Christine's Guidebook
sight seeing and activities
Combine the nostalgia of steam with awesome views
195 locals recommend
Snowdon Mountain Railway station
Combine the nostalgia of steam with awesome views
Caernarfon Castle
Castle DitchAwesome structure great to explore inside and out
Welsh Highland Railway Russell Tearoom
This steam train runs between Caernarfon and Porthmadog.
Picturesque village where two rivers join. Find out how it got it's name, visit Ice cream parlour and craft shop etc
162 locals recommend
Beddgelert
Picturesque village where two rivers join. Find out how it got it's name, visit Ice cream parlour and craft shop etc
Reached by the historic Menai suspension bridge and offers many coves and beaches to explore. I love visiting Newborough Warren a national trust beach.
74 locals recommend
Anglesey
Reached by the historic Menai suspension bridge and offers many coves and beaches to explore. I love visiting Newborough Warren a national trust beach.
Local pub with it's own micro brewery. Situated next to steam railway so choose your time and watch the steam engines from the bridge or platform or even just out of the window!
7 locals recommend
Snowdonia Parc
Local pub with it's own micro brewery. Situated next to steam railway so choose your time and watch the steam engines from the bridge or platform or even just out of the window!
Fabulous volunteer run viewing centre. Watch the " live stream" of the Osprey nest and chicks or use the binoculars provided.
Find out about Mrs G and her amazing history.
12 locals recommend
Bywyd Gwyllt Glaslyn Wildlife - Ospreys
Fabulous volunteer run viewing centre. Watch the " live stream" of the Osprey nest and chicks or use the binoculars provided.
Find out about Mrs G and her amazing history.
Activities
Kayaking paddleboarding canoe hire
Step back in time see miners cottages set out as they used to be. Watch slate being split by hand enjoy the huge water wheel Admission is free
79 locals recommend
National Slate Museum
Step back in time see miners cottages set out as they used to be. Watch slate being split by hand enjoy the huge water wheel Admission is free
Many sporting events take place during the year on the mountain.
A variety routes lead to the summit
248 locals recommend
Snowdon
Many sporting events take place during the year on the mountain.
A variety routes lead to the summit
A great atmosphere for any age or experience. Paints glitter etc provided for a nominal fee. Choose pottery to decorate in your own style.
15 locals recommend
Piggery Pottery
Dol HelygA great atmosphere for any age or experience. Paints glitter etc provided for a nominal fee. Choose pottery to decorate in your own style.
Zip World Bounce Below
Awesome surroundings great experience.
Zip World Penrhyn Quarry
Truly gives an adrenalin rush
Adventure Parc Snowdonia
Conway RoadLearn to surf or hone your skills
Food Scene
Lovely for afternoon tea or a full meal, eat in or out.
Sample homegrown wines and maybe take a tour of the vineyard.
25 locals recommend
Pant Du Vineyard
County RoadLovely for afternoon tea or a full meal, eat in or out.
Sample homegrown wines and maybe take a tour of the vineyard.
Sightseeing
Portmeirion North Wales
Quirky but interesting . Lovely gardens and amazing buildings.