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Caernarfon, Gwynedd

Ty Gwyn

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53.141°N, 4.124°W
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Sheep paths thread through the bracken, and when the cloud lifts, you're face-to-face with the Snowdonia skyline from this high mountain refuge.

This is proper hillwalker territory — a simple alpine hut and tent pitches for those heading up into the Glyderau or tackling the Snowdon Horseshoe at dawn. Year-round opening means it suits winter campers and scramblers as much as summer backpackers, and the location in Gwynedd puts you right in the heart of North Wales' most dramatic mountains. Dogs are welcome by arrangement, so fell-walking teams can bring the whole pack.

Facilities aren't listed, so expect mountain-refuge basics rather than heated shower blocks — this is about shelter, not luxury. Campfires are allowed, but check the rules when you arrive. The vibe is stripped-back and weather-dependent: a place to brew tea after a big day on the ridges, dry your boots, and watch the light fade over Caernarfon and the Menai Strait far below.

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Weather Outlook
Current Conditions
12°C
Overcast
10 mph
80%
7-Day Outlook
Today
15° / 11°
100%
Sat
16° / 13°
52%
Sun
13° / 10°
11%
Mon
17° / 11°
10%
Tue
17° / 12°
16%
Wed
13° / 8°
43%
Thu
14° / 8°
16%
Source: Open-Meteo · Updated hourly
Walks Nearby

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21 routes found via OpenStreetMap

Surgeons Walk

Walking route
5.68 km from campsite
Operator: Coed Cymru

Llanberis Path

Hiking routeLocal network
6.04 km from campsite

Welsh Three Thousands

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7.12 km from campsite
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Snowdon Ranger Path

Hiking routeLocal network
7.21 km from campsite

Cwm Idwal Walk, Carneddau

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Dogs welcomeHiking routeLocal network
7.22 km from campsite
Route length: 4.8 km
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