Liverpool John Lennon Airport 2 hr 14
Castell Cricieth (21 min) Castle built by Welsh prince Llywelyn the Great, later remodelled, with twin-towered gatehouse. National Slate Museum (47 min) Living museum in former Victorian quarry, with original artefacts and educational activities. Llanberis Pass (37 min) Scenic mountain pass & popular rock-climbing area known for its rugged beauty & striking panoramas. Sygun Copper Mine (22 min) Victorian-era copper mine offering self-guided tours with audio on the industry's history & miners. Welsh Highland Heritage Railway (12 min) Snowdon Mountain Railway (45 min) Panoramic views from this seasonal train ride past waterfalls and a ruined chapel to Snowdon's peak. Pen-y-Pass (36 min) Drivable mountain pass featuring hiking routes with scenic views, plus a youth hostel & cafe. Zip World Slate Caverns (24 min) Zip line and adventure Llanberis Lake Railways (48 min) Attraction featuring scenic rides on a narrow-gauge steam train pulled by a vintage engine. Crib Goch (37 min) Narrow, rain-prone ridge 923 m. above sea level, a well-known challenge for climbers. Harlech Castle (20 min) Huge castle with 2 rings of walls, site of the longest siege in British history, plus family events. Blaenau Station (Ffestiniog Railway) (21 min) Heritage railway offering old-school steam engine tours through Snowdonia National Park. Snowdon (32 min) Accessed by trail or rail, this soaring mountain features sweeping views, abundant flora & a cafe. Llechwedd (24 min) Ancient rock quarry offering underground mine tours, workshops, history exhibits & on-site dining. Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways (12 min) Volunteer-manned, narrow gauge steam train running through 14 miles of rural pasture and forests. |