4.92 /5
Cae Du Campsite offers guests a relaxing getaway from the busyness of everyday life, with peaceful pitches set at the foot of Mount Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa). Boasting picturesque views from every pitch, campers will be surrounded by nature, especially with the onsite lake and river! Here guests can cool off after a long hike or even enjoy a spot of fishing. The site is under a ten minute walk from Beddgelert village with pubs and shops.
Peaceful campsite nestled at the foot of Snowdon, welcoming tents, campervans and motorhomes
Riverside camping, great for wild swimming and fishing! Dog friendly too with a walking area
Ideal for walkers with fantastic views from every pitch, just a 15 minute walk to the village pub!
Picturesque, dog friendly campsite with fantastic views from every pitch. Set at the foot of Mount Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa), this site is perfectly placed for exploring all of what the Snowdonia National Park has to offer, from hikes, cycle rides and even wild swimming. An outdoors lover's paradise! There is a great range of pitches on offer, with something for every camper! The spacious pitches all boast spectacular views of the surrounding countryside, guests can choose from grass, hardstanding or a mixture of the two! Some pitches have the added luxury of an electric hook up and water hook up too. The site accepts backpacker tents, tents, trailer tents, campervans and motorhomes. A river runs along the site where guests can have a go at wild swimming, a great way to cool off after a long hike up Mont Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa). Or, there is an onsite lake where guests can fish! Under a ten minute walk into the local village, guests can spend their evenings at one of the pubs or browsing the shops. Campfires in raised fire pits are permitted, and these can also be hired from reception. Raised BBQs are also permitted. Campfires and BBQs should not scorch the grass. The site is dog friendly, but please ensure dogs are kept on a lead unless they are in the enclosed exercise area where pups can be let off the lead.
Cae Du Campsite is open from 02/03 to 03/11.
Max 6 people
Grass pitches measuring 10m x 6m, without electric hook up. Suitable for tents and small campervans only.
Max 6 people
Grass pitches measuring up to 10m x 6m with a 10 amp electric hook up. Suitable for tents, trailer tents and small campervans.
Max 6 people
Hardstanding pitches with a 10 amp electric hook up with a water hook up. Suitable for motorhomes and campervans only.
Max 6 people
Hardstanding pitches measuring 10m x 6m with a grass area. Suitable for campervans and motorhomes with a 10 amp electric hook up and water.
Max 2 people
Grass pitches without electric, suitable for backpacker tents only. Pitches measure up to 6m x 2m, the maximum unit size is 3m x 2m.
Max 6 people
Non electric hardstanding pitches suitable for campervans and trailer tents only. Measuring up to 7m x 6m.
Max 6 people
Hardstanding pitches with a 10 amp electric hook up, measuring 10m x 6m. Suitable for trailer tents, motorhomes or campervans.
Max 6 people
Hardstanding pitches with 16 amp electric hook up.
Max 6 people
Hardstanding pitches with a grass area and 16 amp electric hook up.
For keen walkers, Cae Du is the place for you! With a pretty riverside walk and a beautiful lake to walk around. Or take a five minute drive, or 40 minute walk to Llyn Dinas, a great spot for wild swimming, canoeing or paddle boarding! So, this is the time to try out something new, or if watersports aren't for you just simply take in the pretty views.
There are plenty of walking and cycling trails around, you can even hire a mountain bike or electric bike for those adrenaline junkies! Nearby walks include Aberglaslyn (for a gorge walk), Cwm Bychan (for views of Llyn Dinas) and Moel Hebog (to overlook the campsite with sea views).
And obviously Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon), either take the Watkin path up and the Cambrian way down or park in the car park for a shorter walk.
The pretty village of Bddgelert is just a 15 minute walk away and home to pretty stone built shops, pubs, craft stores and even a pizzeria! Be sure to take a stroll down and explore, a great way to unwind after a day in the outdoors.
For a family day out, visit Sygun Copper Mines, only a 25 minute walk away. Here you can visit the underground Victorian Copper Mine to take a step back in time. Here there is also a children's playground, museum and cafe.
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