Wales · Road trip
North Wales
Distance
220 miles
Suggested duration
4–6 days
Best time to go
April to June, September
North Wales packs an enormous amount into a small area: Eryri's passes, the Llŷn Peninsula's beaches and the slate landscape around Blaenau Ffestiniog, all within an hour of each other.
It is also tight. Height and width restrictions matter here more than almost anywhere else in Britain.
The route
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4 overnight stops
111 miles of driving legs
Overnight stops
- 01
Betws-y-Coed
Good base for the passes; sites fill fast at weekends.
- 02
Llanberis
Walk-in access to Snowdon paths, level pitches.
- 03
Aberdaron
End-of-the-road feel at the tip of the Llŷn.
- 04
Barmouth
Estuary views and an easy overnight before heading home.
Highlights
- Llanberis Pass at first light
- The slate cathedral quarries above Blaenau Ffestiniog
- Whistling Sands on the Llŷn
- Pontcysyllte Aqueduct on the way in or out
Practical information
- Several passes have 7.5t and width limits — check before committing a coachbuilt.
- Parking in Eryri is pay-and-display and full by 9am in summer.
- Welsh Water taps at most sites; refill before heading onto the peninsula.
Connectivity
- Valleys block signal completely; expect dead spots between Capel Curig and Beddgelert.
- Campsite Wi-Fi is generally poor. Treat it as a bonus, not a plan.