Why Beddgelert is the Heart of Eryri (Snowdonia)
Eryri (Snowdonia) is full of postcard-perfect villages, but Beddgelert has a claim few others can match: it sits almost exactly at the meeting point of the Glaslyn and Colwyn rivers, ringed by mountains on every side, which is part of why it’s long been treated as the unofficial centre of the national park. It’s also […]
A Weekend in Beddgelert: Where to Walk, Eat & Explore
Tucked between the peaks of Eryri (Snowdonia) and the banks of the River Glaslyn, Beddgelert is one of those villages that rewards a slower visit. Two days is enough to properly explore it — here’s how we’d spend a weekend here. Start with the walk to Gelert’s Grave, a gentle 20-minute riverside stroll from the […]
The Legend of Gelert: The Story Behind Beddgelert’s Name
Few names carry as much folklore as Beddgelert. Translated, it means “Gelert’s Grave” — and the story behind it is one of the most enduring legends in Wales, still drawing visitors to the mound beside the River Glaslyn today. According to legend, Gelert was the faithful hound of Prince Llywelyn the Great. One day, Llywelyn […]
