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  • Camping within 10 or so miles of Betws y Coed?
  • chestrockwell
    Full Member

    Any recommendations for the above as we’re having our annual trip in a couple of weeks and fancy having a look at Betws.

    No too bothered about facilities as long as there’s a shower and would prefer a big site so we can hide in a corner. We’re not hell raisers but we don’t want people getting cross if we’re awake past 11! Any help would be appreciated.

    wrecker
    Free Member

    There is a place IN BYC, just on the other side of the railway. Lots of caravans and a smallish tent area. Think it’s called Riverside.
    I stayed there once. The trains going past in the small hours can be a shock!!!!!

    iain1775
    Free Member

    Cwmlanerch
    http://www.snowdonia-cwmlanerch.co.uk/caravan-park.html

    Right next to the start of the Marin Trail and a 15 min walk (1 mile) down a quiet (unlit) country road or the forest into Betws
    Nice little stream at one end of the campsite that makes a great beer cooler 🙂

    Ive stayed here and the other one in Betws (posted above) this is much nicer, smaller but more room for tents and feels less ‘formal’

    I may be back there in a couple of weeks actually

    wrecker
    Free Member

    oooh, do what Iain says. It’s nice down there (just come back).
    Shouldn’t be too far to walk into the other little village or Llanwrst either.

    transporter13
    Free Member

    http://www.dolgam-snowdonia.co.uk/camping.html

    Stayed here a few times over the years

    AlexSimon
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    We go here every year:
    https://www.coolcamping.co.uk/campsites/uk/wales/snowdonia/conwy/195-rynys-farm

    It’s definitely a ‘no single-sex groups’ and ‘no noise after 11:00’ type of site though.

    That’s Penmachno in the distance.

    annebr
    Free Member

    We’ve camped here a few years ago.
    Hendra Farm Camping
    Google Maps

    Campsite review

    But it’s a short walk into Betws and was a fine place to stop for a day or so.

    agentdagnamit
    Free Member

    This one is really cheap, but basic. We were the only people staying there last month mid-week. So a useful option is you like that sort of thing or if the others are busy:

    http://www.heartofsnowdonia.co.uk/btfbunk.htm

    It’s in Capel Curig, walking distance from 2 or 3 pubs and a short ride from Marin Trail or more interesting riding out of Ogwen Valley.

    agentdagnamit
    Free Member

    PS – annebr – that was a great site, but I think it may have closed and been turned into a more upmarket option.

    chestrockwell
    Full Member

    Thanks all, good spread of options. 😀

    rudebwoy
    Free Member

    here is a basic but very laid back place, you can light fires , Tanaeldroch Farm Campsite, Dolwyddelan, Gwynedd …

    Keva
    Free Member

    I’ve been going to this one for a few years, since 1996. it’s always been good, friendly and plenty of space and not too far from Betwsy.

    http://www.rynys-camping.co.uk/campsite-snowdonia.html

    AlexSimon
    Full Member

    That’s the same one as I posted Keva. Carol is great isn’t she?
    I think we’ll be staying a few days over the next couple of weeks.

    We used to stay on the top ledge back in the early 90s, but with kids it’s better to be down the bottom.

    [url=https://flic.kr/p/6qPwKs]Morning tipis[/url] by Alex Simon, on Flickr

    chestrockwell
    Full Member

    It looks very nice but all the rules put me off. It’s the only weekend away we’ll get this year and even though we’re not idiots or trouble makers we might want to stay awake later then 11 and have some music on (quietly!) in the background.

    st
    Full Member

    They have an issue with music but other than that…

    Perfect walking base for Snowdon – camp by the lake or river under the mountain

    Massive site, in a nice location and lots of portable fire pits for you to use.

    rudebwoy
    Free Member

    funny that on certain weekends they have all night music events on that site…!

    Spud
    Full Member

    Riverside is great, we take the caravan there, but their tent pitches are for two-person tents only. The facilities are excellent. You haven’t said how many of you etc.

    chestrockwell
    Full Member

    There will be three of us, each with a tent and one van. Can’t wait!

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