Bethesda (Wales)
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Bethesda is a town in Gwynedd, North Wales. It is often known locally as Pesda. The town lies at the foot of the Nant Francon pass, leading up the Ogwen valley into the heart of the Snowdonia mountains. It is ideal for walking Snowdonia.
Get in
By car
Bethesda is on the main A5 London to Holyhead road, about 6 miles south of Bangor.By bus
Bus available from Llanrwst (6) and Bangor (67).By train
Bangor is the closet rail station.See
Jerusalem Chapelimposing Grade I listed Calvinistic Methodist Chapel
Do
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phone: +44 1248 601 444address: 2 Ogwen Street, LL57 4YGOne of three Zip World attractions in the area (the others are in Betws-y-Coed and Blaenau Ffestiniog), located in an enormous abandoned slate quarry. 'Velocity' is the longest zipwire in Europe and the fastest in the world. You can also tour the quarry in a big red truck.
Eat
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Fitzpatrick Cafe
phone: +44 1248 602416address: 9 Ogwen St, LL57 3AY -
phone: +44 7542 852484address: 57 High Street
Drink
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phone: +44 1248 600219address: Ogwen Terrace, High St, LL57 3AYRenowned traditional pub, barely changed for decades. Well worth a visit to see an aspect of UK culture that the chain pubs have almost eradicated.
Sleep
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phone: +44 1248 600469address: Llwynpenddu Uchaf FarmBed & Breakfast and Self Catering
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Ogwen Bank Holiday Park & Country Club
phone: +44 1248 600486address: Bethesda Gwynedd LL57 3LQA beautiful park situated on the bank of the Ogwen River, offering visitors lodges, caravans, or Swift S-Pods for a comfortable glamping experience. Many caravans and lodges for sale, with owners enjoying access to Seiont Manor and Bangor Golf Club.
