Tree top adventure in Betws-y-Coed

Zip World - Fforest

In a stunning woodland setting nestled in the North Wales Conwy Valley, close to the iconic Snowdonia village of Betws y Coed, a host of forest adventures and foodie delights await.

Mountain Bike Hire in Betws-y-Coed

Specialising in group bike hire, we, Beics Betws, are based in Betws y Coed - a Mecca for Mountain Biking with lots of nearby routes. Visit their website.

Fairy Glen

The Fairy Glen is a secluded and enchanting gorge carved by the river Conwy.

Mountain biking in Idwal

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

Mountain Biking in Betws-y-Coed

The Marin Trail is a world famous downhill trail, just 5 minutes ride from the hostel.

Cycling in Betws-y-Coed

Bike hire is available in the village but we can arrange for bikes to be collected and returned at the hostel.

Walking and Rambling in Betws-y-Coed

 We have several forestry routes leading from the hostel grounds to go off and explore on foot - just ask at reception!  Discovering Britain walk with the Royal Geographical Society: The Qu

Swallow Falls Waterfall

Swallow Falls Waterfall is the highest continuous waterfall in Wales. The falls are set on the River Llugwy in the beautiful Gwydir Forest. Visit the website.     

Gwydyr Stables

A wonderful location for horse riding, pony trekking or extended day trail rides with breathtaking views across the Snowdonia Mountains. A variety of routes and options cater for all types of rider

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.

Zip World - Slate Caverns

A unique range of very special adventures.  Experience Europe's longest Ziplines, or massive underground trampolines and high-rope cavern adventures called Bounce Below. See the Zip

Bodnant Gardens

There's 80 acres of magnificent gardens to explore, with lovely Italianate terraces, formal lawns and magical wooded valley.  From here there are stunning views across to northern Snowdonia.

Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways

Travel on the glorious line from Caernarfon through Porthmadog to Blaenau Ffestiniog – some 40 miles of narrow-gauge steam!  These are 2 separate railways which meet at the central station of Por

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.

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

Walking and Rambling in Snowdonia

From the front door of all our Snowdonia hostels you will be treated to unrivalled access to some of the UK's finest walking and hiking territory. From YHA Snowdon Pen-Y-Pass: There are three route