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Can you wild camp on Shell Island?

Shell Island is truly a camping phenomenon. The whole place has been preserved in a wild and relatively undeveloped state and lucky campers can choose to pitch wherever they want over a whole 330 of its 460 acres. Nowhere else in Wales gives you such freedom to camp wherever you like.

Where can I camp at Shell Island?

camping sites near Shell Island

  • Shell Island 9.3.
  • Sarnfaen Farm Camping & Touring Park 8.8.
  • Nantcol Waterfalls Snowdonia 8.6.
  • Dyffryn Seaside Estate 8.3.
  • Moelfre View Caravan Park Talybont Barmouth 8.4.
  • The Mill Llanbedr Camping and Caravans 8.
  • Merthyr Farm Campsite 8.2.
  • Tyddyn Goronwy Camping Park 7.7.

Is Shell Island open for camping?

Site now open There is now a COVID 19 information section on the website and attached to all booking confirmations which you must read, as this will state and be updated with any onsite changes and covid regulations given by the Welsh Government or the World Health Organisation.

Are campervans allowed on Shell Island?

Shell Island is on the west coast of Wales about 7 miles north of Barmouth. There is a road leading to there that you drive on, but at certain high tides the sea covers the road. No caravans are allowed, just tents and motorhomes (I have no idea why).

Can I visit Shell Island?

Daily Visitors Admission Charges 2021 If you fancy visiting Shell Island, but don’t want to camp, you still can. We open for day visits at 8am until 8pm (tide dependant), so you will have plenty of time to explore, enjoy and relax. When the Camp site goes full, day visits close due to health and safety.

Is Shell Island closing down?

The owners of one of Europe’s largest campsites say they have made “the hardest decision ever” to not reopen this summer. Shell Island at Llanbedr, near Harlech in Gwynedd, will stay shut until 2021. The owners said the decision will give them time to prepare to reopen Shell Island “even safer than pre-Covid” in 2021.

Is there a pub on Shell Island?

The outside area situated next to the kids play ground allows you to keep an eye on your children while they play or simply take in some of the stunning views of the Snowdonia National Park. The Tavern Bar also can off sell you a good selection of beers, wines and spirits to be consumed away from the bar area.

Will Shell Island be open in 2021?

How much does it cost to go to Shell Island?

Adults fares are $16.95, children 12 and under are cost $8.95 (infants ride free).

Is Shell Island worth visiting?

Shell Island is part of the St. Andrew’s State Park and can only be accessed by boat. The state park runs a shuttle boat from the park to the island.

How big is Shell Island in North Wales?

Situated in North Wales with over 450 acres, of which 300 acres are available for camping, Shell Island has developed into one of the largest camping sites in Europe.

Which is the largest campsite in North Wales?

Online weather station for Shell Island link https://www.wunderground.com/dashboard/pws/ILLANBED2 Based in North Wales and boasting stunning views of the unspoilt Welsh countryside, including Cardigan Bay and the Snowdonia National Park, Shell Island is one of Europe’s largest Campsites.

Where are the camping facilities on Shell Island?

Shell Island has most of its’ facilities centrally located in the middle of the Island behind the leisure complex. Our newly refurbished toilet block hold everything you need for the perfect family camping experience.

Which is the biggest camping site in the UK?

Camping on Shell Island. There are some 300 acres of land allocated to camping. This makes SHELL ISLAND the biggest camp site in the UK, and one of the biggest camping sites in Europe.