Snowdonia Mountain Railway
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YHA Snowdon Ranger
Caernarfon, Gwynedd, LL54 7YS
Excellent
(90 reviews)
Overview
If relaxed and comfortable accommodation at the foot of Snowdon is what you desire, then look no further than YHA Snowdon Ranger. A rural retreat just a stone’s throw from Llyn Cwellyn, the hostel is ideal for those looking to tackle Snowdon on a walking or hiking holiday.
The hostel is set in an area steeped in the culture of Wales – the village of Beddgelert, Sygun Copper Mine, Caernarfon Castle and the Welsh Highland Railway are nearby. In summer, swim in the lake from our own beach.
Why guests love YHA Snowdon Ranger
Accommodation at YHA Snowdon Ranger
The hostel
We have a number of private rooms available ranging from two to seven beds, with quite a few four bed rooms, one of which is en-suite.
Hire the whole place
This hostel is occasionally made available for hire on an exclusive basis. This means that you can have the place to yourself and choose how many of your friends, family, club mates, etc., join you. We allocate availability for exclusive use in blocks, typically up to 90 days in the future. If you are looking for space to stay with us on a normal shared basis, and can’t see any availability three months or more into the future, then this hostel may be being held for Exclusive Hire. You can check availability for Exclusive Hire on our dedicated website.
Food and drink at YHA Snowdon Ranger
Things to do around YHA Snowdon Ranger
Walking & 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
Llanberis Lake Railway
Discover the timeless appeal of narrow-gauge steam trains. Enjoy views of Snowdonia as you travel along the shores of Llyn Padarn.
Portmeirion
Portmeirion, the setting for the cult 60s series 'The Prisoner' has shops, cafes, gardens, beaches and 70 acres of exotic woodlands to explore.
Plas Menai National Watersports Centre
Ideal for sailing, windsurfing, canoeing and powerboating with easy access to the open sea and superb coastal scenery. Visit the website
Redline Indoor Karting
Try one of the fastest growing adrenaline sports in the world. Bring your friends along and challenge them to a race!
Facilities
General
- Ambulant accessible
- Cot available
- Cycle store
- Free wi-fi
- Garden / grounds
Essentials
- Drying room
Entertainment
- Board games
- Games room
Accommodation options
- Private rooms available
Food & drink
- Licensed bar
- Meals available
- Self-catering kitchen
Transportation & parking
- Parking
Other YHA products
- Trade bookings
Need to know
Check in: 17.00 - 22.00
Check out: Before 10.00
Open every day?: From April to October YHA Snowdon Ranger is open during weekends and school holidays for families and individual travellers. From Monday - Thursday the hostel is open for group bookings. Beds and rooms may become available three months prior to the travelling date so please check the website for more information. From November until the end of March YHA Snowdon Ranger is open for YHA Exclusive Hire and group bookings only.
Towels and toiletries : Towels and toiletries are not provided but are available to hire or purchase from reception. Bedding is supplied.
Wi-Fi: Free wi-fi is available in social spaces.
YHA Snowdon Ranger - Access Statement
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YHA Exclusive Hire
Invite all your family and friends along to YHA Snowdon Ranger and hire the whole property for yourself. To do so please visit our YHA Exclusive Hire website. Open for bookings from the autumn half term to the Easter holidays.
YHA School Trips
The YHA Snowdon Ranger hostel, situated at the foot of Wales' highest and most famous mountain, is the perfect retreat for geography field trips or any school break involving physical activity. After a busy day students can unwind in the games room and enjoy the meals provided.
Visit the YHA School Trips website for more information.
Volunteering
We are very grateful for all of the help and support that our generous volunteers give to YHA. We are proud of our “Investors in Volunteering” accreditation and have a wide range of opportunities available across the country, all of which will provide great learning or social experiences and help us to create even more opportunities for young people.
Volunteering is a great way to meet people, visit new places, gain experiences and have fun. Full details of all of our various volunteering programmes can be found on theVolunteering website.
At YHA Snowdon Ranger we offer the following volunteering opportunities subject to availability:
Please contact [email protected] or call 01629 592562 for more information.
History
Snowdon Ranger is a former inn, named after one of the first guides to show people to the summit. It has now been a Youth Hostel for over 75 years. It is set in an area steeped in Welsh history with the village of Beddgelert 5miles to the South and the World Heritage town of Caernarfon 8 miles to the North.
Meet the team
Mike Manning is the manager at YHA Snowdon Ranger: "I have been the manager here since 2003 and have worked for the YHA since 1997. My main interests are motorbikes and dark age re-enactment."
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