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Croeso, welcome from Kev and Charly
Rohan Betws y Coed
Shop address: Holyhead Road, Betws y Coed, LL24OBN
Telephone Number: 01690 710 816
Shop Opening Hours:
Mon: 9:30 – 17:30
Tue: 9:30 – 17:30
Wed: 9:30 – 17:30
Thu: 9:30 – 17:30
Fri: 9:30 – 17:30
Sat: 9:30 – 17:30
Sun: 10:00 – 17:00
Our shop is located on the only road through the village, the A5, near to the pretty Pont y Pair bridge (with its small fir tree island and waterfall where you can see the salmon leaping every autumn). It is on the left hand side of the road if you are going up the hill towards Capel Curig and the mountains of Snowdonia. The Caffi Caban y Pair is situated next door for lovely homemade cakes, speciality teas and coffees, so you can contemplate those impending Rohan purchases.
Apart from being one of the most beautiful places in the British Isles, Betws-Y-Coed and North Wales has so much to offer, from fabulous scenery, technical mountain biking trails, climbing, walking, kayaking/canoeing, horse riding, fishing, quad biking, underground mine activities, gorge walking, fabulous coastal scenery, sailing, surfing, sea kayaking, kite surfing/buggying, to motor sports, it has all the sporting activities you could wish for. The National Mountain Centre of Plas y Brenin is situated a few miles away in Capel Curig and many Local Authorities have their Outdoor Centres located nearby.
Not only is every sporting taste catered for, there is also a wealth of Welsh heritage which is strong and alive and is of the utmost importance to this area. Betws Y Coed is at the head of the ”Royal valley” (Conwy Valley), Llewelyn the Great the most prestigious and famous Welsh Prince was born in Dolwyddelan (near Betws Y Coed), he was an astute ruler who fought the Normans and many other invaders to defend the Welsh people. He was not only a great ruler but became a Folk hero as well, many Welsh mystical tales and folk stories are associated with him. Today the legacy of people like Llewelyn the Great mean that Welsh culture and language are alive and vibrant, 63% of people in the Conwy valley speak Welsh.
Not only is there Welsh language but also the Eisteddfod which is a Welsh festival of literature, music and performance, this tradition of Welsh artists dates back to the 12th Century. The Conwy valley town of Llanwrst has hosted the National Eisteddfod the largest cultural event in Europe. Today the Eisteddfod tradition starts from the very earliest age at Primary school and is very important in all the local schools which immerse pupils in the Welsh language and which becomes part of children’s and adult’s natural culture. The standard of literature, music, art and poetry as a result is world class. A taste of this heritage can be heard in Betws y Coed at St Michael’s Church with various Male Voice Choirs performing and which run from July to September every Sunday evening.
Betws Y Coed lies at the confluence of four stunningly beautiful forested valleys and their rivers, which have produced a dramatic landscape. There are tumbling waterfalls and rivers and the huge Gwydir Forest with a host of tranquil lakes surrounds the village. Many trails both walking and mountain biking start from the village and suit all abilities, from strolls along the riverside to steep climbs into and above the forest with magnificent views of the majestic mountains of Snowdonia.
An artists colony was formed in 1844 and the building of the railway lead to many fine Victorian stone houses being built, which make up the village of Betws y Coed.
“The list of things to do in and around the area is endless, everyone is catered for, from the culture vulture to the adrenaline junky, (perhaps not the sun seekers though!)
There are numerous truly stunning historical sights to visit nearby Betws y Coed;
Dolwyddelan Castle built in the 12th Century believed to be Llewylyn Fawr’s birth place.
Ty Mawr the farmhouse birthplace of Bishop William Morgan who translated the bible into Welsh in 1588
Llanrhychwyn Church the oldest church in Wales even possibly in Britain with medieval coloured glass
St Grwsts Church bulit in 1170 houses the coffin of Llewelyn Fawr
Gwydyr Castle rebuilt in the 16th Century
Neolithic Burial Chambers dating back from 1500BC
Bodnant Gardens are world renowned and fabulous
Betws Y Coed has its own golf course and fishing permits can be bought from a local hotel.
Events held throughout the year in Betws y Coed include;
A walking festival in October
Arts Festival in October
Antique Fair every Thursday
Male Voice Choir every Sunday, July to September
Flower show in September
Nadolig LLawen. A Christmas festival including a lantern parade in December
There are numerous smaller village events including a half marathon held throughout the year.
The list of things to do in and around the area is endless, everyone is catered for, from the culture vulture to the adrenaline junky, (perhaps not the sun seekers though!).
Betws Y Coed has a huge range of accommodation from hotels, B&B’s to self catering, bunk barn and camping. There are numerous restaurants, cafes and bars and shops selling homemade Welsh produce.
Rohan Betws-y-Coed joins the three other Rohan Shops in Wales, Conwy, Hay and Cardiff
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Bank Holiday Monday May 27th — ‘Discover Snowdonia ‘ day at Betws y Coed. If you love the outdoors , pay the village a visit and see what Snowdonia can offer. Climbing, walking, mountain biking, go underground- there is so much to do!
See http://www.facebook.com/discover snowdonia
Opening hours for the Bank Holiday
Sat 4th May 9.30m to 5.30pm
Sun 5th 10.00am to 5pm
Mon 6th 10.00am to 5pm
Easter opening hours
Good Friday 9.30am – 5.30pm
Sat 9.30am – 5.30pm
Easter Sun 10am – 4.30pm
Easter Mon 10am – 5pm
11 days left for you to bring in your unwanted outdoor gear and get 15% discount on ALL your purchases..
We are not underwater!
The roads are open and north Wales is looking stunning. Snow on the mountains and clear blue sky above.
The christmas fair is on this weekend so come and get yours-ELVES a bargain.
20% off everything this weekend only, Maybe time for that Nightfall jacket, it is rather frosty..
Jon
Nadolig Betws y Coed 2012
Come along and join in the festivities on sat 1st and sun 2nd of december…..
Santa will be pitching his camp on the village green, with his elves and reindeer.
He will also have his very own grotto.
The village will be hosting a veriety of events, including a lantern parade led by batala drum bands bands, pantomime characters on stilts. Homemade lanterns for the parade are available at ROHAN Betws y Coed. There will also be a veriety of festive stalls, markets and a funfair.
Both evenings will see the lantern parade and fireworks on the village green.
We at ROHAN will be offering a 20% special Christmas discount on everything in store
YES 20% OFF EVERYTHING for one weekend only.
We’ll have mince pies, mulled wine and entertainment to keep you feeling festive.
A selection of homemade cakes will be available for sale with the proceeds going to charity.
Hope to see you all soon
Rohan Betws
Yesterday, (Sunday) Callum my 12 year old son and I went out for a walk. Wales was giving her best for us to test Callum’s new Lapka boots, rain, more rain, bog and knee deep mud. I was wearing a newly acquired boot with a goretex lining. The mud really was extreme, deep thick black peaty stuff that Callum delighted in sloshing through. No heed to Mum doing the cleaning later! I was wearing gaiters so should have stayed a little drier especially as I was more careful to avoid the mud. At the end of two and a half hours Callum’s feet were dry but mine were not. Good old Barricade lining!
Good luck and welcome to the Rohan family!
From Karen and everyone here at Rohan Woodbridge
I had the chance to go and help out for afew days. A great place and hopefully I’ll be back soon to explore abit more!
Thanks to Kevin and Charly for showing me around.
Good luck with your first full week.
Matt (Rohan Beverley)
Matt, thank you very much for all your help. You were so patient, calm and knowledgeable. You are very welcome any time you want to come back.
Charly
Wishing Kev & Charly all the very best with thier new venture Rohan, they deserve every success as they have worked SO hard
Jen, Jo & all at Cacen Gri
Good luck and enjoy the opening…. You’ll be busy!!!
Best of luck to Kevin and Charly, it was a pleasure meeting you both, your family and your wonderful wee doggy!
Looking forward to seeing you all again in the near future.
Many thanks JP for all your help over the last few days you were a star, stuck away in our dark cave of a stock room! All the clothes so efficiently tidied away. I have a lot to learn, please come again and bring your wife and new puppy. Charly
All the best Rohan Betws a big welcome to Kevin and Charly from Rohantime
We survived our first day! A bit shell shocked but feel very positive, lovely people have visited all day. Our very first customer has started his three peaks challenge tonight walking Snowdon. Thank you for your welcome, please come and visit our wonderful shop and village.
Welcome Kevin and Charly to the Rohan family, all the best in your new venture,
Many thanks Rohan Inverness, looking forward to all that is to come and meeting up with you all some time in the future. I hope the Jubilee weekend is busy for you. Lovely and sunny in Betws today!
Is it going into the old Ultimate Outdoors space on Holyhead Rd?
Hi David
It was the old Raw Earth shop
What is the location as the map is unclear?
Holyhead Road, Betws-y-Coed, LL24 0BN
This is just what Betws needs, I,m looking forward to visiting the shop when I am next passing.
MTD Rtd.