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The hostel's prime location in Snowdonia offers guests a wealth of outdoor activities and attractions. The famous Glyder Range is right on the doorstep, making the hostel an ideal base for hiking, climbing, and wildlife spotting. A short walk from the hostel, the idyllic Llyn Idwal offers breathtaking views and opportunities for wild swimming. For mountaineers, the challenging climbs of Tryfan and the Glyderau are nearby, while the highest peak in Wales, Snowdon, is also within reach. The Ogwen Valley and the surrounding area boast a rich history and culture, with attractions such as the National Slate Museum in Llanberis, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Caernarfon Castle, and the bustling market town of Bangor a short drive away. With its eco-friendly ethos, cosy atmosphere, and fantastic location, YHA Idwal Cottage offers an excellent base for a memorable adventure in Snowdonia.
This property is at an elevation of approximately 1,012 feet / 308.5 metres above sea level
Facilities at the accommodation
Shower or Bath
Bar
Car Parking onsite / close by
TV
Digital TV Channels
Children Welcome
Open All Year
Disabled Facilities
Shower or Bath
Bar
Car Parking onsite / close by
TV
Digital TV Channels
Children Welcome
Open All Year
Disabled Facilities
Facilities Nearby
Walking Country
Cycling Country
Walking Country
Cycling Country
Hotel Travel & Directions Hub
International Airports
Local Airports
Caernarfon Airport Caernarfon Gwynedd
LL54 5TP
13.2 miles Anglesey Airport
Llanfair yn Neubwll Isle of Anglesey
LL65 3NX
23.2 miles
Motorways
M53 Junction 2 West Kirby,Moreton
43.0 miles M53 Junction 1
Birkenhead, New Brighton, Wallasey
43.9 miles M53 Junction 4
Bebington, Bromborough, Clatterbridge, Neston
43.9 miles
Railway Stations
Roman Bridge station code = RMB
LL25 0JG
6.7 miles Dolwyddelan
station code = DWD
LL25 0TJ
7.5 miles
Ferry Ports
Attractions & places to see near this Hostel
= Within walking distance (minutes) = National Grid Reference = What 3 Words.
Rhaeadr Ogwen Waterfalls -
LL57 3LZ
SH 64993 60374
= complies.stands.older Hotels nearby. 1 minutes walk
LL57 3LZ
SH 64993 60374
= complies.stands.older Hotels nearby.
Waterfalls at the western end of Lynn Ogwen witha large car park with toiltes, and lay by parking. A popular destination for walking in the area, for Cwm Iwal, and other mountains
0.1m / 0.2km -
Tryfan -
LL57 3LZ
SH 66384 59413
= occupations.regulate.sunset Hotels nearby.
1.1m / 1.8km - 16 minutes walk
LL57 3LZ
SH 66384 59413
= occupations.regulate.sunset Hotels nearby.
A mountain in the Ogwen Valley overlooking Llyn Ogwen (Lake) and close to the A5 with parking laybys should you want to walk in this remote area.
Elevation = 917 Meters / 3008.5 Feet1.1m / 1.8km -
Llyn Idwal -
LL57 3LZ
SH 64512 59584
= complains.acids.studio Hotels nearby. 8 minutes walk
LL57 3LZ
SH 64512 59584
= complains.acids.studio Hotels nearby.
Llyn Idwal (lake) is one of several in the area formed by glacial action and located in Cwm Idwal Glyderau mountains of Snowdonia, close to the A5 road. There is parking and toilet's nearby should you want to stop and walk to the lake
0.5m / 0.8km -
Cantilever Stone -
LL57 3LZ
SH 65748 58317
= sideboard.laughs.dime Hotels nearby. 21 minutes walk
LL57 3LZ
SH 65748 58317
= sideboard.laughs.dime Hotels nearby.
A stone formation on the Glyder Fach mountain range, a very large flat stone protruding into the air, seemingly unsupported at one end. A boulder strewn ridge which in its way is also unusual.
1.4m / 2.3km -
Llyn Ogwen -
LL24 0EU
SH 66106 60290
= pickle.ruled.attention Hotels nearby. 11 minutes walk
LL24 0EU
SH 66106 60290
= pickle.ruled.attention Hotels nearby.
Loaction for the car park at the side of Llyn Ogwen (Lake) with spectacular views over the lake and mountain scenery, Particularly impressive when the high peaks are snow capped.
0.8m / 1.3km -
Castell Y Gwynt -
LL57 3LZ
SH 65629 58150
= bungalows.drip.bathtubs Hotels nearby.
1.4m / 2.3km - 22 minutes walk
LL57 3LZ
SH 65629 58150
= bungalows.drip.bathtubs Hotels nearby.
Classed as a Nuttall (hill) and not part of the welsh 3000 feet summits despite its elevation of 972 metres (3189 feet) a sub peak of Glyder Fach in the Glyderau mountain range
Elevation = 972 Meters / 3189 Feet1.4m / 2.3km -
Cwm Idwal Nature Reserve -
LL57 3LZ
SH 64324 59266
= complies.stands.older Hotels nearby. 12 minutes walk
LL57 3LZ
SH 64324 59266
= complies.stands.older Hotels nearby.
The visitor centre is the ideal place to start a visit to Cwm Idwal National Nature Reserve on the A5 near Llyn Ogwen mid way between Capel Curig and Bethesda. Coordinates are for the Nature Reserve at Cwm Idwal
0.8m / 1.3km -
Glyder Fawr -
LL55 4NY
SH 64302 57948
= contrived.pillow.arranged Hotels nearby.
1.5m / 2.4km - 23 minutes walk
LL55 4NY
SH 64302 57948
= contrived.pillow.arranged Hotels nearby.
The highest peak in the Snowdonia Glyder Fawr mountain range, located between the Ogwen Valley north and the Llanberis Pass south. The Cantilever Stone lies to the east of the summit
Elevation = 1001 Meters / 3284.1 Feet1.5m / 2.4km -
Pen yr Ole Wen -
LL57 3LZ
SH 65558 61877
= dozen.barrel.flopping Hotels nearby.
1m / 1.6km - 15 minutes walk
LL57 3LZ
SH 65558 61877
= dozen.barrel.flopping Hotels nearby.
Part of the Carneddau mountain range overlooking Lyn Ogwen and the A5 road.
Elevation = 978 Meters / 3208.7 Feet1m / 1.6km -
Carnedd Dafydd -
LL57 3DQ
SH 66147 62920
= aware.stated.adjusting Hotels nearby.
1.8m / 2.9km - 27 minutes walk
LL57 3DQ
SH 66147 62920
= aware.stated.adjusting Hotels nearby.
Part of the Carneddau mountain range
Elevation = 1044 Meters / 3425.2 Feet1.8m / 2.9km -
View more hotels nearby with distances
YHA Snowdon Pen Y Pass - Llanberis - 2.93
The Royal Victoria Hotel - Llanberis - 3.96
Lodge Dinorwig - Llanberis - 4.12
Bryn Llys Room Only - Bangor - 4.18
Dolafon Guest House - Llanberis - 4.27
Y Gwynedd Inn - Llanberis - 4.29
Padarn Hotel - Llanberis - 4.36
The Heights Bunkhouse - Llanberis - 4.39
Dol Paris - Llanberis - 4.41
Llewelyn Apartments - Llanberis - 4.42
Nearby Cities, towns and local villages near Bangor
Main Towns
Small Towns
Villages or districts
Gwastadnant 2.8 m - Nant Peris or Old Llanberis 3 m - Old Llanberis or Nant Peris 3 m - Terfyn 3.4 m