Rhyd Ddu

Cosy little cafe serving teas and coffees, all day breakfast, sandwiches, snacks etc. As the name suggests, they also offer B&B accommodation.

has several cask ales on tap. CAMRA 2000 Award for best pub on display. This pub also owns the campsite mentioned in the camping section below. The owner is welcoming and will give advice on how to tackle Snowdon and other activities. The pub is a jumble of bygone artifacts with real log fire.

This YHA hostel is open all year. The popular Snowdon Ranger path to the summit of Snowdon begins at the rear at the rear of the hostel. Conveniently, the WHR has a station here so you won't have to walk from Rhyd Ddu if arriving by train. The hostel is situated next to the road - ask for a room to the rear if possible.

Owned by the Cwellyn Arms pub in the village, this is set in an exquisite location on the edge of a lake and forest. Dips in the lake are madness, but great fun (v. clear water) and facilities are good. Only downside is that logs for a fire are dear at £3 for a bag that will last you an afternoon. Fires (in fire pits) and dogs allowed. The pub has a good and informative website (see Drink section). The campsite is a good base for the Snowdon Ranger walk and has hot showers and good washing/drying facilities. The slightly eccentric owner makes jokes regarding bears in the woods and crocodiles in the lake however the humour soon flies out the window should you light a fire in the wrong area.