Cae Du Campsite

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Pitches
Electric pitches
Mountain reflections in the pond
View of the site

  • Friendly Eryri/Snowdonia site on the banks of the River Glaslyn
  • Yr Wyddfa/Snowdon Watkin Path five minutes’ drive away
  • Beddgelert’s cafés, pubs and railway station less than a mile away
What a gorgeous spot for a break in the fresh air of Eryri/Snowdonia National Park. With spectacular mountain views, Cae Du Campsite sits on the banks of the River Glaslyn less than a mile from pretty Beddgelert, a hub for walking trails with several pubs, cafés and craft shops. The village is also a stop on the narrow-gauge Welsh Mountain Railway running between Porthmadog and Caernarfon. What’s more, Yr Wyddfa/Mount Snowdon is just up the road, it’s five minutes’ drive to the Watkin Path trailhead and you’ll pass spectacular Llyn Dinas lake (wild swim anyone?) on the way. Tired after whichever outing you chose? There’s plenty of space to relax back at the park, and you should hopefully sleep well in these peaceful surroundings. A washing-up area, launderette and bathrooms with toilets and showers are on hand to make life comfortable, and you can bring a barbecue or light a campfire to finish your day in traditional camping style. Hire firepits (subject to availability) and buy logs, kindling and firelighters from reception between 9.30am and 5pm. And as the emphasis here is on total relaxation, Cae Du Campsite has a strict rule that music must be turned off and noise kept to a minimum after 9.30pm.

Site type

Tent pitches 107
Touring caravan pitches 10
Motorhome pitches 72
Opens 1 March 2027
Please note

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Dogs

  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

General

  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.

Occupancy

  • Group bookings of 2 or more units travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Ball games and frisbees are welcome in the Family Area only. The entry barrier closes at 10:30pm, but checked-in guests may use the car park after this time. The exit barrier operates 24 hours.

Languages spoken

English

Welsh

Open from Mon 1 Mar to

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97% would recommend this site to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite boasts a stunning location amidst mountains, with many guests highlighting the breathtaking views and convenient proximity to Beddgelert village. Pitches are frequently described as spacious and well-maintained, with clean facilities and friendly, helpful staff. The site is praised for its peaceful atmosphere, making it ideal for walkers and those seeking a relaxing break. Free WiFi is available, and Beddgelert offers shops, pubs, and cafes within easy walking distance. Some minor points were raised about dated shower facilities and occasional WiFi inconsistency, but overall feedback is overwhelmingly positive.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Wonderful stay as was our first. We will definitely be booking again.

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Electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch

Liked The location is amazing but most of all we loved how quiet it was. You could really relax in your pitch.

Disliked We had nothing to complain about.

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It’s the dogs b******k’s…

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Electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch

Liked It’s the dogs b******k’s

Disliked Nothing

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Stunning peaceful setting. Clean and adequate…

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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch

Liked Stunning peaceful setting. Clean and adequate facilities. Nice 10 minute walk off the main road into the village and plenty of walks direct from the campsite itself or just a short drive away. Reception was unexpectedly closed on arrival but had an email before we arrived informing us and clear instructions on where to find our check in information. WiFi was slightly temperamental but had zero phone signal so came in useful for checking maps, light browsing. Would definitely stay again if in the area.
Bonus shout out to Bistro Hebog in the village. Best roast I've had in ages

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lage, gute Stellplätze,saubere Sanitäranlagen. Schönes Dorf in…

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Electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch

Liked Lage, gute Stellplätze,saubere Sanitäranlagen.
Schönes Dorf in Laufweite.

Disliked Nichts

Recommend to friends Visit again

great location, good local bus service, fantastic stay.

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Electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch

Liked location, views, fire pit, staff and peaceful

Recommend to friends Visit again

Awesome, we will return

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Electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch

Liked Amazing, really clean, the whole place looked new. Friendly staff and no issues at all.

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The setting was quite fabulous -…

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Anonymous

Electric grass campervan or tent pitch

Liked The setting was quite fabulous - and we live in North Wales. The site was easily accessibly, quiet and clean.

Disliked Very minor but perhaps some decent hooks on shower doors big enough to hang clothes.

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Everything 👍…

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Anonymous

Electric grass campervan or tent pitch

Liked Everything 👍

Recommend to friends Visit again

Will visit again

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Electric grass campervan or tent pitch

Liked Clean spacious facilities
Well kept site
Easy entry into sight for late arrivals
Dog friendly
Wifi at pitch worked well

Disliked Nothing

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One of the best sites we have ever stayed at

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Electric grass campervan or tent pitch

Liked The location is amazing!!! The site was clean and tidy and the staff were really friendly. We will be staying again!!!

Disliked Nothing

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Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Baby-changing facilities Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point Seasonal pitches Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Cae Du Campsite

Beddgelert

Gwynedd

Wales

LL55 4NE

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

53.01575°N
4.0977°W

Route directions

What3words: factoring.lure.buffoon

Nearest transport

Coach
5.6 mi Market Square
6.2 mi Tesco
6.2 mi Sportsman
Rail
5.6 mi Tan-y-Bwlch Ffestiniog Railway Station
6.1 mi Porthmadog Rail Station
6.2 mi Penrhyndeudraeth Rail Station
Ferry
20.6 mi Barmouth Ferry Landing
20.9 mi Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing
29.6 mi Aberdaron Ferry Landing
Airport
24.5 mi Anglesey Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Families can inspire their kids with a love of nature on a stroll along the Aberglaslyn Gorge straight from the campsite. Seasoned hikers might make for the start of the Watkin Path (five minutes’ drive), one of them more challenging routes up Yr Wyddfa/Mount Snowdon, or search out strenuous scrambles up Glyder Fawr (20 minutes). If you’re looking for more unusual activities, Zip World Llechwedd (35 minutes) will appeal with its zipwires and subterranean golf course. Perhaps that’s a bit too high octane for your offspring? Head for Llyn Dinas (15 minutes’ walk) for wild swimming and paddleboarding, or laze on the beach at Porthmadog (25 minutes). Slip a slice of Eryri heritage into your holiday with a wander around the museum at Sygun Copper Mine (five minutes’ walk, there’s a playground for younger kids too), or enjoy history-tinged meanders around the castles at Criccieth (25 minutes’ drive) and Caernarfon (half an hour). And don’t forget to pay your respects at Gelert’s Grave (15 minutes’ walk), the final resting place of a faithful dog once companion to the medieval Prince Llewelyn the Great.
(within 6.2 mi)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park, Zoo and Cashpoint (within 10 mi)

Food and drink

  • Prince Llewelyn Pub 0.3 mi
  • Sygun Fawr Restaurant 0.3 mi
  • Y Bistro yn yr Hebog Restaurant 0.3 mi
  • Saracens Head Pub 0.4 mi
  • Tanronnen Inn Pub 0.4 mi
  • Glaslyn Pizza Restaurant 0.4 mi
  • Cwellyn Arms Pub 3.1 mi
  • Brondanw Arms Pub 4.4 mi
  • Golden Fleece Inn Pub 5.6 mi
  • Y Sgwâr Restaurant 5.6 mi

Groceries

  • Tesco 6.2 mi
  • Lidl 6.2 mi

Parks and play

  • Forest Holidays Beddgelert 1 mi

Family days out

  • Sygun Copper Mine Visitor attraction 0.7 mi
  • Plas Brondanw Visitor attraction 4.1 mi
  • Bywyd Gwyllt Glaslyn Wildlife Visitor attraction 4.5 mi
  • Bywyd Gwyllt Glaslyn Wildlife Zoo 4.5 mi
  • Brynkir Tower Castle 5.4 mi
  • ZipWorld Llechwedd Theme park 6.8 mi
  • Dolbadarn Castle 7 mi
  • Dolwyddelan Castle 8.3 mi
  • Tomen Castell Castle 8.4 mi
  • Criccieth Castle 8.9 mi
  • Caer Williamsburg Castle 9.2 mi
  • Dwyfor Ranch Rabbit farm and Animal Park Zoo 9.6 mi

Public transport

  • Beddgelert (A) 0.4 mi
  • Beddgelert Craflwyn 0.4 mi
  • Beddgelert (B) 0.4 mi
  • Nantmor Turn 1.5 mi
  • Nant Gwynant car park 2.5 mi
  • Rhyd Ddu Station 2.8 mi
  • Rhyd Ddu 3.1 mi
  • Bethania, Bryn Gwynant 3.6 mi
  • Snowdon Ranger 4.5 mi
  • Pen-y-Pass 5.5 mi

Other nearby

  • Llyn y Dywarchen 3.7 mi

Local services

  • Tesco Cashpoint 6.2 mi
  • HSBC UK Cashpoint 6.3 mi
  • Cash Zone Cashpoint 7 mi
  • Hafod Y Llan Farm, National Trust Campsite Charging station 2.8 mi
  • Ysbyty Alltwen Hospital 5.6 mi
  • Esso Fuel station 6 mi
  • Esso Fuel station 6 mi
  • Tesco Fuel station 6.1 mi
  • Rowlands Pharmacy 6.1 mi
  • Bron Meirion Surgery Doctors 6.1 mi
  • Meddyg Care Madoc Surgery Doctors 6.2 mi

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Must see

Welsh Highland Railway (Porthmadog) 6.1 mi

Ffestiniog Railway 6.5 mi

Portmeirion Gardens 7.1 mi

Snowdon Mountain Railway 7.3 mi

National Slate Museum 7.3 mi

National Trust

Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 10.9 mi

Plas Newydd Country House and Gardens 13.9 mi

Bodnant Garden 19.5 mi

Aberconwy House 21.4 mi

Plas yn Rhiw 25.5 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Beddgelert - Llyn Dinas - Nanmor Valley - Pass of Aberglaslyn 0.3 mi

Beddgelert - Gelert's Grave - River Glaslyn - River Colwyn 0.5 mi

Nantmor - Cwm Bychan - Sygun Copper Mines - Beddgelert 1.5 mi

Beddgelert Forest 1.7 mi

Nant Gwynnant - Pen-y-pass - Nant Gwynnant 2.5 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Cae Du Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Cae Du Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Cae Du Campsite? Families can inspire their kids with a love of nature on a stroll along the Aberglaslyn Gorge straight from the campsite. Seasoned hikers might make for the start of the Watkin Path … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Cae Du Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1:30 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Cae Du Campsite? From £22 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.