Betws-y-Coed
in Conwy of Wales, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
53.094 and -3.807 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 53° 5' 37" and W -3° 48' 24"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 08:39 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:53 am and 6:46 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-45.883 and 170.633 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Pukehiki
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-03-28 08:18:27

Discover Betws-y-Coed

Betws-y-Coed in Conwy (Wales) with it's 1,200 citizens is a town in United Kingdom about 190 mi (or 306 km) north-west of London, the country's capital city.

Current time in Betws-y-Coed is now 08:39 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 11 airports near Betws-y-Coed, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Anglesey Airport in a distance of 32 mi (or 52 km), West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United Kingdom is Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in Gwynedd in a distance of 5 mi (or 8 km), North-East. Also, if you like playing golf, there is an option about 16 mi (or 25 km). away. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Ffestiniog, Conwy, Mochdre, Trawsfynydd and Llandudno. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 5°C / 40 °F

Morning Temperature 1°C / 33 °F
Evening Temperature 6°C / 42 °F
Night Temperature 5°C / 41 °F
Chance of rainfall 5%
Air Humidity 98%
Air Pressure 980 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 15 km/h (9 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

9°C (48 °F)
4°C (39 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, scattered clouds.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

9°C (49 °F)
6°C (44 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 1st of April 2024

6°C (43 °F)
5°C (42 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Craig-y-Dderwen Riverside Hotel

Address
0,8 mi
Betws-y-coed Snowdonia
LL24 0AS Betws-y-Coed
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 14:30
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Glyntwrog House

Address
0,9 mi
Dinas Hill, A5
LL24 0SG Betws-Y-Coed
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Eagles Hotel

Address
3,1 mi
Ancaster Square
LL26 0LG Llanrwst
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Meadowsweet Hotel

Address
3,3 mi
Station Road
LL26 0DS Llanwrst
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Maenan Abbey Hotel

Address
5,6 mi
Maenan
LL26 0UL Llanrwst
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hafod Country

Address
3,0 mi
Trefriw,Near B5106
LL27 0RQ Conwy
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Fairy Glen Water, River Conwy, Betws-y-Coed, North Wales

Published: February 20, 2013
Length: 53:55 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Jon Bywater

Fairy Glen beauty spot is a quiet and secluded gorge on the river Conwy North Wales. Just off the A470, A5. A slightly tricky footpath taking 15 minutes approx takes you to the Glen. This is...


Betws y Coed 18.1.2014 - Visit to Conwy Valley Miniature Railway & Museum

Published: January 18, 2014
Length: 31:50 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Robin Harrison

Railway museum with a very interesting collection of railway artifacts and numerous model layouts, situated in Betws y Coed in the Snowdonia National Park. There is also a miniature railway...


Betws y Coed, North Wales

Published: August 11, 2009
Length: 34:59 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: ART SPECK

Follow Hylonlad blog at: http://www.artspeck.com Betws-y-Coed is surrounded by thick woods, thunderous waterfalls and natural beauty. It is here where 3 tributaries flow into the River...


Swallow Falls, near Betws-y-Coed, North Wales, August 2011

Published: August 14, 2011
Length: 24:33 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Neil Smith

Swallow Falls is close to Betws-y-Coed, and well worth a few minutes stop....


Betws y Coed Part One with Westons Wales.

Published: March 19, 2012
Length: 21:55 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: wezchef

What a really really fantastic weekend we had in Betws Y Coed.We stayed at Tyn Y Fron bed and breakfast just out side Betws and it was fab our hosts Lesley and Mike were just brilliant and...


bridge at betws y coed

Published: April 07, 2015
Length: 51:46 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Ben Maffin

betws y coed bridge.


BETWS Y COED

Published: June 03, 2009
Length: 59:49 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: G22PRODUCTIONS

a few sights and sounds of betws y coed in beautiful snowdonia.


Excursion train Snowdon Mountaineer to Blaenau Ffestiniog stops at Betws-y-Coed

Published: May 25, 2012
Length: 03:46 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: filmmakingmad

The Compass Tours "Snowdon Mountaineer" excursion train from Carnforth via Liverpool to Blaenau Ffestiniog drops passengers in Betws -y-Coed. Firstly, the Arriva service train travels to the...


Miners Bridge just outside betws-y-coed

Published: April 07, 2015
Length: 42:25 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Ben Maffin

Miners Bridge just outside betws-y-coed.


Abseiling Betws-y-Coed North Wales

Published: August 07, 2013
Length: 30:37 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Active Cymru

Nikki & Steve making a great job of abseiling in Betws-y-Coed North Wales.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

River Llugwy

The River Llugwy (Afon Llugwy in Welsh) is a tributary of the River Conwy, and has its source at Ffynnon Llugwy, a lake in the Carneddau range of mountains in Snowdonia.

Located at 53.0833, -3.8 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rivers of Wales, Geography of Conwy, Rivers of Snowdonia

Betws-y-Coed railway station

Betws-y-Coed railway station is a passenger station on the Conwy Valley Line from Llandudno Junction to Blaenau Ffestiniog, Wales. The passenger train service is operated by Arriva Trains Wales and is marketed as the Conwy Valley Railway (Welsh: Rheilffordd Dyffryn Conwy). The railway station is also an important bus interchange station. It is used by the Snowdonia National Park Sherpa bus services to Capel Curig, Pen-y-Gwryd, Pen-y-Pass, Beddgelert, Porthmadog, Tryfan and Bethesda.

Located at 53.092, -3.801 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Conwy county borough, Former London and North Western Railway stations, Railway stations opened in 1868, Railway stations served by Arriva Trains Wales, DfT Category F1 stations, 1868 establishments in Wales

River Lledr

The River Lledr is a river in North Wales and the second major tributary of the River Conwy. The Lledr has its source on the eastern slopes of Ysgafell Wen, which lies between Moel Siabod and Cnicht. It flows in a north-easterly direction towards Blaenau Dolwyddelan, where Ceunant Ty'n y Ddol joins it, then flows under the so-called Roman Bridge and past Dolwyddelan, where Afon Penamnen joins it.

Located at 53.0667, -3.8 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rivers of Wales, Geography of Conwy

Llyn Elsi

Llyn Elsi is a lake located above the village of Betws-y-coed in the Snowdonia National Park in North Wales. It is a reservoir providing water for the village. There is a path round the lake, and at a height of over 700 ft it affords good views to the north-west towards the mountain ranges of the Carneddau and the Glyderau. Snowdon itself is not visible behind the mass of Moel Siabod. The 20 ft dam was built in 1914, but even so the lake only has a maximum depth of some 31 ft.

Located at 53.08, -3.81833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Betws-y-Coed, Reservoirs in Conwy, Reservoirs in Snowdonia

Conwy Valley Railway Museum

The Conwy Valley Railway Museum is located at Betws-y-Coed railway station, Betws-y-Coed, North Wales, on the site of the old railway goods yard.

Located at 53.0929, -3.80021 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway museums in Wales, Museums in Conwy county borough, 15 inch gauge railways, 7¼ inch gauge railways

Llyn Parc

Llyn Park (also known as "Llyn y Parc") is a lake in the Gwydir Forest in North Wales. Lying at a height of 664', it covers an area of 22 acres, and is long and narrow in shape. A natural lake, the building of a dam at the southern end raised the level to provide water to drive machinery at the nearby Aberllyn lead and zinc mine, which in 1900 employed some 200 men. The outflow of the lake today passes the ruined remains of the mills before joining the River Conwy.

Located at 53.1128, -3.80611 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Betws-y-Coed, Reservoirs in Conwy, Reservoirs in Snowdonia

Rhyd-y-creuau

Rhyd-y-creuau Field Centre is a Georgian stone house in two hectares of wooded grounds near Betws-y-coed in the Conwy Valley, in Conwy county borough, Wales. It is close to the mountainous environment of the Snowdonia National Park. The Centre runs a full range of courses for students of biology and geography and is also used as a base for adult special-interest courses and for professional development activities by the Countryside Council for Wales and others.

Located at 53.0977, -3.7903 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Conwy county borough, Environment of Conwy County Borough

St Mary's Church, Betws-y-Coed

St Mary's Church, Betws-y-Coed, is in the village of Betws-y-Coed, Conwy, Wales. It is an active Anglican parish church of the Church of Wales, in the deanery of Arllechwedd, the archdeaconry of Bangor and the diocese of Bangor. The church has been designated by Cadw as a Grade II* listed building.

Located at 53.0916, -3.8028 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Religious buildings completed in 1907, 19th-century Anglican church buildings, Churches in Conwy county borough, Anglican churches in Wales, Gothic Revival architecture in Wales, Grade II* listed churches, Grade II* listed buildings in Conwy county borough, Paley and Austin buildings


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Betws-y-Coed