Pen y Pass

Ideally situated more than 1,000ft above sea level on Snowdon's famous Pyg Track, YHA Pen-y-Pass gives you a decent head start for an ascent to the summit.  Mountains lie in every direction but for those not interested in climbing, there are museums, railways, gardens and the North Wales coastline a short distance away.

YHA Pen-y-Pass Access Statement

• Situated at top of hill on A4086, a main road. Limited car parking spaces available, with one designated disabled space, in smoothly tarmaced Pay and Display car park. A limited number of car park permits are available from hostel reception. Hostel located across road from car park. Care needs to be taken when crossing, as view of road is limited.
• Drop off point available for coaches and cars.
• Limited public transport. Either train to Betws-y-Coed then bus, or train to Bangor then 2 buses.
• Surface outside main reception is slate and can be slippy and uneven. Barn is accessible to wheelchair users via an uneven concrete slope.
• Shallow step up to enter reception in main building, through large heavy door. Reception floor is well-lit, slate tiled and spacious with a bench. Open 7am until 11pm. Emergency night staff on duty.
• Both the main building and barn are on two floors. There are some steps on the ground floor of the main building although a temporary ramp is available on request. The main building contains two dining areas, with a choice of bench or chair seating. All door widths are at least 670mm.
• The ground floor of the barn has 3x 6-bed and 1x 3-bed rooms accessible by wheelchair users. All of the beds are single bunks except for one single bed. There are unisex toilets and showers suitable for wheelchair-users. There is a push button security code pad on the main barn door and also on the reception door although the latter is only active between 11pm and 7am.
• All the bedrooms are carpeted. Communal areas are either tiled or carpeted.
• Some areas of uneven lighting. 
• No smoking or pets allowed. Assistance dogs welcome.
• No mobile signals at the hostel. There is a coin payphone in reception. Telephone numbers of local taxi services, doctor, hospital, police, mountain rescue and Tourist Information Centres are on display in reception.
• There is a Games Room, Drying Room, Bar and Bike Shed.
• We can provide a full meal service and there is a self-catering kitchen.
• Menus and shop price lists available in good contrasting colours and in large print on request.
• Special dietary requirements can be catered for with prior notice.
• OS maps, chocolate, drinks and souvenirs are available in reception. Plenty of leaflets on local attractions on display.
• Fire alarms throughout building.
• At least one member of staff will have completed the Welcome All course. All our staff are trained in Disability Awareness.
• Loop system available in reception.
• OS Grid Reference 647 556

We strive to provide facilities and services to all our guests at the highest standards. We are happy to assist in any way where possible to meet our guests’ specific needs. Please contact us directly if you have any queries or would like further information.