Ogwen Cottage, Snowdonia

Ogwen Cottage

Located between the Carneddau and Glyderau mountain ranges and on the shore of Llyn Ogwen, Outward Bound Ogwen Cottage is the perfect place for an adventurous and memorable outdoor learning course.

The Outward Bound Trust
Ogwen Cottage
Nant Ffrancon
Bethesda
Gwynedd, LL57 3LZ
01654 767464

Watch the centre tour of Ogwen Cottage to see exactly what it's like!

Accommodation

The centre accommodates 36 young people and 4 members of staff in rooms of 1-8, all of which are functional yet comfortable. Toilet and shower facilities immediately adjacent.

Other facilities: The centre also benefits from 3 review rooms, a games room and direct access to Snowdonia National Park.

Dining: You'll be served freshly prepared food with plenty of variety on offer. We can meet any dietary requirements, provided you let us know in advance.

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Getting here

Our postcode for directions is LL57 3LZ.

From the North

Exit the M6 south at junction 20a and join the M56 following signs for North Wales. The road becomes the A494, then keep straight to join the A55. Follow the A55 to junction 11, turning onto the A5 and then following signs for Bethesda. Drive through Bethesda and continue along the A5, now following signs to Betws y Coed. Ogwen Cottage is around 5 miles beyond Bethesda and is clearly sign-posted on the right hand side of the A5.

From the South

Exit the M6 north at junction 10a to join the M54. Follow the M54 until it becomes the A5, following signs for North Wales and then Bangor. Follow the A5 through Betws y Coed and then Capel Curig. Ogwen Cottage is on the left hand side of the A5 at the end of Llyn Ogwen.

By Train

Bangor station is 10 miles away.

Digital Map

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Our Course

Each Outward Bound course is unique and gives young people the skills to become more confident and more capable at school, college and the workplace.

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Paddling on Llyn Ogwen