Bron-y-Gader Bunkhouse
Bron-y-Gader Bunkhouse, Bron-y-Gader Centre, Llanbedr-y-Cennin, Conwy, LL32 8UT
Rural bunkhouse in the Conwy Valley in Snowdonia
Remote and isolated, yet just 8 miles from the bustling town of Conwy, 10 miles from Betws-y-Coed and 2 miles from the village of Tal-y-bont with its pub and shop. The beaches of Llandudno and the many high adrenaline attractions of Snowdonia such as Zip World and Adventure Parc Snowdonia are just a short drive away. It is also conveniently located close to the end of the Welsh 3000s Challenge route and is within Snowdonia's International Dark Sky Reserve.
Owned by small registered charity, the Blackburn & District Outdoor Pursuits Centre Trust, the bunkhouse is run entirely by volunteers and offers great value accommodation for groups of up to 37 across 6 rooms. All groups have sole use of the bunkhouse which has a fully equipped stainless steel kitchen, a small dining room seating 12 and a large hall which doubles as a dining & socialising room for large groups and as an activity room. There’s a separate cosy living room with a wood burner and there is also a well equipped drying room.
BYO sleeping bags, pillows and logs for the wood burner. Dogs welcome by prior arrangement.
Remote and isolated but just 8 miles to Conwy and 2 miles to the nearest pub. The many attractions and high adrenaline activities in Snowdonia are just a short drive away.
Remote and isolated, yet just 8 miles from the bustling town of Conwy, 10 miles from Betws-y-Coed and 2 miles from the village of Tal-y-bont with its pub and shop. The beaches of Llandudno and the many high adrenaline attractions of Snowdonia such as Zip World and Adventure Parc Snowdonia are just a short drive away. It is also conveniently located close to the end of the Welsh 3000s Challenge route and is within Snowdonia's International Dark Sky Reserve.
Owned by small registered charity, the Blackburn & District Outdoor Pursuits Centre Trust, the bunkhouse is run entirely by volunteers and offers great value accommodation for groups of up to 37 across 6 rooms. All groups have sole use of the bunkhouse which has a fully equipped stainless steel kitchen, a small dining room seating 12 and a large hall which doubles as a dining & socialising room for large groups and as an activity room. There’s a separate cosy living room with a wood burner and there is also a well equipped drying room.
BYO sleeping bags, pillows and logs for the wood burner. Dogs welcome by prior arrangement.
This accommodation is featured on our map of Snowdonia and North Wales and here is its own website.
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Beds & Rooms:
37: 4x8, 1x3, 1x2Open:
March to NovemberPrice per night:
£15pp. Minimum charge of 12 people, min stay of 2 nights. DofE, school & youth orgs: £11pp.Booking:
Online only. A non-refundable deposit of £60 per night is to be provided within 7 days of booking.Directions:
Exact coordinates and directions are provided once booking confirmed.Public Transport :
Nearest station Tal-y-Cafn (4.5 miles) on the Conwy Valley Line from Llandudno Junction to Blaenau Ffestiniog.Walks :
Long Distance Walks Traws Eyri
Snowdonia way
Cambrian Way
Long Distance WalksMountains Dog Friendly Bunkhouses Camping Hostels with log burners and open fires School Groups Duke of Edinburgh's Award Dark Sky Areas
This accommodation is available at the following peak times
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News & Offers from Bron-y-Gader Bunkhouse
50th Anniversary of the opening of Bron-y-Gader on 4th May 2024
February 22nd 2024
We are holding an Open Afternoon on the day to mark this momentous occasion. Anyone who has been involved as a volunteer helper, user or is simply interested is invited to come and see how the centre has developed from the derelict hill farm in Snowdonia that the Blackburn & District Outdoor Pursuits Centre Trust bought in 1969.
We will be providing afternoon tea (ByG style) and to help us with catering numbers please email us at [email protected] if you wish to come along.
The Blackburn & District Outdoor Pursuits Centre Trust was set up to develop low cost accommodation in an area that would enable young people to experience the joys of the countryside and provide a base for Duke of Edinburgh’s Award expedition training.
From 1969 until Bron-y-Gader was officially opened 1974, volunteers worked alongside contractors to convert the original shippon and stables into basic accommodation sleeping 21 people in 3 tier bunks with gas lighting and heating and with water extracted from the nearby stream.
In the 50 years since its opening many changes have been made and the centre now accommodates 37.
People are invited to come and have a look and hopefully meet up with past friends.
We will be providing afternoon tea (ByG style) and to help us with catering numbers please email us at [email protected] if you wish to come along.
Bron-y-Gader is temporarily closed for winter until March 2024
December 19th 2023
Due to our remote and elevated location we are draining down our water supply to prevent our water pipes freezing.
Our on-line booking system remains available for you to make your 2024 bookings.
We will re-open in March and look forward to accommodating you.
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