Mynydd Mawr Campsite
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Camp at the Land's End of Wales
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Simple clifftop farm camping at the very tip of the Llŷn, with Bardsey Island filling the view and next to no light pollution — the best stargazing pitch on the whole site. Facilities are basic, so book ahead in summer. Watch the sunset from Mynydd Mawr, then enjoy a hot chocolate back at the tent as the stars come out.
Getting there
Mynydd Mawr Campsite is in Uwchmynydd, Llŷn, Llŷn Peninsula. It's roughly 9 min (1.8 miles) from Aberdaron , and within reach of Abersoch (32 min) and Nefyn (40 min).
The nearest parking: On-site parking. Grid reference SH 145 256 — works on any OS map and doesn't need a phone signal.
Good to know
Basic facilities; book ahead in summer. Sunset from Mynydd Mawr then hot chocolate at the tent.
🌟 Best time: Dark-sky stargazing over Bardsey — around September–March (over winter).
On the map
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Staying over?
Aberdaron makes a relaxed base for exploring the area — worth staying over to catch an early start or a golden-hour finish.
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