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Shell Island Camp Site
Shell Island
Llanbedr
Gwynedd (Browse area)
LL45 2PJ
Tel: 01341 241453
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Pitches: 800
Open: 08/04/2026 to 11/09/2026
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 Tent Pitches |
 No Caravans |
 Motorhome Pitches |
 Small Campervans |
 No Glamping Units |
 No Statics for Hire |
 No Statics for Sale |
 No Seasonal Pitches |
 No Electric Hookups |
 No Hardstandings |
 No Fully Serviced Pitches |
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| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
 Not Members Only |
 No Rallies |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
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| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Hot Showers |
 No Washing Up Area |
 No Bathroom |
 No Baby Changing |
 Laundry On Site |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
 Gas Exchange |
 Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 No Freezer / Fridge |
 No Motorhome Point |
 Wifi Access |
 Shop On Site |
 Bar On Site |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway On Site |
| Activities |
 Kids Playground |
 TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 Evening Entertainment |
 Fishing On Site |
 Wild Swimming On Site |
 No Indoor Pool |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 Horse Riding <5 miles |
 No Cycle Hire |
 No Golf |
 No Tennis |
 Beach On Site |
 Watersports On Site |
 No Boat Launch |
| Other Features |
 Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 Campfires Allowed |
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 Coastside Pitches |
 Public Transport <5 miles |
 Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access |
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| Date of Visit: August 2025 |
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| Nights stayed: 7 |
Travelling as: Mature couple |
| Reviewer: Tomog1 |
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 Shell island is a great site an has improved as the years go on. The facilities on site are all great you can buy everything on site that you need if you do forget anything.
Showers and toilets are cleaned throughout the day. The on site mini supermarket has a very good selection of goods the gift shop has some nice bits and bobs and the camping shop can also be very handy.
The cafe/restaurant an pizza shops are all very good quality an reasonable costs. They have recently added a little coffee shop/cafe by the harbour which is also a very nice treat.
It can be hard to find a nice flat pitch but with a good drive around you will normally find a nice spot. It has a very nice beach to walk along.
The atmosphere there always seems very friendly and the people are in general are very helpful to anyone who does need help of any sort. 
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| Date of Visit: July 2025 |
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| Nights stayed: 3 |
Travelling as: With friends |
| Reviewer: Tekoa80 |
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Lovely spacious site with various places to pitch - large fields, sea views, woodland areas.
Wasn't too busy despite being booked out (although the shop/café area gets busy).
Beautiful, sandy beach with views across to Abersoch, Phwelli etc on one side, and Snowdonia on the other. )
Plenty of toilet blocks and water pipes dotted around.
Some of the toilets didn't have hot water or mirrors.
£10 to charge a power pack is a bit extortionate.
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| Date of Visit: July 2023 |
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| Nights stayed: 2 |
Travelling as: Group |
| Reviewer: Tracezeus |
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Love the location of this campsite with fabulous views,
Amazing sunsets, long sandy beaches and great facilities,
Lots of places to pitch your tent and dog friendly section of beach.
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| Date of Visit: July 2023 |
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| Nights stayed: 3 |
Travelling as: Solo traveller |
| Reviewer: 1608theowens |
9 reviews from this member |
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Booked Shell as I had been before a bit apprehensive as I hadn't Off Gridded before.
On arrival on a very windy morning I went to reception where I was greeted by enthusiastic and polite staff. Told I could pitch where I liked as long as I was 15 metres away from anyone I didn't know.
The site is huge and surrounded by amazing scenery from beaches, mountains and Harlech castle.
The site has a reasonably priced market, outdoor shop and gift shop.
The bar was cosy with a large outdoor seated and play area.
The food bar was plentiful and again reasonably priced.
There is a single large shower block which can be a trek depending where you are set up but several toilet blocks dotted around.
You are not far from other great pubs, towns and villages which are well worth seeing between tides
For me this is a must visit if you are tenter, motorhomer or campervanner. You won't be disappointed.
I'm going back
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| Date of Visit: May 2023 |
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| Nights stayed: 3 |
Travelling as: Family with young children |
| Reviewer: Oneinaminion |
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Was an amazing holiday shop is reasonably priced and the area is beautiful toilets are everywhere
There was a queue for showers but that's to be expected
Everything was clean and toilets get cleaned regularly
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Glanllyn is situated on the shore of Lake Bala in Wales. 16 acres of natural parkland and spectacular views of nearby hills and mountains make it an idyllic spot to pitch a caravan, motorhome, tent or campervan with level grass or hardstanding pitches. For water sports enthusiasts there is a private shingle beach with easy launching area for windsurfing, sailing, kayaking, fishing and paddle boarding. Camp shop, wifi, laundrette, excellent heated toilet & shower facilities. The market town of Bala is 3 miles away with plenty of small shops, pubs & retaurants, cinema and a leisure centre. Find out more here
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Date of Visit: May 2023  |
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| Nights stayed: 6 |
Travelling as: Retired couple |
| Reviewer: Jaynem |
1 review from this member |
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Absolutely beautiful place
Everyone very friendly and helpful
Shop was well equipped for everyone's needs
Will definitely be back and to finish our week off saw the dolphin 🐬 it was so amazing
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| Date of Visit: May 2023 |
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| Nights stayed: 1 |
Travelling as: Solo traveller |
| Reviewer: LEO02 |
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Have been on loads of sites, and this one is one of the best.
Pitch where you like, superb views, and superb facilities.
Keen prices, campfires encouraged and a 15 m policy between units.
Best of all - no caravans.
You have to try shell island at least once in your lifetime.
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| Date of Visit: August 2022 |
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| Nights stayed: 2 |
Travelling as: With friends |
| Reviewer: Julie6 |
1 review from this member |
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Absolutely nothing to not like on this site
Fully stocked shop.
Useful camping supplies shop.
Bar and Cafe/Restaurant.
Plenty of showers/toilets.
Not crowded enough room between campers.
And a fantastic scenery from every angle.
Very friendly/helpful staff
We did have fantastic weather.
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| Date of Visit: July 2022 |
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| Nights stayed: 5 |
Travelling as: Family with older children |
| Reviewer: Martin131166 |
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We've been coming for 20 years. Now the kids have left school, we come outside of school holidays.
Much quieter, and peaceful.
The island has things for people of all ages, and the dog loves it.
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| Date of Visit: July 2022 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Nights stayed: 3 |
Travelling as: Mature couple |
| Reviewer: Karibu66 |
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I love the freedom of Shell Island, its vast amount of walks, beautiful scenery and mountain views.
The cleanliness of their showers and toilets.
It's outside drinking area and dog friendly walks.
It definitely deserves 5*
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Glanllyn is situated on the shore of Lake Bala in Wales. 16 acres of natural parkland and spectacular views of nearby hills and mountains make it an idyllic spot to pitch a caravan, motorhome, tent or campervan with level grass or hardstanding pitches. For water sports enthusiasts there is a private shingle beach with easy launching area for windsurfing, sailing, kayaking, fishing and paddle boarding. Camp shop, wifi, laundrette, excellent heated toilet & shower facilities. The market town of Bala is 3 miles away with plenty of small shops, pubs & retaurants, cinema and a leisure centre. Find out more here
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| Date of Visit: August 2021 |
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| Nights stayed: 5 |
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| Reviewer: Keithc63 |
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Again a great time
Fortunately the weather was Perfect
So much to do, fishing, crabbing, eating, drinking, lazing about,
Been coming Here for Over 40 years when all there was, was a check in at the House/shop and the little Beach shed next to the telephone box / wishing well.
For the Size of the camp site it is well Maintained. Usually clean,
The shop is well stocked, not over priced really.
The Bar/tavern ( unfortunately due to covid restrictions, TV room was closed so unable to watch the Football. )
Everyone we met outside in temp Marquee was friendly and happy to have a bit of banter about the footie "Man Utd vs Wolves "
Cant wait for 2022 season. When Hopefully all restrictions are lifted, and back to normal
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| Date of Visit: July 2021 |
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| Nights stayed: 3 |
Travelling as: With friends |
| Reviewer: BatNan6 |
1 review from this member |
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What can I say about beautiful Shell Island. Something for all ages.
Beaches, woods, sand dunes, sea fishing, nice club with food and entertainment.
If you haven’t experienced this land of honey, then put it on the bucket list ❤️
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| Date of Visit: July 2021 |
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| Nights stayed: 5 |
Travelling as: Family with older children |
| Reviewer: Martin131166 |
14 reviews from this member |
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Lovely site with something for everyone.
Great views, lovely beaches,
Some great places to pitch.
The bar/tavern was covid restricted, so table service under the big marquee, staff worked hard and very pleasant and polite.
Shop is reasonable priced all things considered, burgers and bacon were pretty expensive but of a very good quality.
Camp shop is quite dear.
We went sea fishing, on the western flyer (the islands own boat), fantastic trip, we even had dolphins swimming next to us.
The staff at reception and the lads on the gate are first rate, and quite undervalued by the customers.
This year they had recycling bins, which is great,
BUT people used them as bins for normal rubbish, rather than the skip right next to it?
That's what let's the place down, the visitors.
As with everywhere, 90% are great, the rest are only interested in themselves (it's worse at weekends, which is why we only go Sunday to Friday)
We've been coming for nearly 20 years, and will still come, it's just a shame about the idiots.
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| Date of Visit: July 2021 |
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| Nights stayed: 7 |
Travelling as: Family with young children |
| Reviewer: Ilikepie |
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Love it here, been coming since 2009, choose your own pitch (but choose wisely) couple of nights got a bit loud but security were on to those with radios After 10.
Staff friendly and helpful, camp, souvenir and supermarket on site. Tavern serves a lovely pint of Erdinger which can be enjoyed outside.
Facilities were mostly clean (it's a large place so they have a lot to keep clean). But of course the main reason to go here is the beach.
My two girls loved it. Oh grab yourself an ice cream from the souvenir shop.
Will return again and again.
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| Date of Visit: May 2021 |
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| Nights stayed: 4 |
Travelling as: Extended family |
| Reviewer: Lizfle |
1 review from this member |
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Amazing time as always Covid rules in force and managed well.
Can't wait to go back.
Toilets and showers immaculate each time we used them. Staff very friendly and helpful.
What more can I say but we had a brilliant time first time away in 16 months.
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