Betws-y-Coed

Betws-y-Coed (meaning Chapel in the Woods) is a village in Conwy (county) | Conwy and one of the primary tourist resorts in the Snowdonia National Park.

Betws-y-Coed Halal Travel Guide

Pont-y-pair Bridge - Pont-y-pair Bridge and Afon Llugwy

The village claims to be Wales' most popular inland tourist resort. The name is often abbreviated to "Betws" or even "BYC".

How to travel to Betws-y-Coed

How to travel to Betws-y-Coed by car

Betws-y-Coed is on the historic A5 London to Holyhead trunk road, but is also accessible via the A470 from Llandudno.

Travel by train to Betws-y-Coed

Betws-y-Coed station is on the Conwy Valley branch line from Llandudno Junction to Blaenau Ffestiniog. Trains run roughly every three hours during the day Monday to Saturday and three times a day on Summer Sundays.

Travel by Bus to Betws-y-Coed

Betws y Coed is served by n/Residents/Parking-roads-and-travel/Bus-timetables/Bus-timetables.aspx Bws Gwynedd services:

S2 (Llanrwst–Capel Curig–Betws-y-Coed) (every 1–2 hours on workdays)
S97 (Porthmadog–Penryndeudraeth/Beddgelert–Betws-y-Coed) (less frequent)
X1/84 follows the same line from Llandudno Junction to Blaenau Ffestiniog as the train but is more frequent (every 1–2 hours on workdays)
Local buses to Llanrwst

In effect bus travel to/from Betws-y-Coed is not easily manageable; many buses run only on certain days, dates or periods, especially in summer. And times are not evenly distributed—at some times there may be 3 buses to Llanrwst in one hour and then 2 hours before the next one goes. On Sundays there are almost no buses except the S2.

Travel to Betws-y-Coed by Coach for holiday tourists. There are many coach operators ( National Coaches , Shearings etc ) who come into the village at least once a week throughout the year on a Thursday particularly. They bring tourists from the Llandudno Hotels for a short stay which helps all the local businesses. It is also noticeable that coaches from all parts of the UK now make their destination Betws-y-Coed. All are very welcome at any time of year.

The bus station is 100m north of the entrance to the train station, at the entrance to the large vehicle park and is referred to as "Platform 2" although it is nothing like a platform and not even part of the station complex.

How to get around in Betws-y-Coed

As the village itself is quite small it is easiest to get around on foot. The S2 bus can be used to get to the Westernmost part of town as well as to the Swallow Falls Hotel complex and the Ty y Hyll trailhead and Capel Curig. Many places, however, cannot be reached by public transport at all, so a vehicle is very handy. A bike is also useful but it must be suitable for hilly terrain.

What to see in Betws-y-Coed

Swallow falls - Swallow Falls

Conwy Valley Railway Museum 53.092977,-3.800186 ☎ +44 1690 710568 Conwy Valley Railway Museum - Conwy-valley-railway-museum A very small railway museum, but it has a small rideable model steam train for kids and an electric tram.

National Park Information Centre & TIC Royal Oak Stables 53.093160,-3.801730 ☎ +44 1690 710426 - Small exhibition.

Swallow Falls | 53.102353,-3.846863 2 miles to the West on the road to Capel Curig - Swallow falls - Swallow Falls The path to the falls is accessed via a turnstile at a charge of £1. While the falls are indeed beautiful there are similar rapids closer to town and fee of charge: for instance at the Miners Bridge (1 mile west) and at the Pont-y-pair bridge (in town), both free of charge. The falls can also be viewed free of charge from the opposite bank by following the riverside public footpath downstream for 1 mile from Ty Hyll (below).* Forest boardwalk - just west/north of Pont-y-pair bridge Impressive Douglas firs.

The Ugly House - Ty Hyll - 53.100727,-3.859476 on the A5 west of the village ☎ +44 1690 720287 Opening Hours: 9:30PM–5PM. 7 days in summer, Monday–Friday in winter Home of the Snowdonia Society.

Conwy Falls cs-@ Betws-y-Coed - It is accessed from the Penmachno road turn by the Conwy Falls Cafe Car Park - There may be a small entrance fee to see the falls as new ownership of the cafe has taken place recently Conwy Falls A stunning falls that is divided into two falls each side of a large rock in the river Conwy.
Dolwyddelan Castle 53.051528,-3.903333 a few miles south west near village of same name Dolwyddelan Castle - Dolwyddelan Castle Cadw Tower of 13th century castle

Top Travel Tips

Betws-y-Coed's location in the heart of Snowdonia's mountains means that many visitors are here for hillwalking, mountain biking and climbing.

Mountain Biking - , Check out the Marin and Penmachno Trails.

Gwydyr Forest cs-@ Betws-y-Coed - The Gwydyr Forest is one of the first Forests of Wales to be planted by the Forestry Commission and covers roughly 72 square miles. Much of it was planted in the early 1920s. There was a certain amount of natural regeneration of wild species growing up to the 1,000-foot tree level many hundreds of years ago. As time has advanced much of the traditional forestry work has declined and more emphasit is being put into recreation, cycle routes, bridleways and picnic spots. Timber production is being harvested each day and as more areas get clear felled they are planted up again with more native species of oak, beech and rowan. The forest surrounding Betws-y-Coed is rich in both marked and unmarked trails. The marked trails range from one-mile walks on level roads to 10-mile walks in strenuous terrain. The lower parts of the Llugwy Valley offer forests reminiscent of temperate rainforests with a thick cover of moss and lichens on the trees and on ground. Another speciality is the exploring of old mines and quarries, many of which are partly (and safely) accessible.

Narrow-gauge railways - Betws-y-Coed is a great base for adventuring the Great Little Trains, narrow-gauge legacy railways found all over North Wales. Apart from the railway museum the Conwy valley line itself is quite interesting and provides access to Blaenau Ffestiniog with the Ffestiniog Railway and the mine tramways of the Llechwedd Slate Caverns as well as to the Chester to Holyhead mainline via Llandudno Junction. Sherpa bus S2 provides easy access to Llanberis with both the Snowdon Mountain Railway and the Llanberis Lake Railway (1 proper railway, 3 narrow-gauge legacy railways and 4 smaller mine or model tramways).

Zip World Fforest 53.1008,-3.7872 On the A470, about 2 miles north of Betws-y-Coed. Postcode: LL24 0HA ☎ +44 1248 601 444 Opening Hours: Open every day, except closed Tuesday and Thursday in winter Prices vary by attraction, though Zip Safari is £40 p.p. / £140 group of four. Junior Tree Trail is £12.50 per child - One of three Zip World attractions in the area (the others are in Bethesda (Wales) | Bethesda and Blaenau Ffestiniog), thit is located in the forest. The 'Zip Safari' is a treetop journey along 23 zip lines and other rope courses and the Junior Tree Trail is its kid-friendly cousin. 'Plummet Tower' is a 31 m climbing pole and parachute simulator (basically you climb to the top then jump off - great fun!). Other attractions include a giant swing and, new for 2017 and the 1 kilometers Fforest Coaster.

Shopping in Betws-y-Coed

There are a number of outdoor clothing and equipment shops and also some shops selling local crafts. Comparative to the size of the village the number of outdoor clothing and equipment shops is large (5–6), but otherwise there is nothing special to get which can't be purchased in similar shops otherwise. A few shops sell slate specialty products and souvenirs, but in general Llanberis (Welsh Slate Museum) and Blaenau Ffestiniog (Llechwed Slate Caverns) are better choices for slate.

Halal Restaurants & Food in Betws-y-Coed

Compared to the number of hotels and Bed & Breakfasts and the number of visitors seen on a summer weekend and there are relatively few restaurants—most of them part of a hotel and most of them serve only classic Welsh food or have a bar menu. There is one Chinese restaurant and one Indian.

Tŷ Gwyn Hotel & Restaurant - 53.084696,-3.794194 On the A5 just south of the village by Waterloo bridge ☎ +44 1690 710383 Cafe and restaurant in 18th-century coaching inn, big portions, excellent food and service. Booking advised.

Pont-y-Pair Hotel - Holyhead Road 53.093546,-3.806551 Centre of Betws-y-Coed opposite Pont-y-Pair bridge ☎ +44 1690 710377 Reasonably priced bar food in a traditional pub as well as a restaurant.

The Royal Oak Hotel 53.093103,-3.805085 Large hotel, central and well equipped. A bit pricey. Has 3 restaurants of fair quality; all have standard Welsh cuisine:
The Royal Oak Restaurant is a classic hotel restaurant with good but traditional and somewhat pricy menu.
The Grill Room right next to the restaurant is a tad cheaper and have more grill dishes on the menu—quite good. Full on Fridays and Saturdays.
The Stables is a bar with both indoor and outdoor seating. The menu is a subset of the menu from the Grill Room, but a few quid cheaper. Can be quite full Fridays and Saturdays.

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Ramadan concludes with the festival of Eid al-Fitr, which may last several days, usually three in most countries.

The next Ramadan shall be from Friday, 28 February 2025 to Saturday, 29 March 2025

The next Eid al-Adha shall be on Friday, 6 June 2025

The next day of Raʾs al-Sana shall be on Thursday, 26 June 2025

The next day for Mawlid al-Nabī shall be on Monday, 16 September 2024

Muslim Friendly Hotels

Royal Oak Hotel, Betws-y-Coed (geograph 3282997) - Royal Oak Hotel

Relative to the size of the village there is a huge number of hotels and Bed & Breakfasts—you get the impression that more than every second house is some form of lodging. Amongst others are:

Ferns Guesthouse - Holyhead Road 53.089602,-3.800353 - Supposedly one of the better lodgings.

Gwydyr Hotel - Holyhead Road 53.091098,-3.801312 - An old, classic hotel aimed at fishing. Has affordable singles. Mairlys Bed & Breakfast - Mary's Court Guest House - Holyhead Road 53.089461,-3.800250 centre of village ☎ +44 1690 710190 £45–85 per room (including breakfrast) - 4* Victorian villa.

Swallow Falls Hotel - Holyhead Road 53.102191, -3.845372 2 miles west of town - Part of the same complex as the Youth Hostel.

Waterloo Hotel and Lodge - 53.087562,-3.798929 - A Best Western Hotel, so at least one of the large hotel chains is represented in Betws.

Bryn Bella Guest House - Bryn Bella - @lla.co.uk Lon Muriau, Llanrwst Road, Betws-y-coed, LL24 0HD - ☎ +44 1690 710627 Check-in: 15:00 / Check-out: 10:00 85.00£ This eco-friendly Bed & Breakfast heats its water with solar energy and uses home grown fruit and vegetables. They were awarded the coveted Gold Star by the Green Tourism Business Scheme and were once listed among the 30 coolest bed & breakfasts by Time. The place has a lovely garden available for guest and if you drive an electric car, you can use their charging point for free.

Go camping in Betws-y-Coed

There are many campsites in the area, especially on the road to Capel Curig. One large camping site next to the railway museum.

Hostels

YHA Betws-y-Coed | 53.102014,-3.844818 ☎ +44 1690 710796 - 2 miles west from the village centre, part of a larger hotel and bar complex next to the Swallow Falls. Open 365 days a year. Reception hours 8AM–12 noon. 78 beds. Family rooms available.

The Vagabond - Craiglan Road - GPS: 53.088408,-3.800919 ☎ +44 1690 710850 Bed per day £14. Bed & Breakfast (obligatory at week-ends) £18. Bed & Breakfast and evening meal £25 Checkout: 10AM Independent hostel in a detached Victorian villa. 36 beds, self-catering kitchen, bar, common room, meals available, climbing wall. Bed linen provided.

Landmark Trust

Ty Uchaf, Rhiwddolion - - 400995 - Ty Uchaf

The Landmark Trust renovates vulnerable historic properties and makes them available as self-catering lodging. The Trust has three properties at Rhiwddolion, a "ghost village" in the wooded hills to the southwest of Betws-y-Coed. These isolated but idyllic properties can only be approached by vehicle via a forest drive and thence by walking and they must be booked in advance via the Trust. The buildings are simply furnished with basic kitchen facilities and comfortable sleeping lodging. Prices vary according to the season and length of stay.

Ty Capel - 53.0867,-3.8368 4 nights from £148 - A former chapel and schoolroom. Sleeps 3.

Ty Coch - 53.0858,-3.8394 4 nights from £188 - Single-storey stone cottage by a stream. Sleeps 4.

Ty Uchaf - 53.0865,-3.8404 4 nights from £121 - The oldest of the three properties, a 17th-century single-storey white-painted cottage. Sleeps 2.

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