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Discover Betws-y-Coed
Betws-y-Coed in Conwy (Wales) with it's 1,200 citizens is a town in United Kingdom about 190 mi (or 306 km) north-west of London, the country's capital city.
Current time in Betws-y-Coed is now 01:52 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 11 airports near Betws-y-Coed, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Anglesey Airport in a distance of 32 mi (or 52 km), West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).
There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United Kingdom is Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in Gwynedd in a distance of 5 mi (or 8 km), North-East. Also, if you like playing golf, there is an option about 16 mi (or 25 km). away. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.
When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Ffestiniog, Conwy, Mochdre, Trawsfynydd and Llandudno. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 2°C / 36 °F
Morning Temperature | -0°C / 32 °F |
Evening Temperature | 1°C / 33 °F |
Night Temperature | 2°C / 35 °F |
Chance of rainfall | 1% |
Air Humidity | 65% |
Air Pressure | 1001 hPa |
Wind Speed | Fresh Breeze with 15 km/h (9 mph) from South-East |
Cloud Conditions | Broken clouds, covering 72% of sky |
General Conditions | Light snow |
Friday, 22nd of November 2024
4°C (39 °F)
1°C (34 °F)
Rain and snow, fresh breeze, scattered clouds.
Saturday, 23rd of November 2024
9°C (48 °F)
12°C (53 °F)
Rain and snow, strong breeze, overcast clouds.
Sunday, 24th of November 2024
9°C (48 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Moderate rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.
Hotels and Places to Stay
Craig-y-Dderwen Riverside Hotel
Glyntwrog House
The Eagles Hotel
Meadowsweet Hotel
Maenan Abbey Hotel
Hafod Country
Videos from this area
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Fairy Glen Water, River Conwy, Betws-y-Coed, North Wales
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Betws y Coed 18.1.2014 - Visit to Conwy Valley Miniature Railway & Museum
Railway museum with a very interesting collection of railway artifacts and numerous model layouts, situated in Betws y Coed in the Snowdonia National Park. There is also a miniature railway...
Betws y Coed, North Wales
Follow Hylonlad blog at: http://www.artspeck.com Betws-y-Coed is surrounded by thick woods, thunderous waterfalls and natural beauty. It is here where 3 tributaries flow into the River...
Swallow Falls, near Betws-y-Coed, North Wales, August 2011
Swallow Falls is close to Betws-y-Coed, and well worth a few minutes stop....
Betws y Coed Part One with Westons Wales.
What a really really fantastic weekend we had in Betws Y Coed.We stayed at Tyn Y Fron bed and breakfast just out side Betws and it was fab our hosts Lesley and Mike were just brilliant and...
Excursion train Snowdon Mountaineer to Blaenau Ffestiniog stops at Betws-y-Coed
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Abseiling Betws-y-Coed North Wales
Nikki & Steve making a great job of abseiling in Betws-y-Coed North Wales.
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Attractions and noteworthy things
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River Llugwy
The River Llugwy (Afon Llugwy in Welsh) is a tributary of the River Conwy, and has its source at Ffynnon Llugwy, a lake in the Carneddau range of mountains in Snowdonia.
Betws-y-Coed railway station
Betws-y-Coed railway station is a passenger station on the Conwy Valley Line from Llandudno Junction to Blaenau Ffestiniog, Wales. The passenger train service is operated by Arriva Trains Wales and is marketed as the Conwy Valley Railway (Welsh: Rheilffordd Dyffryn Conwy). The railway station is also an important bus interchange station. It is used by the Snowdonia National Park Sherpa bus services to Capel Curig, Pen-y-Gwryd, Pen-y-Pass, Beddgelert, Porthmadog, Tryfan and Bethesda.
River Lledr
The River Lledr is a river in North Wales and the second major tributary of the River Conwy. The Lledr has its source on the eastern slopes of Ysgafell Wen, which lies between Moel Siabod and Cnicht. It flows in a north-easterly direction towards Blaenau Dolwyddelan, where Ceunant Ty'n y Ddol joins it, then flows under the so-called Roman Bridge and past Dolwyddelan, where Afon Penamnen joins it.
Llyn Elsi
Llyn Elsi is a lake located above the village of Betws-y-coed in the Snowdonia National Park in North Wales. It is a reservoir providing water for the village. There is a path round the lake, and at a height of over 700 ft it affords good views to the north-west towards the mountain ranges of the Carneddau and the Glyderau. Snowdon itself is not visible behind the mass of Moel Siabod. The 20 ft dam was built in 1914, but even so the lake only has a maximum depth of some 31 ft.
Conwy Valley Railway Museum
The Conwy Valley Railway Museum is located at Betws-y-Coed railway station, Betws-y-Coed, North Wales, on the site of the old railway goods yard.
Llyn Parc
Llyn Park (also known as "Llyn y Parc") is a lake in the Gwydir Forest in North Wales. Lying at a height of 664', it covers an area of 22 acres, and is long and narrow in shape. A natural lake, the building of a dam at the southern end raised the level to provide water to drive machinery at the nearby Aberllyn lead and zinc mine, which in 1900 employed some 200 men. The outflow of the lake today passes the ruined remains of the mills before joining the River Conwy.
Rhyd-y-creuau
Rhyd-y-creuau Field Centre is a Georgian stone house in two hectares of wooded grounds near Betws-y-coed in the Conwy Valley, in Conwy county borough, Wales. It is close to the mountainous environment of the Snowdonia National Park. The Centre runs a full range of courses for students of biology and geography and is also used as a base for adult special-interest courses and for professional development activities by the Countryside Council for Wales and others.
St Mary's Church, Betws-y-Coed
St Mary's Church, Betws-y-Coed, is in the village of Betws-y-Coed, Conwy, Wales. It is an active Anglican parish church of the Church of Wales, in the deanery of Arllechwedd, the archdeaconry of Bangor and the diocese of Bangor. The church has been designated by Cadw as a Grade II* listed building.