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🌱 Urban park

Hendre Rhys Gethin

5 ha

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome5 ha

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5 activities

Dog walks

Strong match

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Playgrounds

Strong match

playground

Free

Family friendly

Good match

Urban park — family destination

Free

Hiking

Good match

Named hiking route nearby: Snowdonia Slate Trail

Free

Picnic day out

Good match

Urban park — open green space

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

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5 signed routes nearby · 5 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Ty'n y Coed Uchaf and Cwm Eidda walk, YsbytyWalking route8 km

A walk through the history of upland Wales, taking in rivers, open farmland and the remains of ancient woodland. You'll see fine views towards Snowdon and Moel Siabod along the way, as well as a huge range of plants and wildlife. Steep, uneven & boggy.

Named routeLength 8 kmDuration 03:00-04:00Round tripLocal walking route
Snowdonia Slate TrailWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Tŷ Mawr Wybrnant and Cwm Wybrnant walk, YsbytyWalking route1.6 km

Walk through the natural & social history of this Welsh upland valley. At its centre is Tŷ Mawr Wybrnant, the birthplace of Bishop William Morgan, who translated the Bible into Welsh. Pass traditional farmland, along forest roads and an old drovers' road.

Named routeLength 1.6 kmDuration 00:30Round tripLocal walking route
Tŷ Mawr Wybrnant and Cwm Wybrnant walk (Extended), YsbytyWalking route4.8 km

Walk through the natural & social history of this Welsh upland valley. At its centre is Tŷ Mawr Wybrnant, the birthplace of Bishop William Morgan, who translated the Bible into Welsh. Pass traditional farmland, along forest roads and an old drovers' road.

Named routeLength 4.8 kmDuration 01:00Round tripLocal walking route
Hafna Miners' TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
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Cycling

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1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Conwy Valley Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
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Mountain biking

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3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Gwydir MawrMountain bike route25 km
Named routeLength 25 km
Penmachno TrailMountain bike route30 km
Named routeLength 30 km
Dolen EryriMountain bike route11 km
Named routeLength 11 km

About this urban park

Hendre Rhys Gethin is a urban park covering 5 hectares.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

21 photos from nearby open sources

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Snowdrops on Ffordd Gethin, Betws-y-Coed

Snowdrops on Ffordd Gethin, Betws-y-Coed

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Visiting this spring

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

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  • 🐦Prime nesting season — listen for woodpecker drumming, warbler song and the first cuckoos from April
  • 🦌Roe deer are active before the leaf canopy closes in — dawn and dusk are best

Facilities

Campsite

47m away

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Playground

181m away

✓ Public accessFree entry🐶 Dogs

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome

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Nearby places

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