OUTDOOR ALTERNATIVE

Accommodation & Camping for active people - since 1985

Outdoor Alternative

Accommodation & Camping for active people - since 1985

Stay at OA

Stay at OA

Bunkhouse Accommodation

Group accommodation in a fabulous coastal location

Camping

Escape the busy world and enjoy the outdoors in a low impact way.

Caravan

6 Berth static caravan with stunning views.

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2025 availability

Welcome to Outdoor Alternative

As a second generation, family-run business, we have always taken a long-term view when it comes to what we do. We want to welcome our guests to a special place where they can build memories of their own, and we want Outdoor Alternative to be an environmentally, socially and financially sustainable business that is fit for future generations.

In Rhoscolyn, at the southern end of Ynys Gybi on the edge of Wales, we offer:

a place for learning...

Our accommodation, grounds and direct access to the wild and wonderful surroundings of the Welsh coastline offer you a unique teaching and learning environment. Our communal spaces and yurt can be your classroom, as can the headland or the beach. We can help you plan your activities or tell the story of our own decarbonisation journey. Whatever type of group you are, from schools to universities, or if you are looking for a venue for training days, workshops or retreats, we offer the perfect place to be inspired and learn.

a place of wellbeing...

The environment can have a major influence on mental health and your general sense of wellbeing. Here at the end of the lane, right on the edge of Wales, we have learned through the decades of living and working here about the restorative power of our coastal setting. This is a place to be active, but it can also be the perfect place to slow down. Whether it is the view from coastguard, across the island to the mountains or starry sky on a clear night, this is a great place to take stock and work out what’s important.

a place for adventure...

Everyone’s idea of an adventure is different. Here in Rhoscolyn you can design your own, whether it is a journey of discovery through the local geology, history and wildlife, outdoor activities from hiking to climbing, kayaking and coasteering, or simply getting out of your comfort zone by going for a wild walk along the coastal path as the wind whips in off the Irish Sea, we offer the perfect base camp for those with an adventurous spirit.

a sustainable choice...

For forty years we have run Outdoor Alternative with a long term view, and have been a pioneer of sustainable tourism. We were the first Green Tourism Gold Standard accommodation provider on Anglesey, and we have maintained that standard since 2013. We have always worked hard to reduce our energy usage and minimise our impact, locally and globally.

Learn more about how we make it easy for you to enjoy a lower impact stay.

We’ve made it easy for you to enjoy a lower impact stay...

Onsite Energy Generation

Green Tourism Gold Award

No Dig Organic Garden »

Careful Recycling »

Bio-diversity Land Management »

Water Conservation »

1% to Environmental Charities »

EV Charge Points »

Energy Monitoring »

2025 Availability

Bunkhouse Accommodation

Check out the calendar for Autumn and Winter 2025. This summer we still have availability in Morwennol for the weekend 11th-13th July and a mid week break available for up to 20 people 21st-25th July.

Camping

Online booking for Summer camping is open now! If you are an Outdoor Club or group please contact us by email.

Caravan

Our caravan is the perfect base for families and couples looking to escape the busy world and enjoy the peace and tranquility of this unique location. 

Powered by Rhoscolyn Sunshine

Being this far west, on a small island, off a smallish island, partly contributes to Ynys Môn being one of the sunniest parts of the UK. The Met Office station, just over the water in Valley, records an annual average of 1,674hrs of sunshine.

The Positive Powers of the Outdoors

As a young woman I was very fortunate to have an amazing role model who mountaineered, kayaked, played sport and ran. Not only did my Aunty Sheila embody ‘the positive powers of the outdoors’, she also worked on it every day in her teaching, researching and publishing on gender and sports.

Climate Change And Our Roof

Storm Éowyn - in Jan 25 -  was a particularly brisk event! Gusts in the 70’s really are not that unusual here and our ‘infrastructure’ is pretty geared to it, particularly if the direction is south-west as Éowyn was. Really, the storm passed without too much impact. - except on the roof of our cabin!

Decarbonisation Case Study Video

Back in early January 2024 we hosted a video case study day with Tom Oldfield of Mixergy smart hot water cylinders, Peter Spurway of Viessmann air source heat pumps and Phil Draper of Twenty One Engineering. This short video details some of the solutions we have...

Stop Burning Stuff!

Popularised by our friends over at FullyCharged.SHOW & Everything Electric, the concept of "Stop Burning Stuff" is self explanatory and pretty compelling to us. We currently do burn stuff on site. We burn LPG for heating and hot water, and we burn LPG for cooking....

What People Say About OA...

15 Years and many more to come
"We have been frequenting Outdoor Alternative for more than 15 years as a group of neighbours and family from Bury. We love the place and it's beautiful position and accommodation with easy access to the Rhoscolyn beach.
Each year the owners invest that little bit more in the place just to add to the comfort and keep the place up to date. Superb for big family occasions but also has facilities for smaller group and families. Thanks again for the past 15 years and many more to come."

Perfect for schools or youth groups
"I've just taken a group of 11 and 12 year olds to Outdoor Alternative, with activities provided by b-active. What a fantastic trip! The accommodation is lovely: clean and comfortable inside and out, in a beautiful setting, and we were made to feel very welcome and looked after by Jacqui and Mark, who catered for us with a range of hearty meals, taking various dietary requirements in their stride. The activities with Andy and Steve were perfectly pitched for the group, and it was particularly great that they were provided from the site, with no need to travel except a nice walk down to the beach! This is certainly on my go-again list."

Great find!
"Just back after a two night stay. Fantastic location a few minutes walk from the beach and 10 minutes from a fabulous pub. Facilities are clean and well kept. Lovely hot showers. Camping field is well kept. Really reasonable too - will definitely be back."

Contact Us

Outdoor Alternative, Cerrig yr Adar, Rhoscolyn, Anglesey, LL65 2NQ

+44 (0) 1407 860469

enquiries@outdooralternative.co.uk