The outdoor adventure capital of North Wales, Snowdonia Mountains and Coast, includes Snowdonia National Park, the Llŷn Peninsula and the Cambrian Coastline. Snowdonia Mountains and Coast offers a wide choice of attractions and activities; castles, narrow-gauge railways, cycling, walking, award-winning beaches, Wales Coast Path, World Heritage Site, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Heritage Coast. Betws-Y-Coed is the gateway to Snowdonia and is the heart of adventure activities in North Wales.

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Hostel Accommodation

Rhyd-y-Creuau is set in the beautiful, rugged landscape of the Snowdonia National Park, yet close to secluded wooded valleys, rocky shores, beaches and traditional seaside resorts. The 2.2 hectare estate includes a football pitch, woodland, biodiversity garden, campfire area, team-building challenges, stream and ponds. We are a short drive south from the A55 North Wales Expressway, making us easily accessible throughout the year from most areas. Nearest railway station is at Betws-y-coed, a simple flat walk of around 1km. It comes with a fully fitted kitchen with gas industrial cookers, dishwasher, fridge, freezers, microwave, crockery and utensils. The centre has rooms of various sizes with single bunk-beds and ensuite (toilet/shower in the room) or regular (sink in the room) facilities. The centre is exclusively hired by MFA and the facilities will only be used by us.

Places of Interest

Available Activities

Adventure Cost/Investment

As a guide, it costs around £35 per parent (or individual adult) per night and £25 per child per night for the adventure, infants 0-5 years go for free, provided they share a bed with a sibling or a parent. There is a surcharge of £20 per room per night for en-suite facilities, if available. Bookings are for the full adventure (5 days, 4 nights) only. There is a £30 admin charge for each family booking. We have introductory and promotional discounts from time to time. So please fill the form below to get a custom price for the adventure.

The adventure cost includes:

Accommodation in a clean and conveniently located hostel for 4 nights. All bed linen is provided but please bring your own towel and toiletries
Self-catering kitchens with hobs, ovens, fridge, freezer, microwaves, pots. cutlery and crockery
Dining rooms and common rooms with several sitting areas for adults and children
Communal prayer areas for both men and women
Beautiful landscaped grounds outside with seating areas, shelters and wildlife area
Games room with pool table, football table, and table tennis table
Detailed programme/itinerary of places to visit and activities for each day
Arrangement and coordination of general adventure activities (there is no additional charge for this)
Arrangement of optional instructor-led adventure activities with group discounts (the additional charge for instructors and equipment is usually £30-£40 per person for a half-day activity)
Workshops and indoor group activities
Storytelling workshop with professional writers, authors and storytellers
Free guest WIFI access throughout the stay (often there is no phone signal)
Private Telegram group to keep guests updated
Healthy socialisation and group activities with like-minded Muslim families and friends
Safe, secure and Muslim environment for adults and children
Advice, support and tour guidance

Motivational talks and presentations

The adventure cost does not include:

Transport (please make your own way to the centre)
Food (it is self catering)
Payment for optional instructor-led adventure activities
Payment for optional hiring of equipment (if required, for example mountain bikes or motor boats)

Please read the FAQ section on the homepage for more information.

Suggested Programme

Day 1 - Sat 22 Oct

4.00pm - Check-in - FSC Rhyd-y-Creuau
4.30pm - Asr Prayer
6.30pm - Maghrib Prayer
7.00pm - Dinner
8.30pm - Isha Prayer
9.00pm - Night Walk - Hostel to Betws-Y-Coed Village
10.30pm - Return to Hostel
11:00pm - Sleep

Day 2 - Sun 23 Oct

7.00am - Wakeup
7.15am - Fajr Prayer
7.30am - Morning Fitness/Yoga
8.00am - Breakfast and Pack Lunch
9.30am - Welcome Brief and Introduction
10.00am - Depart to Snowdon (Llanberis or Pen-y-Pass)
10.30am - Start Snowdon Hike
1.30pm - Lunch at Summit
2.00pm - Dhuhr/Asr Prayer at Summit
2.30pm - Sart Snowdon Descent
6.00pm - Return to Hostel
6.30pm - Maghrib Prayer
7.00pm - Communal Dinner
8.30pm - Isha Prayer
9.00pm - Campfire - Storytelling and Reminders
11.00pm - Sleep

Day 3 - Mon 24 Oct

7.00am - Wakeup
7.15am - Fajr Prayer
7.30am - Morning Fitness/Yoga
8.00am - Breakfast
9.30am - Gwydir Forest Park - Orienteering Course and Walks
9.30am - Rock Climbing & Abseiling (instructor-led) Group 1
9.30am - Gorge Walking (instructor-led) Group 2
12.30pm - Lunch & Dhuhr/Asr Prayers
1.30pm - Rock Climbing & Abseiling (instructor-led) Group 3
1.30pm - Gorge Walking (instructor-led) Group 4
5.00pm - Return to Hostel
5.30pm - Blindfold Trail or Soft Archery, Ice Cream and Tea
6.30pm - Maghrib Prayer
7.00pm - Communal Dinner
8.30pm - Isha Prayer & Reminder
9.00pm - Games - Table Tennis, Table Football, Pool, Soft Archery and Boardgames
9.00pm - Parents/Adults Ice Breaker and Brainstorming Session
11.00pm - Sleep

Day 4 - Tue 25 Oct

7.00am - Wakeup
7.15am - Fajr Prayer
7.30am - Morning Fitness/Yoga
8.00am - Breakfast
9.30am - Coed y Brenin Forest Park - Forest Walks, Mountain Biking, Orienteering Course, Waterfall Walks, River Dips
1.00pm - Lunch & Dhuhr Prayer
4.00pm - Return to Hostel
5.00pm - Stories from Wales and the Muslim World (by Milly Jackdaw)
6.30pm - Maghrib Prayer
7.00pm - Communal Dinner
8.30pm - Isha Prayer & Reminder
9.00pm - Campfire, Stories from Wales and the Muslim World (by Milly Jackdaw)
11.00pm - Sleep

Day 5 - Wed 26 Oct

7.00am - Wakeup
7.15am - Fajr Prayer
7.30am - Morning Fitness/Yoga
8.00am - Breakfast
9.00am - Group clean-up
10.00am - Checkout and Farewell
11.00am - Bala Lake or Llanberis Lake or Cwm Idwal
1.00pm - Lunch & Dhuhr Prayer
4.00pm - Depart from Snowdonia