Beddgelert

Beddgelert is a village and settlement in Gwynedd's Snowdonia region, Wales. The population of the settlement, which comprises Nantmor and Nant Gwynant, was 455 according to the 2011 census. It is said to have been named after the mythical hound Gelert. The 86-square-kilometer village is big and sparsely populated.

The village is located in a valley at the junction of the rivers Glaslyn and Colwyn. A historic stone bridge with two arches stands just above the confluence of the rivers in the village's center. The River Gwynant runs through the area, joining the River Colwyn at what is known as 'Pont Bren,' becoming the River Glaslyn. Many of the houses and hotels are made of black stone found in the area. Moel Hebog and its neighbors to the north, as well as a chain of hills rising to the summit of Snowdon, are visible to the west. The village is located on the A4085, which connects Caernarfon (13 miles north) and Porthmadog (8 miles south).

Beddgelert is a popular tourist destination, with its scenic bridge across the River Colwyn immediately upstream of its confluence with the Glaslyn. It is also the closest settlement to the picturesque Glaslyn gorge, a violent river that runs between steep wooded hills. Beddgelert features a variety of hotels, guesthouses, cafes, and restaurants. The village car park is the most convenient access point for ascending Moel Hebog, the mountain that directly overlooks the village. The settlement is traversed by a section of the rebuilt Welsh Highland Railway. The railway station reopened to the public in April 2009. The line connects Caernarfon to the north and Porthmadog to the south.

Location: Gwynedd, Wales