Carneddau and Glyderau

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Experience the wildest scenery that Snowdonia has to offer

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Ogwen Cottage with Tryfan in the background

Ogwen Cottage 

Visit us on the foothill of two mountain ranges; the vast expanse of the Carneddau to the dramatic peaks of the Glyderau. Drop-in for advice about the weather or more information about the local area, from walking trails to cycling routes.

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Things to see and do

Llyn Idwal, with Y Garn capped with snow

Cwm Idwal walk 

Take a walk through some of the most dramatic mountainous scenery in the UK at the oldest National Nature Reserve in Wales.

Carneddau in late January/early February

Get active in and around Carneddau 

For great mountain walks, gentle strolls and rock climbing - the Carneddau and Glyderau are popular with all kinds of adventure seekers.

Llyn Ogwen and Tryfan, Snowdonia

Top 10 walks in Snowdonia 

Get outdoors and closer to nature with one of our downloadable walks, put together by our rangers so you too can discover the fantastic places that they are lucky enough to call their office.

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History

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  • Ogwen from Y Gribyn

    Tryfan 

    What makes the nation's favourite mountain so special? Learn about the history of this rugged peak.

  • Cwm Idwal, Snowdonia, Wales

    Darwin discoveries at Cwm Idwal 

    Discover what brought Charles Darwin to Cwm Idwal, a very special place that was created over 500 million years ago.

  • Footpath at Cwm Idwal, Snowdonia

    Tales of Cwm Idwal 

    Discover Cwm Idwal’s past, the tale of a 12th century prince and his son, and the legend of a giant that occupied the land.

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Places to stay

Dyffryn Mmybyr cottage in Snowdonia

Dyffryn Mymbyr cottage 

Just outside Capel Curig- Dyfryn Mymbyr is a modified and restored 16th-century listed cottage with incredible views. The cottage is located on a working upland farm, which is the setting of the iconic book 'I bought a Mountain' - a classic tale of life on an upland Welsh farm between the two world wars by Thomas Firbank.

Interior double bedroom of Dyffryn Mymbyr Farm House

Dyffryn Mymbyr Farm House 

A restored Victorian farmhouse in an outstanding location in central Snowdonia. There are stunning mountain views from here including the Snowdon Horseshoe and Moel Siabod. Built in the early 19th century as part of the Penrhyn Estate, the farmhouse is on a working upland farm and heated by an innovative and low carbon wood-pellet heating system.

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