BETWS-Y-COED

Covering more than 800 square miles, Snowdonia National Park is a region of haunting beauty and grandeur. The highest peak is Snowdon itself at 3,560 feet, take the train up in the summer or hike one of it's many routes. The train has been taking people up since 1897 on its narrow gauge rack and pinion track and last year taking over 250,000 people to the summit, not as many as walked on it's paths though which was recorded at 465,000. If that sounds a little crowded there are 14 other peaks to chose from that top over 3000 feet - start out early and bag a summit to yourself!... The gateway mountain resort village leading to the Snowdonia National Park. It's fame grew in the mid 1800's when artists and travellers stayed in the picturesque coaching inns which lined the route from London to Holyhead... Betws-y-Coed accommodation and Tourist information the prospective visitor to Betws-y-Coed in the Snowdonia National Park North Wales. Information about accommodation, attractions,..

Also known as: Snowdonia National Park

Primary location: United Kingdom