Beddgelert Forest, near Beddgelert
Peaceful forest in the heart of Eryri (Snowdonia)...
The car park and riverside picnic area at Tyn y Groes is the starting point for two forest walks.
The King’s Guards Trail is an accessible trail along the river and past the tallest trees in Coed y Brenin Forest Park.
The Penrhos Mountain Trail is a rugged mountain route with the reward of some great views over Eryri (Snowdonia).
There is a level grassy area in the car park where children can play.
There are also barbeque facilities and the car park has toilets.
The walking trails are waymarked and start from the car park.
It is a well surfaced 2m wide route and is suitable for wheelchairs. There are resting points at least every 100m.
There are no steps or stiles.
You can download an audio trail and listen to the history of Coed y Brenin and an interview with a forester about how the forest was created.
It then goes on to the ‘Champion’ on a slightly steeper gradient and descends back to the car park on a tarmac road with a slope of 20%/1 in 5. This section is suitable for pushchairs.
There are no steps or stiles along the whole trail.
You can download an audio trail and listen to the history of Coed y Brenin and an interview with a forester about how the forest was created.
The trail also has several flights of steps. Once you reach the summit viewpoint there is a bench where you can rest and take in the magnificent views.
Find out about the history of Coed y Brenin and listen to an interview with a forester about how the forest was created.
Our mp3 audio trail has been designed for use on the King’s Guards Trail or the King’s Champion Trail from the Tyn y Groes car park.
There are numbered posts on the walking trail which tell you when to play each section.
As mobile phone network coverage can be limited in rural areas, we recommend that you download the audio trail before your visit.
You can also download a PDF file of the script.
To download the audio trail go to Audio trails and folk tales.
The first part of the King’s Guards Trail is on almost flat ground and is suitable for wheelchairs.
Facilities in Tyn y Groes car park include:
Please check the top of this page for any changes to these opening times.
The toilets at Ty'n y Groes are open 9am to 5pm, and are locked overnight.
Coed y Brenin Forest Park offers visitors the total woodland experience within Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park.
There is a range of waymarked trails to cater for all tastes and fitness levels in the forest park. These include world-class mountain bike trails, family walks, running trails, geocaching and orienteering routes.
As well as the trails that start here at Ty'n y Groes, there are waymarked walking trails from these places in Coed y Brenin Forest Park:
Coed y Brenin Forest Park is set in Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park.
Eryri is the largest National Park in Wales and is home to picturesque towns and villages and the highest mountain in Wales.
It is looked after by the Eryri National Park Authority.
For more information about visiting Eryri go to the Eryri National Park Authority website.
Coed y Brenin Forest Park forms part of the National Forest for Wales.
The National Forest will:
In time it will form a connected ecological network running throughout Wales, bringing social, economic and environmental benefits.
For more information about the National Forest for Wales go to the Welsh Government website.
Please note:
Tyn y Groes car park is just off the A470, near the village of Ganllwyd.
It is in the county of Gwynedd.
The OS grid reference is SH 730 233.
From the south: Take the A470 north from Dolgellau. About 200 metres after passing the Tyn y Groes Hotel, turn right following the brown tourist signs to Ty'n y Groes. The car park is 300 metres down the hill by the side of the river Mawddach.
From the north: Take the A470 south towards Dolgellau. After passing through Ganllwyd village, turn left following the brown tourist signs to Ty'n y Groes. The car park is 300 metres down the hill by the side of the river Mawddach.
The nearest train stations are in Barmouth (Cambrian Coast line) and Blaenau Ffestiniog (Blaenau Ffestiniog-Llandudno line).
For details of public transport visit www.traveline.cymru
Car parking is free of charge.
Overnight parking is not permitted.
Coed y Brenin Forest Park Visitor Centre
Tel: 01341 440747