Gwersyllfa Llyn Dinas Campsite
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- Peaceful Eryri wild camping site on the banks of Llyn Dinas Lake
- A mile and a half from Beddgelert and the Yr Wyddfa Watkin Path
- On National Trust land with lake access for fishing and swimming
Wild camping isn’t allowed in Eryri National Park (Snowdonia) without getting permission from the landowner – and sometimes that can be tricky to track down if you don’t know where to ask. So here’s a nice simple solution: book a pitch at Gwersyllfa Llyn Dinas Campsite and you’ll get the wild camping experience while being safe in the knowledge that you’re on the right side of the law.
With that wild experience also comes a particularly prime location for Eryri camping – right on the banks of Llyn Dinas Lake, at the foot of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon), the tallest mountain in Wales. It’s a truly spectacular spot on National Trust land about a mile and a half from Beddgelert, and guests are asked to leave the place as pristine as they found it, taking all rubbish with them and being very careful not to damage the ground with things like barbecues.
Wild this place is indeed, so you’ll need to come prepared – there are no toilets, washrooms, drinking water taps or other facilities (although there are picnic tables for your meals). It may feel incredibly remote, but in fact it’s fairly easy to get here as it’s just off the A498 main road.
What might you get up to while you’re here? Well, soaking up the scenery for a start, of course – perhaps while swimming or fishing in the lake. There are also heaps of walks around, including trails up to the summit of Yr Wyddfa (the trailhead for the Watkin Path is about a mile and a half away).
Campground type
10 Open now
This campground/park has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.
Bookings must not be for more than 7 consecutive nights.- No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
- There are no bins onsite: all rubbish will need to be taken home with you.
- There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
- Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Languages spoken
English
Welsh
Open from Wed, 18 June to
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Features
Pop-up campground
Dogs allowed
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 Wild swimmingAmenities on site
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Bush Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No drinkable water point No hot water No running water Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearbyType
Farm Pop-up campground Tiny (1-10 sites)Accessibility
Accessible parking at site Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mudNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Gwersyllfa Llyn Dinas Campsite
Llyndy Isaf
Nant Gwynant
Caernarfon
Gwynedd
Wales
LL55 4NL
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
53.02194°N
-4.07064°W
Route directions
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Park in the layby on the A498, by the National Trust picnic site named Garth. Walk through the picnic site, over the bridge and onto the other side of the lake to Llyndy Isaf.
Nearest transport
Coach10.4 km Market Square
11.2 km Tesco
11.2 km Sportsman
Rail8.5 km Tan-y-Bwlch Ffestiniog Railway Station
9.4 km Blaenau Ffestiniog Rail Station
10.3 km Roman Bridge Rail Station
Ferry33.7 km Barmouth Ferry Landing
34.2 km Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing
Airport40.4 km 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
Attractions and activities nearby include:
- Sygun Copper Mine: 10 minutes’ walk
- Yr Wyddfa Watkin Path trailhead: half an hour’s walk
- Beddgelert (for walks and Welsh Highland Railway): three minutes’ drive
- Llyn Gwynant (lake): five minutes
- Glyder Fawr (mountain): 15 minutes
- Crib Goch (mountain): 15 minutes
- Betws-y-Coed (popular village for walks): 25 minutes
- Portmeirion (Italianate coastal village): 25 minutes
- Llanberis (for National Slate Museum, Dolbadarn Castle and lake walks): 25 minutes.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craig Du Beach Central | 14.8 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Criccieth | 15.5 km | Sea | Good | Good | Excellent | Excellent |
| Harlech | 18.2 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Morfa Dinlle | 19.2 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Llandanwg | 21.5 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Welsh Highland Railway (Porthmadog) 11 km
National Slate Museum 11.3 km
Snowdon Mountain Railway 11.3 km
Ffestiniog Railway 11.5 km
Portmeirion Gardens 12.2 km
National Trust
Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 15.6 km
Plas Newydd Country House and Gardens 22.5 km
Bodnant Garden 29.7 km
Aberconwy House 33 km
Plas yn Rhiw 43 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Nant Gwynnant - Pen-y-pass - Nant Gwynnant 2.2 km
Beddgelert - Llyn Dinas - Nanmor Valley - Pass of Aberglaslyn 2.4 km
Beddgelert - Gelert's Grave - River Glaslyn - River Colwyn 2.7 km
A498 - Llyn Gwynant - River Glaslyn - A498 3 km
Nantmor - Cwm Bychan - Sygun Copper Mines - Beddgelert 3.4 km
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 Gwersyllfa Llyn Dinas Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Gwersyllfa Llyn Dinas Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Gwersyllfa Llyn Dinas Campsite? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Sygun Copper Mine: 10 minutes’ walk - Yr Wyddfa Watkin Path trailhead: half an hour’s walk - Beddgelert (for walks and Welsh Highland Railway): three minutes’ … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Gwersyllfa Llyn Dinas Campsite?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: 11:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 12:30 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Gwersyllfa Llyn Dinas Campsite? From $31.43 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.