Alison's Guidebook
Food scene
Tir A Mor
9 Denbigh StGreat fish and chips and pizza. Bookable takeaway and sit in restaurant
Cafe Contessa
Ancaster SquareFriendly cafe. Good for breakfast and lunches
The Old Ship
B5106Good pub grub
Hangin' Pizzeria
1 Station RdTu-Hwnt-I'r Bont
Busy cafe by the bridge in Llanrwst
Stables Bar - Y Stablau
Holyhead RoadGood pub grub
Llanrwst Kebab House
8 Bridge StreetBlas ar Fwyd
25 Heol Yr Orsaf Station RdDeli and wine. Welsh specialities
Fairy Falls Hotel station
Good food. Beer garden
The Eagles Hotel - Hotel, Bars & Restaurant
Ancaster SquareChandlers Brasserie
Princes Arms Hotel
Llanrwst Roadgreat sunday lunch
The Alpine Coffee Shop
La Barrica
20 Ancaster SquareSightseeing
Gwydir Castle
Hafna Lead Mine
Signposted trail from the car park
Mountain bike trails starting from Saw Bench car park in Gwydir Forest near Llanrwst
28 locals recommend
Gwydir Mawr & Bach
Mountain bike trails starting from Saw Bench car park in Gwydir Forest near Llanrwst
Conwy
Castle, town walls, harbour, cafes, pubs and independent shops
Llandudno
Beaches, Great Orme, seaside resort
Betws-y-Coed
Gear shops galore, local walks, lots of food options
National Trust - Bodnant Garden
Bodnant RoadBeautiful gardens with views
Trefriw Woollen Mills Ltd
Main RoadConwy Morfa Beach
Dog friendly beach near Conwy
Llanddoged
Explore around Llanddoged on quiet lanes and tracks
Short drive and walk to get great views of the Conwy Valley
National Trust Car Park - Cadair Ifan Goch
Short drive and walk to get great views of the Conwy Valley
Newborough Forest
Excellent beach on Anglesey. Dog friendly
Trefriw
Starting point for Trefriw trails - marked walk routes
Swallow Falls Waterfall
Hill walking
Within an hour’s drive of the Bothy
Moel Siabod
The pointy peak you can see from Llanddoged. Start near capel curig.
Llyn Elsi
Walk from Betws-y-Coed. Start behind St Mary’s church
Walk or drive up the hill from Trefriw. Lakeside path and scenic views
29 locals recommend
Llyn Crafnant
Walk or drive up the hill from Trefriw. Lakeside path and scenic views
Llyn Geirionydd
Walk or drive from Trefriw
Lots of information on routes etc at visitsnowdonia.info/snowdon-walking-routes
248 locals recommend
Snowdon
Lots of information on routes etc at visitsnowdonia.info/snowdon-walking-routes
Llyn Idwal
Best visited midweek to avoid the crowds
Activities
Zip World Fforest
A470Go Below Underground Adventures
Adventure Parc Snowdonia
Conway RoadPenmachno mountain biking
Wave Garden Spa
Conway RoadFfin y Parc Gallery
24 Betws RdArt exhibitions and cafe in a lovely setting
Snowdonia Antiques
Heol Yr Orsaf Station RoadWelsh Mountain Zoo
Old HighwayCity advice
Getting around
Local Bus services
https://www.fflecsi.wales/locations/conwy-valley/
Getting around
Public transport
The Sherpa bus runs from Llanrwst to Snowdon https://www.gwynedd.llyw.cymru/en/Residents/Parking-roads-and-travel/Travel-passes/Snowdon-Sherpa.aspx
Getting around
Local bus
There’s a bus service to/from Llanddoged- you need to book in advance and it doesn’t run on Sunday https://www.fflecsi.wales/locations/conwy-valley/