Hiraethog - we've been keeping it quiet!

The Hiraethog region is a stunning and unspoilt landscape of rolling heather moor, deep forest and quiet lakes in the heart of North Wales. Easily accessed from the A5 at the gateway to Snowdonia, this is a place of open space and open sky - a place to relax, or to get energised!

In Hiraethog there is an exciting range of places to explore, activities to try and attractions to visit, whether you are travelling with your family, your partner, your mates or by yourself. So what interests you?

Something challenging?

• Mountain biking round the Alwen reservoir on the new walking & biking Trail.
• Racing at the Glan y Gors karting circuit.
• White water rafting on the nearby Treweryn River.

Something more relaxing?

• Fly-fishing on the still waters of Llyn (Lake) Brenig, one of Wales' premier freshwater sites with its visitor centre, shop and café.
• Picnicking by the river in the tiny village of Llanfihangel Glyn Myfyr.
• Red Squirrel spotting in Clocaenog Forest.

Something different?

• Flying the birds at the falconry at Parc Pen y Bryn.
• Making friends with a sheep, the shepherd and his dog at Ewephoria.
• Tasting fine handmade chocolate at Chocolate House in Pentrefoelas, land of the fairies!

Whatever you decide to do you are assured of finding genuine Welsh hospitality in Hiraethog - the ‘Hills of Longing’.

Check out things to do in Hiraethog go to Places to Visit section.

Find somewhere to stay in our Accommodation section.