Dulyn Bothy
Mountain Hut
Located in the wilds of the Carneddau mountain range, Dulyn Bothy is an idyllic little mountain hut nestled beneath towering peaks and surrounded by thick moorland born with winding streams, wild horses and grazing sheep. It is a relatively large bothy that could fit 10-15 people at a push, with two rooms, a log-burner, tables, chairs and a selection of pots and pans. Originally a worker’s hut for people working at the reservoir, today the bothy is maintained by MBA volunteers and is an ideal place to spend the night on cold winter nights, or sit outside with friends and a fire in the summertime. Take a dip in the reservoir in the morning or link with a walk along the Carneddau ridge if the weather is fine.
Getting there: From the village of Tal-y-bont, take a road to the left leading to Llanbedr-y-cennin. Follow the road uphill before taking another road on the left. There is a small carpark at the end of the road. Use OS Explorer Map OL17 and a compass to reach the bothy.
Food & drink: Take food to cook your dinner and breakfast at the bothy. Visit the Ye Olde Bull Inn pub in Llanbedr-y-cennin on your return or head into Betws-y-Coed for breakfast or lunch at the Alpine Coffee Shop.
Gear: For staying in a bothy, you will need the usual camping essentials; sleeping mat and bag, warm clothes, head-torch, etc. You may also wish to carry in coal for the log-burner, though there was wood when we visited. We’d recommend taking a tent in case the bothy is full, especially during the busier summer months. There is water available from a small stream just below the bothy. Some may wish to take a water filter or carry in fresh water.
Respect the Bothy Code.