Caban Cysgu self catering hostel is ideal for walkers on this popular 83 mile trail around the ruins of the historic slate industry of North Wales.
The Snowdonia Slate Trail is an 83-mile long distance walk through the landscape which was once the centre of the worlds slate industry. You can walk the whole route staying at Independent Hostels and Bunkhouses along the way. Caban Cysgu is 1km from the route and a short walk from the pubs and cafes in Bethesda. Making it an ideal base for your first and last nights on this circular trail.
Caban cysgu is 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 drive away. 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.
Caban Gerlan Bunkhouse sleeps 16 people in 4 rooms and it available for £16pp this New Year.
Caban Gerlan 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.
When staying in the welsh-speaking village of Gerlan you’re at the heart of Welsh culture.
Our community run hostel is influenced by Welsh culture as Gerlan and it’s community are welsh-speaking. To explore this village and hear Welsh used in daily life, stay at Caban Cysgu Gerlan Bunkhouse!
