Gwynedd
Lakeside pitches under Yr Wyddfa with the Watkin Path on the doorstep
Llyn Gwynant Campsite occupies the meadows along the southern shore of the lake in the Nantgwynant valley, with the Snowdon massif rising to the north and the Moel Siabod ridge closing in to the east. It is one of the most scenically sited campsites in Britain, and the pitching reflects that: informal, spread across riverside and lakeside fields rather than marked bays, with room to choose your own spot when the site is not full.
Facilities are deliberately modest. There are toilets and hot showers, a well-stocked shop, laundry facilities and a food outlet, plus a small craft brewery with a taproom in the woods that has become part of the site's identity. Wi-Fi reaches the central buildings. Electric hook-ups exist on a limited number of pitches, so tourers who need power should book specifically for those. Canoes, kayaks and paddleboards can be hired on site, and swimming in the lake is part of the appeal for most people who stay.
The location is the main reason to come. The Watkin Path up Yr Wyddfa starts a short walk along the road, giving one of the finest and least crowded routes to the summit, and Beddgelert is five minutes by car for pubs, cafes and the Welsh Highland Railway. Being a valley floor site in one of the wetter parts of Wales, drainage can be an issue after prolonged rain and the ground is stony in places, so bring robust pegs. Peak weekends and bank holidays sell out well in advance, and the site is a popular base for outdoor clubs. Pitch prices for tents start around the mid-teens per person, with basic motorhome pitches from about £10 and hook-up pitches nearer £25.