Cae Du Campsite

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  • 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. Cae Du Campsite is on the banks of the River Glaslyn less than a mile from the pretty village of Beddgelert. Now, if you’ve heard of Beddgelert, that may well be because it’s known as something of a hub for approachable walking trails, and it’s got a Welsh Highland Railway station – and both of these elements make it a good base for exploring your surroundings. On top of that, the village has its own attraction in the form of Gelert’s Grave, and it’s got several pubs, cafés and craft shops too. The walks from Beddgelert aren’t the only options around here, of course – in fact, one of the national park’s big (literally) attractions is just up the road in the form of Yr Wyddfa/Mount Snowdon. It’ll take you about five minutes to drive to the trailhead for the Watkin Path, passing the pretty Llyn Dinas lake as you go (handy for a post-climb wild swim perhaps?) And there’s plenty more to keep you busy… including a short walk to the excellent Sygun Copper Mine, an outing to the beach in Porthmadog, an adrenaline-filled excursion to Zip World Llechwedd or history-tinged wanders around the castles of Criccieth and Caernarfon. Little bit tired after whichever outing you chose? Well, there’s plenty of space to relax back at the park, and you should hopefully sleep well in these peaceful surroundings. Wifi, a washing-up area, a launderette and bathrooms with toilets and showers are on hand to make life comfortable, and you’ll be allowed to bring a barbecue or light a campfire to finish your day in traditional camping style. Firepits can be hired from reception (subject to availability) between 9.30 am and 5pm. Logs, kindling and firelighters are also available during this time period. As a good place to unwind, Cae Du Campsite has a strict rule that music must be turned off and noise kept to a minimum after 9.30 pm.

Site type

Tent pitches 107
Touring caravan pitches 10
Motorhome pitches 72
Open now
Opens 1 March
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • 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).
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (excluding couples) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

Welsh

Open from Sat, 01 Mar to

Open from Sun, 01 Mar to

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Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 556 Pitchup.com customers

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Spectacular sceneryWalkers' paradisePeacefulLake and/or mountain

98% would recommend this site to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

This stunningly situated campsite boasts gorgeous mountain vistas and easy access to Beddgelert village and hiking trails. Reviewers rave about the friendly, helpful staff, spacious, well-kept pitches, and clean ablutions. The site is consistently peaceful, with a strong focus on quiet evenings. While minor Wi-Fi or dated shower block issues are mentioned, the overall vibe is positive, with many planning to come back.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Amazing location, plenty space, gorgeous surroundings.

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Fran S.

Electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch

Liked Gorgeous surroundings. Plots are well spaced out. Clean facilities. Friendly & welcoming staff. Easy navigation. Ideal location.

Disliked Wifi could only be used in the toilets or near reception. Got 0 signal on the campsite but not too bothered about that as it’s nice to get off grid! Flooding but can’t be helped as the site is right next to a river. Camp site could be better lit at night.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site

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Susan S.

Electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch

Liked Fantastic scenery
Campsite nicely landscaped
Lovely river walk to do with the dog
Plenty of walks close by
Gorgeous lake within walking distance
Good sized pitches
Bedgelert within walking distance

Recommend to friends Visit again

Will definitely book this site in the future and would recommend.

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Alison H.

Electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch

Liked Loved everything. Great location, spotless facilities and well maintained. Site staff were very pleasant and very helpful. Bedgellert village within ten minutes walk. Lots of walks from site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

How the Camp was so organised…

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Alex L.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked How the Camp was so organised and clean.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent all round

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haydn c.

Electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch

Liked Really clean well maintained site with smiling helpful staff. Knew the weather was going to be bad so moved us from a grass electric pitch to hard standing.

Disliked N/A

Recommend to friends Visit again

Scenic views, friendly staff and excellent…

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Victoria E.

Electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch

Liked Scenic views, friendly staff and excellent location!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Did not stay for entire duration as our tent blew down.

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Michael R.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Clean facilities

Disliked First night was disappointing as there was a group of drunk males making lots of noise until the early hours.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site with very accommodating staff!…

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Ethan G.

Electric grass campervan or tent pitch

Liked Lovely site with very accommodating staff!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location for walking. Nice pubs…

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Karen C.

Electric grass campervan or tent pitch

Liked Great location for walking. Nice pubs in village. Great facilities on site. Clean and tidy. Fantastic views of mountains.

Disliked Nothing. This is our 2nd time here.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean facilities helpful staff .

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Stephen B.

Electric grass campervan or tent pitch

Liked We really liked the site . Staff friendly and heloful

Disliked The weather was terrible , so a hot shower would have been great unfortunately they where only warm and no way of getting them hotter.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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

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 +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.01575°N
4.0977°W

Route directions

What3words: factoring.lure.buffoon

Nearest transport

Coach
9 km Market Square
9.9 km Tesco
10 km Sportsman
Rail
9 km Tan-y-Bwlch Ffestiniog Railway Station
9.8 km Porthmadog Rail Station
9.9 km Penrhyndeudraeth Rail Station
Ferry
33.2 km Barmouth Ferry Landing
33.6 km Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing
47.6 km Aberdaron Ferry Landing
Airport
39.5 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

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.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Craig Du Beach Central 13.4 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Criccieth 13.8 km Sea GoodGoodExcellentExcellent
Harlech 17.3 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Morfa Dinlle 17.8 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Llandanwg 20.5 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Welsh Highland Railway (Porthmadog) 9.8 km

Ffestiniog Railway 10.4 km

Portmeirion Gardens 11.4 km

Snowdon Mountain Railway 11.7 km

National Slate Museum 11.7 km

National Trust

Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 17.6 km

Plas Newydd Country House and Gardens 22.4 km

Bodnant Garden 31.4 km

Aberconwy House 34.5 km

Plas yn Rhiw 41 km

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 0.6 km

Beddgelert - Gelert's Grave - River Glaslyn - River Colwyn 0.8 km

Nantmor - Cwm Bychan - Sygun Copper Mines - Beddgelert 2.4 km

Beddgelert Forest 2.7 km

Nant Gwynnant - Pen-y-pass - Nant Gwynnant 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 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 R676,38 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.