North Wales was named among the top places in the world to visit in Lonely Planet’s "Best in Travel" list. View some of the local attractions below.
Snowdonia Guided Walks
If you are looking for a guided walk on Snowdon or, a walk within the Snowdonia National Park taking you through the diverse terrain of mountain ridges, paths and trails with breath taking scenery - with the added benefit of a qualified mountain leader and guide then you’ve found the right person! Keith Hulse Mountain Leader (ML) who also works for the Snowdonia National Park as a Volunteer Warden on Snowdon one of 30, supporting the full time Wardens between the months of March and November. If its a individual walk, family walk or a group walk contact Keith for more information. 07720433680
Snowdon Mountain
Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa in Welsh) is the highest mountain in Wales and England. It's one of our most famous and regonizable landmarks and is well worth a visit and just 25 min drive from Gwydyr Hotel
Zip World
Home to: Velocity 2, Quarry Karts, Big Red, Quarry Tour, Titan, Caverns, Bounce Below, Zip Safari, Plummet 2, Skyride, Treetop Nets, Tree Hoppers and the Fforest Coaster. Zip World is all about offering a unique range of adventure activities.
Mountain Biking in Gwydyr Forest
Wales is famous for its spectacular mountain biking and Betws-y-Coed sits right in the centre of it. Minutes up the road, the Marin Route is an exhilarating three hour romp around the peaks and pines of Gwydir Forest.
Walks in our village
Breathe the fresh air; enjoy walking one of the many trails around the village, bike on a huge range or mountain biking trails, take in the history and culture of one of North Wales' many castles.
Go Below
Test your nerve by journeying through a mountain via a series of exciting adventurous challenges on one of our three epic underground adventures.
Rib Ride
The UK’s No.1 adventure boat tour company. The original and best! ADVENTURE in the Menai Strait or join us on a EXPLORER tour to the islands and high cliffs, Holyhead. VELOCITY our fastest RIB.
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.
Gwydyr Fishery
The land and rivers around Betws-y-Coed in the beautiful Snowdonia National Park are owned by the ancient Gwydyr Estate who lease fishing rights to various bodies for the renowned Salmon and Sea Trout fishing on their estate.
Walk Around Llyn Elsi
This is a pleasant walk to Llyn Elsi, a lake in the forest above Betws y Coed. The walk through the forest is fairly easy going, and leads to a clearing with excellent views across to Moel Siabod.
Welsh Mountain Zoo
Set on one of the most picturesque and unique landscapes for any UK Zoo, the Welsh Mountain Zoo occupies some 37 acres of lush green landscape overlooking Colwyn Bay and the Carneddau mountains in North Wales.
