Campsites in Aberdaron for scenic stays on the Llŷn Peninsula
Rock up to a spot on one of these campsites in Aberdaron to assess just how good local poet RS Thomas’ taste in scenery was…
You’ll also be following in the footsteps of pilgrims when visiting this village at the furthest point of the Llŷn Peninsula – the last stop enroute to the religious site Bardsey Island, it’s welcomed countless people throughout the ages.
Nowadays, the village attracts holidaymakers with its mile-long beach, Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty surrounds and excellent accommodation options – from posh hand-built glamping pods to fab family-friendly tent pitches.
Campsites in Aberdaron: cosy caravans and fancy huts
It’s no exaggeration to say that campsites in Aberdaron cater for pretty much everyone, with tent pitches, touring parks and lodges to suit all tastes and budgets. The glamping options are especially excellent – choose from couple-sized pods with woodburning stoves, Welsh wool blankets and firepits for keeping warm or park yourself in a swish safari or bell tent big enough for a family.
Made it to the end of ‘Snowdown’s arm’, as the peninsula’s sometimes known, in your caravan, campervan or motorhome? Choose from touring campsites in Aberdaron, some of which have views out over the buff beaches in this part of the world. Others are set among the green, green grass of Wales and include dog-friendly parks with special areas for the four-legged guests to wander.
And what about the amenities to keep an eye out for? The town has a small number of coffee shops and restaurants, but having somewhere to eat on your Aberdaron campsite is always a nice-to-have (especially if cooking alfresco isn’t your strong suit).
Ace attractions and activities when camping in Aberdaron
Stroll along Aberdaron’s award-winning sandy beach, seeking out sealife in the rockpools, or get out on the water to catch a glimpse of the coastal caves. Windsurfing and kayaking are also prime activities to take part in and the village holds a sailing regatta, as well as the maritime-themed Llŷn Coastal Festival, every year.
More beaches are accessible whichever way you wander from Aberdaron on the coastal trail that circles the whole Llŷn Peninsula (and all of Wales, actually, if you’re up for a serious stroll). Particularly pretty points on the path include the appropriately-named Mynydd Mawr – ‘Big Mountain’ – headland.
For a look at the seaside from a different perspective, get out on the water (in summer) on a sailing trip from Porth Meudwy to Bardsey Island, a sought-after spot for birdwatchers as it’s a National Nature Reserve and a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). Back on the mainland, the National Trust has a visitors’ centre teaching tourists about the local landscapes and heritage.
Seeking yet another attraction in the area? Pootle over to the Plas yn Rhiw estate, which has a cottage in the grounds that was home to the poet RS Thomas.
If you’re up for venturing a bit farther from Aberdaron, the Llŷn Peninsula has all sorts of other stuff to keep you occupied – think surfing at Porth Neigwl, hiking up to the Yr Eifl peak and pottering along the coastal path to pretty coves like Porth Iago.
Wanting a break in the west of Wales instead? Have a look at top campsites near the beaches of Pembrokeshire.
