- Camping with surfing
Best campsites for surfing in Ainsdale Sand Dunes National Nature Reserve
99% (140) • 60 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds in Ainsdale Sand Dunes National Nature Reserve
Plas yn Llangoed
1. Plas yn Llangoed
94%
(72)
Beaumaris, Wales · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Camping pitches and bell tents on Anglesey Island with views across the Menai Strait to the mountains of Snowdonia
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£22
/ night
Woodman's Huts
2. Woodman's Huts
99%
(58)
Haverthwaite, England · 3 units
Beautiful handmade shepherd's huts in the heart of the picturesque South Lakes
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£135
/ night
Greener Glamping
3. Greener Glamping
100%
(6)
Corwen, Wales · 2 units
An off-grid two-yurt glamping site in the Welsh Berwyn Mountains
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£99
/ night
Pentre Du Camping Club
4. Pentre Du Camping Club
98%
(71)
Colwyn Bay, Wales · 43 units
Simply good camping with campfires allowed near Colwyn Bay
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£28
/ night
Chilled Out Adult Only Glamping
5. Chilled Out Adult Only Glamping
100%
(32)
Mouldsworth, England · 8 units
Lakeside glamping on the edge of Delemere Forest and a 10-minute train ride from Chester
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from
£96
/ night
Betws-y-Coed Bell Tent
6. Betws-y-Coed Bell Tent
100%
(2)
Betws Y Coed, Wales · 1 unit
A bell tent with a great location in Snowdonia National Park
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from
£58
/ night
Snowdonia Glamping Holidays
7. Snowdonia Glamping Holidays
100%
(14)
Betws Y Coed, Wales · 3 units
Hillside glamping in the Conwy Valley, in stylish glamping barns or a pair of luxury shepherd's huts with a wood-burning sauna.
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from
£129
/ night
The Cabins Conwy
8. The Cabins Conwy
100%
(20)
Conwy, Wales · 3 units
Eco-friendly cabins in a wild, riverside setting, with views of the Carneddau Mountains
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from
£115
/ night
Hollow Oak Glamping
9. Hollow Oak Glamping
100%
(42)
Abergele, Wales · 2 units
Handcrafted huts on a working farm, 10 minutes from the coast and 30 minutes from Snowdonia National Park
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from
£123
/ night
99% (140) • 60 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds in Ainsdale Sand Dunes National Nature Reserve
Plas yn Llangoed
1. Plas yn Llangoed
94%
(72)
Beaumaris, Wales · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Camping pitches and bell tents on Anglesey Island with views across the Menai Strait to the mountains of Snowdonia
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£22
/ night
Woodman's Huts
2. Woodman's Huts
99%
(58)
Haverthwaite, England · 3 units
Beautiful handmade shepherd's huts in the heart of the picturesque South Lakes
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£135
/ night
Greener Glamping
3. Greener Glamping
100%
(6)
Corwen, Wales · 2 units
An off-grid two-yurt glamping site in the Welsh Berwyn Mountains
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£99
/ night
Pentre Du Camping Club
4. Pentre Du Camping Club
98%
(71)
Colwyn Bay, Wales · 43 units
Simply good camping with campfires allowed near Colwyn Bay
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£28
/ night
Chilled Out Adult Only Glamping
5. Chilled Out Adult Only Glamping
100%
(32)
Mouldsworth, England · 8 units
Lakeside glamping on the edge of Delemere Forest and a 10-minute train ride from Chester
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from
£96
/ night
Betws-y-Coed Bell Tent
6. Betws-y-Coed Bell Tent
100%
(2)
Betws Y Coed, Wales · 1 unit
A bell tent with a great location in Snowdonia National Park
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from
£58
/ night
Snowdonia Glamping Holidays
7. Snowdonia Glamping Holidays
100%
(14)
Betws Y Coed, Wales · 3 units
Hillside glamping in the Conwy Valley, in stylish glamping barns or a pair of luxury shepherd's huts with a wood-burning sauna.
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from
£129
/ night
The Cabins Conwy
8. The Cabins Conwy
100%
(20)
Conwy, Wales · 3 units
Eco-friendly cabins in a wild, riverside setting, with views of the Carneddau Mountains
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from
£115
/ night
Hollow Oak Glamping
9. Hollow Oak Glamping
100%
(42)
Abergele, Wales · 2 units
Handcrafted huts on a working farm, 10 minutes from the coast and 30 minutes from Snowdonia National Park
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from
£123
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Patrick
September 2025
Tent
With kids
Another wonderful trip to this site. This was our second trip here in a few weeks. It is very handy for Colwyn Bay and Llandudno. The site itself is peaceful, the facilities are well maintained and the hosts are very friendly.
We had another couple of fun nights with a campfire roaring and loads of safe space for the kids to run around and play.
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Dariusz
September 2025
Tent
With pets
lovely place, lovely hosts, highly recommend, I was there several times and definitely will get back again
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almudena
August 2025
Tent
With kids
Camping at Emily’s land was a fantastic experience. Emily and her team were welcoming, kind and friendly. The facilities are amazing, clean, well looked after and eco-friendly. I throughly recommend everyone to go and experience it for themselves, it won’t disappoint.
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Gale
August 2025
With kids
The chicken hut was very cosy and also had all the mod cons. The view was lovely and the location was great base to explore north wales. We had a tour of the farm and it was clear how much the owners care about the animals.
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Patrick
August 2025
Tent
With kids
This was a delightful, family friends, peaceful and fun place to stay,
The hosts are wonderfully welcoming, and our children loved being here as much as we did.
We spent every evening enjoying the campfire.
We were reccomended a lovely walk up the hill where the sunset was beautiful.
Facilities are great, clean and well kept.
We will definitely return.
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Katy
August 2025
Tent
With pets
Lovely campsite - peaceful, well-maintained, and welcoming. The facilities are simple but some of the cleanest I’ve come across while camping! The quiet location meant that our second night was blessed with a stunning view of the stars. Would return, would recommend.
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Emma
August 2025
Tent
With kids
It was our first time camping and received a lovely warm welcome by the host. The views were beautiful and there was lots to do in the area. Would definitely recommend
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Ben
August 2025
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Anna
August 2025
Tent
With pets
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This campsite is absolutely wonderful! It’s the perfect base for exploring the area, with breathtaking views all around. The owners are so friendly and welcoming, and I’ve never felt as safe on a campsite as I did here. The toilets are spotless, the showers are hot, and the overall hygiene is excellent. We’re already looking forward to coming back this weekend
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Kathryn
August 2025
2 nights at Chilled Out Adult Only Glamping
Had an incredible few days at lloyds meadow, my husband did some fishing while I relaxed and crocheted, the campsite was clean and quiet, we even caught the meteor shower on Tuesday evening along with the northern lights. Sarah was an incredible host, always checking we had everything we needed, and very friendly.
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Peter
August 2025
Weekend Trip to Greener Glamping
Staying in the yurt was the perfect way to end our Snowdon adventure – warm, cozy, and full of character. After a day of climbing, it felt amazing to relax in such a unique place, surrounded by nature and good vibes.
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Kinga
August 2025
Tent
With pets
Highly recommended, not only a beautiful place but also very friendly host, who takes time to greet and speak to the visitors. Great facilities, nice set up with the fire pits I would definitely go again! Thank you x
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Steve
August 2025
Tent
We had a great time camping in Beaumaris. Beautiful scenery, excellent facilities and Emily was a very generous host. Thank you!
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Sophie
July 2025
Tent
With kids
We absolutely loved this campsite, such a lovely space, with lots of room between tents. Clean toilets and hot showers. We had many a happy evening around the firepit as a family. It is a very relaxed, kid friendly site. Only a short drive to some lovely beaches, Great Orme, Conwy Castle and more! The hosts are wonderfully kind people, great with recommendations, freezing our ice packs and even jump starting our car! Highly recommend this site, we will definitely be returning. Thank you for a great family holiday.
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paras1980
July 2025
Tent
With kids
We had an amazing family holiday at this beautiful campsite. Loved sitting around the campfire in the evening, tents really well spaced out. Clean hot showers and toilets. Hidden gem, secluded and a great base with a short car journey to lots of lovely beaches, Conwy Castle, Great Orme and so much more. The hosts, are wonderfully friendly and very kind and helpful, gave us lots of great recommendations, froze our ice packs and even jump started our car, which we very much appreciated! We highly recommend this campsite and will definitely be returning. Thank you.
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Jonathan
July 2025
Tent
Lovely spot.
Great facilities, all clean and working perfectly.
Lots of room between pitches so you don't feel on top of one another.
The camp fires are a lovely additional touch too.
Would definitely stay here again in the future!
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Reece
July 2025
4 m Class B
Beautiful setup! The facilities were fantastic. Really enjoyed sitting by the fire pit for the evening and the onsite fridges are great. Views were also amazing
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Jennifer
July 2025
Tent
With kids
Wonderful friendly welcome.
Toilets were clean and tidy.
Sink area was clean and well maintained.
Showers were hot and amazing pressure.
Campfires were available.
Dog friendly.
Kid friendly.
Close to local beaches, hikes and more.
Would highly recommend.
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Justas
June 2025
Tent
With kids
Amazing camping site. I was second time . Highly recommended.
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Antony
June 2025
Tent
With kids
Great site we loved it. Location and facilities all fantastic.
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Best campsites for surfing in Ainsdale Sand Dunes National Nature Reserve guide
Where to go
Sefton Coast
Reaching from Crossens near Southport 21 miles down to Crosby on the edge of Merseyside, Sefton Coast is one of the UK’s most important sandy coastlines. The unbroken, gold-brown beachfront and epic dunes behind, containing 40% of the nationally rare dune slack habitat, make this area special—and it’s all linked by coastal trail. Camping on the coast is difficult, but small-scale campsites can be found just a short way from the water.
Leeds & Liverpool Canal
This fully navigable 127-mile waterway between Liverpool and Leeds pulls off engineering feats a-plenty—negotiating the steep contours of the Pennines, for example—but just as it provides excellent narrow-boating, walking, and cycling, the canal’s camping possibilities are also impressive. The canal loops to within seven miles east of Ainsdale Sands near Downholland—look out for farm glamping near Lathom for a sleep in a fully furnished bell tent.
Ribble Estuary
North of Crossens and about five miles northeast of Ainsdale Sand Dunes NNR, the sand merges into the marsh and mudflats of the Ribble Estuary, one of England’s largest saltmarshes. Over half the estuary is protected as an NNR, and its south side has the best camping. It’s a brilliant area for wildlife-watching, especially for wildfowl.
West Pennine Moors
A locally popular but nationally little-known chunk of stark moorland, the West Pennine Moors swoop east of Chorley, 25 miles east of Ainsdale Sand Dunes. The handiest parts of this outdoor playground are Anglezarke and Rivington Moors, where two long reservoirs divide the higher ground from the conurbation to the west. The region offers great contrasts with the Ainsdale area’s flat, sandy coastscape, as well as charming campsites with several hiking routes into the wilder terrain beyond.