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Thankyou to all those who gave us such encouraging comments about Shell Island when we were thinking of backing out and trying somewhere else. we did go and of course thoroughly enjoyed ourselves!

We camped at the side of the estuary as it seemed more sheltered and it was quite breezy when we arrived. And what weather! We didn't get one beachy day (well there was one afternoon but unfortunately we chose that one to go to Betws-y-coed! We had drizzle while Shell Island had a grogeous afternoon). The storms and gales were an experience and it was very sad to see a lot of tents totally flattened, though a lot of people seemed to grab the opportunity to get a new one! Thankfully ours was fine.

Despite the weather we had a very relaxing holiday and was very impressed with the site. The beaches looked lovely and the views were tremendous. The kids enjoyed the crabbing as recommended. Bank holiday was busy as you'd expect but still lots of space and a nice friendly atmosphere. There was a group near us with the radio still on loud at 11:05pm, but after a very loud  "WILL YOU TURN THE  ING RADIO OFF, I'M TRYING TO GET SOME ING KIP?!"  roaring out from one of the tents it was rapidly and apologetically turned off and gave the whole field a good laugh!

So thankyou to everyone who recommended it, we're definitely going back, and hoping for warmer weather!

so glad that you went and enjoyed yourself, so many people are condemming of the place, mainly because they have become used to the "all singing all dancing"sites and forget that shell island is what campsites should be about,

so jealous, well not of the weather you had, but thats par for the course there, but know we have the caravan, we wont be allowed on shell island, we still have a dome tent so maybe in the future i might retreive the gear we need out of the van and go just for old times sake!

I can thoroughly recommend it. And to be fair if anyone wants to be close to the facilities with toilets, showers, laundry ,supermarket,pub,cafe and gift shops close to hand there seemed to be plenty of scope for them to do so.  

I must say, I was dead impressed that they didn't even run out of toilet paper in the toilets during bank holiday ... now that's dedication !!!!

hi folks new to camping only started this summer and really enjoyed it. Have heard about shell island but dont now where it is so could anyone give directions for next time we going camping next year.Thanks alison

I have just had a call from my parents and they are off to Shell Island next week, 76 + 72 years old in a old frame tent you are never to old to go under canvas.

Thiet excuse the tides are just right for prawning.

McConnell

Just head as though you are going to New Quay again but turn right at Dolgellau.  You still have to go along those lovely roads though !!!!!

Hiya

Mike J