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Best campsites in Wales near a beach
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Ready for aWales road trip? Great choice! Planning to stay near a Wales beach? Even better! Wales has a whopping 1,680 miles of coastline to explore, taking in world-famous highlights like the 870-mile Wales Coast Path, the Isle of Anglesey, seaside resorts, stunning beaches and Britain’s only fully coastal national park – get planning your trip! Sort stays by the coast to make it a trip of a lifetime, with our 6 most scenic campsites in Wales near a beach.
6 most scenic campsites in Wales near a beach
1. Pembrokeshire Coast National Park – Celtic Camping
Pwll Caerog Farm, St Davids, Haverfordwest SA62 6DG
Price per night: from £12
The stunning Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, the only fully coastal national park in the UK, is one of our Wales must-sees. Among its many highlights is lovely little St Davids on the national park’s northwestern tip, famous as the smallest city in the UK and as a place of spectacular sea views.
Stay at the 250-acre National Trust farm Celtic Camping for the best of this part of coastline, soaking up views over Abereiddy Bay, the Irish Sea and the slate quarry of the Blue Lagoon. It’s just five minutes’ walk to the coastal path from here, and the same to the farm’s own private beach. The well-maintained amenities include toilets, showers and electric hook-up.
Campsite features:
Relaxed, rural and dog-friendly campsite four miles from St Davids
Direct access to the Pembrokeshire Coast Path from almost any part of the campsite
Three large camping fields, each with toilet facilities
Barbecues and campfires allowed: buy wood on site
2. New Quay/Cardigan Bay – Tyr Ffynnon Farm
Maenygroes, New Quay, Ceredigion, SA45 9TS
Price per night: from £17
If you’re on awest coast of Wales road trip, combine a drive from Pembrokeshire towards Cardigan Bay, between /St Davids and Bardsey Island. Cardigan Bay is the biggest bay in Wales, packed with jaw-droppingly beautiful beaches like Fishguard, as well as popular seaside towns and resorts including Aberystwyth and New Quay.
Just outside New Quay is Tyr Ffynnon Farm, high above Cardigan Bay with panoramic sea views and one of our favourite campsites in Wales near a beach. This quiet campsite and caravan park is on a working farm and within walking distance (200 metres) from a public footway leading to the world-famous Wales Coast Path.
Make sure you have a day trip to Aberystwyth too: travel writer Bill Bryson’s favourite UK seaside resort is a scenic 45 minutes’ drive away.
Campsite features:
Peaceful family-friendly campsite on a 38-acre farm
1.5 miles from New Quay: book dolphin trips or hire a boat or kayak at the watersports centre
Two camping areas, each with sea views and optional hook-up
Open all year
3. Snowdonia National Park – Graig Wen
Arthog, Dolgellau, Gwynedd LL39 1YP
Price per night: from £20
If you’re looking for a campervan site in what the Observer described as “one of the most beautiful spots in Britain”, Graig Wen is the place for you. This award-winning Snowdonia campsite is in a gorgeous countryside setting and wildlife haven close to the coast, four miles from Fairbourne Beach. It’s a top spot too for cycling and walking, as it has direct access to the Mawddach Trail in the south of Snowdonia National Park. The site has a wild camping vibe but includes plenty of well-kept amenities.
Campsite features:
Winner of the 2021 Go North Wales Award for Best Camping, Glamping and Caravan Site
Views of the Snowdonia mountains and the Mawddach estuary
Sheltered pitches and woodland campfire area
Showers, toilets, drinking water points, shop and electric hook-up all available
4. Isle of Anglesey – Bryn Ednyfed Caravan Site
Caergeiliog, Holyhead, Anglesey LL65 3YL
Price per night: from £26
On a North Wales road trip, drive across the Menai Strait to the wild and rugged Isle of Anglesey, the biggest island in Wales. Once on the island, head west towards remote Holyhead and stay at Bryn Ednyfed Caravan Site, an adults-only Anglesey campsite beside the RSPB Valley Wetlands reserve. With just 20 pitches, there’s loads of room for guests to spread out – lie back and watch the jets overhead from the nearby RAF valley at one of the most scenic campsites in Wales near a beach.
Feeling energetic on the way to Anglesey? Tackle Gyrn Goch, the Llyn Peninsula hill with beautiful views over the water from its summit.
Campsite features:
Adults-only camping and campervan/motorhome site 6.5 miles from Holyhead
Modern, well-lit facilities including
Hardstanding or grass pitches with water connection and electric hook-up
Newly built and central heated shower block with accessible shower room, covered dishwashing area, and laundry room
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5. North Wales – Bron-y-Wendon Holiday Park
Wern Road, Llanddulas LL22 8HG
Price per night: from £29.90
Outside Anglesey, North Wales covers 200 miles of coastline and seaside resorts like Rhyl, Llandudno and Harlech, as well as Wales highlights like Snowdonia National Park, Caernarfon Castle and plenty of adventure sports.
Bron-y-Wendon Holiday Park at Colwyn Bay gives guests easy access to all of North Wales plus the Wales Coast Path a couple of minutes’ walk away – it’s so close to the coast that sea view pitches are standard and the nearest beach is under five minutes’ walk. This award-winning park has standard and super pitches, all with electric hook-up, and is 500 metres from its local village.
Campsite features:
Award-winning coastal park with sea views, adjacent to the Wales Coast Path
Close to Llanddulas village with shop, pub, chippy, Indian restaurant and coastal bus service
Shower block, toilets, washing up areas, laundry and chemical/grey water disposal points
Dog friendly with lots of walks in the park surroundings
6. Gower Peninsula – Three Cliffs Bay Caravan Park
North Hills Farm, Penmaen, Swansea SA3 2HB
Price per night: from £20
Heading south for our last campsite, the Gower Peninsula is yet another of our Wales must-sees! The first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty ever designated in the UK, it stretches for 70 scenic miles of coastline, caves and bays – including Three Cliffs Bay and the last of our coastal sites in Wales.
Three Cliffs Bay Caravan Park is another award winner, set by the Wales Coast Path and packed with modern amenities including a well-stocked shop and individual bathrooms with underfloor heating. This is easily one of the most comfortable campsites in Wales near a beach!
The Gower is also a handy base for Cardiff, Swansea, the Brecon Beacons, and much more. Check out ourSouth Wales road trip guide for an expert look at the region including all the top spots.
Campsite features:
5-star Visit Wales and Gower Peninsula campsite right by the coast
Campervan pitches with a choice of sea or countryside view
On-site shop selling camping and beach supplies, local meats, barista coffee, groceries, homemade cakes, local beer/wine and walking guides/maps
Breakfast & BBQ hampers available: order in advance and pick up on arrival
Hire a van for your Welsh camping trip
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