Betws-y-Coed Outdoor Pursuits
One of the most popular Outdoor pursuitsin Betws-y-Coed is Mountain Biking.There is the Marin Trail set out by the Forestry Commission , which take you through some of the most spectacular parts of Gwydyr Forest. A 25 kilometre route which caters for all levels of experience from beginner to very advanced.
Further details can be found by on this link
Bikes can be hired from the local ' Beics Betws' shop behind the Post Office.
Short Walks
Starting from Jenny Jones' shop ,walk across the road ( A5) and cross the Railway line and go past the Henllys Hotel on your right hand side. Follow this down to St Michaels Church.
Immediately on the right hand side there is a footpath going over the Little Swing Bridge.
Do not go over the bridge but keep to the path through St Michaels Church Yard and out onto the lane leading to the Golf Club. Keep to the right of the entrance of the Golf Club and follow the footpath along the right hand side , with the River Conwy on your right.This path takes you right around the edge of the golf course ( watch out for flying golf balls) At the far end of the path there is a seat beside the river where you can take a moment or two to enjoy the view. Here the Rivers Conwy ( on your right) and the River Llugwy ( on your left ) join forces The footpath continues on your left following the river Llugwy. Following this path brings you back to the Centre of Betws-y-Ceod and the Visitor Centre
If you like a spot of Golf then take yourself down to the Golf Club, situated by the River Conwy, a superb setting.
Many Artists and Photographers come to the area and find secluded spots to paint draw and sketch, in colour or pencil.
For the riding enthusiast then Pony Trekking is available at a couple of locations, close by.
For the Canoeist , White water canoeing is gaining popularity. To get the details on this activity take a trip to Capel Curig and call in at The Mountain Training Centre , Plas-y-Brenin. They offer courses on a very wide range of activities, from Dry Skiing, Abseiling, Rock Climbing, and Mountaineering. If the weather is very wet then there is an Indoor Climbing Wall to occupy your skills.
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