Beddgelert Travel Guide

 sandysmith Says:  Well this is how much Laura found! There is also fools gems - coloured stones- in there. Don't think its enough for another plane ticket though Laura ;-(( 

 sandysmith Says:  Not far from the Sygun Copper mine is the tree-shouded mound with the rocky ruin of Dinas Emrys. This was traditionally the fortress of Vortigern, the king who brought saxons to Britain to fight as mercenaries. 

 sandysmith Says:  Not far from Gelert's Grave is this protected sheep pen - was funny to see this statue inside though, just tucked away almost out of sight of the door. 

 sandysmith Says:  Beddgelert's parish Church of St. Mary's, is in a beautiful setting beneath the mountains of Snowdonia. It had its origins in a Celtic Christian Community established on the present site in the 6th Century. That community eventually became an Augustinian Priory in the 13th... 

 sandysmith Says:  This idyllic Snowdonia village proudly displays its many awards for its "blooming" displays of flowers. Not only several awards for Wales and Britain in bloom but also Europe in Bloom in 1997.Just wandering around the village you will see why. 

 sandysmith Says:  After the mine tour you come out to wonderful scenery above the valley and as you meander back down there is an opportunity to pan for some welsh gold - welsh gold has traditionally been used for rings for the royal family.In the pic here is VT's own Hayward 68 (Laura)... 

 1 Review and 0 Opinions  Just a quick visit but the menu looked good. 

 percy961 Says:  Another place I cannot inmy heart recommend, the service was slow and the meals were mediocre 

 percy961 Says:  I'd give the food a miss if I were you. I was not impressed with the food here, as a pub its ok but the food was no great shakes 

 wojsyl Says:  Great cuisine with great ambiance. Nice, cozy decorated rooms, friendly staff.Dinner there is a must if you're in Beddgelert.There's also a B&B but we've not slept there. Exotic game dishes, great desserts. 

 sandysmith Says:  The mountain that dominates Beddgelert is Moel Hebog - the highest summit in the immediate vicinity. Its name means Hill of the Falcon and its one of the few places where the Peregrine Falcon can still be seen. Its a 4 hour hike up here from Beddgelert, involving rugged... 

 sandysmith Says:  The Nantile Ridge is just north of Beddgelert. An 8 mile linear walk on this ridge gives an experience of ridge walking at a relatively low level - starts at Rhyd-Ddu and finishes at Nebo. 

 sandysmith Says:  The pleasant walks along the river can lead up to the pass - be warned though a bridge that use to cross the river is no longer in use and further up there is work being carried out for the reinstation of the welsh highland railway link. There has been much opposition to... 

 sandysmith Says:  The scenery all around Beddgelert is stunning. If arriving from Portmadog you will cross viai the cob - the sea barrier that was built in the 19th century by William Maddocks. He then built a port at that end and the town thus becam known as Portmadock and then Welsh'ised to... 

 sandysmith Says:  The Glaslyn River gushes through Beddgelert and makes for a pleasant riverside walk with its colourful cottages along the banks. There are several paths that can be enjoyed.Aberglaslyn means confluence of the Blue Lake - usuaully the sea and although you wouldn't know it... 

 sandysmith Says:  The village is only small and easily walked around in less than a hour but the setting is so idyllic with its stone bridge, the cottages and the river walks. Its the starting point for some wonderful walks in Snowdonia - notably the Watkin path to Snowdon and more locally to...