{"id":54334,"date":"2025-04-27T08:52:14","date_gmt":"2025-04-27T08:52:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/54334\/"},"modified":"2025-04-27T08:52:14","modified_gmt":"2025-04-27T08:52:14","slug":"the-award-winning-riverside-campsite-less-than-two-hours-from-greater-manchester","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/54334\/","title":{"rendered":"The award-winning riverside campsite less than two hours from Greater Manchester"},"content":{"rendered":"

One visitor said it was the ‘nicest’ campsite they’ve ever been to\"RiversideRiverside Camping(Image: Pitchup.com)<\/p>\n

Spring marks the start of camping <\/a>season in the UK with many families planning trips away with the tent over the coming weeks.<\/p>\n

Camping is an excellent chance to immerse yourself in nature and explore a new place without forking out substantial sums of money.<\/p>\n

As we look ahead to the summer months, the website Pitchup.com has revealed its gold-rated campsites across the country.<\/p>\n

The website offers more than 3,600 sites across the UK to book, but only 26 of these have achieved \u2018gold status\u2019. It means they have achieved a full 10\/10 in the previous year\u2019s customer reviews.<\/p>\n

\"RiversideRiverside Camping(Image: Pitchup.com)<\/p>\n

Among the sites is Riverside Camping near Caernarfon, North Wales<\/a>, around a two hour drive from Manchester. The large site has pitches for tents, caravans, camper vans and lodges for those who want a more luxurious experience.<\/p>\n

As the name suggests, it is located right next to the water in a sheltered loop of the River Seiont and is surrounded by woodland for the ultimate escape to nature.<\/p>\n

The river is suitable for fishing, birdwatching, boasting and even paddling. It aslo provides a stunning backdrop to the campsite.<\/p>\n

On the doorstop of Riverside Camping are the beautiful mountains of Snowdonia, just a few minute\u2019s drive away. Or head over to Anglesey and explore its amazing beaches.<\/p>\n

\"CwmThe campsite is just a short drive away from the dramatic scenery of Snowdonia (Image: Dwalad \/ Wikimedia Commons)<\/p>\n

There\u2019s no shortage of things to do at the campsite itself, which is excellent for families.<\/p>\n

Guests can have a game of volleyball or badminton, and there\u2019s even a mini grass football pitch. A playground for kids and a mini play house ensure little ones won\u2019t be bored during your stay.<\/p>\n

Riverside Camping has an undercover picnic area should the weather change, or you can visit the on-site bistro, The Mill, which serves light lunches, snacks, wine and local ales.<\/p>\n

You can even tuck try a proper Welsh breakfast complete with laver bread.<\/p>\n

One Pitchup reviewer described it as the \u201cnicest campsite\u201d they\u2019ve ever been to. They wrote: \u201cThis is the nicest campsite we\u2019ve ever stayed at – beautifully landscaped, excellent facilities and camping by the river was a joy – we wouldn\u2019t hesitate to recommend this to anybody and will definitely be staying here again!\u201d<\/p>\n

Another said: \u201cFriendly welcome & shown around the site which was very helpful. The site is very clean, with great showers , beautiful surroundings. The kids loved the park and the river. We will definitely be returning!\u201d<\/p>\n

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