| Coordinates: | 53.086, -3.821 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SH 78 55 |
| Population: | 1,200 |
| Dialling code: | 01690 |
The parish of Betws-y-Coed sits in Conwy county borough in north Wales, often described as the gateway to Snowdonia National Park. It occupies a scenic confluence where the River Conwy, River Llugwy and River Lledr meet, backed by ancient woodland in the Gwydir Forest and marked by dramatic waterfalls and picture‑postcard Victorian stone bridges.
Today the local economy is largely driven by tourism and outdoor pursuits - walking, climbing, mountain biking and watersports - while a compact village centre hosts independent shops, galleries, cafés and accommodation. Historic echoes from its coaching‑route and spa days, nearby Gwydir Castle and former forestry and slate connections give the place a strong sense of character alongside a close‑knit community managing a steady flow of visitors.
Postcode districts covering Betws-y-Coed
Most populated places nearby
- Colwyn Bay 15.1 miles24.3 km
- Rhyl 21.3 miles34.3 km
- Prestatyn 23.8 miles38.4 km
- Bangor 16.5 miles26.5 km
- Abergele 16.7 miles26.9 km
- Llandudno 16.2 miles26 km
Neighbouring places
- Betws-y-Coed Built-up area 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Uwch Conwy Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw Ward 2.5 miles4 km
- Bro Garmon Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Capel Curig Parish 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Dolwyddelan Parish 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Llanrwst Built-up area 3.7 miles6 km
- Bro Machno Parish 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Trefriw Built-up area 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Llanrwst a Llanddoged Ward 5.2 miles8.3 km
- Ysbyty Ifan Parish 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Llanddoged and Maenan Parish 6.2 miles10 km
Example postcodes in Betws-y-Coed
LL24 0DE, LL24 0BB, LL24 0BT, LL25 0LZ, LL24 0AP, LL24 0AW, LL24 0DB, LL24 0AH, LL24 0AS … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 43.7 miles70.3 km
- Manchester Airport 66.6 miles107.1 km
- Betws-y-Coed Railway Station 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Pont-y-pant Station 2.3 miles3.7 km
Schools in Betws-y-Coed
- Ysgol Betws y Coed Primary
Local points of interest
- Gwydyr Forest Forest 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Maenan Abbey Historic site 6.1 miles9.9 km
- Carneddau Mountains 10 miles16.1 km
- Bodnant Garden Gardens 10.3 miles16.5 km
- National Slate Museum Museum 12.4 miles20 km
- Aberconwy Abbey (Conwy, Wales) 1199-1283 Historic site 13.5 miles21.7 km
- Penrhyn Castle Estate 14.7 miles23.6 km
- Maes Tegid Stadium 15.1 miles24.3 km
- Farrar Road stadium Stadium 16 miles25.8 km
- Treborth Estate 16.4 miles26.3 km
- Porthmadog Stadium 16.4 miles26.4 km
- Bodelwyddan Castle Historic site 17.9 miles28.8 km