Liverpool John Lennon Airport 2 hr 8
Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways (10 min)
Volunteer-manned, narrow gauge steam train running through 14 miles of rural pasture and forests. Welsh Highland Heritage Railway (8 min) Castell Cricieth (11 min)
Castle built by Welsh prince Llywelyn the Great, later remodelled, with twin-towered gatehouse. Aberglaslyn Pass (17 min)
Wooded gorge with a river, accessed via a hiking trail passing railroad tracks & a stone buttress. Haven Hafan y Môr Holiday Park (16 min) Snowdon (33 min)
Accessed by trail or rail, this soaring mountain features sweeping views, abundant flora & a cafe. Harlech Castle (24 min)
Huge castle with 2 rings of walls, site of the longest siege in British history, plus family events. Pen-y-Pass (36 min)
Drivable mountain pass featuring hiking routes with scenic views, plus a youth hostel & cafe. Crib Goch (38 min)
Narrow, rain-prone ridge 923 m. above sea level, a well-known challenge for climbers. Snowdon Mountain Railway (34 min)
Panoramic views from this seasonal train ride past waterfalls and a ruined chapel to Snowdon's peak. Zip World Slate Caverns (29 min)
Zip line and adventure Llanberis Pass (38 min)
Scenic mountain pass & popular rock-climbing area known for its rugged beauty & striking panoramas. Blaenau Station (Ffestiniog Railway) (26 min)
Heritage railway offering old-school steam engine tours through Snowdonia National Park. Sygun Copper Mine (23 min)
Victorian-era copper mine offering self-guided tours with audio on the industry's history & miners. Llechwedd (29 min)
Ancient rock quarry offering underground mine tours, workshops, history exhibits & on-site dining. | 
