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Maes Carafanau Gwythrian Caravan Site
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Gwynedd, North Wales

Maes Carafanau Gwythrian Caravan Site

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52.805°N, 4.713°W
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The crash of waves against the Llŷn Peninsula's rugged coastline drifts across this unassuming Gwynedd site, where salt-tinged air and the cry of gulls remind you that the Irish Sea is never far away. Maes Carafanau Gwythrian welcomes tents, campervans, and caravans to a corner of North Wales where Welsh heritage runs deep and dramatic coastal scenery unfolds in every direction.

This is a base for those seeking Llŷn's quieter pleasures—families drawn to nearby beaches, walkers tackling the coastal path, and couples chasing sunsets over Cardigan Bay. The peninsula's traditional villages and hidden coves reward exploration, while Snowdonia's peaks provide a mountainous backdrop to your seaside wanderings.

Facilities keep things straightforward with toilets and showers, while year-round opening means you can experience this stretch of coastline in every season. Check regarding campfire policies when you arrive. The atmosphere here is refreshingly unfussy—a Welsh welcome without pretension, where the landscape does the talking.

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Porth Meudwy Coastal Walk, Porth Y Swnt

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1.47 km from campsite

Porthor Walk, Llyn

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2.93 km from campsite
Route length: 1.6 km
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Plas yn Rhiw and Rhiw village walk, Plas yn Rhiw

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6.08 km from campsite
Route length: 3.7 km
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Llŷn Coastal Path

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24.76 km from campsite

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