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Pretty villages
A lovely village in Snowdonia National Park with eating places, outdoor gear and independent shops, walking trails, mountain biking and hiking.
251 locals recommend
Betws-y-Coed
A lovely village in Snowdonia National Park with eating places, outdoor gear and independent shops, walking trails, mountain biking and hiking.
A picturesque stone-built village within the Snowdonia National Park and home to the legendary Gelert's Grave.
Near to the start of the Watkin Path up to the summit of Snowdon.
162 locals recommend
Beddgelert
A picturesque stone-built village within the Snowdonia National Park and home to the legendary Gelert's Grave.
Near to the start of the Watkin Path up to the summit of Snowdon.
Walking
There are a number of places to begin the ascent to the peak of Snowdon depending on your level. The Pyg Track is a popular route, but the Watkin Path is a stunning ascent to the summit. There are several routes and it is strongly recommended to read up on what each route entails before attempting your climb.
248 locals recommend
Snowdon
There are a number of places to begin the ascent to the peak of Snowdon depending on your level. The Pyg Track is a popular route, but the Watkin Path is a stunning ascent to the summit. There are several routes and it is strongly recommended to read up on what each route entails before attempting your climb.
Mountain biking
One Planet Adventure mountain biking.
Green & blue trails so fine for families (not very young children though).
Also red & black trails for more experienced riders. Easier than Gwydir more like a rollercoaster!
23 locals recommend
Llandegla Forest
One Planet Adventure mountain biking.
Green & blue trails so fine for families (not very young children though).
Also red & black trails for more experienced riders. Easier than Gwydir more like a rollercoaster!
Great for more experienced mountain bikers. The terrain is quite rocky and can be technical through the forest.
13 locals recommend
Gwydir Forest
Holyhead RoadGreat for more experienced mountain bikers. The terrain is quite rocky and can be technical through the forest.
Beaches
A few miles away from us and a great walk to nearby Rhos on Sea for ice cream!
11 locals recommend
Porth Eirias
PromenadeA few miles away from us and a great walk to nearby Rhos on Sea for ice cream!
Sightseeing
The walled town of Conwy is a world heritage site with a castle, harbour, independent shops and cafés. Home to the smallest house in Britain! Sightseeing cruises available by the harbour
171 locals recommend
Conwy
The walled town of Conwy is a world heritage site with a castle, harbour, independent shops and cafés. Home to the smallest house in Britain! Sightseeing cruises available by the harbour
A good idea to take a picnic here as there are nice areas to sit and enjoy your surroundings.
194 locals recommend
National Trust - Bodnant Garden
Bodnant RoadA good idea to take a picnic here as there are nice areas to sit and enjoy your surroundings.
This is a beautiful walk (about 4-5km) ending at a spectacular waterfall. It is located near the village of Abergwyngregyn. Within a stones throw of Aber Falls is the Aber Falls Distillery.
108 locals recommend
Aber Falls
This is a beautiful walk (about 4-5km) ending at a spectacular waterfall. It is located near the village of Abergwyngregyn. Within a stones throw of Aber Falls is the Aber Falls Distillery.
Welsh Mountain Zoo
Old HighwayLakes
A reservoir surrounded by 2500 acres of forest and moorland which you can walk, cycle around or just picnic nearby and it’s in a beautiful area. There is a visitor centre, café, gift shop, Osprey exhibition, adventure playground, cycle hire, mountain biking, walking trails, sailing and fishing. It takes about 1-2 hours for a leisurely cycle around and is very family friendly.
26 locals recommend
Llyn Brenig
A reservoir surrounded by 2500 acres of forest and moorland which you can walk, cycle around or just picnic nearby and it’s in a beautiful area. There is a visitor centre, café, gift shop, Osprey exhibition, adventure playground, cycle hire, mountain biking, walking trails, sailing and fishing. It takes about 1-2 hours for a leisurely cycle around and is very family friendly.
About a mile from Llyn Brenig and popular for walking, running and cycling. Different trails to follow around Alwen and through woodland. Fishing permits available.
Alwen Reservoir
About a mile from Llyn Brenig and popular for walking, running and cycling. Different trails to follow around Alwen and through woodland. Fishing permits available.
Adventure
Zip World Penrhyn Quarry
Zip World Fforest
A470Adventure Parc Snowdonia
Conway Road