HELYG
In the heart of the Ogwen Valley with superb views of Tryfan, Helyg is steeped in the history of British climbing. It was our first climbing hut and was used as a base by the great pioneers of Welsh climbing in the 1920s and 30s, later it was used as a training base for the 1953 Everest expedition. The Hut is preserved in as near to its original form as possible to retain the authentic atmosphere of those early times, this has included not evicting the resident ghost! In recognition of its importance the hut was listed as a building of special historic importance in 2017. WiFi available.
Water supply is from a private borehole.
A dedicated Helyg Centenary page has been created to bring together everything related to this milestone.
Accommodation
- Number of Beds: 13 in a single room
- Bookable Room: whole hut only
- Camping: No
- Campervans: Yes, Members' parties only
- Under 18s: Members with U18s require a whole hut booking
- Ambulated Disability Bed: No
- Site Capacity: 13 people
Who can book
-The hut is reserved for members and their guests when a meet is based there, and for members, Wayfarers and their guests over all public holidays.
-If CGM whole hut is booked then no outside bookings at Helyg are permitted.
-At all other times, beds or the whole hut is available for outside booking (No U18s) by BMC, Mountaineering Ireland or Mountaineering Scotland clubs or individual members. We are unable to accept bookings from youth groups or university/student clubs.
-All bookings must be made in advance, click the Book button to see availability. Custodians do not manage any aspect of bookings so should not be contacted in this respect.
-When closing the car park barrier key safe please do not slam the box door as this can loosen the batteries, use your fob again. -In the event of a power cut, contact Manweb Scottish Power and advise the Custodian. -Take all recycling away with you. Put rubbish in the large wheelie bin by the car park barrier. -All rubbish must be contained in a black bag, no loose litter.
The hut and parking areas are on opposite sides of the A5 about 2.5 miles from Capel Curig. The parking area is located on the north side of the road about 2.5 miles from Capel Curig. The Hut is accessed a further 75m west towards Llyn Ogwen on the south side of the A5, through an iron kissing gate. Please exercise due caution moving between the parking and hut, especially at night.
Car Park: ///love.effort.outgrown
