Smugglers Cove Campsite
Aberdyfi, Gwynedd, Wales
Smugglers Cove Campsite has three pitches by the edge of the River Dyfi looking across to Ynyshir Bird Reserve with the most spectacular of views. Guests can book one of the beached boats also. This small, friendly boatyard on the Dyfi Estuary, located at an old slate works and quay in the Snowdonia National Park is a slightly eccentric, sustainable resource for all to enjoy.
About Smugglers Cove Campsite
Located 3 miles upriver from the Aberdyfi Bar and on the A493, situated directly opposite the RSPB's Ynyshir Bird Reserve where BBC's Springwatch was filmed, these camping spots are highly sought-after and tend to book up very quickly as there are only three pitches. You have access to all the beauty of the Dyfi and also Snowdonia National Park. Each camping spot has its own firepit, allowing al fresco eating whilst you keep an eye out for the majestic and famous Dyfi ospreys catching their fish for dinner! For those wanting something different, The Boy John is a quirky glamping boat that sleeps two people with the most stunning of views, set in one of the most sought after locations in West Wales. Sympathetically converted using recycled and sustainable materials this unique place to stay in the idyllic Dyfi Valley offers tourists a truly unique accommodation experience. It includes gas rings for cooking, a kettle and fridge and access to other facilities close by. The Hannah is a gorgeous 32ft mahogany Hillyard yacht that has been converted into basic glamping accommodation. She is smaller than Boy John, but with the same spectacular views.
The site is officially open from April until early November, but please contact staff for stays outside of those dates and they will do their best to accommodate you.
There is a toilet and shower building in the car park area. It has two flushing toilets and an electric shower. There is also a facilities block on the foreshore (wooden with steps at the front), with three compost toilets, and two gas powered showers.
Adult only
Allow commercial vans
Allow pets
Bike hire
Café / restaurant
Communal BBQ
Disabled facilities
Drinking water
Electric hookups
Entertainment
Family friendly
Fires allowed
Fishing
Games room
Glamping
Golf
Horse riding
Hot tub
Internet access
Kids club
Kids playground
Laundry
Near beach
Near pub
Open year round
Peaceful
RV pitches
Shop
Showers
Swimming pool
Toilets
TV room
Vineyard
Water hookups
Watersports
W.C. disposal
There are 5 accommodation options on-site
3 x Grass and Wood Chip Riverside Pitches
There are three pitches called Dulas, Angell and Dyfi which are located on the edge of the River Dyfi looking across to Ynyshir Bird Reserve, great for spotting ospreys. Each space has its own fire pit.
Site tariff
Interested in staying at Smugglers Cove Campsite?
Call 01654 767037 to book.
Unfortunately Smugglers Cove Campsite doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.
Site rules and policies
1. The number of tents per pitch is restricted to one per booking.
2. The tide in the Dyfi estuary is very strong and comes in very quickly. Take care if you are on the sands as the tide is coming in. Always take care if you are swimming or in any sort of watercraft.
3. No unaccompanied under 18's
4. Sailing, motorboating, canoeing etc is quite acceptable on the Dyfi estuary, and guests at Smugglers Cove can use our boatyard slipway to launch their craft. BUT any such activity is entirely at the rental party's own risk. We do not allow the launch of jet skis. There is also a speed limit of 5mph around our boatyard and all the way inland to Machynlleth. Please just ask us if you want any advice.
5. Please leave the pitch clean and tidy, and dispose of all rubbish & recycling in the bins provided in the main car park.
6. Please respect your neighbours and keep noise to a minimum at night, and no amplified music please (sound travels very easily/ far across the estuary!
7. YOUNG CHILDREN. WARNING!!! PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THESE RISKS. If your party includes children, we would especially bring your attention to specific potential dangers on site. 1. An operational railway runs on a raised embankment through part of the boatyard. Children must not try to get on the track. A busy road runs near the boatyard, please do not let children go onto the road.2. The yard and workshops house both an operational boatyard and some small local businesses and craft studios. Therefore, there is some risk in these areas. Please do not access areas which are signposted as 'no access'. Please do not let children play in the boatyard area where there are boats stored, as there may be trip and slip hazards. There is motor traffic movement on the boatyard including occasional heavy goods vehicles. 3. Young children should be supervised playing on the beach of the estuary. Great care should be taken if they are swimming. The tide comes in strongly covering the sands quickly and there are powerful currents. The slipway is also used to launch boats. 4. There is a rope swing on the Dyfi foreshore. Please do not let children use unsupervised. 5. The site is an unusual environment and different risks will be present than in a regular campsite, please don't leave young children unsupervised.
Things to do on site and in the Aberdyfi area
Located very near to Aberdyfi, the location is ideal for easy access to the numerous activities: sailing, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, surfing and wake boarding. On top of that you'll find windsurfing, kite surfing, climbing, walking, rambling, road biking and fishing.
You can explore the attractions and beautiful surroundings of Snowdonia National Park, plus North and Mid Wales. In particular Zip World is a must-see for anyone in search of a thrill.
The Dyfi Valley is recognised as a mecca for mountain bikers, Smugglers Cove's location is ideal for accessing a number of trails, including Mach 1,2 and 3, Climachx and also Coed Y Brenin, Antur Stiniog and Pendam. Cadair Idris is Wales' second highest mountain and only 15 minutes drive away.
The Welsh Coast Path is one of the most spectacular walks in Europe and this site offers a convenient midway point for anyone wishing to tackle the route.
Interested in staying at Smugglers Cove Campsite?
Call 01654 767037 to book.
Unfortunately Smugglers Cove Campsite doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.
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