Caban Cysgu Gerlan Bunkhouse, Ffordd Gerlan, Gerlan, Bethesda, Bangor, LL57 3ST

Call Dewi Emyln, Manager on 01248 605573 or 07464 676753

Overview

Caban Cysgu offers comfortable, purpose-built accommodation at the foot of the Carneddau in the Welsh-speaking village of Gerlan. A warm welcome is guaranteed at this community run bunkhouse. An ideal location for walking in Snowdonia, providing a great base for the 'Fourteen 3000ft Peaks' long-distance challenge, The Slate Trail and The Snowdonia Trail. For the adrenalin junky, it's just a 5 minute drive to Zip World; the longest and fastest zip line in Europe, “The Nearest Thing to Flying!!” Brilliantly located for mountain biking with plenty of off-road trails nearby. And for road cyclists the bunkhouse is ideal for exploring Snowdonia, whilst for leisurely rides the hostel is within a mile of Sustrans route 'Lôn Las Ogwen'. Rock-climbing at Idwal is close at hand, as well as Ysgolion Duon for the dedicated winter climbers. The nearby Afon Ogwen provides a popular venue for canoeists. For more leisurely pursuits, try visiting Coed Meurig, Penrhyn Castle or the Greenwood Centre. Shops, pubs and cafés in Bethesda are within walking distance.

This accommodation is featured on our map of Snowdonia and North Wales and here is its own website.

Details

  • Beds & Rooms:

    16 : 1x5, 1x2, 1x1, 1x8.

  • Open:

    All year. All day.

  • Price per night:

    From £16 - £18

  • Booking:

    Not essential, but recommended. Sole use bookings only due to Covid.

  • Directions:

    GR 632665. A5 southbound, turn left in Bethesda centre just before Spar. Bear right, up hill over 2 cross-roads. Hostel is 300m at the old school on left.

  • Public Transport:

    Bangor train station is 6 miles. Catch a bus from Bangor bus station to Gerlan (66), or Bethesda (fare £2.40). Taxi from Bangor approx. £15.

  • Walks:

    Long Distance Walkers AssociationLong Distance Walks Snowdonia way Snowdonia Slate Trail Cambrian Way Lon Las Cymru
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Facilities

aMixed dormitories
bSingle sex dormitories
cPrivate rooms
&Family rooms
dBedding provided
gFully heated
oMeals available locally
kSelf catering facilities
'Bike/equipment store (lockable)
iDrying room
jShowers
pClothes washing facilities
[WiFi
tWithin 1 mile of NCN
9Best Price Guarantee

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Late availability at a fab bunkhouse in Snowdonia

August 6th 2021

It’s not too late treat yourself to get-away in Snowdonia. Caban Cysgu Gerlan Bunkhouse has just come available for the following dates: August 13-20 and August 30-Sept 3. Be quick, before someone else snaps these dates up!

Late Availability

Caban Cysgu in Snowdonia is now offering exclusive use bookings to households/bubbles inline with the latest Government advice

July 15th 2020

This is your opportunity to have the whole of this comfortable spacious bunkhouse to yourself. Set at the heart of a Welsh speaking village in the Carneddau mountains, this is a real escape from city life.

We’ve decided to open at half of our capacity for sole use for the time being. Its with a sorry heart we can not offer single or twin rooms to individual guests at the moment.  Hopefully it wont be long when we can get back to running our bunkhouse in pre covid style.

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Celebrate New Year at the Heart of Snowdonia

October 18th 2019

Caban Cysgu has a large hall for celebrating New Years Eve and a selection of pubs 10 minute walk away. There are plenty of local walks straight from our doorstep to clear the head after the celebrations!

Caban Gerlan Bunkhouse sleeps 16 people in 4 rooms. It is within walking distance of the pubs and cafes in Bethesda and surrounded by mountains, great views,  walking, cycling and outdoor opportunities. Comfortable, purpose-built accommodation at the foot of the Carneddau in the Welsh-speaking village of Gerlan.  A warm welcome is guaranteed at this community run bunkhouse at the heart of Snowdonia.

 

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