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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.

8 beaches1 walk9 pubs & cafes
Dog-friendly Betws-y-Coed

Taking your dog to Betws-y-Coed

Beach access
Year-round

8 council-verified beaches nearby

Dog walks
1

1 with off-lead sections

Dog-friendly pubs & cafes
9

Always check ahead before travelling

Nearest vet
3.4 miles
Wern Vets
Nearby towns
4

Closest: Conwy, 13 miles

Beaches near Betws-y-CoedSee all 8 beaches
Beach

Penmaenmawr Beach

Penmaenmawr, Conwy

Zoned · Council-verified

Beach

Conwy Morfa Beach

Conwy, Conwy

Dogs welcome year round · Council-verified

Beach

Llanfairfechan Beach

Llanfairfechan, Conwy

Zoned · Council-verified

Walks from Betws-y-CoedSee all 1 walk
Walk · Woodland/Forest

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.

Pubs & cafesSee all 9 places
Cafe

Caffi Doti

Conwy

4.8★

Reported dog-friendly, check ahead

Pub

The Eagles Hotel

Conwy

4.7★

Reported dog-friendly, check ahead

Cafe

Hangin' Pizzeria

Conwy

4.7★

Reported dog-friendly, check ahead

Dog-friendly stays in Betws-y-Coed

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Nearby dog-friendly towns

Conwy

Conwy · 13 miles from Betws-y-Coed

Beddgelert

Gwynedd · 13.8 miles from Betws-y-Coed

Llandudno

Conwy · 16 miles from Betws-y-Coed

Beaumaris

Isle of Anglesey · 16.8 miles from Betws-y-Coed

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