Ideas for days out near Bryn Bella Guest House in Betws-y-Coed: castles, waterfalls, family attractions and places to explore across Eryri (Snowdonia) and North Wales during your stay.
Wild ospreys nest above the Glaslyn valley every spring, and you can watch them fish, feed and raise chicks from a purpose-built hide near Porthmadog. Here’s the story of the Glaslyn Osprey Project, from a single returning pair in 2004 to one of Wales’s best-loved wildlife attractions, and why it makes a perfect day out from Bryn Bella.
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Fancy stretching your legs beyond the festival crowds? Trefriw’s network of waymarked paths runs from a fairy-tale waterfall to two mountain lakes, all within easy reach of Bryn Bella. Here’s our pick of the best routes, whatever your pace.
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Snowdonia’s damp, mild climate makes it one of Britain’s best places to see rare trees and rhododendrons in full flower. This guide takes in Bodnant, Plas Brondanw and Portmeirion, then brings you back each evening to Bryn Bella’s own wildlife garden in Betws-y-Coed, for a slower, gently paced break among gardens rather than mountains.
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Fancy something different this summer? Head into the ancient mines above Betws-y-Coed for zip lines, waterfalls and a real underground adventure, then come back to Bryn Bella for a well-earned rest.
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Titan’s slate quarry zip line, Velocity’s world record speed and Fforest’s family friendly coaster: Zip World’s three North Wales sites all make brilliant day trips from Bryn Bella. Here’s what to expect from each one, and how to plan your visit around a relaxing stay in Betws-y-Coed.
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Since 1896, the Snowdon Mountain Railway has carried travellers from Llanberis to the summit of Yr Wyddfa on Britain’s only public rack railway. Here’s how to plan your day, from choosing steam or diesel to where to stay the night before.
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