| 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 miles
- Bangor 10.3 miles
- Llandudno 22.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Tryfan Ward 2.9 miles
- Waunfawr Built-up area 3.2 miles
- Carmel Built-up area 3.3 miles
- Rhostryfan Built-up area 3.7 miles
- Llanberis Built-up area 3.7 miles
- Talysarn Built-up area 3.9 miles
- Llanwnda Parish 4.3 miles
- Groeslon Built-up area 4.5 miles
- Cwm-y-glo Ward 4.7 miles
- Penygroes Built-up area 4.9 miles
- Deiniolen Ward 4.9 miles
- Llanllyfni Built-up area 5.1 miles
Example postcodes in Betws Garmon
LL54 7BJ, LL54 6TP, LL55 4AQ, LL54 7YT, LL54 6TN, LL54 6TF, LL54 7AX, LL54 7AJ, LL54 7AQ … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 57.5 miles
- Manchester Airport 80.7 miles
- Rhyd Ddu Railway Station 2 miles
- Waunfawr Railway Station 2.8 miles
Hotels near Betws Garmon Ad
- YHA Snowdon Ranger 1.1 miles
- Royal Victoria Hotel Snowdonia 3 3.7 miles
- YHA Snowdon Llanberis 3 3.4 miles
- Canolfan Y Fron 2.5 miles
- YHA Snowdon Pen-y-Pass Hostel 4 6.2 miles
- Padarn 3 3.7 miles
- Gallt y Glyn Hostel 4 miles
- The Black Boy Inn 4 6.6 miles
- Sygun Fawr Country House 5.1 miles
- Celtic Royal Hotel & Spa 3 6.5 miles
Local points of interest
- National Slate Museum Museum 4.1 miles
- Caernarfon Town FC Stadium 6 miles
- Llanidan House Estate 7.1 miles
- Treborth Estate 8.9 miles
- Plas Newydd Country house 9.3 miles
- Porthmadog Stadium 9.9 miles
- Carneddau Mountains 10.2 miles
- Penrhyn Castle Estate 10.4 miles
- Farrar Road stadium Stadium 10.6 miles
- Criccieth Beach Beach 10.8 miles
- Port Trevor Harbour 11.4 miles
- Gwydyr Forest Forest 13.9 miles