Ynysgain
Girlguiding Cymru Residential Centre,
Criccieth, Gwynedd, North Wales
Ynysgain is situated about a mile from Criccieth, half way between Criccieth and Llanystumdwy on the A497.
Ynysgain is on the edge of Snowdonia National Park and is surrounded by farmland most of which is owned by the National Trust. Its position is excellent for outdoor activities, including water sports, walking and climbing.
Ynysgain is about a five-minute walk to a beach abundant with shells and stones. The beach is home to many sea birds and seals inhabit the shallow coastal waters.
The three stone residential properties are built around a large courtyard.
The four campsites are each in their own-gated field, surrounded by hedges, stonewalls and trees. Camp equipment is available for hire with any of the sites.
Ty Ni (Our House)
A well equipped farmhouse for 16 people (4 Adults, 12 Girls). This property has recently been refurbished with double glazing and central heating. It offers comfortable accommodation all year round.
Ysgubor Hir (Long Barn)
This property is a converted stone barn accommodating 13 people (3 Adults, 10 girls). This spacious property is suitable for use by the disabled.
Y Bwthyn (The Cottage)
This stone cottage has an upstairs bedroom with 2 single beds and ample space for further camop beds if needed. Downstairs there is another bedroom with 2 single beds. The kitchen is well equipped and has a downstairs bathroom with shower.
Camp Sites
Pen Lôn – Site 1
This site will accommodate 20 – 30 campers. Water is available from a tap at the top of the field. There are 3 flush toilets and 3 wash cubicles. Site 1 has a stone built shelter, in the courtyard where there are electricity power points and a fridge freezer.
Cae’r Bont – Site 2
This site will accommodate 35 – 40 campers. Water is available from the courtyard (outside Y Bwthyn). Site 2 has a stone built solid shelter in the courtyard where there is a fridge and freezer plus 4 electricity points. The sites’ 5 flush toilets and 3 showers are next to the solid shelter.
Ger y môr – Site 3
This will accommodate up to 50 campers. There are 3 flush toilets at bottom of Ty Ni garden adjoining the site. A stone built shelter with power points and a fridge/freezer is available in the courtyard, as is the water tap.
Cae Bach – Site 4 – Paddock
The Paddock is a field off the courtyard useful as an overflow site from the other campsites or properties, a small camp or lightweight camping.
Camp equipment and firewood are available by request.
For further information and booking availability please click on one of the following links.
Guiding Booking & Enquiry Form
Non-guiding Booking & Enquiry Form
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