BETWS-Y-COED - Is it Worth Visiting this VIBRANT Welsh Village? | Pont-y-Pair Bridge & Swallow Falls

Join us as we explore the bustling Welsh Village of Betws-y-Coed, known for its ancient Pont-y-Pair bridge - built in 1468 - and nearby Swallow Falls waterfall. Also a popular meeting place for bikers in Wales and Conwy . The Victorian Village of Betws-y-Coed is set in the forest and is home to many shops including lots of outdoor activity shops.
We walk around the town, grab some Pizza and Ice Cream from the popular Pizzeria and Ice Cream Parlour. We also take in the beautiful Pont-y-Pair Bridge and also visit Swallow Falls top see if it is worth the £2 entry fee.
The railway at Betws-y-Coed is also well preserved and there is a great park for the kids to play and have fun! We also show you what shops are in Betws-y-Coed!
We truly feel that Betws-y-Coed is one of the best places to visit in North Wales with lots of things to do. It would be a great base for a holiday to explore the rest of the welsh countryside and coastline. In fact, Betws-y-Coed is also known as the Gateway to Snowdonia!
For our family weekend away we stayed in the nearby area of Blaenau Ffestiniog and visited other nearby towns and castles too - such as Porthmadog and Harlech Castle - so be sure to subscribe to see more videos like this.
0:00:00 - Intro & Parking Info
0:01:01 - Betws-y-Coed Walking Tour
0:02:16 - Pizza at the Pizzeria
0:07:40 - Tractor Parade
0:11:57 - Pont-y-Pair Bridge
0:12:49 - Ice Cream from Cadwaladers
0:13:27 - Swallow Falls
0:13:56 - Outro

[@juliehawksworth3731]

Betoos y Coed is how it is pronounced

[@cheekster777]

Thank you guys.

[@exploringthenorth]

Thank you too! 😊

[@cheekster777]

@@exploringthenorth 🤝

[@iforwilliams2509]

Plenty of videos on You Tube on pronounciations and learning Cymraeg (welsh). Its much easier than learning English. To pronounce the Ll (double LL) place your tongue at the top of your mouth behind your teeth and blow gently.

[@exploringthenorth]

Thanks for the tip 😊 I’ll definitely check them out

[@julieonline7261]

Which did you prefer Porthmadog or Betws-y-coed? Going to wales with 11 & 9 year old

[@exploringthenorth]

Hi 👋 Out of the two it would have to be Betws-y-Coed for me I think as it had such a nice atmosphere, rivers and waterfalls etc. plus a big green play area. But that being said, with children of 9 and 11 it depends how much they like the beach as Black Rocks Sands was a good day out with castles nearby and the heritage railway might be fun for kids that age 🤔 Tough one but it depends if you value having easy access to the beach I guess 😊 Betws-y-coed also seemed nicely positioned as a base to explore the whole area.