Liverpool John Lennon Airport 2 hr 30
Castell Cricieth (38 min)
Castle built by Welsh prince Llywelyn the Great, later remodelled, with twin-towered gatehouse. Rhinog Fawr (54 min)
This 720-m summit is the third highest in the Rhinogydd range, with a small tarn nestled in crags. Harlech Castle (13 min)
Huge castle with 2 rings of walls, site of the longest siege in British history, plus family events. Traeth Abermaw Beach (21 min)
Picturesque beach for basking & swimming, surrounded by charming local shops & eateries. Fairbourne Railway (48 min)
This family-friendly miniature steam train offers rides through picturesque landscape. Barmouth Bridge (23 min)
Landmark bridge comprising a wooden walkway & railroad with panoramas over beaches, hills & a river. Haven Hafan y Môr Holiday Park (44 min) Harlech Beach (18 min)
Long uninterrupted beach known for its grassy sand dunes & views of the Snowdonia Mountains. Welsh Highland Heritage Railway (29 min) Coed-y-Brenin (49 min)
Forested park area providing shady hiking routes & multiple trails for mountain bikes. Childrens Farm Park (10 min) Penygader (1 hr 18)
Rocky, 2,930-ft. top of Cadair Idris, popular with hikers for its dramatic lake & valley views. Llanfair Slate Caverns (10 min)
Cave and mining Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways (28 min)
Volunteer-manned, narrow gauge steam train running through 14 miles of rural pasture and forests. | 
