Llyn y Gader is a small circular lake near the village of Rhyd Ddu in Eryri (Snowdonia). The Lon Gwyrfai trail passes along the western side, and is one of the highlights of that route. The remains of the Llyn y Gader slate quarries can be seen on the south-western shores of Llyn y Gader. …
Llyn Llywelyn is a small lake in Beddgelert Forest. It has been enlarged into a reservoir by the addition of a low dam which can be walked across. Llyn Llywelyn feeds the Afon Hafod Ruffydd-Isaf which subsequently drains into the Afon Colwyn and finally the Afon Glaslyn.
Llyn Crafnant is a small lake near Trefriw in Eryri / Snowdonia., North Wales. It is found in the Gwydr Forest area of the Eryri/ Snowdonia National park. The lake is a popular trout fishing location as well as having a pleasant, albeit short walk around it’s perimeter. There’s a café Llyn Crafnant Lakeside Café, …
Twll Du, or the Devil’s Kitchen is an impressive cleft in the crags high above Cwm Idwal. While the cleft itself should be avoided, a good path leads directly towards it before veering around it and to Llyn y Cwn. Twll Du translates to the Black Hole from welsh, and no explanation is needed why! …
At 70m deep, Llyn Cowlyd is the deepest lake in Snowdonia and North Wales and is around 3km long. However that is around 14m deeper than it would have been naturally, as the water’s surface has been artificially raised. Llyn Cowlyd nestles in the eastern Carneddau between Creigiau Gleision and Pen Llithrig y Wrach between …
The spectacular waterfall of An Steall Bàn can be found high up Glen Nevis, nestled between the Mamores and the bulk of Ben Nevis. At 120m in height, it is the second highest single drop waterfall in Scotland and the United Kingdom (the highest waterfall in Scotland at 201m being Eas a’ Chual Aluinn. It …
Place Fell, Due to the undulating land there are quite a few sheltered hollows to get out of the wind. Excellent view Eastwards for sunrise and the Westwards one is not too bad either!
A col isn’t the ideal camping spot in windy conditions, but provides the views without ascending to a summit as well as the availability of water. This spot is just off the Pony Track, and is an excellent viewpoint. You need to descend slightly for water, and we struggled during a dry spell, so carry …
Nestling far beneath the summit of Cader Idris (Penygadair) makes this one of the more scenic wild camps in Snowdonia.
Nestling in the middle of the Rhinogydd, this is the prime half way spot on a traverse of the Rhinogydd hills.
Llyn Morwynion is a picturesque wild camp in the middle of the rugged Rhinogydd. It’s a bit of a clamber to get to from what is known as a ‘path’ in this area, but well worth it. Plenty of camping spots, water and a view!
This lake nestles in the Rhinogydd Badlands, and has a small flat area towards the nothernmost point. The selling point for camping here is the feeling of remoteness, even though you’ll still hear motorbikes on the A470 as it’s barely 5km away.
A tiny lake just south of Moel Ysgyfarnogod that makes for a secluded wild camp. You’ll need to scout about to find a decent flat area though.
Llyn yr Adar in the Moelwynion is one of the spots I’ve camped in the most often, but it’s unfortunately quite popular as the image above shows. Being located just off Cnicht, it’s a prime spot with plenty of room and a good water supply.
Excellent little spot on Snowdon South Ridge with views, water and a decent flat pitch. We’ve posted an in-depth article on how we got along on this wild camp – Anatomy of a Summer Wild Camp.
Flat grassy area on the East side of the West Okement River near Sandy Ford ( out of). Nestled in the valley with the steep climb up to Kitty Tor to the West, Dinger to to the East and Lints Tor to the South. Good views of the valley looking toward Black-a-Tor Copse.
Flat and dry grassy area below Steeperton Tor with views of Taw Marsh. Sheltered from wind and close proximity to fresh water ( River Taw).
Another easy to get to wild camp in the Carneddau with the route up via Aber Falls making it all the more special. Ideal spot to start off a weekend exploring the Carneddau.
A quiet spot in the North Carneddau that’s ideal for a late start on a Friday night. Great views and a water source nearby makes this a good compromise. Excellent spot for exploring the Carneddau on the following morning.
This is a classic wild camping location nestled between two small upland lakes. The spot itself is flat, but popular.
Above the waterfall on the East side of the river high on a flat grassy area. The old Blowing House (Rems of) are across the river in a NW direction.
On top of the Hill next to the outcrop. Within the Okehampton range danger areas so check firing times beforehand. Alternative spots to pitch in the vicinity of the Tor or drop down the north side to a flat area closer to the water sources or flat spot close to Sandy Ford (West Okement River).
