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Bodnant Garden
Along this road you pass Bodnant Garden (NT), one of the most highly acclaimed gardens in Britain. It was begun in 1875 and further improved in 1900: within the 80-acre grounds is a woodland garden in a sheltered valley laced with rhododendrons and azaleas.
Below the private house are five Italianate terraces with a canal pool, reconstructed pin mill and an open-air stage on the lowest.
After Bodnant Garden, turn right across the river to Ty'n-y-Groes, then left on the B5106.
You pass Trefriw Woollen Mill, run by the same family for over 140 years and powered by two hydro-electric turbines driven by the fast-flowing Afon Crafnant. There's a Weaver's Garden (best June-September), plus hand spinning and weaving demonstrations. The shop sells traditional Welsh bedspreads and tweeds.
A few miles further on you pass Gwydir Castle, a splendid Tudor courtyard house with later additions, set in a Grade 1 listed garden.
Carry on along the B5106 to Betws-y-coed.
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