• Conwy Valley Railway Museum & Model Shop - The tour will pass by the Conwy Valley Railway Museum, known for its rich history. Please note that entry to the Museum is not part of this tour.
• St. Michael’s Old Church - The tour will pass by the beautiful and historic St Michael’s Old Church.
• The Courthouse - The tour will also pass by The Courthouse, enhancing the historic charm of the area. Entry is not included in this tour.
• Artworks 2 Celf - The tour will pass by Artworks 2 Celf, a unique local arts shop. Entry to the shop is not included in this tour.
• Saint Mary’s Church - Passing by Saint Mary’s Church, participants will see another architectural gem of the village. Entry to the church is not included in this tour.
• Royal Oak Hotel - The tour will pass by the Royal Oak Hotel, known for its storied past. Entry to the hotel is not included in this tour.
• Anna Davies (Betws-y-Coed) Ltd - The tour will pass by Anna Davies (Betws-y-Coed) Ltd, a charming local institution. Entry to the shop is not included in this tour.
• Pont-y-Pair Bridge - The tour will pass over the Pont-y-Pair Bridge, a stunning historic bridge.
• Betws-y-Coed Memorial Hall - The tour will pass by the Betws-y-Coed Memorial Hall, noted for its unique stone architecture. Entry is not included in this tour.
• Betws-y-Coed Tourist Information Centre - The tour will conclude at the Betws-y-Coed Tourist Information Centre. Entry to the Centre is not included in this tour.

• Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
• Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
• App for Android and iOS
• Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
• Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

• Smartphone and headphones
• Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour
• Food and drink
• Transportation

Betws-y-Coed, the first artists’ colony in Britain, is beautifully situated at the entrance of Snowdonia National Park. This self-guided walking tour invites you to wander through the village’s delightful streets, riverside trails, and historic bridges, discovering how this woodland haven inspired countless landscape artists.

The tour begins at the historic Betws-y-Coed Railway Station. As you explore this scenic village—whose name translates to “prayer house in the woods”—you’ll learn how artist David Cox founded Britain’s first art colony here in 1844, significantly impacting the Welsh village’s future. During the Napoleonic Wars, other landscape artists, unable to travel to Europe, were drawn to its striking beauty. With the advent of railways bringing Victorian tourists, this once-tranquil artist retreat transformed into the gateway to Snowdonia that is known today.

• The total tour time includes walking the route and passing by the attractions

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.