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Gwynedd

Gwynedd covers the most mountainous part of Wales, taking in Snowdonia National Park, the Llyn Peninsula and the island of Bardsey at its tip. The mountain scenery around Snowdon, the Glyderau and the Carneddau is spectacular, and the roads through the passes between them give some of the best van driving in Wales.

The Llyn Peninsula to the west is quieter and underrated, with a string of south-facing bays and some excellent overnight spots near the coast. Caernarfon Castle is one of the most impressive in Wales and worth half a day. Overnight options are available throughout the area, with the most popular mountain spots booking up quickly in summer.

Ty-Newydd Farm Caravan and Camping Site

19 April 202625 November 2021 by Matthew Smith

Evenings here mean campfires, birds in the hedgerows, and a sky full of stars once the light drops on the Llŷn Peninsula.

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A Five-Day Welsh Escapade: The Beauty of North Wales Unveiled

12 May 202628 September 2019 by Jodie Taylor

A mistaken salmon-poaching encounter, whistling sands at Porthor and a final stop on Anglesey make this a varied five-day Welsh camping escape.

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Fronalchen Caravan Park

8 May 202617 July 2019 by Craig Henry

Fronalchen Caravan Park sits in the small village of Fronalchen, near Dolgellau, on the edge of Snowdonia National Park. It is a simple, back-to-basics campsite in a rural setting, and it suits travellers who are happy with a quieter, less structured place to stay. This is not a campsite with polished facilities or neatly marked … Read more

Categories Stopovers Tags Campsite, Gwynedd, Snowdonia, Wales Leave a comment

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