Attempts to alleviate parking woes at a popular Eryri beauty spot have backfired and caused more chaos, according to local critics. Y Glyn, or "the lagoons" near Llyn Padarn in Llanberis, underwent major resurfacing work to create 114 parking spaces and an "Arosfan" campervan facility - but locals say it has instead morphed into a mass campsite. The move by Cyngor Gwynedd Council was aimed at bringing order to the overwhelmed site, but the parking ticket machines have not been functioning and the height barriers are only occasionally in use.
Two weeks ago this led to 95 campervans staying overnight, alongside dozens of tents - despite them being banned. As the Bank Holiday weekend looms, residents are preparing themselves for more disorder at this leisure site. Environmental concerns include increased levels of littering and the prospect of finding more human defecation, presenting a grim task for volunteer litter pickers.
Read more: Man seen 'barely afloat' after yacht bursts into flames off Welsh coast Read more: The richest Welshman who ever lived who you rarely see in the headlines Campsite owners from the surrounding areas of Llanberis to Caernarfon are also reporting a slump in business due to the neighbouring "free campsite". One exasperated owner lamented: "This is ruining local family businesses! ", noting 10 fewer bookings over the previous weekend. Residents insist they are not anti-tourist but are calling on Cyngor Gwynedd to restore order and manage the influx of.
