Penmachno & The Machno Valley
There is plenty to do right on your doorstep when staying at The Eagles Penmachno….. From immersing yourself in local history to taking on the challenging mountain bike trails, exploring the abandoned slate mines or simply exploring the beautiful local countryside, you will not be disappointed.
Ty Mawr Wybrnant
The village itself is renowned as being the birthplace of Bishop William Morgan who translated the bible into the Welsh language in 1588. This monumental undertaking was critical to the survival of the Welsh language. Ty Mawr Wybrnant, the house where Morgan was born, can be found by following the road to the rear of the pub, and is well worth a visit.
More details, including opening times, can be found on the National Trust website.
Local Activities
Penmachno MTB Trails
The Eagles Bunkhouse regularly houses groups of mountain bike enthusiasts who visit the village specifically to ride the esteemed Penmachno Mountain Bike Trails. Described as a “Hidden gem” of North Wales mountain biking the two distinct loops take in 30kms of the stunning surroundings, combining technical descents, tight single-track forest sections and incredible views.
You can plan ahead of your visit by downloading trails maps and by finding out more information at penmachnobiketrails.org.uk
Go Below Underground Adventures
Go Below Underground Adventures are a local enterprise, located on the outskirts of the village, offering fantastic subterranean experiences in disused mines above neighbouring Cwm Penmachno.
Offering fantastic experiences which include underground zip wires, abseils and even boat sections the Go Below team also delve into the history of the mines making for an a truly memorable day out.
You can find out much more on the Go Below website
Local walks and more
There is s much on offer within the Machno valley, with an abundance of walking opportunities and much more. Here are some links to local guides and activities to whet your appetite…..
Nearby
Being located within the Eryri National Park, the village of Penmachno is surrounded by some of the most beautiful scenery in the United Kingdom. The tourist hotspot of Betws-y-coed is a short 4-mile hop from the village, whilst stunning North Walian beaches can be reached in as little as half an hour by car.
Betws-y-coed
Known as The Gateway to Eryri (Snowdonia National Park), the village of Betws-y-coed attracts thousands of visitors from all over the world each year. The stunning landscape mixed with the alpine-esque village, saw Betws-y-coed named as the best for a holiday in the UK in 2024 by Go Outdoors. Betws-y-coed is renowned for its stunning lakes and rivers, waterfalls, forestry, cafes and restaurants and is somewhat of a mecca of outdoor equipment shops! The village even has a stunning 9-hole golf course which is bordered by the Rivers Conwy & Llugwy.
Eryri
“Perhaps in the whole world there is no region more picturesquely beautiful than Snowdonia, a region of mountains, lakes, cateracts and groves, in which Nature shows herself in her most grand and beautiful forms.”
George Borrow’s quote from the book “Wild Wales”, published in the 1860s, perfectly portrays the Eryri region which stretches from wonderful coastline to magnificent mountain peaks.
With so much to see and do, it might be worth browsing the Eryri National Park website ahead of your visit.
Where are we?
The village of Penmachno lies within easy reach of;
- Betws-y-coed – 4 miles
- Yr Wyddfa (Mt Snowdon) – 20 miles
- Llandudno – 23 miles
- Porthmadog – 20 miles
- Caernarfon – 28 miles
- Bangor – 26 miles
- Anglesey – 27 miles
- Llangollen – 32 miles
For more detailed directions, please visit our Contact page.
