Liverpool John Lennon Airport 2 hr 20
Crib Goch (42 min) Narrow, rain-prone ridge 923 m. above sea level, a well-known challenge for climbers. Llechwedd (31 min) Ancient rock quarry offering underground mine tours, workshops, history exhibits & on-site dining. Welsh Highland Heritage Railway (8 min) Gelert's Grave (22 min) Statue & tombstone dedicated to the faithful hound of a medieval prince in a popular folk tale. Llyn Gwynant (31 min) Tranquil destination with peaceful mountain views & spots for camping & boating. Aberglaslyn Pass (21 min) Wooded gorge with a river, accessed via a hiking trail passing railroad tracks & a stone buttress. Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways (7 min) Volunteer-manned, narrow gauge steam train running through 14 miles of rural pasture and forests. Sygun Copper Mine (27 min) Victorian-era copper mine offering self-guided tours with audio on the industry's history & miners. Haven Hafan y Môr Holiday Park (24 min) Harlech Castle (26 min) Huge castle with 2 rings of walls, site of the longest siege in British history, plus family events. Zip World Slate Caverns (31 min) Zip line and adventure Castell Cricieth (17 min) Castle built by Welsh prince Llywelyn the Great, later remodelled, with twin-towered gatehouse. Snowdon (37 min) Accessed by trail or rail, this soaring mountain features sweeping views, abundant flora & a cafe. Harlech Beach (30 min) Long uninterrupted beach known for its grassy sand dunes & views of the Snowdonia Mountains. Blaenau Station (Ffestiniog Railway) (28 min) Heritage railway offering old-school steam engine tours through Snowdonia National Park. |