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Located in Conwy County Borough, Wales, Betws-y-Coed has a great reputation as an ideal spot for a holiday. Being in the perfect spot by Snowdonia National Park, you can easily access the area for mountain activities and gorgeous country walks. Local attractions include Ewe-Phoria, a sheepdog centre where you can observe sheepdogs at work, a true rural pursuit and the verge of extinction.
There is also the 12th Century Dolwyddelan Castle, an amazing example of architecture. Gwydir Forest Park houses a variety of great forest walks and there are numerous leisure pursuits to participate in, including fishing, golf, horse riding and dry slop skiing, meaning you are sure not to get bored.
 
Betws-y-Coed
     
Betws-y-Coed is a friendly place and is very accommodating towards tourists, with a number of places to enjoy your stay, ranging from guesthouses to hotels.
 
   Ponty-y-Pair Falls
A lovely place to sit and watch nature, these falls are where the River Llugwy pours over many stone slabs and boulders and then runs under Ponty-y-Pair. 

Conwy Valley Railway Museum
A small collection of railway memorabilia, with a miniature train and tram suitable for children rides located next to the train station. 

Gwydyr Forest Park
If you are into mountain biking, this park is known to be one if the best trail riding locations in Wales. The Marin trail is a 25mile loop. Can be hilly and tough in sections but the wonderful views make up for the pain! 

Betws-y-Coed Walks
The highlights of a visit to Betws-y-Coed are the walks-The Conwy Gorge Walk, this lowland walk is 3 miles in distance and takes over an hour. The natural attractions of this walk are the Fairy Glen and Conwy Falls. The Conway Falls Café can provide refreshments another beautiful but longer lowland walk is Llugwy Valley Walk, 6 miles long with a 600ft ascent.

Lledr Valley
This train journey is very picturesque and takes in the best of Wales’s countryside. This journey will take you thought the longest rail tunnels in Wales, 2 miles long.
     

 

Betws-y-Coed hotels selected by eGuide

   
Foelas Arms Hotel
 Foelas Arms Hotel

In the picturesque village of Pentrefoelas, 5 miles (8 km) outside Betws-y-Coed, this small, family-run hotel provides a warm welcome and good value for money. Snowdonia National Park is a 30-minute car-ride away, as is white-water rafting in Bala. The largest outdoor go-karting circuit in North Wales, Glan y Gors, is a 5-minute drive away. Other nearby activities include golf, fishing, hiking and horse riding.
   
 
   
Swallow Falls
 Swallow Falls

This 19th-century inn is close to Swallow Falls and 2 miles (3 km) from the centre of Betws-y-Coed. Located within Snowdonia National Park on the A5, it has a 4-Star Inn rating from Visit Britain. Swallow Falls Hotel has a traditional pub and beer garden that serves food and Real Ale. There are en suite bedrooms and a TV and games room. The hotel is ideal for those wanting to visit the scenery of Swallow Falls, the Afon Llugwy River and Snowdonia National Park.
   
 
   
Craig-y-Dderwen Riverside Hotel
 Craig-y-Dderwen Riverside Hotel

Amid 16 acres, surrounded by calm woodland slopes on the banks of the River Conwy, this Victorian country house offers a unique location in the village, with an emphasis on peace and quiet. Craig-y-Dderwen is a traditional hotel in the small, but popular village of Betws-y-Coed. Just 5-10 minutes' walk from the village centre, Craig-y-Dderwen is the only hotel situated away from its busy main road. With free parking, this is an excellent place to relax and plan your stay in the Snowdonia National Park.
   
 
   
Best Western Waterloo Hotel
 Best Western Waterloo Hotel

Set at the edge of Betws-y-Coed, amid the National Park, this hotel with leisure centre and indoor pool is ideal for the North Wales Coast, Snowdonia and the countryside. All guests receive free use of the leisure centre with a heated pool, children's splash pool, Jacuzzi, steam room and a well-equipped gym. A solarium and an independent, qualified masseuse/reflexologist are available at an additional cost. The rooms are located in the main hotel building and in a separate lodge. There is free internet access during your stay.
   
 
   
Aberconwy House

An AA 5-star luxury Victorian guest house, Aberconwy House is situated in the picturesque village of Betws-y-Coed, near Mount Snowdon, providing the perfect base to explore Snowdonia National Park. Some rooms have stunning views of Snowdonia. Rooms are stylishly decorated, with an en suite and an LCD flat-screen TV. Free Wi-Fi internet access is available in the hotel. The village is surrounded by the majestic Gwydir Forest, with many cycle and walking routes. The centre of Betws-y-Coed with its many restaurants is just a 10 minute walk away.