Ceri's Guidebook
Neighbourhoods
A short guide to the listing's location and what's nearby.
Rhostryfan is a quiet village situated less than 4 miles outside the Royal Town of Caernarfon. You'll find a village hall, primary school and plenty of paths to take a stroll and enjoy the views overlooking Caernarfon, Anglesey and Penllyn. Also, close by are the mountain ranges of Eryri (Snowdonia) with Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) as its main attractions for hikers/walkers.
Up the road is the old quarry village of Rhosgadfan that leads on to further quarry villages of Carmel and Y Fron which houses a small village shop and cafe that overlooks the Eryri mountain ranges and views over to Penllyn with ease of access to hike up Mynydd Mawr (Elephant Mountain).
Rhostryfan
Rhostryfan is a quiet village situated less than 4 miles outside the Royal Town of Caernarfon. You'll find a village hall, primary school and plenty of paths to take a stroll and enjoy the views overlooking Caernarfon, Anglesey and Penllyn. Also, close by are the mountain ranges of Eryri (Snowdonia) with Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) as its main attractions for hikers/walkers.
Up the road is the old quarry village of Rhosgadfan that leads on to further quarry villages of Carmel and Y Fron which houses a small village shop and cafe that overlooks the Eryri mountain ranges and views over to Penllyn with ease of access to hike up Mynydd Mawr (Elephant Mountain).
Bontnewydd is around 2 miles from Rhostryfan. You will pass this village on your way here if you're driving in the direction from Caernarfon. In Bontnewydd you'll find the nearest pub (The Newborough Arms), a small convenient store (Morrison) and Fish & Chips shop (The Golden Cod).
Bontnewydd
Bontnewydd is around 2 miles from Rhostryfan. You will pass this village on your way here if you're driving in the direction from Caernarfon. In Bontnewydd you'll find the nearest pub (The Newborough Arms), a small convenient store (Morrison) and Fish & Chips shop (The Golden Cod).
Sightseeing
Places to see and things to do
If you enjoy a relatively easy walk for all the family with a spectacular waterfall at the end this is where you'll need to visit. There are designated car parks along the road leading up to the path that leads to the waterfall. There's also options for paths to take. Why not make a day of it by taking a picnic and enjoy the serene sounds of the waterfall. Nearby is the Aber Falls Gin and Whiskey distillery that offer tour guides (booked in advanced) see Aber Falls Gin/Whiskey website for details.
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If you enjoy a relatively easy walk for all the family with a spectacular waterfall at the end this is where you'll need to visit. There are designated car parks along the road leading up to the path that leads to the waterfall. There's also options for paths to take. Why not make a day of it by taking a picnic and enjoy the serene sounds of the waterfall. Nearby is the Aber Falls Gin and Whiskey distillery that offer tour guides (booked in advanced) see Aber Falls Gin/Whiskey website for details.
Just outside the picturesque village of Betws Y Coed there's a walking path that leads to Swallow Falls. For further information and guidance of how to get there see the link below:
https://www.betws-y-coed-communitycouncil.org/en/amenities/swallow-falls.html
You could then drive on to Betws Y Coed and spend the day here or carry on to Zip World Forest with an array of adventures and obstacles for everyone. Book you adventure in advance see link below:
https://www.zipworld.co.uk/adventures
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Cascadas Swallow Falls
Just outside the picturesque village of Betws Y Coed there's a walking path that leads to Swallow Falls. For further information and guidance of how to get there see the link below:
https://www.betws-y-coed-communitycouncil.org/en/amenities/swallow-falls.html
You could then drive on to Betws Y Coed and spend the day here or carry on to Zip World Forest with an array of adventures and obstacles for everyone. Book you adventure in advance see link below:
https://www.zipworld.co.uk/adventures
Although the castle may be the town's main attraction there are other interesting places to visit in this Royal Town.
In the town centre you'll find small streets off the main square, these offer shops and boutiques selling local produce, small businesses as well as eateries and pubs.
Down towards the newly refurbished Quay you'll discover more local businesses as well as the Welsh Highland Railway.
https://www.festrail.co.uk/
The other side of the Quay, you'll find a footbridge that will take you on a path over the Abershore and Y Foryd. There's a park here for children and further on a golf club. This is a lovely walk, on your way back there's the option of grabbing a drink at the Anglesey pub, this is especially popular on a sunny day. If you retreat here evening time, you might be fortunate to see the sunset over the Menai with Anglesey in the background.
Should you carry on walking past the castle walls, you'll find the theatre/cinema at Y Galeri and more places to eat/drink.
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Caernarfon
Although the castle may be the town's main attraction there are other interesting places to visit in this Royal Town.
In the town centre you'll find small streets off the main square, these offer shops and boutiques selling local produce, small businesses as well as eateries and pubs.
Down towards the newly refurbished Quay you'll discover more local businesses as well as the Welsh Highland Railway.
https://www.festrail.co.uk/
The other side of the Quay, you'll find a footbridge that will take you on a path over the Abershore and Y Foryd. There's a park here for children and further on a golf club. This is a lovely walk, on your way back there's the option of grabbing a drink at the Anglesey pub, this is especially popular on a sunny day. If you retreat here evening time, you might be fortunate to see the sunset over the Menai with Anglesey in the background.
Should you carry on walking past the castle walls, you'll find the theatre/cinema at Y Galeri and more places to eat/drink.
The nearest beach to the listing is at Dinas Dinlle. Follow the main road towards Pwllheli and you'll see a turning to your right, signed posted Caernarfon Airport. This road will lead you to the beach. It is mainly a pebbled beach, that houses small beach shops and cafés. You could walk along the path or shoe less on the sands. There a nice view to be had up the path leading to top of the mount.
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Dinas Dinlle
The nearest beach to the listing is at Dinas Dinlle. Follow the main road towards Pwllheli and you'll see a turning to your right, signed posted Caernarfon Airport. This road will lead you to the beach. It is mainly a pebbled beach, that houses small beach shops and cafés. You could walk along the path or shoe less on the sands. There a nice view to be had up the path leading to top of the mount.
This quaint village and its famous legend attracts people all year round. The stonewalled buildings, lovely walks along the river leading to Gelerts grave also a stopover for the Highland railway from Caernarfon.
For hikers, behind the train station there's a path leading to Moel Hebog.
Should you not cross the bridge on your way to the village and carry straight ahead. You'll find other attractions such as Sygun copper mine
http://www.syguncoppermine.co.uk/
Further walks at Craflwyn and another legend at Dinas Emrys.
Carry straight ahead and you'll get to Llŷn Gwynant, lovely cafe here at the side of the road and not far from here you'll find the Watkins path, full of waterfalls and for hikers a route up Yr Wyddfa.
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Beddgelert
This quaint village and its famous legend attracts people all year round. The stonewalled buildings, lovely walks along the river leading to Gelerts grave also a stopover for the Highland railway from Caernarfon.
For hikers, behind the train station there's a path leading to Moel Hebog.
Should you not cross the bridge on your way to the village and carry straight ahead. You'll find other attractions such as Sygun copper mine
http://www.syguncoppermine.co.uk/
Further walks at Craflwyn and another legend at Dinas Emrys.
Carry straight ahead and you'll get to Llŷn Gwynant, lovely cafe here at the side of the road and not far from here you'll find the Watkins path, full of waterfalls and for hikers a route up Yr Wyddfa.
The village of Portmeirion was built to mirror an Italian village as it is likened. It is worth a visit with its beautiful gardens and an array of plants and flowers. You may also dine here or simply purchase one of Portmeirion's renowned pottery.
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Portmeirion
The village of Portmeirion was built to mirror an Italian village as it is likened. It is worth a visit with its beautiful gardens and an array of plants and flowers. You may also dine here or simply purchase one of Portmeirion's renowned pottery.
Food Scene
Places to eat and drink locally.
Locally produced craft beers, exposed beams, full of character and good food.
https://www.black-boy-inn.com/
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Black Boy Inn Hotel Caernarfon
Stryd Pedwar a ChwechLocally produced craft beers, exposed beams, full of character and good food.
https://www.black-boy-inn.com/
Delicious bites to eat, conveniently located on the town's main square, you may eat indoor or outside on a nice day. Also home to the self declared smallest pub in Wales, Bar Bach.
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Caffi Maes
4 Castle SquareDelicious bites to eat, conveniently located on the town's main square, you may eat indoor or outside on a nice day. Also home to the self declared smallest pub in Wales, Bar Bach.
Right in the town's main square, here they serve delicious meals and a vatiety of drinks.
https://www.ycastellcaernarfon.co.uk/
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Y Castell Hotel
33 Castle SquareRight in the town's main square, here they serve delicious meals and a vatiety of drinks.
https://www.ycastellcaernarfon.co.uk/
Italian delicatessen and café.
https://bonta-deli.business.site/
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Bonta Deli
19 Hole in the Wall StItalian delicatessen and café.
https://bonta-deli.business.site/
Delicious and varied small plates.
https://www.tycastell.cymru/
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Ty Castell
18 High StDelicious and varied small plates.
https://www.tycastell.cymru/
Fine dining using local produce, must reserve a table before your arrival.
https://sheepsandleeks.wixsite.com/website
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Sheeps and Leeks
12 Eastgate StreetFine dining using local produce, must reserve a table before your arrival.
https://sheepsandleeks.wixsite.com/website
Four Alls
6 Hole in the Wall StTraditional pub that serves delicious small plates.
https://www.thefouralls.org/
Authentic Italian cuisine
https://m.facebook.com/Osteria-Caernarfon-697620356925661/?ref=ts&fref=ts
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Osteria
26 Hole in the Wall StAuthentic Italian cuisine
https://m.facebook.com/Osteria-Caernarfon-697620356925661/?ref=ts&fref=ts
Ouzo & Olive
14 Hole in the Wall StServing Greek cuisine
01286 674333
Eat in or take away Chinese cuisine
http://www.bangorbiz.com/takeaways/caernarfon-ll55/fus-chinese/
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Fu's
Doc FictoriaEat in or take away Chinese cuisine
http://www.bangorbiz.com/takeaways/caernarfon-ll55/fus-chinese/
Newly opened at the refurbished Quay buildings. Serving delicious small plates.
https://www.lamarinacei.co.uk/
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La Marina
Hen Gei LlechiNewly opened at the refurbished Quay buildings. Serving delicious small plates.
https://www.lamarinacei.co.uk/
Indian cuisine, eat in or take away http://www.bangorbiz.com/takeaways/caernarfon-ll55/curry-scene/
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Curry Scene
23 Bangor StIndian cuisine, eat in or take away http://www.bangorbiz.com/takeaways/caernarfon-ll55/curry-scene/
Indian cuisine, eat in or take away
http://www.bangorbiz.com/takeaways/caernarfon-ll55/bengal-spices/
Bengal Spice
11 Palace StreetIndian cuisine, eat in or take away
http://www.bangorbiz.com/takeaways/caernarfon-ll55/bengal-spices/
Located on the beach front at Dinas Dinlle. This cafe serves deliciously prepared local produce platters.
https://m.facebook.com/brafdinasdinlle/
BRAF
Located on the beach front at Dinas Dinlle. This cafe serves deliciously prepared local produce platters.
https://m.facebook.com/brafdinasdinlle/
The nearest pub from the accommodation is set on the village of Bontnewydd. The traditional pub serves delicious freshly prepared food. It's well known for its popular Sunday carvery - booking advisable.
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Newborough Arms Bontnewydd
The Newborough Arms
Main StreetThe nearest pub from the accommodation is set on the village of Bontnewydd. The traditional pub serves delicious freshly prepared food. It's well known for its popular Sunday carvery - booking advisable.
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Newborough Arms Bontnewydd