Mountain biking in Idwal
Overview
Popular with confident mountain bikers from all over the world, there's excellent mountain biking in the area, especially on the Marin Trail - but this is only suitable for serious mountain bikers as it's definitely not for the fainthearted!
What makes it special
- Fantastic for mountain bike enthusiasts
Hostels nearby
Other things to do nearby
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Zip World - Fforest
In a stunning woodland setting nestled in the North Wales Conwy Valley, close to the iconic Eryri (Snowdonia) village of Betws-y-Coed, a host of forest adventures and foodie delights await.
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Betws-y-Coed – Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park Information Centre
Visit the Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park Information Centre at Betws-y-Coed – the perfect place to learn about what makes Eryri (Snowdonia) spectacular as well as advice on visiting sustainably.
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Mountain Biking in Betws-y-Coed
The Marin Trail is a world famous downhill trail, just 5 minutes ride from the hostel.
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Bodnant Gardens
There's 80 acres of magnificent gardens to explore, with lovely Italianate terraces, formal lawns and magical wooded valley.
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Walking and Rambling in Rowen
Take the old Roman road from outside the hostel and walk to Tal-y-Fan Mountain, part of Carneddau Range, 2000ft above sea level.
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Conwy Water Gardens
1.1 miles Visit the aquarium, reptile house and otters, fish on the lake, explore the woodlands and tuck in at the Dutch pancake house. Visit the website
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Watersports in Idwal
Llyn Ogwen is very popular with fishermen. You might even catch a Gwyniad, a sub-species of European white fish, trapped in the lake after the Ice Age 10,000 years ago.
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Running in Idwal
Glyder Ridge Distance: 5.5 miles/8km Start/Finish: Ogwen car park, Llyn Ogwen, LL57 3LZ Terrain: Mountain track, trail Toughness: Challenging Ascent: 731 metres &
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Cwm Idwal Nature reserve
Discover a landscape that was sculptured by ice thousands of years ago.
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Climbing in Idwal
The best climbing in the whole world, well, so the hostel manager says! You'll find all varieties of rock and levels.
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Walking and rambling in Idwal
Walk around Llyn Idwal and discover stunning waterfalls, the famous Devils Kitchen and the magnificent Eryri (Snowdonia) hills - beautiful on any day of the year.
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Walking and Rambling in Pen-y-Pass
If you're planning on staying at YHA Snowdon Pen-y-Pass, why not download a free map and get out exploring?All our self-guided walks start and end at a YHA hostel and are graded so that you can explor
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Walking and rambling in Eryri (Snowdonia)
If you're planning on staying at one of our Eryri (Snowdonia) hostels, why not download a free map and get out exploring?All our self-guided walks start and end at a YHA hostel and are graded so that
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Climbing in Snowdon Pen-y-Pass
Try the brilliant tracks directly across the road from the hostel. Crib Goch offers grade 1 scrambling opportunities, with lots of famous climbing crags available in the immediate area.
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Conwy Castle
One of the most impressive castles in Wales, overlooking the Conwy estuary. Don't miss a walk along the town walls. Visit the website
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Cycling in Conwy
Conwy is full of history and exploring the town's narrow lanes, castle walls and valley by bike is a great alternative to just walking!
