| linens are provided, and bathrooms are shared. set in residential surroundings in the mountains of snowdonia, this laid-back hostel in a former police station is a 6-minute walk from blaenau ffestiniog train station and 1 mile from slate mountain, a rock quarry offering mine tours and zip-lining. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. warm, mixed-gender dorms come with free wi-fi, lockers, and bunk beds with power sockets and reading lights. parking is complimentary. some offer sitting areas. other amenities include a modest cafe/bar (seasonal), a guest kitchen and a cinema, plus bike storage, and a relaxed lounge that has exposed stone walls. breakfast is available for a fee
Liverpool John Lennon Airport 1 hr 57
Blaenau Station (Ffestiniog Railway) (3 min)
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Huge castle with 2 rings of walls, site of the longest siege in British history, plus family events. Snowdon (46 min)
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Roller coaster and adventure Llechwedd (6 min)
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Scenic mountain pass & popular rock-climbing area known for its rugged beauty & striking panoramas. Snowdon Mountain Railway (49 min)
Panoramic views from this seasonal train ride past waterfalls and a ruined chapel to Snowdon's peak. Snowdonia National Park (21 min)
Mountainous 823-square-mile National Park, including remote villages, lakes and Snowdon peak. | 
