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Betws-y-Coed - Gateway to Eryri Park

Betws-y-Coed

Gateway to Eryri Park

Betws-y-Coed - Gateway to Eryri Park

Operation Bara Brith!

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Explore Betws-y-Coed Differently

Discover somewhere new - or rediscover somewhere you thought you knew.

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  • Follow a carefully planned self-guided route through the area
  • Use real landmarks and features to crack around 18 clever clues
  • Notice fascinating features you'd normally walk straight past
  • Great fun for everyone from 6 to 106
  • Around 2 hours of exploring
    Around 1.5 miles of walking
  • One trail is perfect for up to 5 people

How it Works

  1. 1. Choose how you want to explore

    Use the App, print your Trail at home, or let us print and post it to you.

  2. 2. Access it
    instantly

    Your App and PDF are ready immediately, whichever option you choose.

  3. 3. Explore
    & solve

    Follow the route and crack the sneaky clues along the way.

  4. 4. Submit
    your answer

    Enter your final
    answer online to
    reveal the ending.

Top secret!

We've got a mission for you in

Betws-y-Coed

A delicious and beloved Welsh treat, the Bara Brith fruit loaf has been a staple in Betws-y-Coed for centuries. But now, the recipe is in danger of being lost forever! Jealous Australian baker Barry O'Reefe has stolen the secret ingredients and hidden them in a cave near Llyn Elsi, protected by a device that will bring down tons of stone if tampered with. It's up to YOU and your team of elite Agents to follow the Trail of Clues scattered around the village and save the recipe before it's too late!

Spy Mission Through Betws-y-Coed - Gateway to Eryri Park

Pull on your best undercover outfit and prepare for an immersive Spy Mission through the picturesque village of Betws-y-Coed, the gateway to Eryri National Park. Keep your eyes peeled for detection beams and enemy agents as you explore the stunning Gwydyr Forest and uncover all the hidden gems this popular inland destination has to offer.

But this isn't just any ordinary mission - not one, but TWO Welsh icons are at stake. Can YOU crack the Clues left behind by Barry and save the day?

Betws-y-Coed is calling… Are YOU ready to become a secret agent and save the secret recipe?

Betws-y-Coed - Gateway to Eryri Park
Betws-y-Coed - Gateway to Eryri Park
Betws-y-Coed - Gateway to Eryri Park
From the case file
Betws-y-Coed - Gateway to Eryri Park

Everything you've uncovered has led to this...

Use the intelligence you've gathered, crack the final challenge and bring the mission to a successful close.

Trail Information

Trail Location

The Betws y Coed - Snowdonia Treasure Trail starts at:

Snowdonia

Gwydyr Forest Park

Conwy

North Wales

LL24 0AE

Wales

Spy Mission Themed Trail

Spy
Mission

2 Hours Duration

2 Hours

1.5 Miles Walking Distance

1.5 miles

Not Wheelchair Accessible

Not
Accessible

Not Pushchair Accessible

Not
Accessible

Dog friendly with possible restrictions

Dog Friendly
with Restrictions

Trail Details:

  • A self-guided spy mission walking Trail around Betws-y-Coed.
  • Ideal for kids aged 6 – 106!
  • 1.5-mile ‘loop’ Trail (takes 2 hours to complete at your own pace).
  • Text message service with clues if you get stuck.
  • Learn more about where you live or explore somewhere new.
  • Download your Trail now for instant fun (or receive your copy in the post)!

More Information:

Navigating The Route

This is a circular spy mission through Betws-y-Coed’s busy village centre, quieter backstreets and riverside paths, with agents following pavements, lanes and footpaths as they track down Barry’s scattered clues.

The route includes narrow pavements (and in places no pavements at all), along with busy roads and a riverside section, so it is not suitable for wheelchairs or pushchairs.

Important: You will encounter traffic passing close by in several areas, so agents should walk in single file, stay alert at all times and keep younger operatives under close supervision. Extra care is also needed near the river’s edge, where there are no barriers in places.

Getting There

By Car - park at Cae Llan Pay & Display Car Park, Station Road (LL24 0AE) - This is your undercover base and official mission starting point.

By Train - trains run to Betws-y-Coed from Llandudno station - check times before you set off as there are only a few services a day. 

By Bus - local bus services from Llandudno, Bangor, Caernarfon and Porthmadog are options.

Need the Loo?

Public toilets can be found on Station Road near the start and in the car park opposite Clues 06 and 07.

Bring Your Furry Sidekicks

Four-legged agents are welcome on this mission. With village streets and riverside paths to explore, it’s a good outing for canine companions - just keep leads handy near roads and especially by the river.

Food & Drink Stops

There are plenty of shops, cafés and eateries along the main street (A5/Holyhead Road) and around the station area, making it easy to refuel or grab a treat mid-mission.

Want to Make a Day of It?

Riverside Walks & Woodland Setting

Betws-y-Coed is known as the “Gateway to Eryri”, and your mission takes you through a mix of riverside scenery and woodland-framed views - a brilliant backdrop for undercover work.

Bridges, Waterfalls & Scenic Spots

From Pont-y-Pair bridge to nearby waterfalls, there are plenty of natural highlights to explore if you fancy extending your mission beyond the clues.

Railways & Valley Adventures

The Conwy Valley Line runs right through the village, offering one of the most scenic rail journeys in the UK - perfect for a post-mission adventure deeper into the landscape.

Mini Secret Agent Club

We have three super duper themed Clubs for your child to enjoy as part of their Treasure Trail experience.

Perfect for 4-8 year olds, the concept behind the Clubs is that your child will get a bundle of goodies to excite them about their forthcoming Trail experience, something to keep them entertained whilst travelling to and from the Trail, and something to be given on completion of the Trail as a keepsake.

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