Liverpool John Lennon Airport 1 hr 44
Snowdon Mountain Railway (13 min) Panoramic views from this seasonal train ride past waterfalls and a ruined chapel to Snowdon's peak. Llyn Padarn (11 min) Scenic lake covering 800 acres, with trails & a 2-mi. glacial lake for swimming & sailing. Menai Bridge (16 min) Road crossing with a pedestrian walkway, built by Thomas Telford in 1826 & illuminated at night. Zip World Penrhyn Quarry (17 min) 500ft-high zip line for mile-long rides with panoramic views of a slate quarry and local coastline. Llyn Ogwen (23 min) Shallow 78-acre ribbon mountain lake featured in King Arthur's legend, popular for trout fishing. National Slate Museum (14 min) Living museum in former Victorian quarry, with original artefacts and educational activities. Beaumaris Castle (26 min) Architecturally outstanding 13th-century castle with activities and events programme. National Trust - Penrhyn Castle (19 min) National Trust castle with painting collection, restored kitchens and an industrial railway museum. Caernarfon Castle (19 min) Imposing World Heritage fortress by the river, offering a museum, exhibitions and family tickets. Menai Strait (20 min) Channel known for powerful, reversing tidal currents & whirlpools, with 2 bridges & many islands. National Trust - Plas Newydd House and Gardens (22 min) Originating in 1470 and rebuilt in 1793, this waterfront mansion with art & gardens offers tours. GreenWood Family Park (12 min) Family activity centre with tunnels, mazes and trails for kids, plus magic shows and crafts. Llanberis Lake Railways (15 min) Attraction featuring scenic rides on a narrow-gauge steam train pulled by a vintage engine. Dolbadarn Castle (13 min) Dog-friendly site housing the ruins a 13th-century tower fort, with info boards & countryside views. Snowdon (44 min) Accessed by trail or rail, this soaring mountain features sweeping views, abundant flora & a cafe. |