Beddgelert is a picturesque village in Gwynedd, renowned for the grave of Prince Llywelyn's dog Gelert.
- Gelert's Grave. The village is reputedly named after this place. Gelert was a hound, slain by his master under the erroneous belief that he had killed the master's son when he had saved him from a wolf - or so they say.
- Sygun Copper Mine. On the A485 to the east of the village. A tour of a 19th-century copper mine.
- Dinas Emrys. Pre-Roman hillfort, the site of many Welsh and Arthurian legends. The fort is supposed to be the burial place of the Red Dragon of Wales and the White Dragon of the Saxons. The wizard Merlin is also reputed to have buried his treasure in a cave here. Legend tells that the treasure will one day be rediscovered. The discoverer will be 'golden-haired and blue-eyed'. When he or she is close to Dinas Emrys a bell will ring to invite them into the cave, which will open as soon as their foot touches it. If you fit the description there's nothing to lose by giving it a try!
- Fisherman's Path - follow the footpath past Gelert's Grave and continue along the Fisherman's Path (denoted by the gate with two carved fish). A picturesque path alongside Aber Glaslyn (the Glaslyn river).
- St Mary's Church. Site of 6th-century AD Christian community and 13th-century Augustinian priory.
Gelert's Grave. The village is reputedly named after this place. Gelert was a hound, slain by his master under the erroneous belief that he had killed the master's son when he had saved him from a wolf - or so they say.
Sygun Copper Mine. On the A485 to the east of the village. A tour of a 19th-century copper mine.
Dinas Emrys. Pre-Roman hillfort, the site of many Welsh and Arthurian legends. The fort is supposed to be the burial place of the Red Dragon of Wales and the White Dragon of the Saxons. The wizard Merlin is also reputed to have buried his treasure in a cave here. Legend tells that the treasure will one day be rediscovered. The discoverer will be 'golden-haired and blue-eyed'. When he or she is close to Dinas Emrys a bell will ring to invite them into the cave, which will open as soon as their foot touches it. If you fit the description there's nothing to lose by giving it a try!
St Mary's Church. Site of 6th-century AD Christian community and 13th-century Augustinian priory.
- Hillwalking. Moel Hebog and the Nantlle Ridge rise above the village. One of the many tracks up Snowdon starts close by.
Hillwalking. Moel Hebog and the Nantlle Ridge rise above the village. One of the many tracks up Snowdon starts close by.
- Glaslyn Ices & Glandwr Cafe, +44 1766 890 339.
- Hebog Eat & Sleep, +44 1766 890400.
Glaslyn Ices & Glandwr Cafe, +44 1766 890 339.
Hebog Eat & Sleep, +44 1766 890400.