Explore Beddgelert and Snowdonia from Cae Du Campsite in North Wales

Cae Du Campsite is set in 30 acres near the foot of Snowdon just outside the village of Beddgelert in the Snowdonia National Park.

at the edge of Beddgelert
10 minutes by car to the foot of Snowdon
walks from the campsite
at the heart of the Snowdonia National Park

Located at the edge of the beautiful village of Beddgelert, this campsite is ideally located for exploring Snowdonia and the rest of North Wales.

lake with waterlilies at Cae Du Campsite, Beddgelert — The lake at Cae Du Campsite

Attractions Around Cae Du Campsite

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Things To Do and Places To Visit around Cae Du Campsite

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The beautiful village of Beddgelert, a place of legend, culture and history, is right on our doorstep. Following the footpath along the banks of the Glaslyn leads to Beddgelert's most famous historical feature; 'Gelert's Grave'. The legend is heart-breaking and tragic and the grave is a 'must see' for all visitors.

The village of Beddgelert itself, in keeping with its location in the Snowdonia National Park, is picturesque and unspoilt. Small and friendly, it boasts a full range of facilities and shops, including, a pizzeria selling locally made award winning ice creams, arts and craft shops, great restaurants, and traditional pubs. There is also a small Post Office and general store in the village.

Cae Du Campsite is a perfect base for walking and other outdoor activities. There are many circular walks from the campsite, and paths up the local mountains, including Snowdon, start nearby. You can go mountain biking along the local mountain tracks, with mountain bike hire, sales and service available at Beddgelert Bikes in the village. For the adventurous guided gorge walking, scrambling, rock climbing and hill walking are available through Summit to Savour who are based in Beddgelert.

Steam railway enthusiasts can visit the Ffestiniog Railway, Welsh Highland Railway, and Snowdon Mountain Railway and others in the area. The Welsh Highland Railway travels from Beddgelert to Caernarfon or Porthmadog - experience the historic steam engines through glorious coastlines, ancient oak woodlands, mountains, rivers and castles

There are plenty of attractions to visit in North Wales, including the castles for which Wales is famous. Caernarfon Castle can be reached by taking the steam railway from Beddgelert, and other castle such as Conwy, Harlech, Criccieth and Dolwyddelan are within easy reach. Portmeirion is within easy reach and well worth a visit.

See our 'Find Us' page for a location map and route planner.

" Great site, perfectly located just 10/15mins pleasant walk into Beddgelert. So convenient for bars, restaurants, craft shops and provisions. Even the Welsh Highland Steam Railway is easily reached by walking. Of course the site is very handy for walking, too - Snowdonia and more. Parked up car when arrived and then didn't move it for 4 days! "
ThePatFamily

" Beddgelert is a 10 minute walk away with a selection of pubs, gift shops, art galleries and even a steam railway station. My favourite was the Tanronnen Inn. The beer was good and locals friendly! What more do you want. There is a Tesco store at Portmadog (20 minutes drive) and check out the Purple Moose Brewery and shop. The main reason for visiting was access to the mountains. Moel Hebog, Cnicht and Snowdon can all be climbed by walking from the site. Fantastic, and even snow was added during my stay. A well equipped site, close to pubs, close to mountains, close to perfect. Will definitely return again. "
Trevor & Jo

" It's an easy walk into the village with plenty of eating places and lovely walks along the river. We stayed longer than planned as we kept finding more walks to do and were made very welcome as we drove back in at teatime having said goodbye in the morning thinking we were moving on! A special site. "
Friendy Wendy

" Such a brilliantly positioned site. Mountains all around, a trickling, tumbling river sauntering by. The site insists on peace and tranquility and it certainly is, 'lights out' at 10pm! & no music in earshot of others, excellent! Bedddgelert village more than deserves its 'best in the UK' title, so ideallic, pls check their website and see. Llanberis for the Snowdon Railway is only a 40min drive away. The Welsh Highland Railway station (a MUST do) also in the village and both walkable from the site. A mini-mart in the Post Office for essentials and plenty of eateries. "
PamnJim

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