Betws-y-Coed
Betws-y-Coed is a village in the Conwy Valley in Snowdonia, popular as a base for walking in the surrounding national park including ascents of Snowdon. The village sits at the confluence of three rivers with several waterfalls within easy reach.
Taking your dog to Betws-y-Coed
- Beach access
- Year-round
- Dog walks
- 7
- Dog-friendly pubs & cafes
- 9
- Nearby towns
- 4
8 council-verified beaches nearby
6 with off-lead sections
Always check ahead before travelling
Closest: Conwy, 13 miles
Gwydir Forest Park
Betws-y-Coed, Conwy
4 mi · Moderate · Off-lead
Gwydir Forest Park near Betws-y-Coed is a Natural Resources Wales woodland with waymarked trails from under a mile to over 4 miles, moderate difficulty. Dogs are welcome under close control; a lead is required near grazing livestock and is a legal requirement on adjoining open access land from 1 March to 31 July.
Llyn Geirionydd
Trefriw, Conwy
4.2 mi · Challenging · Off-lead
Llyn Geirionydd near Trefriw, Conwy, is a Natural Resources Wales-managed lake in Gwydir Forest with a strenuous 4.2-mile circular walking trail through forest and along a steep footpath.
Coed y Felin
Llanrwst, Conwy
1.5 mi · Easy · Off-lead
Coed y Felin is a dog-friendly ancient woodland walk near Llanrwst in the Conwy Valley, managed by Conwy County Borough Council as part of the Llanrwst Walks network.
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