Beddgelert – Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park Information Centre
Overview
Visit the Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park Information Centre at Beddgelert for all you need to know about exploring the area sustainably and making the most of your visit to Wales. Information centres are also located in Aberdyfi and Betws-y-Coed.
At Beddgelert, you can access local information, get to know the area and purchase guide books, maps and souvenirs in the gift shop.
The National Park Authority now refer to the area by their Welsh names Eryri and Yr Wyddfa.
Need some help with pronunciation?
- Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) – pronounced ‘uhr-with-va’
- Eryri (Snowdonia) – pronounced ‘err-uhh-ree’
What makes it special
- Explore the Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park
- Access helpful information about the local area
- Shop stocked with guide books, maps and souvenirs
Opening times
Monday to Sunday, 09:30 - 17:00
Price
Free
Other things to do nearby
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Beddgelert Bikes
Bike hire for all ages so you can have a memorable day out in Eryri (Snowdonia). Set off to explore Beddgelert Forest and get away from it all.Visit the website
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Sygun Copper Mine
Tour the large colourful chambers, magnificent stalactite and stalagmites and copper ore veins with traces of gold and silver. Visit the website
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Mountain biking in Snowdon Ranger
The excellent mountain biking area of Beddgelert Forest is 4 miles away. With lots of trails to choose from there are routes for everyone to enjoy.
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Climbing in Snowdon Bryn Gwynant
There are many local crags within easy walking distance in the area, so you won’t have to walk far before you can start climbing.
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Climbing in Snowdon Pen-y-Pass
Try the brilliant tracks directly across the road from the hostel. Crib Goch offers grade 1 scrambling opportunities, with lots of famous climbing crags available in the immediate area.
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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
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Walking and Rambling in Pen-y-Pass
If you're planning on staying at YHA Snowdon Pen-y-Pass, 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 you can explor
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Cycling in Idwal
The Lon Las route takes you from Portmadog to Bangor. You can either do the route in one day, or take time to explore the mountains and use the hostel as your base.
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Portmeirion
Portmeirion, the setting for the cult 60s series The Prisoner – 'I am not a number. I am a free man.
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Zip World - Slate Caverns
A unique range of very special adventures. Experience Europe's longest Ziplines, or massive underground trampolines and high-rope cavern adventures called Bounce Below. See the Zip
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Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways
Travel on the glorious line from Caernarfon through Porthmadog to Blaenau Ffestiniog – some 40 miles of narrow-gauge steam! These are 2 separate railways which meet at the central station of Por
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Bach Ventures
Bach Ventures offers courses in rock climbing, kayaking, canoeing and adventure activities in the beautiful area of Eryri (Snowdonia).
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Mountain biking in Eryri (Snowdonia)
The hostel is a short drive from the Forestry Commission's Marin Trail with its challenging ascents and technical descents - best for experienced mountain bikers.
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Cycling in Eryri (Snowdonia)
The hostel is close to several Sustrans cycle network routes and other spectacular road routes, either through the hills or along the flatter coastal roads, all within breathtaking scenery.
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Climbing in Eryri (Snowdonia)
Surrounded by some of the best climbing in Britain, there's plenty of choice with single pitch and multi pitch routes, bouldering problems and a variety of rock types to suit all levels.
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Snowdonia Mountain Railway
Travel on Britain’s only rack and pinion railway to Hafod Eryri, the stunning new visitor centre at the summit of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon).Visit the website
