Gwern-Y-Bwlch Club Campsite
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We only stayed for two night but what peaceful nights they were. The site is easy to find and access and the pitch was well sized. A welcoming reception by the owner gave us a choice of pitches. The site is close enough to Machynlleth for any shopping you may need and the road to Dolgellau is beautiful and the Sea at Barmouth isn't too far away. Would use this site again for sure.
The up's down's n damp bits of Wales
If you are a person that likes to explore and go Woww on every bend in the road. this might be a good base for you. Take your camera and clock up some memories. This site is more for, perhaps for 20's upwards. Dont stay on the main road and tourist spots , adventure and find the hidden beauty of wales. 2 Weeks and a thousand miles of adventures. This is your base not your holiday. Grab things you need as u travel, fill up when you see a station. I took almost 3000 magical photo's on this trip, shame I cant post some. Simple,,,,,, EXPLORE,,,,,
Great Site
Met like old friends by the lovely wardens so off to a great start. The site has no showers or toilets and is all the better for that. The waste areas are immaculate. The phone signal is really good so tethering is no problem. Can’t comment on TV or radio reception. For us the site is all about location, lots of wildlife reserves and of course the Mach Loop
Lovely Spot
Beautiful little site tucked away on the hillside. Its not your usual site with facilities etc, but for peace and quiet and a perfect dog walk on site, friendly staff and stunning location its hard to compare with others.
Great asset for the CC
Such an unusual site set amongst the typical deciduous woodland of this area. An excellent touring base for the myriad of beautiful lanes through woodland, forest, moorland and the coast. Several of the wonderful “Great Little Trains of Wales” are within reach, as the the two truly spectacular red kite feeding stations (Gigrin Farm and Nant yr Arian). The Dyfi Osprey Centre has more to offer than ospreys, including a nice cafe area and the Corris Craft Centre is well worth a lengthy visit, especially as it is the home of “King Arthur’s Labyrinth”, an adventure for all with any imagination - superb.
We spent 12 nights at Gwern y Bwlch (having spent a similar amount of time here a few years back) and it is not enough to do the area justice.
The site itself, set on a hill is most unusual and affords beautiful views for many of the pitches. Of course, this tiered layout does mean that walking to and or from service points may not be easy for those who are less able. Some of the pitches looked uneven so levelling blocks would be a good idea.
The nearby road can be a little noisy through the day but we didn’t find it a problem at all.
Some of the service point looked a little “tired” and could do with a bit of TLC from the Club soon.
Most disappointing is that the site closes before Autumn really gets underway - the very time of year when this area is at its scenic best (not that this site is unique in this regard). Admittedly, the gradient of the roadway on the site may make it hazardous come the frosts but it is a real shame.
Well worth a long stay.
Tranquil and peaceful
Visited 03.09.22. Our second visit as an overnight stop on our way to the coast. It’s such a beautiful quirky site. On a very steep tiered slope but pitches are only slightly sloped. Nothing much to do (unless you go out in the car) so sit back and enjoy the gorgeous view and quiet! Wardens very friendly and the whole area is really well kept. Great dog walk. Would definitely come again for an overnight stop in our Moho.
Put Body And Soul Back Together!
Mid Wales is the place where you can put your body and soul back together. This was our second visit to Gwern y Bwlch, only a one night stop yet again, but close to family connections. We love the site, a carefully tended patch on the side of a wooded hill. As mentioned by others, it is steep, but the pitches are generally flat, well kept and surrounded by hedges and trees. Most importantly this site does not dominate the hill and the wildlife, it is a careful partnership between Pete and Janet and Mother Nature. There are plenty of service points and the lack of toilet and shower facilities is of no consequence for us. Radio reception is non existent, we don't often bother with TV, so again, of no consequence for us and we cannot comment, but we were able to listen to the Radio via the BBC Sounds App on the phone, and use the internet.It is so wonderful to have a site such as Gwern y Bwlch, a complete contrast to the larger, louder. pricier holiday camp style sites. The walks are delightful, the view across the valley is lovely. We picked blackberries and had a peaceful quiet sunny afternoon and evening.
Little gem
A lovely small and peaceful location plenty of walks to go on
This is what we wanted although no toilet block didn't bother us. Will defo stay again at this campsite
Peaceful almost idyllic
This site is special. I visited it for a five night stay in the middle of August 2022. I was aware that it has no onsite facilities and that is why I only gave it two stars for "Good for families". However it is peaceful and has an old fashioned camping charm about it. Whilst wifi and 4G are somewhat difficult, this encourages one to get away from the daily tedium of one's hectic life. The surrounding scenery is beautiful with big hills rather than the mountains further north and the mist and rain add to its charm. So this is the place to relax, walk and also visit interesting places which are not too far. I visited Welshpool, Dolgellau, Macynlleth and Newtown which all take one back in time. Also Corris was a great find with a good pub. The wardens were there for anything I needed and the local shop is a few miles away for most daily essentials. I will certainly be back.
Utterly Charming
Lovely lovely site with the most helpful site managers ever. This no facility site is a little gem set among the hills and trees of Powis. Easy access to visit the sites of the region we only wish there were more of these no facility sites which offer such a quiet and peaceful getaway from the world. For couples and singles it's ideal it's almost an adult only site which is to be expected on a no facility site, fresh water, waste water and chemical disposal available within yards of every pitch.
dexterandhollie
Reviewed on 21/08/2022 21:05