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Hafod Y Llan Campsite

An aerial view of Hafod y Llan Campsite, Gwynedd
An aerial view of Hafod y Llan Campsite, Gwynedd | © National Trust/Paul Harris
The Cwn Llan river flows by Hafod y Llan Campsite, Gwynedd
The area surrounding Craflwyn Hall and cottages, Gwynedd

Hafod y Llan Campsite

A simple, rustic campsite just below the Watkin Path at the base of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon), by the Cwm Llan river.

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The Cwn Llan river flows by Hafod y Llan Campsite, Gwynedd
The area surrounding Craflwyn Hall and cottages, Gwynedd
An aerial view of Hafod y Llan Campsite, Gwynedd
Tents pitched at Hafod y Llan Campsite, Gwynedd
An aerial view of Hafod y Llan Campsite, Gwynedd
Walkers on the Watkin Path, Snowdonia
Shepherds on the Watkin path, Hafod y Llan, Snowdonia
Hafod y Llan Campsite, Gwynedd
View of Snowdon, Wales

© National Trust/Paul Harris

A simple, rustic campsite just below the Watkin Path at the base of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon), by the Cwm Llan river.

At a glance

Type of accommodation
Tents
Number of places / pitches
27
Seasons
29 Mar 2024 - 28 Oct 2024
21 Mar 2025 - 2 Nov 2025
Minimum stay
1 night
Dogs welcome per pitch
2

About Hafod y Llan Campsite

Hafod y Llan Campsite is a basic, riverside campsite on a working farm, perfectly placed for a walking holiday tackling Yr Wydffa (Snowdon) or exploring the lower lakeland landscape with its rivers and trails. It's surrounded by opportunities for adventure, and near Beddgelert village with a pub, shop and places to grab an ice cream or a meal. 

The campsite is at Hafod y Llan, a large and historically-important hill farm managed by the National Trust, 4,000 acres sensitively grazed and with an area designated as a National Nature Reserve. Its steep, dramatic slopes are dotted with remnants of Victorian slate quarries and copper mines, reminders of Cwm Llan’s industrial past. From just above the campsite, you can reach the Watkin Path which leads to Yr Wyddfa's (Snowdon's) summit. It's an 8-mile loop there and back. Of course, you could drive the 30 minutes round to the other side of the mountain to take the Snowdon Mountain Railway to the top. 

There are local trails for all levels of walking, taking in wooded valleys, waterfalls and mountain scenery. The area is steeped in story and myth, and you could walk to the 13th-century grave of Gelert, the faithful dog of Prince Llywelyn, or up Dinas Emrys, the hill where Merlin trod, famous for the legendary battle between the red and white dragons.

Check-in is from 12noon, with departures by 12noon. Please book online and don't travel to the campsite without a booking as we are likely to be full. To help preserve the site's tranquillity, the maximum number of adults in any booking is six and this applies whether you book together or separately. One car parking space per camping pitch only. For group bookings, facility information, electric vehicle charging, local area guides and more, please check the Guide to Hafod y Llan Campsite.

Features and facilities

  • BBQs allowed, available
  • Showers, available
  • Washing-up area, available
  • Campfires allowed, available
  • Toilets, available

Location

Hafod y Llan Farm and Campsite in Snowdonia
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Guide to Hafod y Llan Campsite 

Find all you need to know about a holiday at Hafod y Llan Campsite, including directions, how to check in, dogs, campfires and more...

Welsh Black cattle in Snowdonia, Wales

Nature and history surrounds Hafod y Llan

A large part of Hafod y Llan farm has been designated as a European Natura 2000 site and Special Area of Conservation (SAC). It is also a National Nature Reserve (NNR) and a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). It is also part of Wales's rural upland heritage and you might come across the traditional herd of Welsh Black cattle or Welsh mountain sheep up on the mountain. You could also see the nimble feral goats on even the steepest cliffs, also home to breeding choughs and peregrines. In the woodland areas, look for the cuckoo or pied flycatcher. In spring, there are carpets of primroses and bluebells.

National Trust / Paul Harris

Biking and fishing

Road cyclists will find local climbs to tackle. and there are some good mountain bike routes in the area - Beddgelert village and forest route can be found from grid ref: SH 573503. You can fish for brown trout on the river Glaslyn, controlled by the Glaslyn Angling Association who can also advise on other fishing in the area. Glan Morfa trout fishery just outside Porthmadog is a 5 acre lake set in beautiful countryside and is kept well stocked with rainbow trout.

The outdoor bath and shower at Cartref, Gwynedd

Holiday cottages by Hafod y Llan Campsite 

For friends and family who would like to join your holiday, staying in a cottage, there are a number of National Trust holiday cottages near the campsite. Y Wenallt (sleeps two) and Hen Dy (sleeps 8) are on the farm right next to the site, and Cartref (sleeps two), with its copper tub on the deck, and The Chalet at Tan yr Ogof (sleeps two) are a short walk away. Craflwyn Hall (sleeps 16) and the row of stable cottages behind it, is a little closer to Bedgelert.

The Watkin Path, passing Watkin Bunkhouse, Gwynedd

Bunkhouses and bothies near Hafod y Llan Campsite 

Down the track from Hafod y Llan and right on the Watkin Path, you'll find Watkin Bunkhouse (sleeps 21), with a woodburner in the shared sitting room, bunk rooms and all the facilities you need for a walking break. There are three bothies - simple buildings for setting up camp - in the area - Beudy'r Gelli Bothy (sleeps 10), Caban Llyndy (sleeps six) and Tan y Coed Bothy (sleeps eight).

Exploring the area

A view from Dinas Emrys, Beddgelert, North Wales, looking towards a cloud-covered peak with a tree in the foreground.
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Craflwyn and Beddgelert 

Unwind amongst the wooded foothills of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon).

near Beddgelert, Gwynedd

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Ruined miner's building at Cwm Llan on Hafod Y Llan farm, Snowdonia, Wales, with clouds on the hills in the background
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The history of Hafod y Llan 

Find out about the rich history of Hafod y Llan farm in Eryri (Snowdonia), Wales starting in the 12th century.

A river fast-flowing over rocks, flanked by a wooden walkway on the left and autumnal trees on the right
Trail
Trail

Aberglaslyn, Bryn Du and Beddgelert walk 

Wales

A circular walk through ancient woodland, across mountain scenery that also goes past Gelert's grave at Beddgelert and to Aberglaslyn gorge.

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Walking
DistanceMiles: 3.5 (km: 5.6)
View of lake stretching into distance with rocky hill to on side
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Trail

Craflwyn, Hafod y Llan and Llyn Dinas walk 

Wales

Explore the wild and lonely heath and ffridd beneath Yr Aran, the lower slope of Wales' highest peak, Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon), the amazing waterfalls of Afon Cwm Llan and the stunning Llyn Dinas lake on this circular walk.

Activities
Walking
DistanceMiles: 6.5 (km: 10.4)