YHA Snowdon Ranger Caernarfon

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YHA Snowdon Ranger

Rhyd Ddu
Caernarfon
Gwynedd
Wales
LL54 7YS
United Kingdom

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YHA Snowdon Ranger is a welcoming and homely hostel nestled at the foot of Snowdon, the highest mountain in Wales. Offering a variety of accommodation options from private rooms to shared dormitories, this comfortable hostel is ideal for families, solo travellers, and groups. YHA Snowdon Ranger features a self-catering kitchen, a cosy lounge, and a dining room, providing a comfortable and relaxed base for adventurers exploring the majestic landscapes of Snowdonia National Park. The hostel's prime location in Snowdonia offers a gateway to a plethora of outdoor activities and natural attractions. The Snowdon Ranger Path, one of the six main routes up Snowdon, starts right from the hostel's doorstep, making it a popular choice for those aiming to summit the mountain. The surrounding area offers numerous additional walking, climbing, and mountain biking trails, each with its own unique views and challenges. For those interested in history and heritage, the nearby Welsh Highland Railway, one of the UK's longest heritage railways, provides a scenic journey through the national park. A short drive away, the fortified town of Caernarfon, with its magnificent medieval castle, is well worth a visit. For relaxation, the sandy beaches of the Llyn Peninsula are within easy reach. With its friendly atmosphere and unbeatable location, YHA Snowdon Ranger offers an ideal base for a memorable adventure in Snowdonia.
This property is at an elevation of approximately 501 feet / 152.8 metres above sea level

Facilities at the accommodation
Ensuite or Private Bathroom
Shower or Bath
Meals Available
Bar
Car Parking onsite / close by
Children Welcome
Open All Year
WiFi - Internet Access
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International Airports

Liverpool John Lennon Airport
Liverpool Merseyside
L24 1YD
56.4 miles
Manchester Airport
Ringway Greater Manchester
M90 1QX
79.9 miles

Local Airports

Caernarfon Airport
Caernarfon Gwynedd
LL54 5TP
8.3 miles
Anglesey Airport
Llanfair yn Neubwll Isle of Anglesey
LL65 3NX
20.5 miles

Motorways

M53 Junction 2
West Kirby,Moreton
49.1 miles
M53 Junction 4
Bebington, Bromborough, Clatterbridge, Neston
49.9 miles
M53 Junction 1
Birkenhead, New Brighton, Wallasey
50.1 miles

Railway Stations

Roman Bridge
station code = RMB
LL25 0JG
9.2 miles
Blaenau Ffestiniog
station code = BFF
LL41 3HE
10.1 miles

Ferry Ports

Barmouth Ferry sailing to ->

Fairbourne Point

Address:
Barmouth
Gwynedd
LL42 1HB

24.8 miles

Fairbourne Point sailing to ->

Barmouth Ferry

Address:
Fairbourne
Gwynedd
LL39 1BX

25.0 miles

Attractions & places to see near this Hostel

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Snowdon Ranger Halt -
LL54 7YS

SH 57082 56318

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Part of the Welsh Highland Railway narrow gauge steam railway, this station lies close to Llyn Cwellyn and the National Trust Car Park

0m / 0km - 0 minutes walk

Mynydd Mawr -
LL54 7YT

SH 52803 54014

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A mountain in Snowdonia with several routes , and the assent from Rhyd Ddu (A4085) is popular, (also used to walk to mount Snowdon)

Elevation = 698 Meters / 2290 Feet
2.4m / 3.9km - 36 minutes walk

Llyn Cwellyn -
LL54 7YS

SH 56412 55046

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A reservoir in Snowdonia feeding parts of Gwynedd and Anglesey, originally a glacial lake it was dammed at its south east end to increase capacity. There is a National Trust car park alongside the lake

0.1m / 0.2km - 1 minutes walk

Ceunant Mawr Waterfall -
LL55 4TH

SH 57796 59312

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A somewhat hidden falls though it is signposted within the village to walk to . The Snowdon mountain railways passes over it and you will hear the roar or the falls before seeing it.

2.8m / 4.5km - 42 minutes walk

Foel Goch -
LL55 4SS

SH 57083 56318

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A mountain in the Snowdonia Glyderau range with Llyn Cwellyn (lake & reservoir) on its southern flanks and Llanberis to the north

Elevation = 831 Meters / 2726.4 Feet
0.9m / 1.4km - 13 minutes walk

Bach Ventures -
LL54 7AJ

SH 53056 57971

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Bach Ventures provide a number of outdoor activities in Snowdonia and can be tailored to your requirements

2.8m / 4.5km - 42 minutes walk

Llyn Y Dywarchen -
LL54 6TP

SH 55937 53373

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1.1m / 1.8km - 16 minutes walk

Snowdon Summit -
LL55 4UL

SH 61015 54388

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Snowdon, also know as Yr Wyddfa is the highest point in England and Wales, with a summit visitors centre and Cafe, and the terminus of the Snowdon Mountain Railway. The Trigonometry point a little higher up is a popular Photographic opportunity for visitors

Elevation = 1085 Meters / 3559.7 Feet
2.8m / 4.5km - 42 minutes walk

Moel Eilio -
LL55 4SS

SH 55512 57702

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Located South West of Llanberis and it is possible to walk from the village, a mountain with large near flat slopes that are prone to high snow levels, and a walk you can also reach Snowdon summit via an alternative route.

Elevation = 726 Meters / 2381.9 Feet
1.8m / 2.9km - 26 minutes walk

Snowdon Mountain Railway -
LL55 4TY

SH 58254 59809

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The main station within Llanberis village to start the 4 mile steep accent of Snowdon to the summit via a narrow gauge rack and pinion rail line. The line uses a mix of traditional steam engines and newer diesel engines. There is a large car park adjacent.

3.1m / 5km - 47 minutes walk