Environmentally and socially sound camping is on offer at Felin Uchaf Meadow Camping in the glorious surroundings of the Llŷn Peninsula. This arm of land that stretches out to sea from the north west of Snowdonia is such a beautiful place to holiday that in summer it can get rather busy – but you won’t know that out here. Just a couple of miles inland from the tip of Llŷn, Felin Uchaf is a former farm that’s now home to an eco-friendly cultural centre that’s run as a social enterprise. It has an organic garden, a cafe, a craft shop and a meadow for folk to camp in. It’s within easy reach of the sandy beaches that make Llŷn so popular but the countryside location and the vibe of the site mean that almost everyone who comes offers a similar review. It’s peaceful, beautiful and natural. Some might say it's delightful too.
It’ll suit campers who like things wild and organic rather than those who like neat lines, freshly mown lawns and clinical facilities. Here, your pitch is in a meadow, your toilet is composting and your showers, though hot, are rustic and semi open air. The campsite, and the centre in general, tends to attract like-minded people and if you’re in the mood to socialise there are plenty of ways to do so. The communal campfire is one, twice-weekly storytelling events, volunteer days in the garden and summer craft workshops are others.
If you’re not feeling sociable, that’s okay as well. There are more than 40 acres on site with woodland walks and nature trails to follow so there’s plenty of space for everyone – and lots to tempt you further afield too. The coastal path offers walks all around the peninsula and your hosts are more than happy to offer advice on quieter coves and countryside walks. The popular village of Aberdaron is less than four miles away where you can hire kayaks or head off on a boat trip to Bardsey Island. It’s not much further to surfer’s favourite, Porth Neigwl, and the more bustling village of Abersoch with its eateries, amenities and watersports is only 10 miles away.