MUCH TO EXPLORE

SNOWDONIA NATIONAL PARK HAS THE HIGHEST PEAKS IN THE UK OUTSIDE SCOTLAND AND COVERS 827 SQUARE MILES WITH 37 MILES OF COASTLINE.

Eryri (Snowdonia) is not just about Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa). There’s something for everyone and far much too much to put here. There’s trekking, canoeing, mountain biking and rock climbing, the thrilling zip wire in Bethesda, castles, quaint villages, the most amazing beaches, slate museums and much more all within easy reach of Glyn Shepherds Hut. We are always on hand to offer advice on the best (and least touristy) places to visit.

YR WYDDFA (SNOWDON)

Of course, so many people want to climb the big one! Yr Wyddfa is a short and beautiful drive away from Glyn Shepherds Hut, as are the villages of Llanberis, home to the Snowdon Mountain Railway and Beddgelert with its pretty tea rooms and Welsh Highland Railway to Caernarfon and Porthmadog.

There are many excellent websites to help you make the most of your trip. Three you may find useful are The National Trust, Snowdonia.Gov and Visit Wales.

MOEL SIABOD

When it comes to half day outings in Snowdonia, the ascent of Moel Siabod via the ridges that enclose Cwm y Foel is up there with the very best. Siabod is often less crowded than the headline grabbing giants across the valley. However, make no mistake, it rewards those who visit with some fantastic scrambling and possibly the finest view in the whole of Wales. Moel Siabod is easy to reach by foot from Glyn Shepherds Hut.

PLAS Y BRENIN

The National Mountain Sports Centre is also very close to Glyn Shepherds Hut. Many courses are on offer here covering climbing, hiking, paddling and biking. There is a bar with great local beers, wonderful value food (and plenty of it) and views to die for across the lake towards the Snowdon Horseshoe. It’s our local!

This short video covers the key points and you can get more by visiting the Plas-y-Brenin website.

BETWS Y COED

Betws is a bustling village just 3 miles away from Glyn Shepherds Hut. It lies within the Gwydir Forest, which covers more than 20 square miles (72 square kilometres) and has wonderful landscapes and many lakes to explore. There’s much to see here including The Conwy Valley railway museum, forest walks, Tree Top Adventure high ropes course and the charming 9 hole pay golf course that’s open to non-members.

There are many places to eat and drink such as the Royal Oak Hotel and Y Stablau (The Stables) which is very popular with visitors. If you fancy something quieter and more ‘local’ the Pont-y-Pair Inn is a good choice. Abbasi’s is a great Indian and the Hangin’ Pizzeria has great pizzas to suit all tastes and it does take away. There are more options, so it’s a good idea to just stroll around and see what takes your fancy.

GETTING AROUND

It’s fairly easy to get to and travel around Snowdonia using your own transport. This gives you more flexibility but you can also use public transport. See Traveline Cymru, National Express, Snowdon Sherpa and Arriva Bus for details.

London Euston to Llandudno is around 3 hours and there are many services from other parts of the UK, see National Rail Enquiries for details.

Liverpool John Lennon Airport and Manchester Airport are both under 2 hours away. Here you can also hire a vehicle to travel to and explore Snowdonia.