Wales

Craflwyn and Beddgelert

Unwind amongst the wooded foothills of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon).

near Beddgelert, Gwynedd, LL55 4NG

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A view from Dinas Emrys, Beddgelert, North Wales, looking towards a cloud-covered peak with a tree in the foreground.

Car park
Dogs allowed
Please keep dogs on a lead at all times as livestock is present on walking routes.
Electric vehicle charging point
Pub
In the picturesque village of Beddgelert. Approximately 1 mile away from Craflwyn Hall and National Trust car park.
Restaurant
In the picturesque village of Beddgelert. Approximately 1 mile away from Craflwyn Hall and National Trust car park.
Shop
In the picturesque village of Beddgelert. Approximately 1 mile away from Craflwyn Hall and National Trust car park.
Toilet
At Craflwyn car park.
Parking and toilets at Craflwyn and Nantmor. 2k accessible level walk at Beddgelert. Uneven and steep terrain elsewhere.
Accessible route and/or map
Accessible route at Llyn Dinas' multi-user footpath. Please note that there is no parking close to the path. The path can be accessed from nearby Bethania car park (a P&D car park, popular with walkers hiking up Snowdon) or laybys along the lake, but will involve traveling along part of or crossing the A498.
Accessible toilet
At National Trust Craflwyn car park.
Steps/uneven terrain
Walking trails in Craflwyn and Beddgelert include steep steps and uneven terrain.
Map
Directions via Google Maps
By road
From Betws y Coed, take the A5 towards Capel Curig. At Capel Curig, turn left into the A4086 (signed Beddgelert) continue on this road. At the Pen-y-Gwryd Hotel the road bears left into the A498, continue on this road down into Nant Gwynant. This road will also take you to Beddgelert. from Blaenau Ffestiniog follow the signs to Penrhyndeudraeth. At Penrhyndeudraeth, turn right into the A4085 (signed Beddgelert). At the T junction, turn right on to A498. This road will take you to Beddgelert. Craflwyn and Hafod y Llan are approximately 1-2 miles outside Beddgelert and Aberglasyn approx 3 miles frorm Beddgelert. From Caernarfon Take the A4085 towards Beddgelert. | O Fetws y Coed, cymerwch yr A5 i gyfeiriad Capel Curig. Yng Nghapel Curig, trowch i'r chwith i'r A4086 (arwydd Beddgelert) parhewch ar y ffordd hon. Yng Ngwesty Pen-y-Gwryd mae'r ffordd yn gwyro i'r chwith i'r A498, parhewch ar y ffordd hon i lawr i Nant Gwynant. Bydd y ffordd hon hefyd yn mynd â chi i Feddgelert. o Flaenau Ffestiniog dilynwch yr arwyddion i Benrhyndeudraeth. Ym Mhenrhyndeudraeth, trowch i'r dde i mewn i'r A4085 (arwydd Beddgelert). Wrth y gyffordd T, trowch i'r dde i'r A498. Bydd y ffordd hon yn mynd â chi i Feddgelert. Mae Craflwyn a Hafod y Llan tua 1-2 filltir y tu allan i Feddgelert ac Aberglasyn tua 3 milltir o Feddgelert. O Gaernarfon Cymerwch yr A4085 i Feddgelert.
On foot
There is a network of upland footpaths linking areas in Eryri (Snowdonia). | Mae rhwydwaith o lwybrau troed ucheldirol yn cysylltu ardaloedd yn Eryri.
By train
Main line stations at Porthmadog 10 miles, Betws y Coed 17 miles and Bangor 20 Miles. Welsh Highland Railway stations at Beddgelert, Rhyd Ddu 4 miles and Caernarfon 13 miles. | Gorsafoedd prif reilffordd Porthmadog 10 milltir, Betws y Coed 17 milltir a Bangor 20 milltir. Gorsafoedd Rheilffordd Ucheldir Cymru ym Meddgelert, Rhyd Ddu 4 milltir a Chaernarfon 13 milltir.
By bus
Sherpa bus service for Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) (check Gwynedd county council website). Regular bus service to Beddgelert (check traveline Cymru website). | Gwasanaeth bws Sherpa ar gyfer Yr Wyddfa (edrychwch ar wefan cyngor sir Gwynedd). Gwasanaeth bws rheolaidd i Feddgelert (edrychwch ar wefan traveline Cymru).
Cycling
Cycle route number 8 is in the area, not leading to Craflwyn or Beddgelert directly, so follow on-road routes (which can be busy at times) | Mae llwybr beicio rhif 8 yn yr ardal, nid yw’n arwain yn uniongyrchol at Craflwyn na Beddgelert, felly dilynwch lwybrau ar y ffordd (a all fod yn brysur ar adegau)
Parking
Parking is free for members of the National Trust. Please note the pay and display machine at Nantmor only accept coins. | Mae parcio am ddim i aelodau'r Ymddiriedolaeth Genedlaethol. Sylwch fod y peiriant talu ac arddangos yn Nantmor yn derbyn darnau arian yn unig

Opening times for 5 July 2025
Asset	Opening time
Countryside	Dawn - Dusk
Car Park	Open all day

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