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Gwydyr
 

Colour rating today: turned golden turned golden
Fiery reds and blazing oranges are just one of the delights that are in store when you travel in to Gwydyr Forest during the Autumn. Spectacular views of the surrounding woods and towns make it a place not to miss!

How to get there:

Betws- Y- Coed is the nearest town or village.

Minor road East off the A470 in Llanrwst.
Various access points off the A5 between Capel Curig and Betws y Coed.

OS Grid Reference: SH794611

Start your visit from:

Hafna Mine Car Park Autumn Colours leaf icon
Ty'n Llwyn Autumn Colours leaf icon
Pont-y-Pair Autumn Colours leaf icon
Betws-y-Coed Garage Autumn Colours leaf icon
St Mary's Church Autumn Colours leaf icon
Cae'n-y-Coed Autumn Colours leaf icon
Bryn Engan Autumn Colours leaf icon
Llyn Geirionydd Autumn Colours leaf icon
Pentre Du Autumn Colours leaf icon
Nant Cottage Autumn Colours leaf icon
Gwydyr Uchaf Autumn Colours leaf icon
Llyn-y-Sarnau Autumn Colours leaf icon
Llyn Crafnant Autumn Colours leaf icon
Mixed landscape autumn view Gwydyr Forest Park

Facilities:

ParkingInformationToiletsParking Charge

Activities:

WalkingEducationalFishingCyclingPicnicHorse RidingOther ActivitiesOrienteeringWatersports
horse riding

Open Access - Beddgelert Forest; Gwydyr Forest apart from Coed Celyn, Soflen, Moel y Ci & Braichmelyn :PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS HEAVY MOUNTAIN BIKE USAGE IN GWYDYR NORTH:Also Open Access through Gwydyr South and Hafod Fawr, but no parking provision. The best access points for unboxing are Gwydyr Uchaf, Cae’n y Coed, Sarnau, Hafna, Pont Cae Groes and Beddgelert. For more information about horse riding in this area please see the links under related pages on the right.

Contact:

Gareth Jones

0845 6040845
e-mail: gareth.g.jones@forestry.gsi.gov.uk


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