The road running through the valley of the Glaslyn leads to the delightful little town of Bettws-y-Coed (pop. 770) ( "temple in the wood"), situated in Gwydyr Forest at the junction of the Conwy, Lledr and Llugwy valleys. This is a very popular holiday place, crowded with visitors in summer. The ruin of Pany Mill and the 15th century Pont-y-Pair bridge are attractive to look at. The immediate surroundings are very beautiful, with the Fairy Glen, the Swallow Falls and the Conwy waterfalls.
Dolwyddelan Castle is located in Snowdonia on a ridge set against Moel Siabod. It was built between 1210 and 1240 by Wales's most powerful medieval prince and saw active service during the wars between the Welsh and Edward I. The castle fell to British forces in 1283 and was refortified, then later it was restored by the Victorians. A visit to this sentinel is worthwhile for the views alone.
Address: Dolwyddelan Castle, Dolwyddelan LL25 0EJ, Wales
Hours:
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24), Christmas - Christian (December 25), Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
From its outer appearance this stone cottage seems of little importance, but it is the site of Bishop William Morgan's birth. Bishop William Morgan was the original translator of the Holy Bible into Welsh.
Address: Ty Mawr Wybrnant, Penmachno, Betws-y-Coed LL25 0HJ, Wales
Hours:
March 24 to October 30: 12pm-5pm; Closed: Mon, Tue, Wed
Always opened on: Spring Bank Holiday - Britain (last Monday, May ), Summer Bank Holiday - Britain outside Scotland (last Monday, August )
Tips: Last admission 30 minutes before closing.
Disability Access: Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Penmachno Mill was built during the 18th century to finish locally woven rough cloth. Later in the 19th century it became a weaving mill. Local weavers still work in the mill making rugs and tweed. Demonstrations available.
Visitors to Trefriw's Woollen Mills can see operating weaving and hydro-electric turbines which turn raw wool into traditional bedspreads and tweeds. The mills have been owned and run by the Trefriw family since 1859.
Address: Trefriw Woollen Mills, Trefriw LL27 0NQ, Wales
Hours:
April 1 to October 28: 10am-1pm, 2pm-5pm; Closed: Sun, Sat
Disability Access: Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
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