Pitch and Hike
4.9 /5
Please note that this site doesn't provide showers and so guests must bring their own facilities if required.
Nestled in the heart of the Snowdonia National Park, Pitch and Hike is the perfect small and peaceful campsite for walkers and cyclists. Get away from the hustle and bustle of city life and unwind. This site has grass pitches for tents tucked away in a woodland area. Walk directly from the site, snooze in a hammock, sit around the firepit to just look up at the stars, in one UK's few dark sky reserves.
Located in the heart of the Snowdonia National Park, great for hiking and cycling
Back to basics, vehicle free site, great for stargazing with fire pits for hire
Situated just 15 minutes from a pub and a 15 minute drive to Rhaeadr Ewynnol Swallow Falls Waterfall
About Pitch and Hike
This picturesque, back to basics site is hidden away in the hills and is a must for hikers cyclists and climbers who are looking to base themselves in the Snowdonia National Park. The site is also the perfect retreat for the less energetic if you just want to relax. Immerse yourself in the wildlife and scenery or toast a marshmallow on a firepit and look up at the stars. The site provides non electric grass tent pitches in a beautiful woodland area. Hammocks are also available to rent onsite for a true camping experience. Being centrally placed, the site provides easy access to all the main mountain ranges, the Snowdonia Slate Trail and major gravel trails. This site is truly the ultimate location for explorers and hikers. Only hired fire pits are available on site. Sorry dogs are not permitted, so please leave your four-legged friends at home. Please note, that there is no parking onsite, there is an option to park at the Tyn y Coed pub for £10, or there are good public transport links nearby.
The site is closed from 24th January to 21st March.
There are 12 accommodation options on-site
Bookable pitches and accommodation options
10 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches
Max 4 people
Grass pitches without electric, suitable for tents only. No vehicles are permitted on site.
2 x Large Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches
Max 4 people
Larger pitches without electric for tents only. No vehicles are permitted on site.
Site tariff
Things to do on site and in the Betws-Y-Coed area
Hike to the Yr Wyddfa mountain peak (20 minutes), the highest peak in the Snowdonia National Park standing at over 3000 feet. This isn't for your average hiker but the views at the top are breathtaking.
The Village of Bangor is just 30 minutes away. Visit Penrhyn Castle known for its history and architecture or walk down Garth Pier for great views of the coast.
If that isn't enough the National Slate Museum is just 25 minutes from the site. Take a trip into the past and learn more about the country's rich history.
Other nearby attractions include:
- Gwydir Forest Park (10 minutes)
- Rhaeadr Ewynnol Swallow Falls Waterfall (10 minutes)
- Dolwyddelan Castle (15 minutes)
- Zip World Fforest (15 minutes)
- Glyder Fawr (25 minutes)
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