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Ysbyty Ifan
An agricultural estate, rich in wildlife and history.
Dinas, Betws y Coed, Conwy, LL24 0HF
Opening times for 25 December 2024
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Public parking in the village.
Toilet
Public toilets in the village, east side of the bridge on right.
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed on lead. Please be mindful of livestock.
Paths through open moorland and rough farmland, uneven, boggy and steep in places, may include narrow gates and stiles.
Steps/uneven terrain
Most of the paths go through open moorland and rough farmland. Some are uneven, narrow and steep in places and can get wet and boggy.
By road
From Betws y Coed take the A5 south until you get to the junction of the B4407. Follow this road to the Village of Ysbyty Ifan. Turn left into the village. Parking is available on both sides of the bridge. Public toilets are located on the east side of the bridge on the right. | O Fetws y Coed cymerwch yr A5 tua'r de nes cyrraedd cyffordd y B4407. Dilynwch y ffordd hon i Bentref Ysbyty Ifan. Trowch i'r chwith i mewn i'r pentref. Mae parcio ar gael ar ddwy ochr y bont. Mae toiledau cyhoeddus ar ochr ddwyreiniol y bont ar y dde.
Parking: In the village of Ysbyty Ifan. Turn left into the village, parking is available on both sides of the bridge. | Ym mhentref Ysbyty Ifan. Trowch i'r chwith i mewn i'r pentref, mae lle i barcio ar ddwy ochr y bont.
On foot
Approx 5 mile walk from Betws y Coed using some of the back roads and an OS map. The A5 is not suitable for walking as there are some dangerous bends with no pavement. | Tua 5 milltir o gerdded o Fetws y Coed gan ddefnyddio rhai o'r ffyrdd cefn a map OS. Nid yw'r A5 yn addas ar gyfer cerdded gan fod rhai troadau peryglus heb balmant.
By train
Betws y Coed, 5 miles / milltir
By bus
Buses to Ysbyty Ifan only run once a week but they run several times a day to Penmachno. Check Traveline Cymru website for timetables | Dim ond unwaith yr wythnos mae bysiau i Ysbyty Ifan yn rhedeg ond maen nhw'n rhedeg sawl gwaith y dydd i Benmachno. Edrychwch ar wefan Traveline Cymru am amserlenni
By bicycle
Cycle from Betws y Coed south on the A5 or along some of the more picturesque back roads using an OS map. | Beiciwch o Fetws y Coed tua'r de ar yr A5 neu ar hyd rhai o'r ffyrdd cefn mwy prydferth gan ddefnyddio map OS.
Planning your visit
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Visiting Eryri (Snowdonia) with your dog
Follow in the footsteps of legends around Eryri (Snowdonia) with your dog. Whether you want a gentle stroll or a mountainous walk, here's a selection of destinations to tire out all four legs (and yours).
Highlights
Agricultural estate
8,000 hectares of high, wild open moorland, including the Migneint blanket bog, dramatic river valleys and 51 hill farms.
Top trails
Trail
Ysbyty Ifan and Cwm Eidda walk
Follow the Ysbyty Ifan and Cwm Eidda walk trail in the Carneddau mountains and enjoy the views of Dyffryn Conwy in Conwy, Wales.
Places to stay
Foel Gopyn
Disconnect from urban life in this remote cottage with views for miles.
Gwernouau Cottage
On a working farm, this renovated cottage is the perfect countryside spot for exploring Eryri (Snowdonia).
Hendre Isaf Bunkhouse
An Eryri (Snowdonia) stay in a 400 year old restored farm building with lots of communal space for group activities.
2 Siloam Cottage
On the Ysbyty Estate, this traditional Welsh terraced cottage has gorgeous mountain views.
3 Siloam Cottage
This cosy terraced cottage has some of Eryri's (Snowdonia's) best walking routes on the doorstep.
Ty Cipar
A remote spot within one of the best stargazing sites in Eryri (Snowdonia), Ty Cipar cottage is a true escape from urban life.
Glan yr Afon
This cosy stone-built farmhouse in the heart of the Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park is the perfect spot for a peaceful retreat.
Upcoming events
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About Ysbyty Ifan
The vast Ysbyty Estate lies just south of the picturesque village of Betws y Coed and is the largest single estate cared for by the National Trust. The estate covers over 8,000 hectares of high, wild open moorland, dramatic river valleys and 51 hill farms. It has very diverse landscape and habitats. The Migneint which is the large stretch of moorland and blanket bog on the south of the estate is all designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) on account of its plant communities and its bird life. The estate covers the main parts of three river valleys: the upper Conwy, the Eidda and parts of the Machno. The Eidda valley or as it’s known locally Cwm Eidda is hidden away between the upper Conwy and the Machno and is very picturesque. It is only accessible by single track road or, best of all, by a network of public footpaths.
History
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History of Ysbyty Ifan
Discover how Ysbyty Ifan got its name and its rich history of knights and pilgrims and how it’s now the largest single estate the National Trust care for.
Our work
Project
Project
Improving access to woodlands at Ysbyty Ifan
A new and exciting project is underway that will open-up previously inaccessible woodlands for people to enjoy on the Ysbyty estate in Eryri (Snowdonia) whilst also improving biodiversity.
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Farming and nature at Ysbyty Ifan
Blaen Eidda Isaf is a 54-hectare upland farm on the Ysbyty Ifan Estate. By changing to more sustainable farming techniques, the tenant farmers have been able to encourage wildlife and grazing animals to coexist.
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Conservation work at Carrog Farm
River management, tree planting and meadow making at Carrog Farm on the Ysbyty Ifan estate has led to flourishing wildlife populations and a more flood-resistant landscape.
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Sustainable farming at Fferm Ifan
The farming community at Ysbyty Ifan are working together to explore new, sustainable ways of farming that benefit people, landscape, wildlife habitats and biodiversity.
Latest news
Press release
Fisherman’s ladders at Rhiw Goch, Conwy removed for public safety
For safety reasons National Trust Cymru have removed the fisherman’s ladders at Rhiw Goch near Dolwyddelan, Conwy.