Coastal Musings

There are seven tourist information offices to provide additional information for Snowdonia visitors on activities, attractions and events as well as advice on places to stay and booking facilities.

Caernarfon TIC                                       01286 6712232

Betws y Coed TIC                                   01690 710426

Conwy TIC                                               01492 592248

Bangor TIC                                              01248 352786

Blaenau Ffestinog TIC                          01766 830360

Llanberis TIC                                          01286 870765

Beddgelert TIC                                       01766 890615

WEATHER

For up to date information on the weather and conditions in the mountains, contact the following:

Met office Weatherline:         0870 900 0100

SAFETY

Even in summer the mountains and their environs can be treacherous. Most mishaps occur to those who are inexperienced and/or ill-equipped so treat the mountains with respect take advice or try to ensure there is an experienced hill walker in the party. Tell someone your route and your expected return time. And don’t forget to phone them on your return.

Mobile phones often have no coverage in the mountains so it would be advisable to carry a whistle. You will need a good map the correct boots suitable clothing and don’t forget to check the weather. Reports are often on the doors and notice boards of outdoor shops and tourist offices.

PUBLIC INTERNET ACCESS

Mobile phone and internet connections in Snwodonia are variable but the following libraries have public access terminals which provide free access to the internet. Call to check opening times:

Bangor 01248 353479

Caernarfon 01286 679463

Bethesda 01248 600737

TRAVEL INFORMATION

Snowdonia is easy to get around. There is a good network of bus routes and some train services covering the area. For details on times and routes the tourist information offices have an excellent bus and rail timetable that also includes a detailed map. Or contact Traveline Cymru on 0871 200 22 33, wwwtraveline.info. Text 84268.

The Snowdon Sherpa is the collective name for a handful of interconnecting bus routes designed to allow you to concentrate on the scenery and leave your car behind. There are four routes altogether: Llanberis – Pen y Pass, Betws y Coed – Pen y Pass, Caernarfon – Beddgelert, Caernarfon – Bethesda – Betws y Coed.

A day ticket of around £4 (£2 for children) allows you to get on and off the network as many times as you like. Or you can get a free ticket by paying to park at any of the seven Sherpa car parks.  A map of the network containing further details and time table is available at tourist information centres or visit www.gwynedd.gov.uk/bwsgwynedd.

Red Rover tickets are available on all bus routes throughout Northern Snowdonia and on trains and buses in the Conwy Valley between Lllandudno, Betws y Coed and Blaenau Ffestiniog and on bus routed linking Bangor, Llandudno and Caernarfon. Priced at £4.95 for an adult, child £2.45 they provided unlimited travel for one day and can be presented at Ffestiniog and Welsh Highlands Railways for a discount.

FOLLOW THE COUNTRY CODE

Leave gates and property as you find them

Protect plants and animals

Take your litter home

Keep your dog under close control

Consider other people