Traditional dishes, amazing views, or the perfect place to finish off a woodland walk. Take your pick from our top pubs and restaurants close to the forest to get a taste of the local.

 

 

Head to Aberdunant Hall Restaurant & Bar, in Prenteg, for evening meals and a great Sunday carvery.

 

Visit Caffi Colwyn for a delicious, Welsh cream tea. 4-minute drive.

 

Glaslyn is just the spot to stop for a while. Enjoy award-winning ice cream and pizza, surrounded by amazing mountain views. 4-minute drive.

 

Head to Tremadog, to the Golden Fleece Inn – dog-friendly, with great pub food.

 

Grab some proper, home-cooked food at Hebog Eat. 3-minute drive.

 

Try the Prince Llewelyn, in Beddgelert, for breakfast, pub lunches and evening meals. It's dog-friendly too. Just a 4-minute drive or a 20-minute walk.

 

Head out for a cracking Sunday roast at Y Sgwar. 16-minute drive.

With a National Park on your doorstep, pretty, bustling villages to explore nearby, and historical sites just a short drive away, head out beyond the forest and discover what the area has to offer.

 

 

Beaumaris Castle, on the island of Anglesey, is famous as the greatest castle never built. It was the last of the royal strongholds created by Edward I in Wales. Enjoy the lovely surroundings of Beaumaris whilst you're sightseeing and relax in the cafes and restaurants of the pretty town.

 

Whether you drive, walk or catch the steam train from the forest, a trip to Beddgelert is well worth it. With cafes, pubs, crafts and treats, it's all surrounded by crystal-clear streams and epic mountain scenery.

 

Discover this lovely little village with a real alpine feel, with proper pubs, spots to eat and shops to browse. As the gateway to Mount Snowdon (Eryri), it's surrounded by forest and incredible views.

 

Visit the medieval fortress of Caernarfon Castle and explore the pretty harbour for sunset views. 25-minute drive.

 

The Welsh Highland Railway line wends its way through the area and Beddgelert has its own station, Meillionen. It connects to the two coastal towns of Caernarvon and Porthmadog, as well as Beddgelert town. It's a great way to get around and see more of the local area!

 

Visit Harlech World Heritage Site for a piece of Welsh history. 30-minute drive.

 

Plas Cadnant Hidden Gardens is an historic garden under restoration, situated between Menai Bridge and Beaumaris on the Isle of Anglesey.

 

Portmeirion is an eye-catching, colourful village, built in the style of Italian villages. Well worth a day trip. 27-minute drive.

 

Take the famous Snowdon Mountain Railway to the summit of Snowdon to experience Eryri without a big hike.

 

Discover an exciting underground adventure at Sygun Copper Mine. 7-minute drive.

The walk is a 10km round route and takes four to six hours. It’s strenuous with some tricky narrow paths that can be slippery. But it rewards with fantastic views and a chance to walk through the stunning Aberglaslyn Pass!

 

 

A leisurely stroll that the whole family can enjoy! An easy 1.6km, the 40-minute walk follows the Glaslyn River and offers stunning views of the village and Snowdonia mountains beyond. You’ll also be able to discover the tragic story of how Beddgelert acquired its name before crossing the river back to the village. Here you can unwind with a pit stop at one of the many local tea rooms or restaurants.

 

 

In search of a challenge? From your cabin, walk to Beddgelert or Rhyd Ddu, following the way-marked Lon Gwyrfai Path. On this Snowdonia walking route you’ll find the path is wide and steep in places but the panoramic views more than make up for it. You can choose to walk to Beddgelert village which is a 30 minute walk away. Or head 5.2km in the other direction to take in the sights at the pretty village of Rhyd Ddu.

 

 

If you’re a keen hiker, Snowdon is a must. The Rhyd-Ddu path (just five minutes' drive from your cabin) is the quietest of the main Snowdonia hiking routes up, with great views of Moel Hebog and the hills of Nantlle. It’s 12km there and back from the car park at Rhyd Ddu and takes around six hours.

 

This strenuous walk should only be undertaken with the appropriate equipment and planning. But the sense of achievement that comes with climbing the highest UK mountain outside Scotland, is worth the effort.

An easier trail for little explorers is the purple waymarked Bedwen Trail. This takes you 4km up to lake Llyn Llywelyn (a great place to stop for a picnic).

 

 

The yellow-waymarked 9.5km Derwen Trail with incredible views east to Snowdon.

 

 

Our cabins at Beddgelert are situated on the Lon Gwyrfai Path between Beddgelert and Rhyd Ddu. The round trip to Beddgelert is 5km and the round trip to Rhyd Ddu is 10.5km. Both rides offer breathtaking views of the mountains and valleys and both are on the Welsh Highland Railway route so you can hop on a train back if you feel like taking it easy. The path in both directions is wide, with some tarmac surfaces and some lose stone and slate. For beginners or experts, it’s great fun – if you only try one of the mountain bike trails in Snowdonia, make it this one.

Bring your furry friend on an adventure and explore one of the many forest trails, where acres of woodland and country roads make a great spot for a scamper.

 

 

Bring your furry friend on an adventure and explore one of the many forest trails, where acres of woodland, hills and mountains make a great spot for a scamper.

 

 

A medium-length trail that's not too steep, offering views of the Welsh countryside. Dogs should be kept on a lead around livestock.

 

 

Fancy taking the tails to the summit of Yr Wyddfa? The Snowdon Ranger is believed to be the earliest of the six main routes to the summit of Snowdon. It's a quiet and fairly easy path that's good for pups who don't like steps.

Discover local activities and adventures just beyond the forest, and make the most of the unique Welsh landscape.

 

Looking for kids' activities? There's lots to do at the Children's Farm Park, from Crazy Golf to Go Karting and ziplines. Find soft play and plenty to keep little ones occupied at Greenwood Family Park. Or enjoy children's play areas, orienteering and mountain biking trails at Coed y Brenin Forest Park.

 

Zip World has three locations within a 40-minute drive, including the world's fastest zip line!

• Fforest at Betws-y-Coed
• Velocity at Penrhyn Quarry
• Llechwedd Slate Caverns at Blaenau Ffestiniog