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Title: Wild Camping in North Wales [Anglesey]
Post by: Rheba on 14:41:13, 14/05/19
Hi all my name is Rebecca, hi  :-*


recently 'wild camped' near Llanddonna beach in anglesey. If you didn't know of this location it has free overnight parking, toilets that close at 5pm and a small shop open until 4pm. It's a large beach with grassland and trees nearby for camping. The lady in the shop explained to me she's happy for campers but to leave no mess and keep noise levels down for the overnight fishermen.


This is probably a well known location but thought I'd post a topic about it as I need suggestions of other places to camp in anglesey. I live in north wales but rely on public transport so any suggestions near bus routes would be very ideal as I don't camp for the hikes rather I hike for the camp  ;D    



Also has anyone ever camped near to Llyn Alaw? I'd hate to trek all the way there to find there's nowhere to pitch.



Title: Re: Wild Camping in North Wales [Anglesey]
Post by: fernman on 19:29:29, 19/05/19
Hi Rebecca and welcome to the forum.

I have no experience of walking or wild campling on Anglesey but I do have a bit of experience of wild camping in the Snowdonia area, and as I am not getting any younger my walks and wild camps are becoming at low-to-mid levels as opposed to away from it all up in the heights. Consequently I am more often looking for somewhere to pitch in areas with cottages, farmhouses and grazed pastures.

Nevertheless, there are always rough, ungrazed spots where you can hide yourself away without anyone knowing you are there. Behind a wall, or a ruined building, behind a slight rise in the land, that sort of thing, but I don't mean literally behind them, you just need something in the line of vision between you and watchful humans. The other side of trees or bracken would do as well.

What I think you need to avoid most is pitching in any grazed field, which I suspect any farmer would react angrily to. What you need to try and find out about Llyn Alaw is whether there's any dry land around it, as so many Welsh lakes turn out to have boggy surrounds.

I write this having just returned from a trip to north Wales, the most recent of many over the years, where camp #1 was behind a high wall next to a footpath, #2 was in view but on a bit of rough land next to sheep pastures where I am sure no-one would have objected, and #3 was 100m from a track and hidden by trees and shrubs. You might have heard  of the "arrive late and leave early" advice, well that doesn't apply to me, I arrive around 18:30 (it's light till 21:00 in north Wales at the moment) and I don't get up before 07:00 and take hours before I depart. In the event, I saw absolutely no-one at each site.
 
Title: Re: Wild Camping in North Wales [Anglesey]
Post by: fernman on 17:37:08, 30/05/19
Thank you, fernman.

Aw, that's all right, Rebecca, don't mention it.
Title: Re: Wild Camping in North Wales [Anglesey]
Post by: DeltaTango on 23:47:28, 25/12/20
Hi, Fernman. Whilst the original poster appeared not to appreciate your excellent reply to her query, I have found your advice very useful indeed. Regards, DeltaTango.
Title: Re: Wild Camping in North Wales [Anglesey]
Post by: fernman on 09:26:48, 26/12/20
Thank you DT. That sarcastic reply was made at a time when we kept having new members joining the forum to ask questions and never coming back after people had posted answers.

Welcome to the forum and I hope you'll stick around!
Title: Re: Wild Camping in North Wales [Anglesey]
Post by: DeltaTango on 14:18:05, 26/12/20
Hi, Fernman. Yes, I understood the spirit in which it was presented.


Thanks for your welcome! I've recently relocated to Ynys Mon (Anglesey) from London, and have been thoroughly enjoying all that this beautiful island has to offer. I've not yet tried wild camping here, but have a few sites in mind.


Season's greetings, etc.
Title: Re: Wild Camping in North Wales [Anglesey]
Post by: Zizag on 17:40:41, 29/12/20
Greetings from North Cheshire .
Delta Tango.
Ive camped on a lot of Campsites ,Whilst doing the Anglesey Coastal Path .
(Had at least 2 choices to stay at end of the day)
Some where quite basic .
I did have a plan If I had to Wild Camp .
The closest was When Llanbadrig Vinyards near (Caemas  Bay )very very basic was closed .
But a Kind person let me camp in his garden .
I did spot possible Wild Camp spots at Newborough Forest , Penmon , and in the remote hilly Holy Island .





Title: Re: Wild Camping in North Wales [Anglesey]
Post by: DeltaTango on 00:22:17, 30/12/20
Hi, Zigzag, thanks for the suggestions. I'll have a look at campsites along the coastal path. I've not heard of the Llanbadrig Vineyard, but I know the area you're talking about. There's an Medieval church there which has a stunning view overlooking the sea. Yes, I agree that Newborough Forest probably has options, and I'd love to try an evening on Ynys Llanddwyn. Also, Penmon is a good suggestion. Regards.
Title: Re: Wild Camping in North Wales [Anglesey]
Post by: Zizag on 13:06:59, 30/12/20
Hello Delta Tango .
If you go on UK Campsite.co.uk
You will see a list of all the Campsites on Anglesey
And my reviews of all  the sites I stayed on .
Title: Re: Wild Camping in North Wales [Anglesey]
Post by: richardh1905 on 20:08:05, 30/12/20
Llanddwyn is a magical spot.
Title: Re: Wild Camping in North Wales [Anglesey]
Post by: Zizag on 16:44:31, 31/12/20
Llanddwyn is a magical spot.
Title: Re: Wild Camping in North Wales [Anglesey]
Post by: Zizag on 17:09:34, 31/12/20
I agree, and may I add
Llanddwyn is a Beautiful Island ,a Hidden gem
A Mystical Spiritual place .
Having walked around It on many visits to Anglesey .
*( Beware Check the tide times)
It never ceases to amaze me .
What you see and find like the Pilot cottages and the Cannon on display .
Twr Bach and Twr Mawr the lighthouses .
The Large Celtic cross ,and the ruins of the Chapel of Saint Dwynwen and the Story of Lovers Isle .
The pathways trails  and coves and lovely beach's
With stunning views across towards Abermenai ,Newborough Warren .
And Caernarfon Bay of  the view of Snowdonia in the distance .
Is one of the Best places I have visited .