Are campfires allowed at Cefn Coed?

Yes, campfires are allowed in provided fire pits.

What kind of stays does Cefn Coed offer?

Tent, Wild camping, in the forest.

How much does Cefn Coed cost?

Mid-range pricing. Check the owner's site for current rates.

Cefn Coed

Seventy-five acres of ancient woodland and meadow within Eryri National Park, at the foot of Cadair Idris, with a path down to the Mawddach Estuary.

Cefn Coed sits within a 75-acre farm estate in Eryri National Park, where the foothills of Cadair Idris give way to ancient woodland and open meadow before the land drops toward the Mawddach Estuary. The site offers tent pitches in both the forest and the meadow field, and for those who want to go further off-grid, wild lodging options within the woodland canopy. Views toward Cadair Idris frame the estate and the path down to the estuary is a short walk from any pitch.

The on-site bar and wood-fired pizza oven mean evenings are sorted without leaving the site, and the communal fire pits gather campers naturally as the light fades. Communal fire rental keeps the bonfire culture alive without you needing to haul your own gear. Showers are hot and the facilities do the job, though the site can feel pressured at peak weekends when numbers are high.

The location is genuinely exceptional: Cadair Idris and woodland trails are on the doorstep, the Mawddach Trail cycle route runs nearby, and the estuary offers wild swimming access. This is Snowdonia camping with substance, not scenery for its own sake.

Before you book

Pitches in the meadow field can feel cramped during busy summer weekends; the woodland pitches offer more seclusion.
Washing-up facilities share the same block as the toilets and showers, which some visitors find inconvenient.

“A rare combination of old-growth woodland, mountain backdrop, and estuary access within Eryri National Park. Cefn Coed earns its reputation through the quality of the landscape rather than the facilities.”

Why it made the cut

75-acre estate within Eryri National Park at the foot of Cadair Idris
Ancient woodland, meadow, and river access to the Mawddach Estuary in one site
Communal fire pits and wood-fired pizza make evenings genuinely good
Direct access to Mawddach Trail, woodland walks, and wild swimming

The Feeling

Wild · Lovingly scruffy · Mixed tempo

Cadair idris at dawnEstuary mist morningsWood smoke and pizzaAncient roots underfoot

Good For

Solo
Date
Family

Best For

Woodland and meadow camping within Eryri National Park with river access to Mawddach Estuary
Off-grid wild lodgings and communal fire pits in ancient woodland setting
Walking access to Cadair Idris, Mawddach Trail, and Snowdonia National Park

In Campr's collections

Forest deepAncient woodland pitches within a 75-acre Eryri estate, where the canopy holds the dark and Cadair Idris fills the gaps in the treeline.
Wild swimming hqA short walk through the estate brings you to the Mawddach Estuary, with the kind of wild swim access that anchors a day in the mountains.
Wood fired suppersPizza from the wood-fired oven on site, so the evening doesn't require driving anywhere after a long walk on Cadair Idris.

Facilities

Showers

Toilets

Pub

Fire pits

Quick answers

Are campfires allowed at Cefn Coed?: Yes, campfires are allowed in provided fire pits.
What kind of stays does Cefn Coed offer?: Tent, Wild camping, in the forest.
How much does Cefn Coed cost?: Mid-range pricing. Check the owner's site for current rates.
Where is Cefn Coed?: Ponderosa Ranch, Penmaenpool, Dolgellau LL40 1YF, UK.