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About Llangollen Hostel
We offer clean and comfortable accommodation with modern facilities, in a Victorian town house.
We are located in the centre of Llangollen, a stone’s throw from the river Dee, the Llangollen Canal with its horse drawn boat rides, the Llangollen steam railway and Castell Dinas Bran.
The town has an abundance of independent shops, cafe’s, bistros, pubs and restaurants. It is home to the annual International Eisteddfod, which is a festival of music, dance, and arts.
We are approximately an hour’s drive to Snowdonia, 20 mins to Wrexham and half an hour to Chester.
Parking; We have a large public car park at the back of our property. Each room has a discounted parking pass just £4 for 24 hours.
Bedrooms: All are now for sole use – you will not be sharing with anyone else – and we have tea and coffee in each.
We have a fully equipped kitchen for everyone’s use.
Once you’ve prepared your meals you can enjoy them in the dining room, then relax in the lounge by the log burner.
We have free wi-fi internet, laundry facilities, a drying room, plus bicycle and kayak storage. Aslo board games for adults and children in the lounge.
Dogs: We have one dog-friendly room available, which is on our ground floor – to enquire please call us on 01978 861773.
We don’t allow dogs in the kitchen/dining room, sorry..
The hostel is a great base for walkers, who wish to explore the magnificent Vale of Llangollen, the Berwyn mountains, the Clwydian range and for those walking the Offa’s Dyke footpath, also known as the National Trail. For the more adventurous, there is some superb mountain biking in the area, and we’re only a 15 minute drive from the fantastic mountain biking centre at Llandegla forest.
The river Dee boasts some fantastic white water, and is a haven for kayakers and canoeists, or those looking to take the plunge and try white water rafting or tubing. The Eglwyseg cliffs above the town offer some of the best limestone climbs in the area.
Other activities include gorge walking, fishing, golf, trail riding and many more.
At Llangollen Hostel you’re assured of a happy and comfortable stay and freedom to come and go as you please.
Llangollen Hostel Photos
Bicycle & Canoe Storage
THINGS TO DO IN LLANGOLLEN
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STEAM RAILWAY
MOTOR MUSEUM
PLAS NEWYDD
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THE PAVILION
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VALLE CRUCIS ABBERY
LLANGOLLEN GOLF CLUB
Discover Llangollen
Nestled in the heart of the beautiful Dee Valley, Llangollen is the perfect base for exploring North Wales. From your stay at the hostel, you can step straight into adventure—whether it’s a walk along the historic Llangollen Canal, a hike up to the ruins of Castell Dinas Brân for breathtaking views, or a ride on the heritage steam railway. The town itself is full of charm, with independent shops, cafés, and traditional pubs, while the River Dee offers opportunities for white-water rafting and other outdoor activities. Whatever your pace, Llangollen has something special waiting for you.
LLANGOLLEN ADVENTURES
AQUEDUCT CANOEING
What you'll get up to ?
Join us on a family friendly adventure paddling over the highest aqueduct in the world! This is the perfect activity for those wanting to explore the outdoors whilst learning a new skill, no experience necessary.
Archery & Axe Throwing
What you'll get up to ?
Situated in beautiful surroundings in rural North Wales, our open field archery and axe throwing sessions will have you channelling your inner Robin Hood or Viking in no time.
Hone your archery skills on our ranged targets then huck axes at logs. The Bearded Men staff will give you all the training you need, and throw in a few tips and tricks to help you get those bullseyes.
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River Tubing
What you'll get up to ?
Hands down one of our most popular activities, river tubing in Llangollen is exclusive to BMA. No lazy rivers here as we take you on a white water tubing adventure, tackling the exciting rapids and waves along the way.
Once on the water and after proving that you can float, we will head down the twisting and winding rapids. There are three major rapids on our route down the River Dee, including Serpent’s Tail, a tick-off for most aspiring white water enthusiasts.
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White Water Rafting
What you'll get up to ?
Hold on tight as we take you white water rafting on the famous River Dee in Llangollen, North Wales. We’ll tackle the epic rapids, including Serpent’s Tail and Town Falls, bounce through the waves, surf holes, and maybe even introduce to you a raft flip or two, safely of course.
Our experienced guides will teach you paddling skills and show you how to negotiate your way down the river safely. With our guides at the helm and high-end quality equipment, be assured you are in very capable hands. At Bearded Men Adventures fun and thrills is the name of the game and we will customise your trip to suit your needs.
Canyoning, Snowdonia
What you'll get up to ?
Canyoning is Gorge walking on steroids. This isn’t for the faint of heart and it is an intense, heart-beating activity that you will never forget. It involves jumps, drops and leaps of fate that will test your nerve and leave you feeling you can take on anything !!!
Our experienced staff will guide you through the gorge, while keeping you safe we will encourage you to experience some adrenaline filled fun.
Abseil down a flowing waterfall to drop into the giant pool below, slide off a natural rock formation into the famous cauldron pool and beat the canyon challenges, all in the backdrop of the stunning Snowdonia National Park.
Coasteering, Holyhead
What you'll get up to ?
Coasteering in Anglesey, North Wales is an unforgettable experience. Together we’ll explore the otherwise inaccessible rugged coastline, traversing cliffs and jumping into the sea. Along the way we’ll discover the beautiful wildlife and geology of the area including rock pools, caves and fissures.
Your adventure starts near Trearddur bay on the beautiful Anglesey coastline where the BMA staff will be ready and waiting with a dry wetsuit and life jackets to keep you afloat through those rolling waves. After a short walk and safety brief, we descend to the water’s edge, hugging the amazing rock formations on the way down.
Mountaineering, Snowdonia
What you'll get up to ?
We have a passion for mountain guiding in North Wales. From growing up in Wales, we have had the privilege of exploring many of these legendary Welsh hills. We love sharing our knowledge and guiding you up these stunning mountains. We are confident you will fall in love with the mountains before you leave.
Stand Up Paddle Boarding
What you'll get up to ?
Learn how to paddleboard on one of Llangollen’s beautiful waterways.
The Llangollen Canal, located in the beautiful Dee Valley, also known as the gateway to North Wales. Situated a short distance from the steam railway, castles and horseshoe falls, this activity is the perfect way to explore more of the wonders of North Wales.
Bike Hire Llangollen
What you'll get up to ?
If you’re looking to explore the local area or try out an e-bike for the first time, renting from Drosi Bikes could be your answer. As soon as you feel the bike doing the hard work you’ll realise this has to be the best way to see the sites or travel around North Wales. The planet will be grateful too!
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