Waenfawr Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Tref Eilian Sheltered Housing Estate Tref Eilian means "Eilian's town". The mountain in the background, marked on the OS map as Moel Eilio, is called locally Moel Eilian.
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Tref Eilian Sheltered Housing Estate Tref Eilian means "Eilian's town". The mountain in the background, marked on the OS map as Moel Eilio, is called locally Moel Eilian.
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Country lane Today, this narrow, dead-end, road forms an access road to scattered houses and farms on the eastern side of the middle Gwyrfai valley. In the past, it also served a number of minor slate quarries as well as the Moel Eilio iron ore mine.
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Afon Gwyrfai from Pont Cyrnant. This is view downstream from the narrow Cyrnant Bridge.
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IXORA Hotel and Spa

IXORA Hotel and Spa

3 out of 5
Conway Road Conwy Wales
The price is AU$186 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
AU$186
23 Mar - 24 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Conwy. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Conwy Valley Maze and Conwy Water Gardens are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (150 reviews)
Stayed in a King Suite which was amazing. Spa was lovely and very clean. Ate in the restaurant one night which was also very nice. Relaxing and highly recommended.

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

IXORA Hotel and Spa
Celtic Royal Hotel & Spa

Celtic Royal Hotel & Spa

3 out of 5
Bangor Street Caernarfon Wales
The price is AU$147 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$147
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Caernarfon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
It was in a good position to town. The hotel itself was lovely, room is a tiny bit dated and very hot and the windows only opened a tiny bit

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Celtic Royal Hotel & Spa
The Management Centre

The Management Centre

4 out of 5
College Road Bangor Wales
The price is AU$197 per night from 11 Mar to 12 Mar
AU$197
11 Mar - 12 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly guesthouse in Bangor. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (887 reviews)
better than expected

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

The Management Centre
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Heart of beautiful Betws-y-Coed - well-equipped Victorian stone railway cottage

Heart of beautiful Betws-y-Coed - well-equipped Victorian stone railway cottage

Betws-Y-Coed WLS
Stay at this holiday home in Betws-Y-Coed. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and furnished patios. Popular attractions Conwy Valley Railway Museum and Betws-Y-Coed ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (141 reviews)
Really well equipped house in a great location close to local amenities.

Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

Heart of beautiful Betws-y-Coed - well-equipped Victorian stone railway cottage
Rose Cottage Beddgelert Set on the Banks of the River Colwyn Snowdonia

Rose Cottage Beddgelert Set on the Banks of the River Colwyn Snowdonia

Beddgelert Gwynedd
Stay at this cottage in Caernarfon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Yr Wyddfa and Gelert's Grave are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (23 reviews)
Beautiful all through ...

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Rose Cottage Beddgelert Set on the Banks of the River Colwyn Snowdonia
2 Bed House - Sleeps 3 - Pets - Garden - Parking

2 Bed House - Sleeps 3 - Pets - Garden - Parking

3 out of 5
Blaenau Ffestiniog Wales
Stay at this holiday home in Blaenau Ffestiniog. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Oakeley Square and Municipal Garden are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (1 review)
The cottage was very homely and cosy. Great location for the area we visited.

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025

2 Bed House - Sleeps 3 - Pets - Garden - Parking
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Popular places to visit

Mount Snowdon showing mountains and a sunset

Yr Wyddfa

Travel high above the clouds on foot or by train and visit the peak of the tallest mountain in Wales.

Yr Wyddfa
Caernarfon Castle showing heritage elements and château or palace

Caernarfon Castle

Patrol the battlements of a medieval fortress built by King Edward I in his campaign against the Welsh.

Caernarfon Castle
Amazing views during our way back from Mt Snowdon. #trekking #NationalPark #takeahike #mountains

Pen-y-Pass

Explore the great outdoors at Pen-y-Pass and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Llanberis. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Pen-y-Pass
Taken at Aberglaslyn Pass in Wales, UK. #Holiday #DayOut #Wales #Snowdonia #NationalPark

Aberglaslyn Pass

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Aberglaslyn Pass during your travels in Beddgelert. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.

Aberglaslyn Pass
The slate museum at llanberis in wales

National Slate Museum

You can browse the exhibits at National Slate Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Caernarfon. Discover the mountain views and lively bars in this relaxing area.

National Slate Museum
Poppy at Llyn Dinas

Llyn Dinas

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Llyn Dinas during your travels in Beddgelert. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.

Llyn Dinas

Activities

Wales' Coastal Way Interactive Travel Guide

Wales' West Coast – Online Self-Guided Road Trip Plan

AU$25
per traveller
Wales' West Coast – Online Self-Guided Road Trip Plan
Isle of Anglesey: Anglesey and Snowdonia Guide

Isle of Anglesey: Anglesey and Snowdonia Guide

AU$717
per traveller
Isle of Anglesey: Anglesey and Snowdonia Guide
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Cities near Waenfawr

Betws Garmon which includes street scenes and a house

Betws Garmon