Llyn Gwynant Campsite

Gallt y Wenallt rises up behind the camping fields
Gallt y wenallt rises up behind the camping fields
Closer view of the camping field in autumn
The nantgwynant valley, the loveliest in wales
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The nature lovers' campsite in the very heart of Snowdonia. Llyn Gwynant campsite lies on the shores of the lake below Snowdon, in the most beautiful valley in Wales. It is an ideal base for walking, swimming, climbing and other adventure activities or for relaxing by your own camp fire. No radios are allowed, recycling is required and respect for the land and for others is essential. You will find lots of information and images on our website, www.gwynant.com.

Campground type

Opens

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Leave the car at home Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Very large (over 200 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Fishing nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Llyn Gwynant Campsite

Hafod Lwyfog

Nantgwynant

Gwynedd

Wales

LL55 4NW

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

53.05215°N
-4.01602°W

Route directions

The campsite entrance is on the A498. In summer Sherpa buses drive past the campsite from Caernarfon to Pen y Pass (S4) or from Porthmadog to Betws y Coed (S97). The nearest train station is Betws y Coed, so you can get a bus from there. Trains also serve Bangor and Porthmadog. From Bangor you will need two connections, via Caernarfon, Llanberis then the Sherpa bus to Pen y Pass and the campsite.

Nearest transport

Bus
9.4 mi Market Square
9.8 mi Tesco
9.9 mi Sportsman
Rail
4 mi Roman Bridge Rail Station
5.1 mi Blaenau Ffestiniog Rail Station
5.5 mi Dolwyddelan Rail Station
Ferry
23.1 mi Barmouth Ferry Landing
23.3 mi Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing
Airport
25.7 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

Leave your car at the campsite. You can walk up Snowdon directly from the site, go boating or swimming on the lake or go climbing in a nearby nature reserve. Many scenic hillside walks can be accessed from the site, and the lake and river shore offer a beautiful place to relax. Canoes and kayaks can be hired for boating on the lake. Adventure activities including gorge-walking, climbing, raft building can be booked at the campsite from our own instructor.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Craig Du Beach Central 12.2 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Criccieth 12.7 mi Sea GoodGoodExcellentExcellent
Morfa Dinlle 13.6 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Harlech 14 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Llanfairfechan 14.6 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Snowdon Mountain Railway 6.3 mi

National Slate Museum 6.3 mi

Welsh Highland Railway (Porthmadog) 9.7 mi

Penrhyn Castle 9.9 mi

Ffestiniog Railway 10 mi

National Trust

Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 7.2 mi

Plas Newydd Country House and Gardens 13.5 mi

Bodnant Garden 15.4 mi

Aberconwy House 17.6 mi

Plas yn Rhiw 29.7 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

A498 - Llyn Gwynant - River Glaslyn - A498 1.2 mi

Nant Gwynnant - Pen-y-pass - Nant Gwynnant 1.7 mi

Snowdon Summit via the Miners' and Pyg Tracks 2 mi

The Miners' Track and the Three Lakes of Snowdon 2 mi

Pen-pass - Snowdon - Llanberis 2 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 Llyn Gwynant Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Llyn Gwynant Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Llyn Gwynant Campsite? Leave your car at the campsite. You can walk up Snowdon directly from the site, go boating or swimming on the lake or go climbing in a nearby nature reserve. Many scenic … Read more