There is a case to be made that camping is the most honest way to experience North Wales, all rock and weather and no beige render in sight. It is genuinely popular with hikers taking on Snowdonia’s peaks, and Miss Mostyn will not pretend otherwise, though she notes that a good tent and a full set of pegs make the difference between an adventure and a miserable night.
Not every site takes caravans, and public transport away from the coastline is limited enough that a car is close to essential unless you enjoy long walks with luggage. Check the weather, check the facilities, and check the small print before you commit a week to it.
What Miss Mostyn Checks Before She Books
Services
Toilets and showers are usual, an on-site shop or electrical hook-up less so. Ask before you assume.
Location
Especially important without a car. Some sites sit close to town, others deep enough into Snowdonia that a bus is not an option.
Caravans
Not every site permits them. Confirm before you tow one halfway across the country.
Fires and pets
Policies vary widely between sites. A quick call saves an awkward conversation on arrival.
Camping suits
- Hikers, climbers and outdoor pursuers
- Those with their own transport and a decent tent
- Anyone happy to trade comfort for scenery
Look elsewhere if you want
- A roof guaranteed regardless of the forecast, in which case see Bunkhouses
- Home comforts, in which case see Self-Catering
- Meals provided, in which case see Hotels or Bed and Breakfasts
Miss Mostyn has opinions on every kind of Llandudno stay, not only camping.
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