Liverpool John Lennon Airport 2 hr 1
Llyn Ogwen (34 min) Shallow 78-acre ribbon mountain lake featured in King Arthur's legend, popular for trout fishing. Snowdon Mountain Railway (25 min) Panoramic views from this seasonal train ride past waterfalls and a ruined chapel to Snowdon's peak. Crib Goch (25 min) Narrow, rain-prone ridge 923 m. above sea level, a well-known challenge for climbers. Dolbadarn Castle (26 min) Dog-friendly site housing the ruins a 13th-century tower fort, with info boards & countryside views. Blaenau Station (Ffestiniog Railway) (38 min) Heritage railway offering old-school steam engine tours through Snowdonia National Park. Llechwedd (41 min) Ancient rock quarry offering underground mine tours, workshops, history exhibits & on-site dining. Sygun Copper Mine (10 min) Victorian-era copper mine offering self-guided tours with audio on the industry's history & miners. Llyn Padarn (23 min) Scenic lake covering 800 acres, with trails & a 2-mi. glacial lake for swimming & sailing. Llanberis Lake Railways (27 min) Attraction featuring scenic rides on a narrow-gauge steam train pulled by a vintage engine. Pen-y-Pass (24 min) Drivable mountain pass featuring hiking routes with scenic views, plus a youth hostel & cafe. Snowdon (21 min) Accessed by trail or rail, this soaring mountain features sweeping views, abundant flora & a cafe. National Trust - Plas Newydd House and Gardens (35 min) Originating in 1470 and rebuilt in 1793, this waterfront mansion with art & gardens offers tours. Llanberis Pass (25 min) Scenic mountain pass & popular rock-climbing area known for its rugged beauty & striking panoramas. Caernarfon Castle (22 min) Imposing World Heritage fortress by the river, offering a museum, exhibitions and family tickets. National Slate Museum (27 min) Living museum in former Victorian quarry, with original artefacts and educational activities. |