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Penrhyn, Beaumaris and Caernarfon castles are nearby as well as the Greenwood Centre and Anglesey Sea Zoo.SAIn the unspoilt Arfon Groes Valley, this former village school with limited heating has a rural location with good access. Birdwatching is particularly good and mountain biking is popular too. The Tregaron Bog National Nature Reserve, Strata Florida Abbey and Devils Bridge Narrow Gauge Railway and Waterfall area are within easy reach.AAn Edwardian house overlooking the sea and less than 10 miles from the university town of Aberystwyth. The Animalarium, Fast Trax and Ynyslas Nature Reserve are within walking distance. Not far away is the Centre for Alternative Technology, probably the most interesting eco centre in Europe with working displays of wind, water and solar power - it's fun and yet educational. There is also Celtica, RSPB and the Ynys Hir Reserve.?AThis spacious, modern single storey building with views of St Brides Bay is a favourite with families and walkers. Within 10 miles are Scolton Manor Heritage Park, Kaleidoscope Discovery Centre and boat trips to Skomer and Skokholm Islands with their variety of birds and wildlife. Close to Pembrokeshire Coast path.]AA stone mansion and coach house in wooded grounds. Forests nearby provide opportunities for mountain biking, orienteering and pony trekking. The Watkin Path to Snowdon is 3/4 mile away. Visit the attractive village of Beddgelert, the Aberglaslyn Pass with its impressive waterfalls, Sygun Copper Mine or the spectacular, unspoilt Llyn Peninsula.AThe hostel overlooks a river and forest with views of Moel Siabod. A village location on historic coaching route with inns/pubs nearby. Excellent opportunities for mountain sports. Ideal area for riverside walks, forest tracks and routes to other hostels. Attractions include Swallow Falls, Ugly House, the bustling village of Betws-y-Coed, and the Plas-y-Brenin Activity Centre.ASnowdon Sherpa 96 Betws-y-Coed - Llanberis, with connections from Caernarfon and BR Bangor (pass close BR Betws-y-Coed); D&G 65 Bethesda-Llanrwst (with connections from Bangor); also Arriva Cymru 19 from Llandudno and 54 from BR Betws-y-Coed, Jun-Sep only(Tel: 01286 679535).AAn old hill farm providing basic hostel accommodation in the Llanthony Valley on the Cambrian Way and near Offa's Dyke path. Hay-on-Wye, renowned for its second hand book shops, is only 7 miles away. Horse and trail riding holidays are run from the hostel by Black Mountain Holidays.+Q} 5 m U AbergavennyIt is possible that YHA will have a Youth Hostel at Abergavenny. Please contact YHA Cymru-Wales, 1 Cathedral Road, Cardiff CF1 9HA. 01222 396766 01222 237817SUNo -mUBangor%Tan-y-Bryn, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 1PZ 01248 353516 01248 371176y =TݷYesReception, lounge, games room, self-catering kitchen, showers, drying room, cycle store, laundry facilities, shop, dining room and grounds. Wales Tourist Board approved.Yes, 18.00 hrs - 19.00 hrsOn A5122 50yds before sharp bend into Bangor. From railway station turn right then at cinema turn left onto High Street. At end turn right into A5122. Hostel on right.5Frequent from surrounding areas (Tel: 01286 679535).mBangor 1 1/4m.Holyhead/Dublin, Ireland (17m)?Idwal Cottage 9m, Llanberis 11m, Conwy 15m, Snowdon Ranger 17m 01248 351915r590722@L"@ Blaencaron*Blaencaron, Tregaron, Ceredigion, SY25 6HL 01974 298441y SuNearby.wSelf-catering kitchen/dining/common room, drying room, shower and toilet. Credit cards not accepted. No hostel shop.Self-Catering onlyjFrom Red Lion Inn, Tregaron, take B4343 north. Take 1st right for 2m to phone box. Turn right. Hostel 1m.mArriva Cymru 516, James 589 BR Aberystwyth - Tregaron, alight 2m N of Tregaron, then 3m (Tel: 01545 572504).mAberystwyth 20m.MDolgoch 12m (9m by mountain), Tyncornel 14m (8m by mountain), Ystumtuen 21m. 01545 570602713608@gfffff@UBorth$Morlais, Borth, Ceredigion, SY24 5JS 01970 871498 01970 871827y <]Yes^Lounge, T.V. room, showers, cycle store, shop and dining room. Wales Tourist Board approved.Yes, 18.00 hrs - 20.00 hrs?On the B4353 between Borth village and the Ynyslas golf links.BArriva Cymru 511/512, 520/4 from Aberystwyth (Tel: 01970 617951).m Borth 3/4m.Fishguard/Rosslare (55m)1Corris 19m, Ystumtuen 18m, Kings (Dolgellau) 34m 01970 612125608907@L"@U Broad Haven3Broad Haven, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, SA62 3JH 01437 781688 01437 781100 ?KUYesYes, 18.30 hrsdFrom Haverfordwest take the B4341, in Broad Haven turn right into NP carpark, hostel on far right..`First Cymru/Silcox 311 from Haverfordwest (passes close BR Haverfordwest) (Tel: 01437 775227).mHaverfordwest 7m.%Pembroke Dock 10m and Fishguard 22m.[St David's 17m (25m by path), Marloes 10m (by path 13m), Penycwm (Solva) 8m, Manorbier 28m 01437 763110863141gfffff@L$@U Bryn Gwynant8Bryn Gwynant, Nantgwynant, Caernarfon, Gwynedd, LL55 4NP 01766 890251 01766 890479y ]CݷYesFShop, showers, cycle store and camping. Wales Tourist Board approved.Yes, 19.00 hrs>On the A498 8m west of Capel Curig and 4m east of Beddgelert.wSnowdon Sherpa 96 Beddgelert-Llanberis with connections from Caernarfon, BR Bangor & BR Porthmadog (Tel: 01286 679535)mBetws-y-Coed 13m; Bangor 25m.Holyhead/Dublin 35m@Pen-y-Pass 4m, Capel Curig 8m, Llanberis 11m, Snowdon Ranger 9m 01766 512981s641513@L"@U Capel Curig/Plas Curig, Capel Curig, Betws-y-Coed, LL24 0EL 01690 720225 01690 720270y4UYes|Self-catering kitchen, dining room, two lounges, showers, drying room, cycle store and shop. Wales Tourist Board approved.Yes, 19.00 hrsDifficult access to Hostel drive from Betws-y-Coed direction. Continue to junction with A4086, turn around and return to hostel. Steep driveway. By bus, ask driver to stop at Capel Curig Youth Hostel.mBetws-y-Coed 5m.Holyhead/Ireland, Dublin 40mNLledr Valley 10m (5m by mountain), Pen-y-Pass 5m, Idwal Cottage 6m, Conwy 18m 01690 710426s726579@L"@ Capel-y-Ffin0Capel-y-Ffin, Llanthony, Nr Abergavenny, NP7 7NP 01873 890650y(uULimited space in layby 30yds N of hostel gate.Use drive only for unloading at hostel.oLounge/dining room, self-catering kitchen, showers, drying room, cycle store, shop and camping. WTB approved.Yes, 19.30 hrsTurn off the A465 at Llanfihangel Crucorney, follow signs to Llanthony, then signs to Capel-y-Ffin. Youth Hostel 1m N of Capel-y-Ffin village. From Hay-on-Wye follow signs to Capel-y-Ffin.Stagecoach Red & White 39, Yeomans Canyon 40 Hereford - Brecon (passes close BR Hereford), alight Hay-on-Wye, 8m (Tel: 0345 125436).mAbergavenny 16m.7Ty'n-y-Caeau 23m (16m by mountain), Welsh Bicknor 33m 01873 77588250328@433333@TBOnly 2 miles from the city centre, this hostel is readily accessible by public transport and provides an excellent starting point from which to explore Wales. Its name 'Ty Croeso' means Welcome House and you are assured of a warm welcome. Cardiff - the lively capital of Wales - is packed with excellent entertainment and shopping with 7 Victorian and Edwardian shopping arcades, museums, theatres and many festivals throughout the year. Don't miss the Museum of Welsh Life, National Museum of Wales, Cardiff Castle and Castell Coch or Techniquest - Britain's largest hands-on science centre.AA spacious hostel with modern facilities, pleasant lawned grounds and panoramic views. Great base for seaside holidays and easy access into Snowdonia. Close by are Conwy Castle, the Welsh Mountain Zoo, Bodnant Garden, Great Orme Copper Mine and the RSPB Conwy Nature Reserve.AFrom A55 take the exit for Conwy west of the Conwy River Tunnel (signposted A547) and follow it towards the town centre. At the town walls, turn right into Mount Pleasant and right again at the T junction at the top of the hill. Entrance to Hostel on left after 150 yds. On foot, follow main road from centre of Conwy through town walls arch. Turn left onto Mount Pleasant and right at the T junction.(AFormer village school in a beautiful setting. Within easy reach are Cader Idris, the Centre for Alternative Technology, Talyllyn Narrow Gauge Railway, King Arthur's Labyrinth and Celtica (in Machynlleth) a journey portraying the history and culture of the Celtic people. On National Cycle Route.9AThe hostel offers basic accommodation in a tranquil setting on the bank of a river in good cycling country. Pistyll Rhaeadr Falls (highest in Wales) accessible by mountain path and ten miles away is Bala Lake with watersports available. Llangollen, Chirk Castle and Lake Vyrnwy RSPB Reserve can also be visited.BAThis remote farmhouse in the wild and lonely Tywi Valley provides simple, yet spacious mountain hut type accommodation with no electricity, gas lighting, heating by open fire. Popular for birdwatching, walking, cycling and pony trekking. Twm Shon Catis Cave, Llyn Brianne Reservoir and Dinas R.S.P.B. Reserve are nearby.@?! Q  UCardiff*2 Wedal Road, Roath Park, Cardiff, CF2 5PG 01222 462303 01222 464571yTDWYesnTwo lounges, T.V., dining room, self-catering kitchen, showers, shop, laundry, cycle store and luggage store.Yes, 18.00 hrs - 19.00 hrsFrom M4, take A48M to A470 exit. Take first left off roundabout. Follow Whitchurch Road until the left turn for Fairoak Road. Follow road to roundabout. Turn left into Wedal Road, Hostel is on right. By bus, ask for Wedal Road Youth Hostel.BCardiff Bus 78/80/82 from BR Cardiff Central (Tel: 01222 396521).mCardiff Central 2 1/2m.*Swansea/Cork 50m, Fishguard/Rosslare 100m1Llwynypia 18m, Llwyn-y-Celyn 42m, Port Eynon 56m 01222 668750185788gfffff@L$@UConwy-Larkhill, Sychnant Pass Road, Conwy, LL32 8AJ 01492 593571 01492 593580PݷYesLounges, T.V. room, games room, self-catering kitchen, dining room, showers, drying room, shop, cycle store, lockers, laundry facilities and grounds. Wales Tourist Board approved.Yes, 18.00 hrs - 19.30 hrs5Frequent from surrounding areas (Tel: 01492 574512).m'Conwy 1/2m, Llandudno Junction 1 1/2m.%Holyhead-Dun Laoghaire, Ireland 32m.)Bangor 15m, Capel Curig 18m, Chester 44m 01492 592248s775773gfffff@L$@UCorrisACanolfan Corris, Old School, Corris, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 9QT 01654 761686 01654 761686Y(0uYesLounge/dining room, self-catering kitchen, showers, drying room, lockers, laundry room, cycle store and grounds. No credit cards accepted - cheques payable to 'Canolfan Corris'. Wales Tourist Board approved. Green Tourism Award Winner.Yes, 19.00 hrsfTurn off A487 into Corris village. At Slaters Arms Pub, turn left, hostel is 150 metres on the right.gArriva Cymru 32/4 Aberystwyth-Dolgellau (passes BR Machynlleth Tel: 01286 679535). Traws Cambria 701.mMachynlleth 6m./Kings (Dolgellau) 15m, Borth 19m, Llanbedr 28m 01654 702401|753080@33333 @UCynwyd4The Old Mill, Cynwyd, Corwen, Denbighshire, LL21 OLW 01490 412814 01490 412814y9uYesLounge/dining room, self-catering kitchen, showers, drying room, cycle store, shop, grounds and camping. Wales Tourist Board approved.Self-Catering onlyOn B4401 from Corwen. In Cynwyd, bear left immediately before bridge and follow road for 100 yds. From Bala turn right immediately before bridge on B4401, then first left. Over second bridge turn immediately right.\Arriva Cymru 94 Wrexham - Barmouth (passes close BR Ruabon & Barmouth) (Tel: 01286 679535).m Ruabon 18m.Liverpool or Holyhead 40m/Llangollen 14m, Maeshafn 18m, Lledr Valley 26m 01978 860828}057409@433333@Dolgoch*Dolgoch, Tregaron, Cardiganshire, SY25 6NR 01974 298680YBuIn hostel grounds only.4Self-catering kitchen/dining room, shower and shop.Self-Catering onlyFrom Tregaron take Abergwesyn Mountain Road for 9m. From Beulah on A483 take road to Abergwesyn and then Tregaron Mountain Road 6m. Hostel 3/4m S of Bridge in Tywi Valley along very rough and uneven forestry track.cCrosville Cymru 516, James 589 BR Aberystwyth - Tregaron, alight Tregaron, 9m (Tel: 01545 572504).m-Llanwrtyd Wells 10m ("Heart of Wales" line).Fishguard/Rosslare 66mCTyncornel 19m (5m by mountains), Blaencaron 12m (9m by mountains). 01545 570602806561@gfffff@U Idwal Cottage2Nant Ffrancon, Bethesda, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 3LZ 01248 600225 01248 602952{Impressive setting beside Llyn Ogwen at the head of the Nant Ffrancon Valley. With easy access to the Cwm Idwal Nature Reserve just 1/2 mile away. Good walking in the Carneddau and Glyder Mountains. Mountain activities available in the area.,UYesExcellent self-catering kitchen, dining room, showers, drying room, cycle store, grounds and camping. Wales Tourist Board approved.  Shop with extensive store including frozen meals.Self-Catering only -UYessLounge, dining room, self-catering kitchen, showers, drying room, shop and grounds. Wales Tourist Board approved.Yes, 19.00 hrsXFrom M4 turn off at junction 34, follow signs for Rhondda Valley and Glyncornel Centre.@Stagecoach Rhondda X9 from Cardiff-Penrhys (Tel: 01443 682671).mLlwynypia 1/2m.!Fishguard/Rosslare (Ireland) 50m1Cardiff 18m, Ystradfellte 18m, Llwyn-y-Celyn 30m 01443 402077993939@L"@UMaeshafn2Holt Hostel, Maeshafn, Mold, Denbighshire, CH7 5LR 01352 810320 01352 810320Y##uYesLounge/dining room, self-catering kitchen, showers, drying room, cycle store, small shop and grounds. Wales Tourist board approved. No credit cards accepted.Self-Catering onlyOff the A494 Mold to Ruthin road, at west outskirts of village of Gwernymynydd follow Maeshafn sign. Left at village. Hostel 1/2m on left.Arriva Cymru B5 from Mold, with connections from BR Flint and Chester. Alight Maeshafn Road end then 1 1/2m (Tel: 01824 706968).m$Buckley 8m; Flint 10m; Chester 16m.3Llangollen 16m, Chester 14m, Cynwyd 20m, Conwy 41m 01352 759331u@@U Manorbier,Manorbier, Nr Tenby, Pembrokeshire, SA70 7TT 01834 871803 01834 871101$8ݷYesLounge/T.V. room, games room, self-catering kitchen, dining room, shop, showers, cycle store, laundry facilities, grounds and camping. Wales Tourist Board approved.Yes, 19.00 hrs%QWFirst Cymru/Silcox 358/9 Tenby - Haverfordwest, alight Skrinkle 1m (Tel: 01437 775227)mManorbier 2 1/2mPembroke/Rosslare Ireland 10m-Lawrenny 9m, Pentlepoir 13m, Broad Haven 28m 01834 842402081975gfffff@L$@ Marloes SandsRichards 412 BR Haverfordwest - Cardigan (Tel: 01437 775227).mFishguard Harbour 9m.,Fishguard-Rosslare, Ireland 8m (by 2 buses)ZPwll Deri 22m by coastal path (13 by road), Poppit Sands 11m by coastal path, Trevine 15m 01437 781412058393@33333 @U Pen-y-Pass6Pen-y-Pass, Nantgwynant, Caernarfon, Gwynedd, LL55 4NY 01286 870428 01286 872434(ZT]?Public car park opposite - limited number of permits available.Two lounges, T.V. and games room, self-catering kitchen, dining room, shop, showers, drying room, cycle store and lockers. Wales Tourist Board appproved.Yes, 19.00 hrsFrom A55 coast road follow signs for Llanberis then A4086 to Hostel. From A5 turn onto A4086 at Capel Curig. Turn right at Pen-y-Gwyrd Hotel. Hostel on right.\Williams 77 Bangor to Llanberis. KMP 95 (or Arriva 19/54 - summer only) from Betws-y-Coed.mBangor 18m, Betws-y-Coed 12m.Holyhead/Dublin 30mWBryn Gwynant 4m, Capel Curig 5m, Llanberis 6m, Idwal Cottage 11m (5m by mountain path) 01286 870765s647556@L"@@AThis converted school provides a friendly hostel with basic facilities, just inland from Saundersfoot and Tenby with their sandy beaches, attractive harbours and variety of watersports. Attractions in the area include Stepaside Bird and Animal Park, Folly Farm, Colby Woodland Garden (NT), Carew Castle and Tidal Mill.&ATake A478 to Tenby from Kilgetty roundabout. Stay on main road to Tenby, past garage on left, hostel is on the right. The hostel is about 3/4m from the Kilgetty roundabout. From Saundersfoot rail station, turn right to Pentlepoir. At main road (A478) turn left. Hostel is 200 yds on right.^AThis hostel offers high standards, ideal for couples, families and small groups. With comfortable rooms and good home cooking (dinner must be booked by 10.00 am), it is an ideal base from which to explore Pembrokeshire. The magnificent sandy beach of Newgale is just 2 miles away, and the picturesque harbour village of Solva is only 4 miles away.\AThis recently refurbished and upgraded former inn is at the north end of the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path. Individuals, families and small groups will particularly enjoy the sweeping beach of Poppit Sands, just below the hostel. The magnificent Pembrokeshire coastline also comprises rugged cliffs, secluded bays, and picturesque harbour villages.@A former lifeboat station near Port Eynon village providing a friendly atmosphere and marvellous views - seals can often be seen. The Gower Peninsula has 34 miles of heritage coast with many good beaches. Nearby are a safe beach, coastal walks, Worms Head and Y Felin Ddwr (heritage centre). Swansea is within 30 minutes drive. Unfortunately YHA no longer has use of the summer only hostel at Stouthall.1AThis compact hostel, now with central heating, provides a base for walkers and those wanting a relaxing break away from the crowds. Excellent bird and seal watching location. The Llangloffan Farmhouse Cheese Centre and Melin Tregwynt Woollen Mill are nearby. Ferry to Ireland only 4 miles away by car.AA rustic Welsh farmhouse providing basic accommodation. The area offers peace and solitude yet only 5 miles from the North Wales coast with Conwy Castle, award winning beaches and the Victorian seaside town of Llandudno. Quiet country lanes provide good cycling.NP1?  %  PentlepoirAThe Old School, Pentlepoir, Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire, SA69 9BJ 01834 812333y*@"uYesqLounge/self-catering kitchen, showers, drying room and cycle store. Shop nearby. Wales Tourist Board approved.Yes, 19.00 hrs+&2Silcox 350-2, 361 from Tenby (Tel: 01437 775227).mSaundersfoot 3/4m.Pembroke/Rosslare 11m.CLawrenny 7 1/2m, Manorbier 13m, Broad Haven 21m, Marloes Sands 24m 01834 811411116060@433333@UPenycwm (Solva)=Whitehouse, Penycwm, Nr Solva, Haverfordwest, Pembs, SA62 6LA 01437 721940 01437 720959Y,^wYesLounge, T.V. room, self-catering kitchens, showers, cycle store, luggage store, indoor recreation area and lawned grounds. Credit cards not accepted. No hostel shop. Wales Tourist Board Approved (4 star grading).Yes, 18.30 hrszAccess via A487 Newgale to Solva road. At Penycwm take minor road N towards Letterston/Mathry and follow signs to hostel.~Richards 411 BR Haverfordwest-Fishguard (passes close BR Fishguard Harbour), alight Penycwm, then 1 1/2m (Tel: 01437 775227).mHaverfordwest 10m.Fishguard/Rosslare 12m8Broad Haven 8m, St David's 9m (17m by path), Trevine 8m 01437 763110857250@L"@U Poppit Sands3Sea View, Poppit, Cardigan, Pembrokeshire, SA43 3LP 01239 612936 01239 612936y-\$uyesqLounge, self-catering kitchen/dining room, showers, drying room, shop and camping. Wales Tourist Board approved.Self-Catering onlyTurn right in village of St Dogmaels to Poppit Sands (1 1/2m). Hostel signposted from Lifeboat station - go down steps to hostel.{Richards 407/9 from Cardigan to within 1/2m (Jul - Aug only), but to St. Dogmaels, 2m, at other times (Tel: 01239 613756).m8Fishguard Harbour 20m; Carmarthen 26m; Aberystwyth 41m.!Fishguard/Rosslare, Ireland 20m.ANewport (Pembs) 11m, Pwll Deri 25m, Llanddeusant 43m, Borth 48m. 01239 613230144487@33333 @U Port EynonDThe Old Lifeboat House, Port Eynon, Swansea, West Glamorgan, SA3 1NN 01792 390706 01792 390706y.uUse seafront car park 1/4m.vLounge/dining room, self-catering kitchen, showers, drying room, shop and cycle store. Wales Tourist Board approved.Self-Catering onlyFrom the East exit jct 42 of M4 into Swansea. Then follow signs for Gower A4118 to Port Eynon. From the West, exit jct 47 of M4 and follow signs for Gower, then South Gower A4118 to Port Eynon village. Take footpath from car park to hostel.bFirst Cymru 18/A from Swansea (pass close BR Swansea) (not Sundays Oct-Apr) (Tel: 01792 580580).m Swansea 16mSwansea/Cork (Ireland) 20m1Ystradfellte 39m, Llanddeusant 44m, Cardiff 56m. 01792 468321468848@@U Pwll Deri;Castell Mawr, Tref Asser, Goodwick, Pembrokeshire, SA64 0LR 01348 891233 01348 891233y/1uNearby.uLounge/dining room, self-catering kitchen, shower, drying room, shop and cycle store. Wales Tourist Board approved.NoTake Pwll Deri road out of Goodwick, keep following signs for Pwll Deri. From St Davids-Fishguard road, approach via St Nicholas.}Richards 410 Fishguard - Goodwick (connections from BR Haverfordwest), alight Goodwick, then 4m uphill (Tel: 01437 775227).m(Fishguard Harbour 4 1/2m (twice daily).%Fishguard/Rosslare (Ireland) 4 1/2m.XTrevine 9m by path, St David's 21m, Poppit Sands 37m by path, Newport 13m (22m by path) 01348 873484891387@@Rowen!Rhiw Farm, Rowen, Conwy, LL32 8YW"01492 650089 (during open periods)Y0UYeslLounge, dining room, self-catering kitchen, shower, small shop and cycle store. No credit cards accepted.Self-Catering onlyFrom B5106 follow signs for Rowen, to P.O. Continue along main street for 500yds. Turn right at Youth Hostel sign. Continue straight up hill. Hostel is 3/4m further on left. Access to hostel up steep hill - unsuitable for some vehicles.Arriva Cymru 19A Llandudno-Llanberis (pass close BR Llandudno Junction & Betws-y-Coed), alight Rowen PO, then 1m up steep hill (Tel: 01286 679535).mTal-y-Cafn 3m.%Holyhead-Dun Laoghaire, Ireland 38m.@Conwy 5m, Bangor 12m by mountain, Idwal Cottage 17m by mountain 01492 592248s747721@433333@!AIn an area steeped in Welsh culture, history and customs, this former inn nestles at the foot of Snowdon with lake swimming from its own beach. Nearby are the village of Beddgelert, Sygun Copper Mine, Caernarfon Castle and Maritime Museum. The Snowdon Ranger Path to Snowdon begins here.zAAn old farmhouse in a wonderful setting below Carn Llidi with basic accommodation and facilities in a range of adjacent outbuildings (heating is limited). The hostel is approximately 2 miles from the City of St David's with its Cathedral, Bishops Palace, Oceanarium, Marine Life Centre and watersports centre. Trips around Ramsey Island RSPB Reserve can be booked from here.AFormer school with comfortable accommodation and modern facilities, conveniently near the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path and favoured by walkers and families. Excellent area for spotting seabirds. Good bus links to St Davids, Fishguard and Haverfordwest. There is a hand weaving centre in the village. Visit Porthgain with interesting harbour and history plus the Blue Lagoon at Abereiddie.qAThis hostel (with heating by open fire and no electricity) is a favourite with anyone seeking solitude and peace. The Elenith is a relatively unknown area with fine mountain walking. The Cors Caron Nature Reserve near Tregaron is an amazing area for wildlife. Soar-y-Mynydd Chapel and the Llyn Brianne Reservoir are close by. Nearest shop and telephone 7 miles away. AThe hostel comprises two charming cottages now with central heating, 1 mile south of Ystradfellte village. A network of footpaths take you to the waterfalls and a natural swimming pool at Porth-yr-Ogof. Close by are Dan-yr-Ogof Showcaves and Penscynor Wildlife Park.Q7? }  USnowdon Ranger'Rhyd Ddu, Caernarfon, Gwynedd, LL54 7YS 01286 650391 01286 650093y2!BUYesLounge, games room, dining room, self-catering kitchen, showers, drying room, cycle store, shop and grounds. Wales Tourist Board approved.Yes, 19.00 hrsFfordd-yr-Afon, Trefin, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, SA62 5AU 01348 831414 01348 831414y4uYesLounge/dining room/self-catering kitchen, showers, cycle store, drying room and toilets. Picnic and barbecue area. Shop next door. Wales Tourist Board approved.Self-Catering onlyaFrom the A487 take turning to Trevine. The hostel is in the centre of the village near the pub.^Richards 411 Haverfordwest-Fishguard (passes close BR Fishguard Harbour) (Tel: 01437 775227).m*Fishguard Harbour 12m; Haverfordwest 18m.5Fishguard/Rosslare, Ireland 12m (Tel: 01233 647047).>Pwll Deri 9m, St David's 11m, Penycwm (Solva) 8m, Newport 15m 01437 763110840324@@UTy'n-y-Caeau (Nr Brecon)#Groesffordd, Brecon, Powys, LD3 7SW 01874 665270 01874 665278{This old farmhouse is a good base to explore the Brecon Beacons National Park. Many low level walks provide mountain views. National Park has programme of free led walks, Nature reserves close by.6uYes~Self-catering kitchen, dining room, T.V., showers, drying room, cycle store, shop and grounds. Wales Tourist Board approved.Yes, 19.00 hrsFrom the A40 look for turning signposted Llanfrynach. Hostel is 1/2m N of Groesffordd village. On foot, take canal path from Brecon Theatre. At first lock follow sign to Groesffordd.Stagecoach Red & White 21 Newport - Brecon (passes close BR Abergavenny), alight Llanfrynach turn, 1m; Stagecoach Red & White 39 and Yeomans Canyon 40 from Hereford, alight Llanddew turn, 3/4m. Tel: 01633 266336 for Red & White, 0345 125436 Yeomans.m%Merthyr Tydfil 20m; Abergavenny 19m.$Llwyn-y-Celyn 9m, Capel-y-Ffin 23m. 01874 623366074288@33333 @ Tyncornel1Llanddewi - Brefi, Tregaron, Ceredigion, SY25 6PHY5quYes[Self-catering kitchen/common room and shower. No credit cards accepted. No hostel shop.Self-Catering onlyFrom Llanddewi-Brefi follow road S E up Brefi valley (signed to Youth Hostel - not S W to Farmers). Fork left at 4 3/4m. At signpost at 6m continue on rough track. Hostel 1m.vArriva Cymru 516, James 589 BR Aberystwyth - Tregaron, some services to Llanddewi-Brefi, 7 miles (Tel: 01545 572504).mAberystwyth 28m.ABlaencaron 14m (8m by mountains), Dolgoch 19m (5m by mountains). 01545 570602751534@gfffff@U Ystradfellte,Tai'r Heol, Ystradfellte, Aberdare, CF44 9JF 01639 720301 01639 720301Y6 uYesSelf-catering kitchen/dining room, lounge, showers and drying room. No hostel shop. WTB approved. No credit cards accepted.Self-Catering onlyFrom M4, exit Jct 43 and take A465 north towards Glyn Neath. Exit onto A4109 signposted Onllwyn. At traffic lights turn right then take second minor road on left towards Pontneddfechan. Continue on minor road north to Ystradfellte. Hostel on left.From Aberdare (passes close BR Aberdare), alight Penderyn, 3 1/2m (Tel: 01443 409966). First Cymru X5, 160/1 Swansea-Glynneath (pass close BR Neath) then 5m (Tel: 01792 580580).mAberdare 10m.7Llwyn-y-Celyn 12m, Ty'n-y-Caeau 21m, Llanddeusant 23m. 01639 721795925127@@AThis former school in an old lead mining village provides basic accommodation with outside toilets and minimal heating. The university town of Aberystwyth is 13 miles away with the Ceredigion Museum and Camera Obscura. Other attractions nearby are the Vale of Rheidol Narrow Gauge Railway, Llywernog silver and lead mines, and Nant yr Arian Forest Centre with birds of prey information including the Red Kite. @qRB  Ystumtuen6Glantuen, Ystumtuen, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3AE 01970 890693Y8uNearby.LSelf-catering kitchen/dining area, shower and drying room. No hostel shop.Self-Catering onlyFrom A44 turn S 1m W of Ponterwyd. Hostel 1 1/2m. From A4120 Devil's Bridge via Parson's Bridge - unsuitable for cyclists and dangerous after dark.Arriva Cymru 501 from Aberystwyth (passes BR Aberystwyth), alight 1m W of Ponterwyd, then 1 1/2m, last bus late afternoon (Tel: 01970 617951).m?Rhiwfron (Vale of Rheidol Rly - seasonal) 2m; Aberystwyth 12m.)Borth 18m, Blaencaron 21m, Tyncornel 28m 01970 612125735786@gfffff@$8&BQ K 6+ "1o(*+t-./>LBCLEiFH\IK?g] _6`[aubcde]`yz{*}~ SVГLՖH;@O&Y@K)@ .1297:.:&BK 6+ "1o(*+t-./>LBCLEiFH\IK?g] _6`[aubcde]`yz{*}~ SVГLՖHd