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Mynydd Mawr Camping Site
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Gwynedd, North Wales

Mynydd Mawr Camping Site

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52.888°N, 4.419°W
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The wind carries the scent of heather down from the mountain, and on clear mornings you can see right across to Anglesey.

This is proper North Wales camping — no frills, just space under Snowdonia's big skies with room for tents, campervans and caravans. It suits anyone who wants to be within striking distance of the peaks without the crowds of the honeypot sites. Climbers head off at dawn toward Snowdon and the Nantlle Ridge, walkers lace up for the quieter summits, and families appreciate having Gwynedd's beaches and castle towns close enough for rainy-day plans. The landscape here is all slate-grey walls, bracken slopes and that particular Welsh green that comes from proper rainfall.

Facilities are straightforward — toilets and showers onsite, nothing fancy but everything you need. Ask about campfires when you arrive, as policies can vary. It's the kind of place where you pitch up, brew a cuppa, and let the mountain do the talking.

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Weather Outlook
Current Conditions
16°C
Drizzle
9 mph
95%
7-Day Outlook
Today
19° / 16°
100%
Thu
19° / 15°
78%
Fri
19° / 14°
92%
Sat
18° / 8°
39%
Sun
19° / 15°
71%
Mon
19° / 11°
49%
Tue
18° / 13°
77%
Source: Open-Meteo · Updated hourly
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2 routes found via OpenStreetMap

Llanbedrog Walking Trail, Llyn

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Winds through National Trust coastal paths and headland around Llanbedrog with moderate climbs to viewpoints overlooking Cardigan Bay. The terrain includes uneven coastal tracks and some steep sections up to Mynydd Tir-y-cwmwd, making it unsuitable for buggies and challenging for young children. Dogs welcome on leads near livestock. Rewards walkers with panoramic sea views, wooded valleys, and access to the sandy beach below.

Dogs welcomeWalking routeLocal network
5.83 km from campsite
Route length: 4.8 km
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Llŷn Coastal Path

Traces dramatic clifftops and quiet coves along the entire Llŷn Peninsula, mixing steep coastal sections with gentler farmland stretches. Not suitable for buggies; challenging for young children due to length, exposure and uneven terrain. Dogs welcome but keep on leads near livestock and cliff edges. Delivers stunning sea views, secluded beaches, and some of North Wales' most unspoilt coastal scenery—ideal for experienced walkers seeking multi-day adventures or cherry-picking shorter sections.

Hiking routeRegional network
8.15 km from campsite

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