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Camping in North Wales
29 campsites in Wales, North Wales for Gwynedd
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Set within the Snowdonia National Park, this excellent site was totally rebuilt for the 2009 season to a standard that others will strive to achieve. It is a level site with first-class facilities and has 100 well drained touring pitches (some seasonal), all on hardstanding and fully serviced. Tents are not accepted. In a separate area there are 112 caravan holiday homes. The site has three miles of golden sand beaches nearby and the Snowdon mountain range as a backdrop. It overlooks the famous Royal St David’s Golf Course, and Harlech town, dominated by its 13th-century castle, is within walking distance. A great deal of thought has made this site ideal for disabled visitors, with each pitch fronting onto smooth, level, tarmac roads which continue to the toilet and shower facilities where there are wide reserved parking bays. Key cards are required for all the facilities. Children will enjoy a secure play area, a bike track and a games field on site.
This is a delightful, peaceful, eight-acre site owned and operated by the Morris Leisure Group. It is set just a few minutes’ walk away from the beautiful village of Betws-y-Coed, a perfect location to visit the stunning Snowdonia National Park. Betws-y-Coed is widely acclaimed as one of the most attractive villages in Great Britain.
Located in the glorious lush surroundings of Snowdonia National Park, Coed-y-Llwyn Caravan and Motorhome Club site is a sight to behold for those visiting for the first time. The site is particularly geared up for outdoor lovers, who can venture up Snowdon (a short drive from the site), enjoy the range of water sports at Lake Bala, find safe sandy beaches on the Lleyn Peninsula, play golf at Porthmadog, and cycle in the mountain bike centre at Coed-y-Brenin. Cycling can also be enjoyed at Blaenau Ffestiniog. Zip World, home to the largest and longest zip lines in Europe is only a short drive away, there are two locations you can enjoy, Blaenau Ffestiniog and Bethesda. The site has 87 pitches (some seasonal). 77 hardstanding and 10 grass all with electricity 16 amp.
In a beautiful location, this traditional, family run touring site is within the grounds of a house that was built in 1785 in the Georgian style with a colonial style veranda. The 30 touring caravan pitches are set around the perimeter of a slightly sloping grass field, and there are eight hardstandings for motorhomes. There are 36 pitches with 16A electricity hook-ups, of which 17 also provide water and waste water. A separate tent field has ten pitches. Two ‘timber tents’ offer a touch of luxury camping. Please note there is minimal site lighting on the caravan field and none on the tent field, so a torch would be very useful. A further separate field houses five caravan holiday homes available to rent. A member of the Countryside Discovery group.
This delightful little site is lovingly tended by its owners and has just 18 pitches for touring units, all with gravel hardstanding and 10A electric hook-ups, for caravans and motorhomes only. Tents are not accepted. There are also 22 privately owned holiday homes, and three holiday cottages. However, the location of this site certainly makes up for its diminutive size, nestling under the massive rock topped by Harlech Castle, now a designated World Heritage Site. The narrow lane running alongside the site up to the old town above, is the steepest hill in Britain.
Coed Helen is a former Caravan and Motorhome campsite that no longer accepts short stay tourers, offering only seasonal touring pitches. This small site has recently undergone major upgrades. There are around 50 seasonal pitches for caravans all with 16A electricity, on a gently sloping grass meadow with views towards Snowdonia. Hardstandings are available; tents and short stay tourers are not accepted. The great advantage of this site is that it is within walking distance of Caernarfon town via a footbridge.
Gwersyllfa Pant Onnen Lakeside Campsite is in the spectacular setting of the southern shores of Lake Bala, near the town of Bala in North Wales. This idyllic and secluded base is an excellent choice for a quiet getaway or fun filled adventures in in the great outdoors. Spend your days on the lake with your kayak, sailing, fishing and paddle boarding. In the evenings, enjoy the incredible sunsets over the beautiful mountain while you sit around a campfire, reminiscing on your adventures. The site is also located in an International Dark Sky Reserve. The remoteness of rural Wales means little light pollution, so make sure to look at the stars at night. You will be in awe. The site has 50 grass touring pitches with electric hook-up point. There are also 3 shepherd’s huts available to hire.
Bryn Gloch Caravan & Camping Park is a tranquil, well maintained, family owned touring park in the impressive Snowdonia area. An unusual feature is the mountain railway which runs along one side of the park. Six flat, spacious meadows accommodate 231 units and afford some breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. Tarmac access roads serve 151 touring pitches with 131 having hardstandings, 10A electricity, water and drainage. In addition, there are four caravan holiday homes and 24 serviced pitches for tents. The park has a barbecue and picnic area, a children’s play area, and a large field for ball games, dog walks and fishing borders the river.
This site is ideal if you like to park up and have all amenities within easy access. Family-owned and run since being established in 1957, Islawrffordd Caravan Park offers the best quality, evident as you enter the park. There are 75 fully serviced touring pitches (some seasonal) and 30 tent pitches. The fully serviced pitches all have courtesy light, electricity, fresh and waste water points and chemical disposal.
Hendre Mynach Touring Caravan & Camping Park is a large family park, stretching out along the beach on the outskirts of Barmouth. Colourful flowers brighten the steep entrance to this site (help is available to get out if you are worried). Of the 240 pitches, all for touring, 60 are on hardstanding with 10A electricity, and 39 are fully serviced. The beach is only 200 yards away but is separated from the park by a railway line. It can be crossed by pedestrian operated gates, which could be a worry for those with young children.
This spacious 16-acre site lying alongside the southern end of Bala lake has its own small beach and boat launching area. The site is in a grassy, parkland setting, fairly open and reasonably level, but with natural terraces. There are 204 pitches, with 50 for seasonal units and 154 for touring; 150 have 10A electricity hook-up and there are 19 on hardstandings. A hardstanding area by the beach is a favourite with motorhome owners. Many pitches have views of the lake or the surrounding hills.
Llanberis Touring Park is located on the fringe of pretty Llanberis village, which nestles on the southern bank of Llyn Padarn and at the foot of Snowdon. Often, the touring sites North Wales offers can be very remote, however, the park is just a five-minute walk from the village, the acclaimed adventure capital of North Wales and a hive of activity with rich cultural heritage. With 35 hardstanding and 19 super pitches, the park has top class facilities including a luxury reception/shop and centrally heated toilets and laundry room.
The drive to Bolmynydd is not for the faint hearted. The roads are extremely narrow with plenty of bends, and are accessible only by cars and small VW-style camper vans; the site is not licensed for touring caravans or motorhomes. However, those who do make the drive are rewarded with spectacular views and a campsite which is ideal for tents and those who wish for peace and quiet in a wonderful rural setting. One field is available for tents and other fields offer safe play areas for young children. With 16 seasonal caravan pitches and 40 tent pitches, the owners request that you telephone ahead to discuss access and availability.
Barcdy is partly in a sheltered vale, partly on a plateau top and partly in open fields edged by woods. There are fells to the rear and marvellous views across the Lleyn peninsula in one direction and towards the Snowdon range in another. The Roberts family opened to their first visitors over 60 years ago, and still welcome them today. The park provides for all tastes with level or sloping grass pitches, either secluded in the valley or enjoying the view from the plateau or the lower field. There are 110 pitches in total, including 40 serviced for touring caravans with electricity (10/16A) and 55 for tents, eleven with 10A electricity, plus 30 caravan holiday homes.
Wern Newydd is a small family run Caravan and Camping Park, situated along the beautiful LLeyn coastline in a picturesque setting right in the heart of the Lleyn Peninsular making it ideal for a touring holiday. The site extends to three acres of level to gently sloping pitches which are well spaced providing both caravan and camper with an enjoyable stay and greater privacy. Located in an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the park is sheltered, peaceful, tastefully landscaped and is only a 15-minute walk from the superb beach owned by the National Trust. The site has 25 touring pitches each with its own 10 amp electric hook-up point. There are both hard-standings and grass pitches. Some pitches are let out on a seasonal basis. There are also 2 bell tents and a gypsy caravan available to hire.
With sea views from almost every pitch and with a backdrop of the Welsh hills, Trawsdir Touring Caravan & Camping Park has something for everyone, both young and old. Entrance and exit via the site barrier, and access to the facilities are by a key fob. A well-equipped children’s play area with safety surface is close to reception. Of the 142 touring pitches, 70 are for tents (48 with electricity) while the remaining 72 are fully serviced and can take RVs.
A true family holiday park, Greenacres has a stunning setting with direct access to the three-mile long beach of Black Rock Sands on the Llyn Peninsula, with the Welsh Mountains as a backdrop. This is a large park with 1,000 holiday homes to rent or privately owned. The layout is such that you are not aware of its size due to creative planning and the clever setting of hedges, trees and general well maintained planting. New for 2015 are the 39 hardstanding touring pitches, all fully serviced with 16A electricity, water, drainage and TV connection. A further seven hardstanding pitches are equipped with electricity.
This is a pretty little park with 59 touring pitches, 47 of which have hardstanding. Connected by circular gravel roads, they are intermingled with trees and tall trees edge the site. Electricity connections (16A) are available, including 11 for tents, and there are 28 serviced pitches with hardstanding, electricity, water and drainage. There are also pitches for 25 seasonal units. The park entrance and the stone building that houses reception and the well stocked shop provide quite a smart image. With views of the Berwyn mountains, Pen-y-bont has a peaceful, attractive and useful location being the closest park to Bala town.
Tyddyn Llwyn Caravan Park is situated in a large area of partially wooded countryside. Nestled in a secluded location in the lea of Moel-Y-Gest. The privately owned estate extends to some 53 acres in total, 18 acres of which are used as a touring and static caravan park. The site has plenty of space for anyone staying in touring caravans, motor homes, campervans or trailer tents to relax.
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North Wales
To the North West lies Snowdonia, a magnet for climbers and walkers, whilst the Llyn Peninsula attracts visitors to some of the best sailing and surfing beaches in the area. There are many family attractions in North Wales, from zoos to farm parks and outdoor pursuits centres. For a more relaxing day out why not try a coastal cruise to see the seal colonies and if you are lucky a dolphin!
Land of ancient myths and Celtic legends, North Wales is a small and compact region boasting a diverse landscape, from lakes and mountains, rivers and valleys to beautiful coastlines and rolling wooded countryside.
This is an outstanding region for camping and caravanning with so much to explore: the mountain trails, the epic beaches, the imposing mountains and loads of outdoor pursuits.
CARAVANNING AND CAMPING IN NORTH WALES
Caravanning and camping in North Wales
Find yourself a campsite or caravan park in North Wales. There are plenty to choose from, in wonderful locations, with many around Rhyl, Prestatyn or Harlech and more on the west coast.
The campsites here will welcome all-comers. Whether you have a tent, a caravan or motorhome, you’ll be welcomed and there are options too for those without their own camping kit. Perhaps a chalet or static caravan? Maybe glamping appeals, with a range of accommodation available from yurts to tipis, many with extras like hot tubs, en suite facilities and barbecues.
PLACES OF INTEREST
Places of interest
The Llyn peninsula is a revelation. The peaceful havens on its southern side are great for sailing and windsurfing, especially at places like Pwllheli and Abersoch. The more rugged beaches of Hell’s Mouth and Aberdaron are popular with surfers while the north is untamed coastline, peppered with little bays and inlets and the Whistling Sands of Porth Oer.
Of the many highlights inland, one is stunning Betws-y-Coed, considered by many to be the gateway to Snowdonia. It has long been a destination with plenty of appeal for outdoor activity enthusiasts. The world’s fastest zip wire anyone? Experience 100 mph at Zip World near Bethesda. Or perhaps some white water rafting at the National White Water Rafting Centre in Bala.
There are more serene activities such as the little tourist railways that seem to be a feature of this region. Try the one at Talyllyn or the Rhyl miniature railway. The famous Snowdon Mountain Railway will even take you to the top of Snowdon.
Other places of interest: Isle of Anglesey; Portmeirion Italianate village; Llandudno; Colwyn Bay; Caernarfon, Conwy and Harlech castles; Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland railways
DID YOU KNOW?
Did you know?
- The oldest living tree in the world is Over 4,000 years old, the Llangernyw Yew is in the churchyard of St Dygain’s in Conwy. Believed to have been planted in the Bronze Age, it is magnificent and, depending on various opinions, it is thought to be the second or third oldest living thing on the planet. Incredible to think it was already 3,000 years old when Jesus Christ was born.
- Welsh is one of the world’s oldest living languages. Unpronounceable to most non-native visitors, it has a fascinating history of its own. Famously, and to the terror of newsreaders and public announcers everywhere, the UK’s longest place name is in north Wales: Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch. There are a lot of Scrabble points in that one!
- When camping in North Wales you’ll quickly learn that it is knee-deep in colourful and turbulent history. There are many castles in various states of repair. Big-name ‘A’ list castles like Conwy, Harlech and Caernarfon are on every visitor’s bucket list, but there are others.
Castles
Caernarfon Castle: One of the most famous castles in Wales, and the largest, it has well-preserved walls from where there are amazing views.
Conwy Castle: Spectacularly situated above the river and dominating the town, Conwy is truly impressive among medieval fortifications.
Rhuddlan castle: Built in 1277, this was the site of the treaty signed in 1284 that finally brought Wales under English rule.
Dolwyddelan castle: A hefty slab in design, this castle looms over the encircling landscape and would have been a significant deterrent in its day.
Beaumaris castle: This UNESCO World Heritage Site on Anglesey was the last great castle (never completed) begun by Edward I in the 13th century. Regarded as almost perfectly designed and built.
Snowdonia National Park
Covering some 10% of Wales, this is a wonderfully wild and untamed area of natural beauty, combining glowering mountain scenery with glacial valleys, large lakes and bubbling streams. Around Mt Snowdon, this unadulterated, rugged landscape features popular places like Bala, Llanberis and Beddgelert, as well as Porthmadog and Bangor outside the park. As if the sublime scenery were not enough, Snowdonia offers another dimension: since 2015, it has been officially recognised as an International Dark Sky Reserve. So prepare for some amazing night skies and pack binoculars.
Anglesey
The Menai Bridge was the longest bridge in the world when it opened over the Menai Straits in 1826. That record has long since been exported, but it remains the link to the mainland for this distinctive island.
Anglesey is a historic place with plenty of wild places and a busy programme of cultural, musical and foodie events. Stroll the 125-mile Coastal Path, savouring magnificent sea views. Fans of rare geological rock formations and rare birds are never disappointed.
There are many gorgeous beaches on the island of Anglesey. At spots like Lligwen Bay, seals and dolphins are regular sightings, and the wide open sandy expanses can often be empty. Enjoy the sense of being far from the crowds, splash in the azure, almost tropical waters of the tidal pools, gather mussels and cook them in their shells.
Portmeirion
Designed in the early 20th century in the Italianate style, Portmeirion’s elegant buildings in muted but colourful hues are a joy to visit. Inspired by the French Riviera, Portmeirion is a neat but jumbled collection of buildings with an ornamental garden, Gothic pavilion, Bristol Colonnade and campanile.
The original intention was for it to be a private village that would be both attractive and ‘propaganda for good manners’. Steam railway buffs and day trippers enjoy the Ffestiniog Railway, which is just a mile from the town.