The North Wales town of Bethesda sits astride the A5 that links Bangor and Betws-y-Coed, much of it built on steeply sloping streets that presage the Carneddau Mountains forming a scenic backdrop to the east. Named for one of the revivalist chapels that still dot the townscape, Bethesda was built on and (in part) of slate, though nature provided stone for building here too. The local slate was considered of particularly high quality, its blue-green sheen so prized that it was exported worldwide via Bangor. When quarrying was at its height the population of the town was more than twice today’s figure of roughly 4,000, but some of the amenities from that period remain – it can claim 10 pubs for example. This is very much Welsh Wales, with three in four of the population speaking the language. Visitors are drawn to the area because of the easy access to Snowdonia, with Anglesey also only a short drive away west along the dualled A55, and the resorts of Conwy and Llandudno about 30 minutes away in the opposite direction. But there is no need to venture far to enjoy some fantastic scenery - the Nant Ffrancon Valley, at whose foot Bethesda stands, provides beautiful landscapes and good walking on the town’s doorstep.
Dentist
Doctor
Pub and Bar
Bull Inn
George Inn
Kings Head
Waterloo Inn
Restaurant
School
Solicitor
Taxi
Sports Clubs
Bethesda RC (Rugby Union)
Activities
Sea 2 Summit(Water Sports)
Places to Stay near Bethesda
Tregarth Homestay (1.46 miles)
Llety Pant Teg B & B (1.51 miles)
3 top quality Double / twin rooms with en-suite / private facilities
Private dining area
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Travelodge Bangor (2.66 miles)
Travelodge Bangor is located 53 miles from Liverpool Airport, less than 2 miles from Bangor Train Station, Snowdonia National Park is 6 miles away, Caernarfon Castle is 9 miles away, Beaumaris Castle is 10 miles ... More | visit website
Abbeyfield Hotel (2.72 miles)
In its several centuries of existence, this hotel has been a coaching inn, a farmhouse, and since 1968, a privately owned hotel.
It is located off the A5 on the outskirts of ... More | visit website
Islwyn (4.09 miles)
Llanberis 3 miles. A superb stone built cottage in a quiet hillside location, just 3 miles from popular Llanberis. Lovingly restored and refurbished by the owner, Islwyn has been finished to a very high standard, ... More
Albion Hotel (4.16 miles)
Traditional, Comfortable accommodation, situated in bangor town centre. Meals served daily 12 - 4, evening meals and breakfasts available if requested. Situated walking distance from university, also walking distance to ... More
Garden Hotel (4.19 miles)
Garden Hotel is a well established non-smoking Hotel graded annually by the Welsh TB 3 stars and a high number of regular discerning guests. We are centrally situated, close to University, shops and mainline railway ... More | visit website
The Management Centre (4.39 miles)
Located right in the heart of Bangor University, adjacent to the existing Business School and dating back to the early 1900’s, The Management Centre is an array of five splendid ... More
Baytree Lodge (4.42 miles)
Eryl Mor (4.59 miles)
The Eryl Mor Hotel is situated in an unrivaled position within Bangor. Comfortable family-run hotel overlooking Menai Strait and Snowdonia. Golfing packages are a speciality. The Eryl Mor, which means ... More
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