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Activity Betws-y-Coed, Wales

The Gateway to Snowdonia Village: A Self-Guided Walking Tour

45 min – one hour Free cancellation Private tour
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The Gateway to Snowdonia Village: A Self-Guided Walking Tour

About this activity

Betws-y-Coed is Britain’s first artists’ colony, nestled at the entrance to Snowdonia National Park. On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll stroll down this village’s charming streets, riverside paths, and historic bridges to find out how this woodland paradise inspired generations of landscape painters.

The tour starts at the historic Betws-y-Coed Railway Station. As you explore this picturesque settlement – meaning “prayer house in the woods“ – you’ll find out how painter David Cox established Britain’s first art colony here in 1844, forever changing the Welsh village’s fortunes. Other landscape artists, unable to travel to Europe during the Napoleonic Wars, soon discovered its dramatic beauty and, as railways brought Victorian tourists, the once-peaceful artist haven evolved into the gateway to Snowdonia we know today.

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At a glance

Duration
45 min – one hour
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Audio guide
English
Written guide
English
Operated by
VoiceMap Audio Tours

Ages: Adults (6–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
  • Included: Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Included: App for Android and iOS
  • Included: Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
  • Included: Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

Not included

  • Not included: Smartphone and headphones
  • Not included: Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour
  • Not included: Food and drink
  • Not included: Transportation

Itinerary

  1. Conwy Valley Railway Museum & Model Shop

    Passing by

    We'll pass by the Conwy Valley Railway Museum, with its rich history. However, entry to the Museum itself is not included in this tour.

  2. St. Michael's Old Church

    5 min

    We'll pass by the beautiful historic St Michael's Old Church.

  3. Stop 3

    Passing by

    We'll also pass by the The Courthouse, adding to the historic charm of the neighbourhood. However, entry to is not included in this tour.

  4. Stop 4

    Passing by

    We'll also pass by the Artworks 2 Celf, a quirky local arts shop. However, entry to the shop itself is not included in this tour.

  5. Stop 5

    Passing by

    Passing by the Saint Mary’s Church, you'll witness another architectural gem of the village. Please note that entry to the church is not included in this tour.

  6. Stop 6

    Passing by

    We'll also pass by the Royal Oak Hotel, with its storied past. However, entry to the hotel itself is not included in this tour.

  7. Stop 7

    Passing by

    We'll also pass by Anna Davies (Betws-y-Coed) Ltd, a lovely local institution. However, entry to the shop itself is not included in this tour.

  8. Stop 8

    Passing by

    We'll also pass over the Pont-y-Pair Bridge, a beautiful historic bridge.

  9. Stop 9

    Passing by

    We'll also pass by the Betws-y-Coed Memorial Hall, with its unique stone architecture. However, entry is not included in this tour.

  10. Stop 10

    5 min

    We'll end the tour at the Betws y Coed Tourist Information Centre. However, entry to the Centre itself is not included in this tour.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • This tour starts at the railway station, Station Rd, Betws-y-Coed LL24 0AE, United Kingdom. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

Using your ticket

VOICEMAP CODE

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Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. You've been sent an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour.

This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code.

DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS

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Once you've received your code, please follow these steps:

Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app

Create an account

Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes

Enter your code then select Download Now

PLEASE NOTE

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You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.

This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.

When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.

Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.

SUPPORT

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For technical support and other queries, please email [email protected]

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%

Good to know

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • The total tour time includes walking the route and passing by the attractions

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