Cae Ddel Country Camping

The sheep graze right up to the dry-stone wall, and on a clear morning you can hear the streams running down off the Eryri foothills before you've even unzipped the tent.

This is proper North Wales camping — quiet fields in Gwynedd that suit anyone after a bit of space and mountain air without the fuss of a big site. There's room for tents, campervans and caravans, so it works for families who want to explore Snowdonia, couples doing the coast-to-mountain loop, or anyone with a van just passing through and wanting somewhere peaceful to pull in. You're in good walking country here, with the peaks and the coast both within striking distance.

Facilities are kept simple — toilets and showers onsite, which is all you really need. Ask about campfires when you arrive, as policies can vary depending on the season and conditions. It's the kind of place where you pitch up, breathe out, and remember why you packed the tent in the first place.