Snowdon Backpackers

A Grade 2 listed building, notable as the house in which TE. Lawrence, the famous Lawrence of Arabia, was born in 1888. Whilst retaining all the original features, Snowdon Backpackers has recently been extensively renovated to provide the ultimate in clean, comfortable and secure accommodation for backpackers. 

There is a choice of dormitories or private rooms, with full central heating, wash basins in every bedroom, personal lockers and extra storage for valuables and baggage. Common rooms include a large dining room, fully equipped kitchen, lounge/TV room with real log fires in the winter, a payphone/internet computer room, drying room, a large separate building for use as a common room/lecture room/field studies centre, with its Own changing rooms, toilets and shower, and mountain-bike/canoe storage rooms. 

Outside there is a large garden, with barbecues and outdoor dining in the summer, and a private car park having room for up to 20 cars, with a gate leading directly to an extensive network of woodland paths, between streams and over footbridges, suitable for walking or mountain-biking. 

• Choice of dormitories, sleeping 8, 6 or 4 in modern bunks with duvets and crisp, clean sheets. 

• Private triple, twin, double and single rooms available.

• Full central heating, with wash basins in all bedrooms. 

• Plenty of powerful hot showers and toilets. 

• Secure lockers beside every bed, and use of a safe and baggage storage areas. 

• Use of security cameras and PIN access locks. 

• Large dining room and fully equipped kitchen. 

• Full breakfasts, evening meals and packed lunches available. 

• Lounge/TV room, with log fires in winter 

• Payphone & Internet computer. 

• Shop and Drying room. 

• Separate lecture/outdoor activities centre, with mountain-bike/canoe storage. 

• Mountain bike hire. 

• Barbecues and outdoor dining in the summer. 

• Extensive woodland walks directly from our car park 

• No lock-out, no curfew and open throughout the year. 

Snowdon Backpackers is perfectly situated close to both the spectacular mountains of Snowdonia and the beautiful sandy beaches and coves of the Lleyn peninsular, and yet is very easily accessible by train, National Express coach, local buses and private car. We are in our own grounds adjoining woodlands and fields, yet are only 2 minutes walk from the pubs and shops of Tremadog and 10 minutes walk from Porthmadog high street.

We welcome both the traveller who wants to just chill out in comfort for a few days, or those who want to participate in the widest choice of activities available. Whether it is trekking up Snowdon, the highest mountain in England and Wales, climbing on the nearby Tremadog rocks, exploring the rocky coves of Borth-y-Gest, or lazing on the beach at Black Rock sands, everything is close, whether you are walking, driving or using public transport. 

Nearby is the famous Portmeirion Italianate village, the castles of Harlech and Criccieth, and the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland narrow gauge railways. Our trained staff will be happy to organise guides to take you walking, climbing and gorge traversing, and tell you how to get to centres offering white water rafting and canoeing, mountain bike hire, dry slope skiing, horse riding, golf driving range and full courses, and even llama trekking. 

Distance from Snowdon Backpackers 

• Snowdon Summit 10 miles 

• Porthmadog Train Station ¼ mile 

• National Express Coach Stop 1/8 mile 

• 3 Pubs, Post Office, Chip Shop and Spar 1/8 mile

• Borth-y-Gest Beach 1 mile 

• Black Rock Sands 2 miles 

• Tremadog Rocks ¼ mile 

• Porthmadog Leisure Centre ¼ mile 

• Ffestiniog Railway 1 mile 

• Welsh Highland Railway ¼ mile 

• Portmeirion Village 3 miles 

Booking

Booking ahead is always recommended, especially from Easter to October, and is essential for groups. Give us a ring at any time, and we will be happy to try and fit in with your requirements. We take most Credit Cards, and may be able to accommodate pets and/or young children, by arrangement. 

General

Smoking is only permitted in parts of the common rooms. We provide a light breakfast free of charge, and can also supply a full breakfast, evening meal and packed lunches, although there are pubs and restaurants close by. All bedding is included, and we do not permit use of your own sleeping bags, etc., for reasons of hygiene. 

How to Find Us

By Car -  (4 hours from London, 2 hours from Manchester and Birmingham). 
From Porthmadog, take the A487 signposted Caernarfon. We are ½ mile after the level crossing at Porthmadog train station, on the right hand side just as you enter Tremadog, 
From Caernarfon, take the A487 to Porthmadog. As you leave Tremadog, we are on the left hand side, just before you reach Porthmadog, 

By Train, 90 to Porthmadog station, which is 4 hours from Birmingham Station, on the beautiful Cambrian Coast railway. Walk north from the station for five minutes and we are on the right hand side. If you are really stuck, give us a ring and we'll pick you up.  

By National Express Coach, go to Tremadog, which is 4 hours from Liverpool. Walk south for two minutes and we are on the left hand side. We are also on the Trawscambria express coach route, run by Arriva, from Cardiff and Holyhead, which is a wonderful way to see much of Wales, and a good way to get to us if coming from Ireland via Holyhead (2 hours). 

Location Map

Lawrence House, Church Street, Tremadog, Porthmadog, Gwynedd, LL49 9PS, Wales UK

Telephone (International):- +44 1766 515354 -  Fax:- +44 1766 515364

Telephone (UK):- 01766 515354 -  Fax:-  01766 515364

Email:- snowdon@backpackers.fsnet.co.uk