kept us fed from their wood fired oven trailer in the scorching temperatures.

11/08/2026

I noticed this curious scrap of rainbow light yesterday evening on my dog walk along the estuary.

Turns out it's an optical atmospheric phenomenon called a Sun Dog.

Sun dogs appear when sunlight passes through a thin veil of ice crystal clouds (usually cirrus or cirrostratus), and the ice acts as a prism, refracting the light.

A sun dog is seen about 22° to the left or right of the Sun. They often come in pairs but I just saw one, with its reflection in the water.

Another magical evening on the Mawddach Estuary.

Ok, so we're a little over excited about Wednesday's partial solar eclipse coinciding with Pizza Night. If you're stayin...
10/08/2026

Ok, so we're a little over excited about Wednesday's partial solar eclipse coinciding with Pizza Night.

If you're staying with us don't forget to pre-order your preferred time slot and pizza direct with Penygader Pizza

🍕Please What's app message your order by 8pm Tuesday - see link in profile

Reception will close at 6pm on Wednesday so we can go outside and watch the spectacle too. So pop in for your cold drinks, Welsh beers and ciders before 6pm.

Sorry this event is only open to Graig Wen guests due to limited parking space.

☀️Fingers crossed the clear skies continue.

🌿 Looking for a last-minute escape to Eryri? 🌿North Wales is busy right now, and availability is disappearing fast.We’re...
09/08/2026

🌿 Looking for a last-minute escape to Eryri? 🌿

North Wales is busy right now, and availability is disappearing fast.

We’re fully booked for camping and glamping this Wednesday and Friday 14 August, and the Bank Holiday Saturday, 29 August, is full too.

But we do still have a few little gaps at Graig Wen…and with our accommodation spread across 40 acres of wild woods and meadows you'll have plenty of peaceful space to breathe.

Friday 14 – Thursday 21 August
🛏️ Holiday cottage in Dolgellau
Sleeps 3, right in the heart of this laid back market town. Perfect for exploring the mountains, Mawddach Estuary and coast.

From Saturday 15 August
🎪 Idris Yurt
Wild, secluded and tucked away in the landscape. Sleeps 4, dogs welcome. Minimum 2-night stay.

🏕️ One seriously secluded tent pitch
For a few nights of proper back-to-nature camping.

From Monday 17 August
🐏 Shepherd’s hut + wagons
Sleep 3–4, with a minimum 3-night stay.

🚐 Plus the odd touring and tent pitch popping up here and there.

If you’ve been thinking about getting away to Snowdonia, this might be your chance.

Prices and direct booking links are all on our Late Escapes page.
👉 Head to the link in our bio / website and check the live availability.

And if you’re already booked to come to Eryri… you might want to start getting excited.

Address

Graig Wen Camp Site
Arthog
LL391YP

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 7pm
Tuesday 9am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 7pm
Sunday 9am - 7pm

Telephone

+441341250482

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