Beddgelert - Rivers & Dragons

The Legendary Red Dragon of Beddgelert - Can YOU Track It Down?

Are you feeling brave, Adventurers? Your self-guided treasure hunt Trail will have you roaming through the heart of Beddgelert, where you can soak up the stunning sights of Snowdonia as you hunt for the crucial clues. Dodge booby traps down backstreets and venture beside not one but TWO rivers on this magical quest, all while unravelling twisting tales about the area.

Treasure Hunt Through the Heart of Beddgelert

Prepare for an exciting self-guided Treasure Hunt that will take you deep into the historic and scenic town of Beddgelert. As you journey through the village and its surroundings, you'll encounter sneaky clues hidden in permanent features, historic landmarks, and intriguing monuments.

According to legend, there were once two dragons who lay sleeping by a lake under the hill. The Red Dragon vanquished the White Dragon and returned to its lair to slumber in peace... Until now! A treasure map belonging to Merlin himself has been unearthed, leading to the fearsome dragon's lair. Can you crack the clues and track down the legendary beast?

Beware the dragon that sleeps below Dinas Emrys! Long, long ago, King Vortigern was building his castle on a hill above the village. Myrddin Emrys, the magical child who became Merlin, told the king that two dragons, one red and one white, lay sleeping by a lake under the hill. The king woke the dragons who then fought fiercely and bravely. The red dragon vanquished the white, who fled, leaving the red dragon to return to its slumbers beneath the hill.

The Red Dragon has been celebrated throughout Wales ever since and now, Fearless Explorers, a treasure map (believed to have been left by Merlin himself) has been found that leads to the lair of the fearsome Red Dragon. Are you brave enough to follow the Trail, solve the Clues and track down the fiery Red Dragon of myths and legends?