Betws Garmon

Settlement in Caernarfonshire

Wales

Betws Garmon

Looking S from near the summit of Moel Eilio The summits of Snowdon and Y Garn on the skyline. — Looking S from near the summit of Moel Eilio Credit: SK53

Betws Garmon is a small village located in the county of Caernarfonshire in Wales, United Kingdom. It is situated in the beautiful Snowdonia National Park, surrounded by picturesque landscapes and stunning mountain views. The village is positioned on the A4085 road, 7 miles south of the town of Caernarfon.

Historically, Betws Garmon has been a rural community, with agriculture and farming being the primary industries. The village is known for its charming stone cottages, which add to its traditional and quaint atmosphere. The local population is relatively small, creating a close-knit community where residents often know each other.

One of the notable features of Betws Garmon is its proximity to Mount Snowdon, the highest peak in Wales. The mountain attracts many outdoor enthusiasts and hikers, who use the village as a base for their expeditions. The Snowdon Mountain Railway, which takes visitors to the summit of Snowdon, also passes through Betws Garmon.

Despite its small size, the village has a few amenities to cater to locals and visitors alike. These include a community hall, a primary school, and a church. There are also a few accommodation options, such as bed and breakfasts and self-catering cottages, to cater to tourists who wish to explore the natural beauty of the surrounding area.

In conclusion, Betws Garmon is a charming village situated in the heart of Snowdonia National Park. With its stunning scenery, close proximity to Mount Snowdon, and welcoming community, it is an ideal destination for nature lovers and those seeking a peaceful retreat in the Welsh countryside.

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Betws Garmon Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.090873/-4.181823 or Grid Reference SH5357. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Looking S from near the summit of Moel Eilio

The summits of Snowdon and Y Garn on the skyline.

SK53

Welsh Highland Railway train near Betws Garmon

Welsh Highland Railway Garratt locomotive No.K1 about to pass under the A4085 in Nant-y-Betws with a train from Caernarfon to Rhyd-Ddu, which was the terminus of the line at the time.

Bob Walters

A small part of Moel Eilio

I would have hoped to categorise this as "Summit view", but that would leave me open to the charge of blatant dishonesty. The good thing about geograph is being able to browse all these other images of what we ought to have been able to see on this November ascent in most of a gale and wind-driven rain. Snowdon, for example. I was lucky to be able to see my feet most of the time, with or without my glasses... The "view" is taken from just in the lee of the summit wind shelter, which was occupied by four people who had just beaten us to the top. Covid precautions would have kept us out anyway, but as they had sandwiches, it seemed unlikely that they would welcome the company of a manic Flat-coated Retriever (30 kg of hunger) and a totally bonkers Collie, so our pause here was very brief.

Andy Waddington

Tomenydd llechi Moel Tryfan / Moel Tryfan slate tips

Ceri Thomas

Cors fynydd / An upland bog

Ceri Thomas

Across a soggy moor towards Mynydd Mawr

There should be a path here somewhere, but after recent rains it seemed easier just to follow the driest ground. Ahead is the bulk of Mynydd Mawr and its steep northern flank which is Cwm Du.

Gordon Hatton

Waymarker post on the moor

The post marks the line of the Snowdonia Slate Trail which crosses at right angles here. Ahead, beyond the forest and valley, is the bulk of Moel Eilio at 726m

Gordon Hatton