Accommodation
Nestling at the base or Yr Garn, Yr Hafod enjoys one of the best locations of Mountain accomodation in the whole of the British Isles. Straight from the door you can access the Carneddau and Glyderau Mountain Ranges without the need for transport. Timeless classics like Tryfan and Pen yr Ole Wen are a 5-10 minute walk away.
Please note the accomodation is available to non-scouts.
Facilities
Sleeping up to 32 people in four dormitories, Yr Hafod includes a lounge area to relax in after a busy day trekking in the mountains.
The building contains two washroom areas with toilets and showers and a large kitchen and dining room.
It also comes complete with free WiFi, gas central heating, a drying room for wet clothes and a secure covered foyer with hooks for hanging wet waterproofs and racks for boots. There is also a pay phone.
Yr Hafod has good road access and private parking for up to 10 vehicles. Camping is not available at Yr Hafod.

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Location
Click here for a map of Yr Hafod’s location.
Hire Costs
The hire charge is for the exclusive hire of the entire hostel. We do not hire out individual beds or dorms.
From 1st April 2023
- Scout Association/Girlguiding members – £285 per night
- All others – £475 per night
Damage & Breakages Deposit
From 1st April 2023, a £300 refundable deposit will also be charged at the time of booking. This can only be paid by credit/debit card and will be refunded within 14 days after your stay provided Yr Hafod is free from damage and left in a clean state for the next group.
How to Hire Yr Hafod & Check Availability
Our Hostel booking process and hostel availability is outlined here: Hostel Booking
Instructor Hire
All of the staff and instructors at Yr Hafod are volunteers and therefore we can’t hire them out for Scout or external groups booked into our hostel. If however you need a permitted Mountain Leader or Climbing Instructor we may be able to find a volunteer from our staff, please ask our booking manager.
We recommend you check your local area for permit holders using the permit search feature of Compass or search for a local instructor to hire through the Mountain Training Association, alternatively why not book on one of our Explorer Scout Adventure Weekends?