Location

Map o Cwm Idwal
© Ordnance Survey 2017 100023974

POST CODE – LL57 3LZ
GRID REFERENCE – SH 649 603

The visitor centre is located by the A5 road, about 5 miles south of Bethesda and about 4 miles west of Capel Curig, on Llyn Ogwen’s western end.

There is a pay and display car park outside the centre, which is appropriate for cars and small buses. Large coaches are advised to park where it is legally allowed off-road, e.g. the car parks by Llyn Ogwen, around 1km towards Capel Curig from the centre.

Facilities

  • Toilets (24hr)
  • Disabled toilet (24hr)
  • Information room (8am – 4pm)
  • Free public Wi-Fi

Refreshments

There is a light refreshments kiosk that sells hot and cold snacks in the visitor centre, and this is usually open between 9am and 4pm, with the opening times extended in the summer. During January the kiosk is only open on weekends.