Caban Cysgu, your Snowdonia basecamp.
Caban Gerlan (also known as Caban Cysgu) is within walking distance of the pubs and cafes in Bethesda and surrounded by walking, cycling and outdoor opportunities. The mountains of Tryfan and Snowdon are accessible by car and the surfing beaches of Anglesey are a 30 minute driv eaway. Fifteen minutes drive away are some of the best mountain biking trails in Wales and Caban Gerlan is within a mile of Sustrans Lôn Las cycle route, an ideal location for touring North Wales by road bike. Rock-climbing is available close by at Idwal Slabs, Ogwen Valley and the Carneddau crags. The nearby River Ogwen is popular with canoeists. Or for a day off you could visit Coed Meurig, Penrhyn Castle or the Greenwood Centre.
With secure bike storage, drying room and comfortable self catering, our bunkhouse is ideal for athletic cyclists who enjoy this challenging hill climb.
A 30 mile round route via Llanberis and Capel Curig makes a good days ride using our bunkhouse as a base. The bunkhouse is can be hired for sole use by a group, and welcomes individuals at other times.
