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Gwydir Castle is a magnificent and atmospheric historical gem located in the Conwy Valley, North Wales, nestled in the foothills of Snowdonia, near the town of Llanrwst. It is perhaps best described as a fortified manor house or Tudor courtyard house, rather than a traditional Norman-style fortress. The Wynn Family: Gwydir was the ancestral home of the Wynn family, one of the most powerful and influential families in North Wales during the Tudor and Stuart periods. They were descended from the ancient Princes of Gwynedd. Salvaged Materials: The castle incorporates re-used medieval materials, including a spiral staircase, taken from the dissolved Maenan Abbey in the 16th century. Royal Connections: King Charles I stayed at the castle in 1645. The future King George V and Queen Mary stayed here in 1899.

Loved this place and not far from Swallow Falls

You'll probably be too gassed to look out for it, about 2/3rds the way up to the top of Cwm Penmachno from Lan Ffestiniog, so a good indicator of how far you've come.

Idyllic spot in the middle of Betws y Coed.

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Opened 1868: Passenger trains began serving Betws-y-Coed on April 6, 1868. The London & North Western Railway extended the Conwy Valley line (which had reached Llanrwst in 1863) to Betws-y-Coed, initially for freight in 1867. Slate Transport: The primary purpose of the Conwy Valley line was to transport dressed slate from the quarries in Blaenau Ffestiniog to Deganwy for export. A further extension to Blaenau Ffestiniog opened in 1879. Tourist Hub: The railway became the main way for tourists to reach Betws-y-Coed, and the station was designed with ample facilities to cope with the crowds. Local Builder: The station building itself is quite substantial for a country branch line and was constructed by local contractor Owen Gethin Jones, a renowned stonemason, carpenter, civil engineer, and poet. Decline and Revival: Like many branch lines, it saw a decline in the 20th century. However, its scenic route and importance for tourism have ensured its continued operation.

Stunning waterfall with the bridge built into the rock formation

The ascent to Crimea Pass from Dolwyddelan is along the A470, which can be a busy route. It's just over 3km long with an elevation gain of 205m, giving an average gradient of 6.6%.

reopened in 2025, thumbs up!