Dolgellau campsites

You can’t visit Dolgellau without a trip into the beautiful Snowdonia National Park. 

Torrent Walk is an excellent circular route following both banks of a river which cascades down a wooded ravine. Unlike many low level walks this one is arguably best experienced just after it has rained, as it's then that you will see Afon Clywedog at its most excitable.

The Precipice Walk is one of the most popular walks in the Dolgellau area. Although it covers some spectacular ground it is essentially a contour walk with no steep gradients. The views along the Mawddach Estuary are superb, but there are also splendid mountain vistas in nearly every direction. Most prominent of all is the impressive form of Cadair Idris, which lies to the south.

To pound the Welsh countryside by bike, make time to visit the stunning Coed-y-Brenin forest which is one of the best locations for mountain-biking in the UK. Cyclists of all ages and experience levels can enjoy riding here thanks to a choice of trails that suit beginners up to expert mountain-bikers, including the flat Mawddach Trail which follows the old railway bed to the lovely seaside town of Barmouth.

One of the finest mountains in Wales is Cader Idris (Cadair Idris), it has stunning views with a variety of paths to the summit through ancient oak woodlands, glacial valleys to wide open vistas.

To live a little of the history yourself the serene ruins of Cymer Abbey stand in a lovely setting beside the River Mawddach.  Particularly impressive are its great windows, arches and an unusual tower.

Nearby you’ll find St Mark's Church, in Brithdir, it’s considered to be one of the finest, and most complete, Arts and Crafts churches in Wales. Built in the 1890s, the church is now redundant.  The charm of this little church, however, is to be found inside with it’s rendered and painted walls.

Up4Adventures are the place for adventure-seekers to get stuck into this mindblowing landscape. Kayaking, rock climbing, gorge walking and bush craft are all crying out to get you started. Water sports are catered for just a 25-minute drive away in Bala with the largest natural lake in Wales. It’s popular for sailing, canoeing and windsurfing as well as some lovely walks and cycle paths.

Only 10 miles away is Barmouth beach. The long and sandy beach is welcoming, even in busy seasons. The beach is set next to a pretty harbour town that’s very inviting to newcomers. Even in summer time, the large beach offers enough space for everyone.

Other nearby places that are well worth visiting include King Arthur's Labyrinth which is a great day out for all the family, Corris Mine Exploring where you can delve around the secret underground world of a Welsh slate mine and The Corris Railway, the first narrow Gauge railway in Mid-Wales, built in 1859.