Bryn Gwynant - Local Info
YHA Bryn Gwynant offers stunning views over Llyn Gwynant and Snowdon and makes a great base from which to explore the area. Walkers of all ages can take the Watkin path up Snowdon, which begins less than a mile away, while the Cambrian Way is even closer. For wet days, there's an interesting time to be had at the Sygun Copper Mine between Llyn Gwynant and Beddgelert.
Things to see and do in Snowdonia
· The Watkin Path up Snowdon starts nearby the hostel. For more information visit on walks in the area go to the Snowdonia National Park web site to download maps www.eryri-npa.gov.uk
· Bach Ventures, Betws Garmon - outdoor activities for families, individuals and groups www.bachventures.co.uk
· Beddgelert Bikes - bike hire in the beautiful forest around Beddgelert www.beddgelertbikes.co.uk
· Snowdonia Riding Stables www.snowdonia2000.fsnet.co.uk
· World Heritage Site of Caernarfon www.caernarfon.com
· Portmeirion Italianate Village www.portmeirion-village.com
· Snowdon Mountain Railway www.snowdonrailway.co.uk
· National Watersports Centre www.plasmenai.co.uk
· Greenwood Forest Park, nr Bangor - rollercoasters, adventure playgrounds, arts and crafts, fun for everone www.greenwoodforestpark.co.uk
Castles in Snowdoina www.cadw.wales.gov.uk
· Caernarfon
· Dolwyddelan
· Dolbadarn
· Criccieth
· Harlech
Wet weather activities in Snowdonia
· Sygun Coppermines, Beddgelert www.syguncoppermine.co.uk
· Beacon Climbing Centre www.beaconclimbing.com
· Caernarfon Fun Centre www.thefuncentre.co.uk
· Redline Indoor Karting www.redlineindoorkarting.co.uk
· Electric Mountain, Llanberis www.electricmountain.co.uk
· National Slate Museum, Llanberis www.museumwales.ac.uk
TOURIST INFORMATION SITES
· North Wales Attractions www.attractionsnorthwales.co.uk
· North Wales Tourism www.nwt.co.uk
· Visit Wales www.visitwales.co.uk
· Beddgelert Village www.beddgelerttourism.com