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Betws-y-Coed – Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park Information Centre
Overview
Visit the Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park Information Centre at Betws-y-Coed – the perfect place to learn about what makes Eryri (Snowdonia) spectacular as well as advice on visiting sustainably. Information centres are also located in Aberdyfi and Beddgelert.
At Betws-y-Coed, you can access information about the area from knowledgeable guides, an exhibition on ‘Eryri (Snowdonia), more than just mountains’ and a shop selling guide books, maps and souvenirs.
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
- Exhibition for visitors to the area
- Shop stocked with guide books, maps and souvenirs
Opening times
Monday to Sunday, 09:30 - 17:00
Price
Free
Hostels nearby
YHA Idwal Cottage
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Large garden/grounds
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Self-catering kitchen
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Cycle store
YHA Rowen
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Free parking on premises
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24-hour access after check-in
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Self-catering kitchen
YHA Snowdon Bryn Gwynant
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Garden/grounds
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Free parking on premises
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Self-catering kitchen
YHA Snowdon Llanberis
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WiFi
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Free parking on premises
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Self-catering kitchen
YHA Snowdon Pen-y-Pass
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WiFi
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Café
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Wheelchair accessible
YHA Snowdon Ranger
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Free parking on premises
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Cycle store
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Self-catering kitchen
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