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Walking and rambling in Eryri (Snowdonia)
If you're planning on staying at one of our Eryri (Snowdonia) hostels, why not download a free map and get out exploring? All our self-guided walks start and end at a YHA hostel and are graded so that...
YHA Snowdon Bryn Gwynant is currently closed and unavailable for bookings.
A gem of a hostel set in 42 acres of land, YHA Snowdon Bryn Gwynant is a Victorian mansion, perfectly placed for holidays exploring the Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park. Bryn Gwynant is dominated by its wooded grounds and stunning views over Llyn Gwynant and Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) itself, and is ideal for family breaks and activity breaks.
If walking holidays are your thing, set out from the hostel and take the scenic Watkin Path up Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon). There are plenty of brilliant attractions within driving distance too, with castles, caves and plenty more nearby.
Reception hours: From 07:00 - 10:00 and 17:00 - 22:00.
Licensed bar: This hostel has a licensed bar offering a range of alcohol and soft drinks. It is not possible for guests to bring their own alcohol, except when hiring the whole hostel through YHA Exclusive Hire.
Self-catering kitchen: Guests have access to a self-catering kitchen.
Parking: There is parking at the hostel.
Dogs: Pets are not permitted at YHA Snowdon Bryn Gwynant. Assistance dogs are welcome – please notify us at the time of booking.
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Volunteering with YHA is a fantastic way to have fun, learn new skills, boost your CV and travel to different places. We have a variety of different opportunities to choose from and volunteering roles to suit everyone.
The tasks are varied and in return you will meet some great people, who both work and stay in our hostels, as well as enjoying your time off discovering the local area and attractions.
You can find out more and apply to volunteer at this hostel on the volunteering website.
Bryn Gwynant was an extensive house, built in 1834. It had been looked at by YHA in the early days and rejected because it had fallen into bad repair, but two succeeding owners had improved the place substantially. In 1958, YHA looked again at Bryn Gwynant, and liked it much more than in 1930. It was perfectly situated, alongside Llyn Gwynant, for climbing Snowdon. The location is just breath-taking and YHA didn’t want to miss out on this fantastic opportunity. The hostel opened in 1959 and continues to attract hundreds of visitors each year.
Manager recommends: A nice contrast to on-the-go activity breaks and walking holidays, the quiet calm of sunset over the lake is a perfect end to any day. Set in 40 acres of wooded grounds with stunning views over Llyn Gwynant and Snowdon, a Snowdonia national park holiday in this beautiful rural retreat would make a marvellous family break.