| Coordinates: | 53.071, -4.169 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SH 54 54 |
| Dialling code: | 01286 (Caernarfon) |
Betws Garmon sits in rural Gwynedd in Wales, on the fringes of Snowdonia where rolling farmland meets upland moor and craggy ridges. The landscape is dramatic for such a small settlement, with narrow lanes, scattered farms and open commons that attract walkers and wildlife, giving a real sense of place away from the busier tourist hubs.
Locally the community remains a stronghold for the Welsh language and traditional life; the wider area was shaped by the 19th‑century slate industry and by small‑scale farming. Today the economy leans on agriculture, outdoor recreation and holiday accommodation, while the church, chapels and occasional village events keep social life focused on local ties rather than on shops or industry.
Postcode districts covering Betws Garmon
Most populated places nearby
- Colwyn Bay 24.1 miles38.8 km
- Bangor 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Llandudno 22.3 miles36 km
Neighbouring places
- Tryfan Ward 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Waunfawr Built-up area 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Carmel Built-up area 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Rhostryfan Built-up area 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Llanberis Built-up area 3.7 miles6 km
- Talysarn Built-up area 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Llanwnda Parish 4.3 miles6.8 km
- Groeslon Built-up area 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Cwm-y-glo Ward 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Penygroes Built-up area 4.9 miles7.8 km
- Deiniolen Ward 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Llanllyfni Built-up area 5.1 miles8.2 km
Example postcodes in Betws Garmon
LL54 6TP, LL54 6TL, LL54 6TF, LL54 7BJ, LL54 7AX, LL54 6TN, LL54 7YU, LL54 7YT, LL54 7AJ … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 57.5 miles92.5 km
- Manchester Airport 80.7 miles129.9 km
- Rhyd Ddu Railway Station 2 miles3.3 km
- Waunfawr Railway Station 2.8 miles4.4 km
Hotels near Betws Garmon Ad
- Sygun Fawr Country House 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Meifod House 4 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Prince Llewelyn Hotel 4.9 miles8 km
- Saracens Head 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Padarn Hotel 3 3.7 miles6 km
- Royal Victoria Hotel Snowdonia 3 3.7 miles6 km
- Aberdunant Hall 4 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Llety Arall 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Garddfon Inn 8 miles12.8 km
- Celtic Royal Hotel 3 6.6 miles10.6 km
Local points of interest
- National Slate Museum Museum 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Caernarfon Town FC Stadium 6 miles9.6 km
- Llanidan House Estate 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Treborth Estate 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Plas Newydd Country house 9.3 miles14.9 km
- Porthmadog Stadium 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Carneddau Mountains 10.2 miles16.5 km
- Penrhyn Castle Estate 10.4 miles16.8 km
- Farrar Road stadium Stadium 10.6 miles17.1 km
- Criccieth Beach Beach 10.8 miles17.4 km
- Port Trevor Harbour 11.4 miles18.4 km
- Gwydyr Forest Forest 13.9 miles22.4 km