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The gateway to Snowdonia National Park, the Swallow Falls waterfall, the Conwy Valley Railway, the wooded gorge of the Afon Llugwy, and a small Welsh village that's become the most visited destination in Snowdonia
A little history
Betws-y-Coed — 'prayer house in the wood' in Welsh — grew as an artists' colony in the Victorian era when painters came to capture the dramatic waterfalls and woodland. The arrival of the railway in 1868 opened it to tourists. It remains the most popular destination in Snowdonia National Park.
The Swallow Falls is the most visited waterfall in Wales — go early morning before the coaches. The Pont-y-Pair bridge for the best village view. The Conwy Valley walks up towards Dolwyddelan. Fly Fishing on the Conwy and Llugwy.
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Food & drink in Betws-y-Coed
The village has excellent independent cafes and restaurants. The Pont-y-Pair Inn is a local institution. Local Welsh lamb, trout and produce feature throughout. Several excellent tea rooms for walkers.
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Betws-y-Coed is a place in Snowdonia known for the gateway to Snowdonia National Park, the Swallow Falls waterfall, the Conwy Valley Railway, the wooded gorge of the Afon Llugwy, and a small Welsh village that's become the most visited destination in Snowdonia. Betws-y-Coed — 'prayer house in the wood' in Welsh — grew as an artists' colony in the Victorian era when painters came to capture the dramatic waterfalls and woodland. The population is around 534.
The village has excellent independent cafes and restaurants. The Pont-y-Pair Inn is a local institution. Local Welsh lamb, trout and produce feature throughout. Several excellent tea rooms for walkers.
Yes. Roam is a free local discovery app live in Betws-y-Coed and across Snowdonia. It is available on iOS and Android.
Local Betws-y-Coed businesses can list on Roam for free in around 90 seconds. Add your business name, address, opening hours and a few photos via the Roam website, and your listing goes live in Roam's discovery feed for users browsing Betws-y-Coed and the wider Snowdonia area. There is no subscription fee.
Roam covers Betws-y-Coed and the surrounding area in Snowdonia, including Capel Curig, Llanrwst, Dolwyddelan, Penmachno, Trefriw, Gwydir, Conwy and Llanberis.
