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Gwynedd, North Wales

Coed Helen Caravan Club Site

— (0)Price on Pitchup53.139°N, 4.277°W
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The soft rustle of oak and beech overhead, a stream threading through the valley below, and the high peaks of Snowdonia filling the western sky.

This sheltered woodland site works beautifully for anyone wanting to explore Gwynedd's mountains and coast without the full wilderness treatment. Tent pitchers, caravanners and campervans are all welcome, and being year-round means you can catch the winter quiet or the long summer light. You're in proper North Wales hill country here, with the national park on your doorstep and the kind of scenery that makes you stop the car every few miles.

Facilities are straightforward — toilets and showers onsite — and campfires are worth asking about when you arrive. The feel is peaceful rather than social, trees giving each pitch a bit of breathing room, and the setting does most of the work. A solid, unpretentious base for walkers, peak-baggers, or anyone who just wants to wake up somewhere green.

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Weather Outlook
Current Conditions
18°C
Clear
19 mph
54%
7-Day Outlook
Today
18° / 14°
100%
Mon
18° / 14°
59%
Tue
18° / 15°
99%
Wed
17° / 13°
17%
Thu
17° / 14°
43%
Fri
20° / 12°
7%
Sat
20° / 14°
18%
Source: Open-Meteo · Updated hourly
Walks Nearby

Local walks within 10 km

7 routes found via OpenStreetMap

A Gentle Walk at Plas Newydd, Plas Newydd

Meanders through the landscaped grounds of this elegant National Trust estate on the Menai Strait. Flat, accessible terrain on well-maintained paths makes it ideal for families with buggies and young children. Dogs welcome on leads. Short but rewarding loop offering stunning views across the water to Snowdonia, plus beautifully manicured gardens and woodland. Perfect for a relaxed stroll after exploring the house, or a gentle leg-stretch with gorgeous scenery.

Dogs welcomeWalking routeLocal network
7.94 km from campsite
Route length: 1.6 km
Operator: National Trust
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Hidden Corners of Plas Newydd, Plas Newydd

Meanders through the historic Plas Newydd estate with gentle, well-maintained paths suitable for families and buggies on firmer sections. Mostly flat terrain along the Menai Strait shoreline, revealing tucked-away viewpoints, woodland glades, and rhododendron groves that many visitors miss. Dogs welcome on leads. Perfect for a leisurely hour discovering the estate's quieter gardens and coastal vistas away from the main house crowds.

Walking routeLocal network
8.07 km from campsite
Route length: 1.6 km
Operator: National Trust
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Glan Faenol Wildlife and Woodland Walk, Glan Faenol

Meanders through National Trust woodland and wetland habitats on mostly flat, well-maintained paths with occasional gentle inclines. Suitable for families with older children who can manage uneven woodland terrain, but not buggy-friendly due to tree roots and narrower sections. Dogs welcome on leads to protect wildlife. Worth doing for peaceful woodland scenery, birdwatching opportunities around the wetland areas, and seasonal wildflowers without the crowds of busier Snowdonia spots.

Dogs welcomeWalking routeLocal network
8.81 km from campsite
Route length: 2.4 km
Operator: National Trust
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Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path

Hiking routeRegional network
17.39 km from campsite
Route length: 200 km
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Snowdonia Slate Trail

Hiking routeRegional network
18.87 km from campsite

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