Name: Ty Mawr Wybrnant
Rating: 5.0

Ty Mawr Wybrnant

Penmachno Cottage, Betws-y-Coed, Conwy, UK

1-99 Years

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Description

Tŷ Mawr Wybrnant today the Wybrnant valley is a quiet and remote place, yet it holds great significance to the history and culture of Wales. The farmhouse was the birthplace of Bishop William Morgan, the first person to translate the whole Bible into Welsh, thus ensuring the survival of the language. If you are looking for Best place to visit with family and kids then you should visit this place once for day out with kids and families.

Features

Free
Host birthday parties: No

Features

Historic farmhouse: A 16th-century farmhouse and birthplace of William Morgan, the Bishop responsible for translating the Bible into Welsh.
1588 Welsh Bible: An original copy of the 1588 Welsh Bible can be seen in the farmhouse when open.
Y Llyfrgell (library): This newly re-vamped space includes a reading pod where you can explore the collection of hundreds of Bibles in various languages.
Garden and estate: Simple lawned garden with picnic benches, a stone footbridge and stream, with paths exploring part of the old drovers road.
Things to do at Tŷ Mawr Wybrnant: Tŷ Mawr Wybrnant has now closed for the season. We look forward to welcoming everyone back to this very special place in 2026. The small Tudor garden and circular walk around Tŷ Mawr remain open.

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Parking: Car park on the left, approx. 500 yards before reaching Tŷ Mawr. Accessible parking (2 spaces) downhill near the entrance. Note, it is NOT possible to turn left when leaving the main car park, your vehicle will get stuck / damaged.
Toilet: Toilets are only open when farmhouse is open. See opening times.
Dogs allowed: Dogs are welcome on a lead around the grounds.

What to see

Top trails:

Ty'n y Coed Uchaf and Cwm Eidda walk: A 5-mile walk through the history of upland Wales, taking in rivers, open farmland and the remains of ancient woodland. You'll see fine views towards Snowdon and Moel Siabod along the way, as well as a huge range of plants and wildlife.
Tŷ Mawr Wybrnant and Cwm Wybrnant walk: This walk takes you through the natural and social history of this Welsh upland valley. At its centre is Tŷ Mawr Wybrnant, the birthplace of Bishop William Morgan, who translated the Bible into Welsh. You'll walk through traditional upland farmland, along forest roads and an old drovers' road.

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Price

Price: Free

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Garden and grounds: Open all day
Countryside: Dawn - Dusk

Time may vary please check here: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/wales/ty-mawr-wybrnant#place-opening-times

Address: Penmachno Cottage, Betws-y-Coed, Conwy, UK

Post Code: LL25 0HJ

Council: Conwy

County: Clwyd

By road: Access from A5 only. 3 miles south of Betws-y-Coed, take B4406 to Penmachno. At the centre of the village, turn off straight past the Eagles pub on your left (ignoring immediate right turn) and continue until you reach a fork in the road. Take the right turn up into the forestry. Please note this is a narrow lane, with steep verges either side and limited passing places. Continue straight (ignoring any left or right turns in the forestry) for 2 miles until you reach Tŷ Mawr Wybrnant.
By train: Pont-y-Pant 2½ miles.
By bus: Llanrwst to Cwm Penmachno (passing Betws-y-Coed train station), alight Penmachno, then 2-mile walk.
Parking: Car park on the left, approx. 500 yards before reaching Tŷ Mawr. Accessible parking (2 spaces) downhill near the entrance. Note, it is NOT possible to turn left when leaving the main car park, your vehicle will get stuck / damaged.