The forest broadly encircles the village of Betws-y-Coed, reaching northwards to the village of Trefriw, and southwards to the village of Penmachno.
The forest broadly encircles the village of Betws-y-Coed, and much of its mid-section lies within the parish. It reaches northwards to the village of Trefriw, and southwards to the village of Penmachno.