Liverpool John Lennon Airport 2 hr 5
Llechwedd (36 min) Ancient rock quarry offering underground mine tours, workshops, history exhibits & on-site dining. National Slate Museum (31 min) Living museum in former Victorian quarry, with original artefacts and educational activities. Dolbadarn Castle (28 min) Dog-friendly site housing the ruins a 13th-century tower fort, with info boards & countryside views. Harlech Castle (32 min) Huge castle with 2 rings of walls, site of the longest siege in British history, plus family events. Zip World Slate Caverns (36 min) Zip line and adventure Caernarfon Castle (26 min) Imposing World Heritage fortress by the river, offering a museum, exhibitions and family tickets. Snowdon Mountain Railway (29 min) Panoramic views from this seasonal train ride past waterfalls and a ruined chapel to Snowdon's peak. Snowdon (16 min) Accessed by trail or rail, this soaring mountain features sweeping views, abundant flora & a cafe. Llyn Padarn (28 min) Scenic lake covering 800 acres, with trails & a 2-mi. glacial lake for swimming & sailing. Sygun Copper Mine (6 min) Victorian-era copper mine offering self-guided tours with audio on the industry's history & miners. Pen-y-Pass (19 min) Drivable mountain pass featuring hiking routes with scenic views, plus a youth hostel & cafe. Llanberis Lake Railways (31 min) Attraction featuring scenic rides on a narrow-gauge steam train pulled by a vintage engine. Crib Goch (21 min) Narrow, rain-prone ridge 923 m. above sea level, a well-known challenge for climbers. Llanberis Pass (21 min) Scenic mountain pass & popular rock-climbing area known for its rugged beauty & striking panoramas. Blaenau Station (Ffestiniog Railway) (34 min) Heritage railway offering old-school steam engine tours through Snowdonia National Park. |