Ben's Guidebook
Sightseeing
A lovely, strenuous walk that gives tremendous views of Snowdon, the Nantlle ridge and Beddgelert village.
Moel Hebog
A lovely, strenuous walk that gives tremendous views of Snowdon, the Nantlle ridge and Beddgelert village.
Free national trust car park with some lovely walks. Lots of waterfalls and the famous Dinas Emrys, home to the Welsh red dragon
Craflwyn Hall
Free national trust car park with some lovely walks. Lots of waterfalls and the famous Dinas Emrys, home to the Welsh red dragon
The must do walk in the area. My personal favourite is to ascend via the Rhyd Ddu path which can be linked up with a descent via the Snowdon Ranger. The Watkin path is also a delightful route but not for the faint hearted as it has the longest climb and a steep scramble to the summit.
For accessing the Miners’ and Pyg track you must arrive at the Pen y Pass car park by 07:00 during the summer months to guarantee a parking space. Starting so early has the added benefit of the summit being nice and quiet.
For the super keen it’s possible to walk from the house, along the river to the Watkin path, climb to the summit of Snowdon, descend via the southern ridge and then summit Y Arran before dropping back down to the village. It’s a long trip but a super satisfying loop from the house.
248 Einheimische empfehlen
Snowdon
The must do walk in the area. My personal favourite is to ascend via the Rhyd Ddu path which can be linked up with a descent via the Snowdon Ranger. The Watkin path is also a delightful route but not for the faint hearted as it has the longest climb and a steep scramble to the summit.
For accessing the Miners’ and Pyg track you must arrive at the Pen y Pass car park by 07:00 during the summer months to guarantee a parking space. Starting so early has the added benefit of the summit being nice and quiet.
For the super keen it’s possible to walk from the house, along the river to the Watkin path, climb to the summit of Snowdon, descend via the southern ridge and then summit Y Arran before dropping back down to the village. It’s a long trip but a super satisfying loop from the house.
Beautiful castle on the sea front within the old town walls of Caernarfon.
282 Einheimische empfehlen
Caernarfon Castle
Castle DitchBeautiful castle on the sea front within the old town walls of Caernarfon.
Old fashioned steam engines. There’s a stop in Beddgelert which takes you either to Porthmadog or Caernarfon.
23 Einheimische empfehlen
Welsh Highland Heritage Railway
Old fashioned steam engines. There’s a stop in Beddgelert which takes you either to Porthmadog or Caernarfon.
Food scene
Glaslyn Ices & Glandwr Cafe
Great ice cream and wonderful sour dough pizzas.
Taproom for the popular Purple Moose brewery. Excellent beer and decent food.
9 Einheimische empfehlen
The Australia
31 High StTaproom for the popular Purple Moose brewery. Excellent beer and decent food.
I love this place. Great food, good wine and friendly staff just around the corner from the house.
13 Einheimische empfehlen
Hebog Eat and Sleep
CaernarfonI love this place. Great food, good wine and friendly staff just around the corner from the house.
Outdoor adventures
Excellent mountain guide service ran by a lovely guy who lives in Beddgelert village.
Summit to Savour
2 Church StreetExcellent mountain guide service ran by a lovely guy who lives in Beddgelert village.
Beaches
Known locally as Whistling Sands. The sand squeaks when you walk on it! Lovely cafe and lots of parking. Free parking to National Trust members.
47 Einheimische empfehlen
Porthor
Known locally as Whistling Sands. The sand squeaks when you walk on it! Lovely cafe and lots of parking. Free parking to National Trust members.
Enormous beach close to Beddgelert where you can park on the beach. Handy if you have lots of kit for children.
59 Einheimische empfehlen
Black Rock Sands
Enormous beach close to Beddgelert where you can park on the beach. Handy if you have lots of kit for children.