Yr Wyddfa and Eryri/Snowdonia National Park, Gwynydd/Conwy, Wales. Open Daily. Free Entry.

Details

Accessibility:

The Snowdonia area has such a diverse terrain that there will be somewhere to suit everyone, no matter what your ability is. The webpage below shows some of the walks around the area that are suitable for wheelchairs and visitors who are less able.

http://www.eryri-npa.gov.uk/visiting/walking/accessible-walks

Brief Description:

Yr Wyddfa and Eryri/Snowdonia National Park is 823 square miles of mainly mountainous terrain set in the centre of north Wales. It is a diverse landscape of picturesque villages, lakes, mountains and rivers.

"Managed by the Park Authority, Eryri’s Information Centres are run by staff with an expansive knowledge of the National Park. The centres are the perfect place to learn about what makes Snowdonia spectacular as well as advice on visiting sustainably.

An Information Centre is located in three towns in Eryri—Betws y Coed, Beddgelert and Aberdyfi."

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snowdonia

And see "A 122 mile off-road cycle route has been created through one of Wales' national parks." https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-66591406

Further Information:

Address:

Yr Wyddfa and Eryri/Snowdonia National Park Visitor Centre:

Royal Oak Stables, Betws-y-Coed, LL24 0AH

And Canolfan Hebog, Beddgelert, Gwynedd, LL55 4YD

Telephone:

Betws-y-Coed Centre:  01690 710426

Beddgelert Centre:  01766 890615

Email:

Betws-y-Coed Centre: TIC.BYC@snowdonia.gov.wales

Beddgelert Centre: TIC.Beddgelert@snowdonia.gov.wales

Website:

https://snowdonia.gov.wales/ and 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-63649930

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cpvz1k23zlwo

and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snowdonia

Opening Hours:

Snowdonia National Park: Open daily

Betws-y-Coed Centre: Easter to October - daily 9.30 - 5.00, Winter - daily 10.00 - 4.00

"Snowdonia National Park Information Centre,
Royal Oak Stables,
Betws y Coed, Conwy LL24 0AH

Telephone: 01690 710426
Email: TIC.BYC@snowdonia.gov.wales

Opening Times
Daily 09:30am—5:00pm
(Closes for lunch for 30 minutes)

Services:
Accommodation/bed booking
Local information
Sales area – books, guide books, maps, souvenirs etc

Attractions:
Video/DVD Show –’Flight over Snowdon’
Exhibition – ‘Snowdonia, more than just mountains’,
Craft units"

Beddgelert Centre: Easter to October - daily 9.30 - 5.00

"Snowdonia National Park Information Centre,

Canolfan Hebog, Beddgelert,
Gwynedd LL55 4YD

Telephone: 01766 890615
Email: TIC.Beddgelert@snowdonia.gov.wales

Opening Times (Seasonal)
Daily 09:30am—5:00pm
(Closes for lunch for 30 minutes)

Services
Accommodation/bed booking
Local information
Sales area – books, guide books, maps, souvenirs etc."

"Aberdyfi: Snowdonia National Park Information Centre,

Wharf Gardens, Aberdyfi,

Gwynedd LL35 0EE

Telephone: 01654 767321

Email: TIC.Aberdyfi@snowdonia.gov.wales

Opening Times (Seasonal)

Daily 09:30am—5:00pm (Closes for lunch for 30 minutes)

Services:

Accommodation/bed booking

Local information

Sales area – books, guide books, maps, souvenirs etc."

Directions:

Betws-y-Coed Centre: To locate this centre, take the A5 to Betws-y-Coed and turn onto Station Road, the centre is on the left.

OS SH794566

Beddgelert Centre: This centre is located on the A498 in Beddgelert.

OS SH588481

Transport:

For further travel information in Wales please see: www.traveline.cymru/travel-info

Or call Traveline Cymru on 0800 464 0000

Amenities:

There are plenty of towns and villages within the Snowdonia National Park area where you can find food and drink. The information centres in Betws-y-Coed and Beddgelert can help you to find the best and closest option for you.