There’s a great deal to love about Snowdonia. While Snowdon itself might be an unmissable, centrepiece attraction, the wider national park is replete with sprawling natural beauty, and a perfect place for wandering travellers to lose themselves in.
If you’re going to really do Snowdonia the right way, then you’ll need to take a camping trip. With warmer weather just around the corner, the time is right to get booking – and there’s no shortage of quality campsites in the area.
Hiring a Car
If you’re taking a train to this part of the country, then you’ll want to have a means of getting from one part of the park to the next. This might mean hiring a car. If you decide to go down this route, it’s worth making sure that you’ve got all of your bases covered. This might mean getting temporary car insurance to cover yourself for the trip.
Gwern Gôf Isaf Campsite
This campsite probably enjoys the most fame outside of the region. If you’re a hiker and you’d like easy access to nearby Tryfan’s peak, then it’s a must-stay. You’ll find abseiling activities running right from the site itself, making it excellent for those looking for an active holiday. Unfortunately, it’s not ideal for dog-lovers: dogs are banned from the campsite.
Snowdon Base Camp
Obviously, Snowdon Base Camp makes an ideal staging post for expeditions up to the top of the mountain. But it’s also great for families who are simply looking for a place to enjoy a picnic. The surrounding countryside is ripe for exploration – and since most travellers will be heading up Snowdon, you might find that you can avoid the densest crowds by going elsewhere.
Graig Wen
Snowdownia is packed with beautiful and rare wildlife. If you’d like to catch a glimpse of them, then you’ll need to know the right time to search, and the right place, too. When it comes to wildlife-spotting, it’s difficult to beat Graig Wen. The campsite itself has excellent eco-friendly credentials, including recycling points and spotless facilities throughout the year.
Dolgam Campsite
This campsite offers hot showers and electricity, as well as excellent views of nearby Moel Siabod. You’ll find it roughly equidistant between Betws-y-Coed and Capel Curig. It’s not appropriate if you’re looking to create a ruckus in the evening, however; there are strict rules against noise-pollution for campers.
